Ed Sheeran
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Edward Christopher Sheeran
Date of Birth: February 17, 1991
Place of Birth: Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 80 kg (176 lbs)
Religion: Christian (Anglican background, not religiously active)
Ancestry: English, Irish
Marital Status: Married to Cherry Seaborn
Children: 2 (Lyra Antarctica, Jupiter)
Net Worth: $210+ million
Total Social Followers: 120M+
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer
Private Businesses Owned: Gingerbread Man Records, restaurant/bar in London
Current Residence: Suffolk, England, UK
Number of Houses: Multiple (UK and worldwide)
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Raised in Framlingham, Suffolk; father was an art curator, mother a jewelry designer.
- Started singing in a church choir at age 4.
- Attended Thomas Mills High School.
- Moved to London at 16 to pursue music full-time.
- Influenced by Irish folk and hip-hop music.
- Busked on the streets before gaining recognition online.
📜 Career Timeline
- 2011: Breakthrough with debut album “+” (plus) featuring “The A Team”.
- 2014: Releases “x” (multiply), with “Thinking Out Loud” and “Photograph”.
- 2017: Releases “÷” (divide), hits: “Shape of You”, “Castle on the Hill”.
- 2019: Collaborations Project with Justin Bieber, Eminem, Camila Cabello.
- 2021: Album “=” (equals) debuts at #1 worldwide.
- 2023: Album “Subtract” (−), and continues stadium tours.
- 2024–2025: Remains among world’s best-selling artists.
🏆 Major Awards & Records
- 4× Grammy Awards
- 7× Brit Awards
- IFPI Global Recording Artist of the Year (2017)
- Most-streamed artist on Spotify (2017, 2018)
- Multiple Guinness World Records for streaming and charts
- Billboard Music Award, MTV Europe Music Award, Ivor Novello Award
- Appointed MBE for services to music and charity
🧠 Did You Know?
- Ed has a large collection of tattoos, each with personal meaning.
- Wrote hits for Justin Bieber (“Love Yourself”), The Weeknd, One Direction, and Taylor Swift.
- Performed at Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
- Overcame a stutter by rapping along to Eminem’s songs.
- Is a close friend of Taylor Swift and Courteney Cox (Friends actress).
- Named both his daughters after unique locations and inspirations.
- Has a “Sheeranville” estate in Suffolk, including a pub and treehouse.
- Appeared in “Game of Thrones” as a singing Lannister soldier.
- Huge football fan, supports Ipswich Town FC.
- Actively supports numerous charities for children and cancer research.
- Ginger hair is his trademark, embraced “being different”.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ed Sheeran’s ancestry?
English and Irish.
What religion is he?
Christian, raised Anglican but not very religious.
Who is Ed Sheeran married to?
Cherry Seaborn, his childhood friend and longtime partner.
How many children does he have?
Two daughters: Lyra Antarctica and Jupiter.
What is his net worth?
Over $210 million as of 2025.
Where does Ed Sheeran live?
Mainly in Suffolk, England (his “Sheeranville” estate).
How did he get famous?
Breakout hit “The A Team” in 2011 and constant touring/social media presence.
What businesses does he own?
Gingerbread Man Records, bar/restaurant, property investments.