Geri Halliwell

Geraldine Estelle Halliwell-Horner, born on August 6, 1972, in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, is a singer, songwriter, television personality, author, and actress. She gained global recognition in the mid-1990s as Ginger Spice, a member of the pop group the Spice Girls, which sold over 100 million records worldwide, becoming the best-selling female group of all time. Halliwell was closely associated with the group’s “girl power” slogan and her Union Jack dress from the 1997 Brit Awards became an enduring symbol. Halliwell left the Spice Girls in 1998, citing exhaustion and creative differences. She later rejoined for reunion tours in 2007–2008 and 2019.

After her initial departure from the Spice Girls, Halliwell launched a solo career, signing with EMI. Her debut album, “Schizophonic” (1999), produced UK number-one singles such as “Mi Chico Latino,” “Lift Me Up,” and “Bag It Up.” The lead single, “Look at Me,” reached number two. “Schizophonic” sold 600,000 copies in the UK, achieving double platinum status, and over two million worldwide. Her second album, “Scream If You Wanna Go Faster” (2001), featured the UK number-one hit “It’s Raining Men,” which became her biggest hit to date and earned her a Brit Award nomination. She released her third studio album, “Passion,” in 2005. Beyond music, Halliwell has authored two autobiographies, “If Only” (1999) and “Just for the Record” (2002), and created the children’s book series “Ugenia Lavender” (2008) and the young adult novel series “Rosie Frost” (2023–present).

Halliwell’s career has also included television and film work. She has served as a judge on shows like “Popstars: The Rivals” (2002), “The X Factor UK” (2010, 2012), and “Australia’s Got Talent” (2013). Her film appearances include “Spice World” (1997), “Crank: High Voltage” (2009), and “Gran Turismo” (2023). In 2010, she partnered with British retailer Next for a swimwear collection, followed by a Union Jack-themed clothing line in 2012. Halliwell is also a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), undertaking missions to raise awareness about maternal health and gender-based violence. In 2022, she received an honorary doctorate from Sheffield Hallam University.