The 2010s saw the rise of pop superstar Bruno Mars, hailing from Hawaii with a smooth and wonderful voice to boot. He had some trials in his life before becoming the singer we all know and love. Before he entered radio stations around the world, he had written songs for other artists including Flo Rida and Sean Kingston. For over ten years, he has made hit after hit and is considered one of the greatest pop stars to date.
From time to time, we learn much about the Hawaiian singer, whether it is about his past, his relationships, or the inspiration behind his songs. And yet, there is still some things fans might not know about him. How tall is he and what else is there to know about Bruno Mars? Here's what we got.
10 Is 5'5" Tall
In the United States, the average height for men is around 5'10". Bruno's height, believe it or not, is at 5'5". With how tall people can be nowadays, it can come off as rather surprising to imagine Bruno being at that height. Seeing him in music videos and performing live doesn't make him appear short at all.
His height is definitely not an issue as he is an entertainer, not an athletic man training for the Olympics. We can appreciate men who are shorter than the average height any day, any time.
9 Earned The Nickname Little Elvis
If there is one artist that has been the biggest influence for Bruno, it is the King himself Elvis Presley. The famous icon played a huge part in his life in more ways than one. His uncle was an Elvis impersonator, and Bruno followed in his footsteps when he was only four-years-old.
This even earned him a cameo role as a young Elvis impersonator in the 1992 film Honeymoon in Vegas. For him to have been called "Little Elvis" was definitely impactful for his career.
8 Had A Band During High School
Bruno has been musically inclined all of his life thanks to his family, but when he had to attend school, he managed to form his own band. He and his friends from President Theodore Roosevelt High School formed a band called "The School Boys."
The band served as an opening act for Bruno's father's new band. He would become famous locally and continue to be an open acts for other performances, such as a magic shows and other local bands.
7 Willing To Admit His Song Regrets
It takes courage and respect for an artist to admit that their hit songs were not their best work. One of his earliest written songs, "Sugar Mama," is one of his works that he admits he regretted writing. Many music listeners will know one of his hit songs, simply titled "The Lazy Song," which Bruno Mars has also admitted to being tired of.
Bruno went into detail that the song was not his best when it came to writing. He felt that it wasn't going anywhere in any hopes of being a serious song, but hey, it still became a hit and did well on the music charts.
6 DJ Bruno Mars In The House?
Many up-and-coming actors and musicians have to work hard to make ends meet in order to fulfill their dreams. They likely take on multiple jobs to earn a living wage, if they reside in Los Angeles, California. Bruno wasn't an exception to this and worked his way with any job possible.
He was in a dire situation and needed to somehow make money for rent, and he immediately took a job to be a DJ. The choice was made without a thought, but Bruno ended up getting fired after his first gig since he had no experience, he shared with Entertainment Weekly.
5 His Tattoos' Meanings
Many people have tattoos to express themselves and use their body as a canvas. When you look at people like Travis Barker, who is painted with tattoos all over his body, he has so many stories. This is the same for Bruno, albeit with way less tattoos.
He has a couple tattoos that are in tribute to his parents. He has his late mother's name, Bernadette wrapped in a heart, and the words "Pete's Boy" referencing his father with a tattooed knife above it. A gypsy is said to represent luck, and as for the anchor, that is currently unknown, but it is usually represents strength and passion.
4 Has One Awesome Celebrity Fan
Bruno is loved by millions of fans, though there are some celebrities who are just as huge a fan. Take for instance, former First Lady, Michelle Obama. Her time during her husband, former President Barrack Obama's presidency, has been lauded for her kind and inspiring woman. They definitely had a lot of celebrities they liked, and Bruno happens to be one of them.
Michelle attended one of Bruno's concerts in Washington D.C. during his 24K Magic World Tour, and she left a big impression. Bruno gifted her a jersey with her last name, and they became an unexpected, but cool duo that fans are still amazed happened.
3 Comes From A Musical Family
Bruno has had talent in him since he was born. His family was musically inclined, especially his father who played with a handful of bands locally in Hawaii. He and his five siblings were diverse in music genres including rock, reggae, hip-hop, and R&B. Bruno would perform alongside his father's band, The Love Notes.
Bruno's brother, Eric "E-Panda" Hernandez tours with him as the drummer for their band The Hooligans. It is definitely awesome seeing them work together and give it their all whenever they perform live.
2 Has Been With Jessica Caban For A While
Bruno Mars has won many girls' hearts with his earlier songs, being portrayed as an absolute gentleman. His heart, however, has belonged to fashion model and actress Jessica Caban for almost ten years. Ever since 2011, they have been an adorable couple and there was no doubt that some songs were inspired by Jessica.
In fact, "When I Was Your Man" was written when Bruno was worried that he would lose Jessica. The song was raw, vulnerable, and heartbreakingly beautiful. It's relieving that the two are still together to this day.
1 The Origin Of His Stage Name
How Bruno earned his name is honestly one of the most sentimental and sweetest origin stories ever for celebrities. He was born as Peter Gene Hernandez, but got his nickname at the super young age of two. Bruno was nicknamed after the late Italian-American professional wrestler Bruno Sammartino.
He was a little chubby when he was little, so the name stuck. Bruno's mom and his sisters have always called him by his nickname. The only time he would not be referred to as Bruno was at school, since Peter is his legal name.