Jade Thirlwall – Bio, Career, Age, Achievements

INTRODUCTION

Jade Thirlwall, known professionally as JADE, is an English singer, songwriter, and activist who rose to fame as a member of the record-breaking girl group Little Mix. Born in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England, to an English father and a mother of Egyptian and Yemeni descent, Jade auditioned for The X Factor three times before Little Mix was formed during the show’s eighth series in 2011, becoming the first group to win the competition. She has since launched a successful solo career, signing with RCA Records in 2022.

Birth name: Jade Amelia Thirlwall

Career

Singer, songwriter, activist, television personality

Birthday

December 26, 1992

Age: 33

Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn

Birthplace: South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Nationality: British

HOW BIG IS Jade Thirlwall ON THE NET?

Jade Thirlwall has built a massive following across social media platforms. With Little Mix, she released six studio albums and amassed nineteen UK top-ten singles, five of which reached number one. Her debut solo single “Angel of My Dreams” (2024) reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart and was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2025 Brit Awards. Her debut solo album That’s Showbiz Baby! debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart in September 2025.

HOW DID Jade Thirlwall become famous?

She rose to fame as a member of Little Mix, which was formed on The X Factor in 2011 and became the first group to win the competition. Before the group went on hiatus in 2022, they became the first girl group to win the Brit Award for British Group. She won Best Pop Act at the 2025 Brit Awards, making her the first former girl band member to win a solo Brit Award.

BEFORE THE FAME

Before becoming famous, Jade Thirlwall grew up in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England. She auditioned for The X Factor three times before Little Mix was formed. She studied pop vocals at South Tyneside College and attended an Islamic school as a child to learn Arabic. She was raised by her parents James and Norma Thirlwall and has an older brother named Karl.

CLOSE WITH (ASSOCIATED)

Jade Thirlwall is closely associated with her Little Mix bandmates Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock (former member Jesy Nelson departed in 2020). She has co-written songs for various artists through her publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music. She is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and an ambassador for Stonewall. She dated Jordan Stephens (of Rizzle Kicks) from 2020. She received the Trailblazer Award at the Rolling Stone UK awards in 2024.

Personal LIFE and Relationship

Jade Thirlwall was born and raised in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England. She is of English, Egyptian, and Yemeni descent. She is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and an ambassador for Stonewall. She keeps aspects of her personal life private while using her platform to advocate for equality and diversity.