Alanis Nadine Morissette, born on June 1, 1974, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, is a renowned Canadian and American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and actress. Known for her emotive mezzo-soprano voice and confessional songwriting, she has sold over 60 million records worldwide. Morissette began her music career in Canada with two dance-pop albums, "Alanis" (1991) and "Now Is the Time" (1992), before relocating to Los Angeles. There, she released "Jagged Little Pill" (1995), a landmark alternative rock album that became one of the best-selling albums of all time and earned her five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.

Following the success of "Jagged Little Pill," Morissette continued to explore new musical directions with "Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie" (1998), which incorporated Eastern musical styles. Her single "Uninvited" from the film "City of Angels" won two Grammy Awards. In 2002, she took on more creative control with "Under Rug Swept," earning the Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award. Her subsequent albums include "So-Called Chaos" (2004), "Flavors of Entanglement" (2008), "Havoc and Bright Lights" (2012), "Such Pretty Forks in the Road" (2020), and "The Storm Before the Calm" (2022).

Morissette holds the record for the most number ones on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart among female soloists and has received numerous accolades, including a Brit Award, seven Grammy Awards, and fourteen Juno Awards. Her personal life includes a marriage to Mario Treadway in 2010 and three children. Morissette's influence extends beyond music, with ventures in acting, advocacy, and a stage musical adaptation of "Jagged Little Pill."