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Date of birth5 May 1988
Age38 years
BirthplaceTottenham, London, England
ProfessionSinger, Songwriter, musician and arranger
NationalityBritish
Marital statusUnmarried
FamilyMother - Penny Adkins; Father - Mark Evans; Half-brother - Cameron Evans; Partner - Simon Konecki; Child - Angelo James Konecki
Net worth£85 million
Adele Biography
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born on 5 May 1988 in Tottenham, London, and grew up in West Norwood. Raised primarily by her mother, she attended the BRIT School of Performing Arts and Technology, graduating in 2006. From an early age she gravitated toward singing and was influenced by classic vocalists and pop acts.
Early life and backgroundAdele Laurie Blue Adkins was born on 5 May 1988 in Tottenham, London, and grew up in West Norwood. Raised primarily by her mother, she attended the BRIT School of Performing Arts and Technology, graduating in 2006. From an early age she gravitated toward singing and was influenced by classic vocalists and pop acts.
Career
Shortly after leaving the BRIT School, Adele was signed to XL Recordings following early online attention. Her debut album, titled 19, arrived when she was nineteen and established her as a major new voice; it earned multi-platinum certification in the UK and double platinum status in the United States. Critical recognition followed quickly — she won the BRIT Awards' Critics' Choice and the BBC's Sound of 2008.
Her second album, 21, expanded her commercial success. Released three years after her debut, 21 surpassed 19 in sales and earned very high platinum certification, becoming one of the United Kingdom's best-selling albums. Several singles and performances from this period, including an acclaimed live rendition of Someone Like You at the 2011 BRIT Awards, pushed her earlier work back up the charts and helped cement her status as a leading artist of the era.
Adele has collected numerous major awards across recording and film work. Her song Skyfall, recorded for the James Bond film of the same name, won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a Grammy for Best Original Song. Over the course of her career she has accumulated multiple Grammy Awards and holds entries in the Guinness Book of World Records. Her albums have sold in the tens of millions worldwide, making her one of the best-selling artists of her generation.
Beyond studio albums, Adele's Live at the Royal Albert Hall release debuted at number one on U.S. charts for its format and was one of the best-selling music DVDs of its time. She has also made a cameo appearance in the documentary film Katy Perry: Part of Me.
Public profile
Adele's public image blends high-profile success with a down-to-earth persona. She has attracted attention for outspoken moments at live events and for occasional cancellations when health concerns have affected her ability to perform. In 2011 she canceled tour dates because of a vocal-cord hemorrhage and later underwent throat surgery, which she has described as improving her range.
Her private life has appeared in the media alongside her professional achievements. Adele has been in a long-term relationship with Simon Konecki and they have a son together. She has faced intrusive photography and successfully pursued legal action related to paparazzi images taken while on family holiday.
Personal interests and trivia
Adele lists a fondness for classic singers and pop acts among her inspirations. She enjoys simple comforts like tea, and has noted favorite films and performers publicly. She has several tattoos and has spoken about her beliefs in equality.
Latest updates
Throughout her career Adele's album releases have had a recurring commercial effect on her earlier records, frequently boosting sales across her catalog. Her body of work continues to be recognized with awards, record sales milestones, and high-profile performances.
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Recent Work
Debut studio album released when she was 19; achieved multi-platinum certification in the UK and double platinum in the US.
2008Second studio album that significantly surpassed the sales of her debut and became one of the UK’s highest-selling albums.
2011Original song for the James Bond film Skyfall that won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and a Grammy for Best Original Song.
Recorded live release that debuted at number one on U.S. charts for its format and was a top-selling music DVD.
Career Highlights
- Signed to XL Recordings after graduating from the BRIT School
- Won BRIT Awards' Critics' Choice and BBC Sound of 2008
- Multi-platinum albums 19 and 21, with 21 among the UK’s best-selling albums
- Won Academy Award, Golden Globe and Grammy for Skyfall
- Multiple Grammy Awards and entries in the Guinness Book of World Records
Net Worth
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