Jade Thirlwall

Jade Amelia Thirlwall, born on December 26, 1992, in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England, began her music career at 15. She auditioned for The X Factor UK three times, ultimately rising to prominence as a member of the girl group Little Mix in 2011. Formed during the show’s eighth series, Little Mix made history as the first group to win the competition. With Little Mix, Thirlwall contributed to six studio albums and achieved nineteen UK top-ten singles, five of which reached number one. The group also became the first girl group to win the Brit Award for British Group before commencing a hiatus in 2022.

In 2022, Thirlwall launched her solo career by signing a record deal with RCA Records. Her debut solo single, “Angel of My Dreams,” released in 2024, peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart and received a nomination for Song of the Year at the 2025 Brit Awards. Her debut solo album, “That’s Showbiz Baby,” released on September 12, 2025, charted at number three on the UK Albums Chart. In 2025, she won Best Pop Act at the Brit Awards and received the Trailblazer Award at the Rolling Stone UK 2024 awards. Beyond her musical endeavors, Thirlwall has co-written songs for various artists through her publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music, including for Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea, TWICE, and Nayeon.

Thirlwall is also recognized for her political and social activism, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, Black Lives Matter, and opposing transgender conversion therapy. She serves as an ambassador for Stonewall, a charity focused on LGBTQ+ rights, and has engaged in various charity initiatives, including climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for Comic Relief. Her advocacy earned her the Gay Times Honour for Allyship in 2021 and 2025, and the Celebrity Ally Award at the 2025 British LGBT Awards. Thirlwall’s personal experiences with body image, racism, bullying, and an eating disorder have shaped her public persona and her commitment to these causes.