You may recognize him from his time singing on American Idol, from his role as 'Lil Sweet' on the Dr. Pepper commercials, or from your local grocery store aisles.

His father, Eldrin Bell, is African-American and is a former Atlanta, Georgia, Chief of Police, and former chairperson of the Clayton County Commission in Clayton County, Georgia. His mother, Kathy Pepino Guarini, is Italian American, and was a journalist for WTVM TV in Columbus, and later for CNN.

Charles Taylor Pepper (December 2, 1830 – May 28, 1903) was an American physician and surgeon, who is often cited as the namesake for the soft drink brand Dr Pepper.

Post their American Idol journey, the two also starred in a musical rom-com movie, From Justin to Kelly, in 2003. In WWHL, Kelly Clarkson confirmed that she and Justin Guarini have dated in the past. However, it was not during their time on American Idol season 1 when most fans thought the two were in a relationship.

Justin Guarini was born in Columbus, Georgia, on October 28, 1978. Dad Eldrin Bell is a former Atlanta police chief and Clayton County (Ga.) Commission Chair. Chief Bell is first cousin to acclaimed actor Samuel L.

Originally made in Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store in Waco, Texas, the drink's unique flavor was a hit when it was first sold in 1885. Wade Morrison, the drug store owner, named it "Dr. Pepper" after Dr. Charles Pepper, a Virginia doctor who was the father of a girl Morrison was once in love with.

However, Dr Pepper superfans have done their best to crack the code, and according to Mashed, the best approximation of the flavors is amaretto, almond, blackberry, black licorice, caramel, carrot, clove, cherry, cola, ginger, juniper, lemon, molasses, nutmeg, orange, prune, plum, pepper, root beer, rum, raspberry, ...

Reina CapodiciJustin Guarini / Wife (m. 2009) On April 26, 2011, his first child with wife Reina Capodici was born.

Collaborator. There's nothing to report she said at the time. We haven't spoken in months he's a great guy he's a great artist. We have a nice friendship.

AmericanJustin Guarini / Nationality Justin Guarini (born Justin Eldrin Bell; October 28, 1978) is an American singer, songwriter and actor who in 2002 was the runner-up on the first season of American Idol. Columbus, Georgia, U.S.

Guarini's was the runner-up in American Idol's first season. He has since released two studio albums, two EPs and has appeared on Broadway and television. Watch Guarini and Clarkson reminisce on their Idol experience above.

The “misunderstood” aspects of the drink, however, are not mere Madison Avenue jargon. Because of its familiar deep burgundy color, many initiates in Brooklyn, Chicago and Los Angeles expect Dr. Pepper to taste like a cola, which it definitely is not.