Jade Thirlwall is an English singer, songwriter, and member of the British girl group Little Mix. The group was formed on the eighth series of The X Factor in 2011 and became the first group to win the competition.
Little Mix has since sold over 60 million albums and singles worldwide, making them one of the best-selling girl groups. In the media, Little Mix has appeared on Debrett's 2017 list of the most influential people in the UK, Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in 2018, on the Sunday Times Young Rich List for four consecutive years, from 2017 to 2020.
Thirlwall is known for being a prominent supporter of the LGBT community and her involvement with charity work. In May 2018, she spoke at the Stonewall Youth Awards about what it means to be an ally and encouraging more artists to do the same. In August 2018, Thirlwall attended the Manchester Pride alongside LGBT charity Stonewall, joining 50 young LGBT people at the front of the parade.
Early Life & Family Background
Jade Thirlwall was born on 26th December 1992 in South Shields, Tyne, and Wear, England. Her birth name is Jade Amelia Thirlwall. She holds an English nationality and belongs to mixed ethnicity. She is Egyptian and Yemeni from her mother's side and English from her father's side. Capricorn is her star sign. Although due to family pressure, she adopted the Muslim faith during childhood and teenage, she has remained non-religious at present.
Jade was born into a middle-class mixed culture family. Her parents come from different ethnicities and cultures. Her father's name is James Thirlwall while her mother's name is Norma Badwi, a woman of Egyptian heritage. Jade got a chance to grow up in a hybrid culture along with her elder brother named Karl Thirlwall.
Growing up, she became interested in singing and involve in the music field from her childhood. For her education, Jade attended the performing arts college South Tyneside, where she studied a range of courses.
Personal Life, Dating & Boyfriend
Jade Thirlwall is currently dating Jordan Stephens, a musician from the band Rizzle Kicks, and hosts the podcast Whole Truth. They started dating in May 2020 and were spotted in public for the first time at a Black Trans Lives Matter rally in London. They have also been spotted holidaying in Venice in August 2020.
Jade Thirlwall revealed she made the first move on boyfriend Jordan Stephens as they celebrate one year together. The loved-up 28-year-old singer shared an adorable selfie of Jordan kissing her head with the London skyline behind them, one year after she first messaged him.
In the cute pic, the Little Mix superstar pouts up towards the camera and drops the bombshell she approached Jordan first. "1 year since I slid in the DMs," Jade simply captioned the post. Jade had confirmed her romance with Jordan Stephens in the autumn of 2020 after a few months of dating
Previously, Jade was in a romantic relationship with Jed Elliott, a member of the English rock band The Struts. But the love birds got split in 2019 after three years together.
Net worth, Wealth & Income Source
Jade Thirlwall has a reported net worth of £7.3million as of May 2021. She is the richest one among the band member of "Little Mix". Her bandmates, Perrie and Leigh-Anne both apparently have a net worth of £5.9 million while the former member Jesy has an estimated net worth of £5.8 million.
Jade has accumulated most of her fortune through her successful music career. As a member of highly recognized and one of the most popular girl bands in the world i.e. "Little Mix", she has earned huge fame and name as well as a hefty amount of income.
The Little Mix ladies have an astounding net worth between them, after a hugely successful career since winning The X Factor in 2011. Throughout their career, the group has sold over 60 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Their fourth album, Glory Days, became the longest-reigning girl group number one album since the Spice Girls' debut album 20 years earlier, and the highest first-week UK album sales for a girl band since 1997.
She has also earned from her own business ventures. In November 2019, Thirlwall opened her own cocktail bar, Red Door, in South Shields, the name of which was later changed to Arbeia in February 2020. Residents praised Thirlwall for improving the town's nightlife. In March 2020, her new nightclub, Industry, launched next door to Arbeia. In June 2020, she collaborated with Skinnydip London, a British clothing brand.
Meanwhile, Jade has a £1 million stunning flat in London which features a modern open-plan living area and kitchen with grey sofas and a white fitted kitchen, as seen here in one of her Instagram posts. She has a number of car collections including Black Mercedes, BMW, and a Ferrari.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Jade Thirlwall is 5 ft 3 inches tall and weighs 52 Kg. This blonde singer has got an hourglass-shaped body. Her body figure measures 31-23-31 inches. She wears a 36A (US) size bra, 6 (UK) size shoes, and 4 (US) size Dress.
She has a pair of Light brown eyes and Gray hair color. She looks adorable in her curly hairstyle. She kisses her natural hair. The singer usually has her hair combed but is currently letting her locks return to their naturally curly state while she is trapped inside.
Facts About Jade Thirlwall
#1Her granddad really wanted Jade to be Muslim.
#2She has gifted her mom a car.
#3She auditioned for The X Factor in 2008 and 2010.
#4As a teenager, Thirlwall experienced racism.
#5She suffered from anorexia for five years.
#6In December 2020, Thirlwall won the Equality Award at the Ethnicity Awards 2020.
#7she would be hosting an MTV web series, titled Served!
#8She was crowned as the "Star Baker" of her episode.
#9In 2019, Thirlwall, alongside Michelle Visage, raised £10,000 for the Mermaids UK.
