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Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
90s popstar looks unrecognisable 34 years after number one hit catapulted singer to chart topping fame
A 90s popstar looks completely unrecognisable 34 years after they topped the charts with smash hit. The singer, now 53, made up one half of iconic dance group 2 Unlimited who were catapulted to fame and sold a whopping 18million records worldwide. The Belgian-Dutch duo's debut single Get Ready For This cemented them in music history after becoming one of the most frequently played songs at sporting events around the world, according to Pitchfork. The group released forty five songs, four albums and split in 1996 before eventually launching a comeback in 2009. Back at the peak of her career the star wasn't afraid to experiment with her style, sporting a range of hairstyles including braids and dreadlocks. However now she she has made a big departure from her edgy style, but can you guess who it is? That's right! It's Anita Doth. The singer songwriter made up one half of 2 Unlimited alongside rapper Ray Slijngaard with the pair scoring sixteen international chart hits and two UK number one albums. Their 1993 hit single No Limit soared in the charts while Get Ready For This reached number two in the UK charts and led to the pair performing on Top Of The Pops in 1991. They have sold eighteen million records worldwide and their tracks even became popular themes in American NBA and NHL. Now Anita has bid goodbye to her braids and bold style choices for a more understated style. Meanwhile she is styling her hair in their natural curls and her skimpy crop tops and leather corsets are also a thing of the past. 2 Unlimited split in 1996 before launching a comeback in 2009. However the pair were forced to perform under the name name of Ray & Anita after it was believed that producer Jean-Paul de Coster denied them permission to perform as 2 Unlimited due to him owning the band's copyright. They then split again in 2016 for Anita to concentrate on her solo career, she was replaced by Kim Vergouwen and later Michele Karamat who continues to tour with rapper Ray. Their 1993 hit single No Limit soared in the charts while Get Ready For This reached number two in the UK charts and led to the pair performing on Top Of The Pops in 1991 The star continued performing with Ray during her treatment while receiving chemotherapy and in 2011 she announced she was cancer free (pictured in 2014) As a solo artist she has released numerous singles as well as a 2000 album Reality. Anita has also faced her own personal battles after it was revealed in 2010 that she was being treated for breast cancer. The star continued performing with Ray during her treatment while receiving chemotherapy and in 2011 she announced she was cancer free. She keeps her private life out the spotlight but welcomed a daughter in February 2014 after revealing her pregnancy on Twitter in November 2013.
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
90s pop star, 53, looks unrecognisable 29 years after No1 smashes, bitter band split and cancer battle
Eight of their singles placed in the top 10 in the UK charts REAL THING 90s pop star, 53, looks unrecognisable 29 years after No1 smashes, bitter band split and cancer battle THIS 90s pop star looks practically unrecognisable 29 years after her number one smash hit. However, she has faced a turbulent journey following a bitter band split and she went on to battle cancer. 6 Anita Doth is best known for her part in making 2 Unlimited a success Credit: Instagram / nono2solo_ft._anita_doth 6 She achieved mainstream success in the 90s alongside rapper Ray Slijngaard Credit: Getty Anita Doth, 53, is a singer and songwriter who was best known for her tenure in 2 Unlimited. Along with rapper Ray Slijngaard, the pair achieved significant success in the music industry. From 1991 until 1996, the duo released sixteen international chart hits and two UK number one Albums. No Limits released in 1993 and Real Things in 1994 both shot to the top of the Dutch and the UK charts. READ MORE ON 90s STARS WHAT THE CLUCK? The 90s star whose hits raked in £8.2million reveals she now makes burgers The former album reached the top 10 in six other countries whilst Real Things went to number two in Sweden. Eight singles placed in the UK top 10 and their biggest hit No Limit went to number one in seven territories. Back in her heyday, Anita often sported different styles of hair including dreadlocks. Now, she proudly promotes her solo gigs on her Instagram along with a new look. The heavy 90s makeup has made way for a more subtle glam look with either a high ponytail or a curly afro that's combined with a subtle smokey shadow. Her cropped t-shirts and skimpy leather numbers have also been replaced with sophisticated blazers and slinky floor length dresses. 90s popstars unrecognisable 29 years after global smash hit single - do you recognise them? However, the star has had quite the personal journey away from the limelight and pressures of the industry. In 2013, Anita announced via her account on X - formerly known as Twitter - that 2 Unlimited would be taking a break. This was because she was pregnant and she welcomed her child in 2014. Two years later, she decided to formally depart from the duo to embark on a solo career, In August 2016, The singer was replaced by Kim Vergouwen and the news was announced via Slijngaard's social media profile. In 2010, Doth announced that she was undergoing chemotherapy after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. However, she still continued to perform as much as possible during her treatment. She was given the all-clear a year later in 2011 after she was declared cancer-free. 6 Anita Doth was known for her different hairstyles and skimpy leather numbers Credit: Getty 6 She took a break from the band to have a baby in 2014 Credit: AFP 6 She eventually departed 2 Unlimited to embark on a solo career Credit: Getty
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
90s pop star, 53, looks unrecognisable 29 years after No1 smashes, bitter band split and cancer battle
THIS 90s pop star looks practically unrecognisable 29 years after her number one smash hit. However, she has faced a turbulent journey following a bitter band split and she went on to battle cancer. 6 Anita Doth, 53, is a singer and songwriter who was best known for her tenure in 2 Unlimited. Along with rapper Ray Slijngaard, the pair achieved significant success in the music industry. From 1991 until 1996, the duo released sixteen international chart hits and two UK number one Albums. No Limits released in 1993 and Real Things in 1994 both shot to the top of the Dutch and the UK charts. The former album reached the top 10 in six other countries whilst Real Things went to number two in Sweden. Eight singles placed in the UK top 10 and their biggest hit No Limit went to number one in seven territories. Back in her heyday, Anita often sported different styles of hair including dreadlocks. Now, she proudly promotes her solo gigs on her Instagram along with a new look. The heavy 90s makeup has made way for a more subtle glam look with either a high ponytail or a curly afro that's combined with a subtle smokey shadow. Her cropped t-shirts and skimpy leather numbers have also been replaced with sophisticated blazers and slinky floor length dresses. However, the star has had quite the personal journey away from the limelight and pressures of the industry. In 2013, Anita announced via her account on X - formerly known as Twitter - that 2 Unlimited would be taking a break. This was because she was pregnant and she welcomed her child in 2014. Two years later, she decided to formally depart from the duo to embark on a solo career, In August 2016, The singer was replaced by Kim Vergouwen and the news was announced via Slijngaard's social media profile. In 2010, Doth announced that she was undergoing chemotherapy after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. However, she still continued to perform as much as possible during her treatment. She was given the all-clear a year later in 2011 after she was declared cancer-free. 6 6 6
