Edward Carlton Bridgforth is the son of Anita Baker, a well-known figure of the entertainment industry and her ex-husband Walter Bridgforth Jr. Edward also has an older brother. He came into this world on December 24, 1988 to the then married couple.
Not much information about Edward or his family is out in the public domain but in this article, we will scavenge all the information about Edward. We will also discuss his mother and her career and try to understand the dynamics of this famous family.
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Personal Life
Edward is a private person and he rarely talks about his personal life out in the public. We know that he is the youngest Bridgforth and is loved by everyone. He has been reported to be close to both his parents even after their divorce in 2005, they share a strong bond amongst themselves and have managed to be a family even after the split.
Shocking Revelations
Walter Bridgforth III was found being in a relationship with an adult doll, otherwise called a plastic doll. The life size doll, being lifeless was a part of Edward’s brother’s life. This was revealed by their mother in a public statement to a media company. The world went crazy over such a shocking news. However, it’s not clear if he’s still using that doll or has come out of it.
Career in Music
He has been reported to have inherited multiple of his mother’s characteristic traits including her brilliant musical taste and abilities. Dur to this, he as well as his brother Walter work in the music industry after he attended Berklee College of Music in Boston.
After he completed his degree in Music Production and Engineering, he went on to work as a sound engineer with DJ Khalid and a few other big names. He usually stays out of limelight and avoids media attention. He has been seen playing guitar for his mother Anita’s band
Parents’ Divorce and Legal Battle
Edward’s parents Anita and Walter split through an amicable divorce in 2005 but the secrets from this split emerged in 2010 when Walter Bridgforth Jr. filed a lawsuit against his ex-wife and she narrowly avoided going to jail. It was revealed that she refused to sigh papers that would allow court officials to examine her music royalties which would lead to Walter receiving 50% of the revenues generated during the marriage.
Despite these complicated issues, the Bridgforth children have been close to both the parents and Edward has been seen sharing stage with his brother and mother a couple of times.
Conclusion
Edward Carlton Bridgforth is a young and talented musician and son of a famous personality Anita Baker. He is set to achieve a lot in life but as of now, he has been quiet and secretive about his plans. We hope to hear a lot from this young artist and see more of his work.
Both his parents have high hopes from him and his brother and Anita has been seen adoring her youngest son in public which shows they share a healthy relationship.