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Anika Noni Rose Parents: Meet John Rose Jr. And Claudia Rose

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Mia Horton

Published Feb 10, 2026

Anika Noni Rose is a sensational singer, although she is better known for her acting, both on stage and in front of the camera. She is best known for her roles alongside Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé, and Jennifer Hudson in Dreamgirls (2006).

She is also famous for her role in the Broadway production of Caroline or Change, which earned her the Lucille Lortel, Clarence Derwent, Theatre World, and Tony Awards among several other nominations.

The enchanting actress also works as a voice actress and gave her voice to the fictional character of Tiana in the animated film The Princess and the Frog (2009), which earned her Disney Legend status at the Disney Legend Awards 2011.

Anika Noni Rose Parents

John Rose Jr and Claudia Rose is the parents of Anika Noni Rose. Mr and Mrs Rose have been married to each other for a long time. They have always maintained their lifestyle in their own space, avoiding controversy. Talking about the profession, John Rose Jr is a corporate counsel. However, Claudia’s occupation and source of income are under preview.

John and Claudia gave birth to their daughter on September 6, 1972, and named her Anika Noni Rose. They used to reside in Bloomfield, Connecticut, during the time of birth of their daughter and raised her in Bloomfield.

Mr and Mrs Rose’s daughter Anika played Jessica Jangle in the Netflix musical Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey in 2020. She praised the depiction of black and brown professionals in an English Victorian context in the film.

Anika Noni Rose’s parents, John Rose jr and Claudia Rose are not available on Instagram. As mentioned earlier, Anika’s parents enjoy their life away from the public eye.