Adele
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins
Date of Birth: May 5, 1988
Place of Birth: Tottenham, London, England
Height: 175 cm (5′9″)
Weight: approx. 67 kg (148 lbs)
Religion: Christian (C of E)
Ancestry: English, Welsh
Nationality: British
Marital Status: Divorced, Partner: Rich Paul (2021–)
Children: 1 son (Angelo Adkins)
Net Worth: $220 million (2025)
Total Social Followers: 60+ million (IG, X, FB)
Occupation: Singer-songwriter, Performer
Private Businesses Owned: Melted Stone (music label)
Current Residence: Los Angeles, California, USA
Number of Houses: Multiple (London, Beverly Hills, Las Vegas)
🏫 Education & Early Life
- Raised by a single mother in Tottenham and later West Norwood, London.
- Began singing at age 4; wrote songs since childhood.
- Attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology (with Leona Lewis & Jessie J).
- Discovered by record labels after posting demo tracks to Myspace in 2006.
- Signed with XL Recordings at 18.
- Debut album “19” released in 2008 to critical acclaim.
- Early influences: Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, Spice Girls.
- Worked briefly at a café in London before fame.
📜 Career Timeline
- 2008: Debut album “19” – Best New Artist at Brit Awards.
- 2011: “21” becomes one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century.
- 2012: Wins 6 Grammys in one night, including Album of the Year.
- 2015: Release of “25” – record-breaking global sales.
- 2016: Wins 5 Grammys; sweeps major categories again.
- 2021: Comeback with “30” after long hiatus; sold-out Vegas residency.
- 2022–2025: “Weekends With Adele” residency in Las Vegas.
- 2023: Wins Emmy for TV special “Adele: One Night Only”.
🏆 Major Awards
- 16 Grammy Awards (incl. Album of the Year 2x)
- 18 Billboard Music Awards
- Oscar for Best Original Song (“Skyfall”)
- Golden Globe for “Skyfall”
- Brit Awards: 12 wins
- American Music Awards: 5 wins
- Guinness World Records: multiple entries
- Ivor Novello Awards: 4 wins
- Emmy for “Adele: One Night Only” (2023)
🧠 Did You Know?
- Her full name is Adele Laurie Blue Adkins.
- First album “19” is named after her age during writing.
- Holds record for fastest-selling album in UK history (“25”).
- “Someone Like You” is her only UK number one single sung with just piano.
- Suffers from stage fright and anxiety before every show.
- Lost over 40 kg (90 lbs) between 2018–2020.
- Her son Angelo is rarely seen in public and kept out of spotlight.
- Once almost lost her voice completely due to vocal cord issues.
- Fan of Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Celine Dion.
- Her favorite takeaway is Nando’s chicken and Chinese food.
- Collects Spice Girls memorabilia.
- Has a tattoo of her son’s name on her hand.
- “Skyfall” won her an Oscar and Golden Globe.
- Met current partner Rich Paul (sports agent) in 2021.
- In 2022, bought Sylvester Stallone’s LA mansion.
- Her albums are titled after her age during production (“19”, “21”, “25”, “30”).
- Once worked in a shop selling CDs and records as a teen.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Adele?
Born May 5, 1988. Her age is shown above.
What is Adele’s real name?
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins.
Where is Adele from?
Tottenham, London, England, UK.
What is Adele’s net worth?
Estimated at $220 million (2025).
Is Adele married?
She was married to Simon Konecki (2018–2021). Now partners with Rich Paul.
How many children does Adele have?
One son, Angelo Adkins, born 2012.
What are Adele’s most famous songs?
“Someone Like You”, “Rolling in the Deep”, “Hello”, “Set Fire to the Rain”, “Skyfall”.
How many Grammys does Adele have?
16 Grammy Awards (as of 2025).
Has Adele won an Oscar?
Yes, for “Skyfall” (Best Original Song, 2013).
Why did Adele lose so much weight?
She changed her lifestyle for health and family, through exercise and diet.
Does Adele write her own songs?
Yes, she writes/co-writes nearly all her songs.
Is Adele on social media?
Yes, but posts rarely. Official: @adele (Instagram, Twitter/X).
Does Adele perform live?
Yes, most recently in her Las Vegas residency “Weekends With Adele”.
What is Adele’s vocal range?
She is a mezzo-soprano, known for powerful, emotional voice.
Has Adele acted in movies?
No, but her voice featured in James Bond (“Skyfall”) and other soundtracks.
What is Adele’s favorite food?
She loves Nando’s, curry, and English breakfasts.
What is Adele’s latest album?
“30”, released in 2021.
Who is Adele’s partner?
Rich Paul, an American sports agent.