Adele, born Adele Laurie Blue Adkins on May 5, 1988, is an English singer-songwriter known for her powerful mezzo-soprano vocals and soulful songwriting.
With her emotional lyrics, Adele is one of the biggest singers/songwriters in the world. Throughout her career, she has garnered numerous awards and accolades, becoming one of the world’s best-selling music artists.
Profile
- Full name: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins
- Date of birth: May 5, 1988
- Age: 35 years
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: London, England
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Singer-songwriter
Early Life & Education
Currently aged 35 years, Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, formerly known as Adele, was born in Tottenham, a district in North London, on May 5, 1988, to an English mother named Penny Adkins and a Welsh father named Marc Evans.
When Adele was only two, her father left the family, and her mother raised her. Growing up, Adele discovered her passion for singing at a young age and became obsessed with voices.
At the age of four, she started singing and continued to develop her talent throughout her childhood.
In 1997, Adele and her mother relocated to Brighton on the south coast of England, where her mother found work as a furniture maker and an adult learning activities organizer.
Two years later, they moved back to London, settling in the Brixton and West Norwood districts.
Adele spent much of her youth in Brockwell Park, where she would play the guitar and sing to friends. She attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology in Croydon, graduating in May 2006.
It was during her time at the BRIT School that Adele’s talent began to flourish, and she credits the institution for nurturing her abilities.
Personal Life
In 2011, Adele entered into a relationship with charity entrepreneur Simon Konecki. The couple welcomed their son in 2012, and Adele has expressed how becoming a parent gave her a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Adele and Konecki took legal action against a UK-based photo agency that published intrusive paparazzi images of their son, and they were awarded damages in 2014.
Adele has been open about her struggles with postnatal depression, anxiety, and panic attacks.
There were speculations in early 2017 that Adele and Konecki had secretly married after they were spotted wearing matching rings.
During her acceptance speech at the Grammy Awards, Adele referred to Konecki as her husband, and she later confirmed their marriage during a concert in Australia.
However, in a 2021 interview, Adele revealed they married in 2018 and separated the same year. Despite their separation, they remain committed to co-parenting their son.
Adele is a supporter of the Labour Party and has expressed her criticism of the Conservative Party. She has been vocal about her views on taxes and the public services she relies on, such as the NHS and public transportation.
Adele’s comments on taxes have garnered some backlash, but she stands by her beliefs.
In 2021, Adele entered a relationship with American sports agent Rich Paul.
Career
Adele’s career took off after she signed a record deal with XL Recordings in 2006. Her debut album, “19,” was released in 2008 and included hit singles such as “Chasing Pavements” and “Make You Feel My Love.”
The album was a commercial success and earned Adele critical acclaim. She was honored with the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
In 2011, Adele released her second studio album, “21,” which became a global phenomenon. It included chart-topping hits like “Rolling in the Deep,” “Someone Like You,” and “Set Fire to the Rain.”
“21” became the best-selling album of the 21st century, breaking numerous sales records and earning Adele six Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.
Adele’s third studio album, “25,” was released in 2015 and featured the hit single “Hello.” The album broke first-week sales records in both the UK and the US and earned Adele five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year once again.
In 2021, she released her fourth studio album, “30,” which included the Grammy-winning single “Easy on Me.” Throughout her career, Adele’s albums have consistently topped the charts and solidified her position as one of the world’s best-selling music artists.
Net Worth
Adele’s net worth is estimated to be around $150 million, making her one of the richest female singers in the world.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @Adele
- Twitter handle: @Adele
Discography
- Set Fire to the Rain
- Easy on Me
- Someone Like You
- Skyfall
- Hello
- Rolling Deep
- Love in the Dark
