90s pop star, 53, looks unrecognisable 29 years after No1 smashes, bitter band split and cancer battle

Scottish Sun

07-05-2025

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.
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Anita Doth is best known for her part in making 2 Unlimited a success
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She achieved mainstream success in the 90s alongside rapper Ray Slijngaard
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Anita Doth was known for her different hairstyles and skimpy leather numbers
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She took a break from the band to have a baby in 2014
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She eventually departed 2 Unlimited to embark on a solo career
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