Biography
Who is Perrie Edwards?
Early life and background
Perrie Edwards Louise Edwards was born on July 10, 1993, and raised in South Shields, United Kingdom. She attended local schools including St Joseph's Catholic Academy and Newcastle College, where she received a BTEC in Performing Arts. As a child, she lived in New Zealand for two years and attended school there before returning to the United Kingdom.
Born with oesophageal atresia and anosmia, Perrie faced health challenges during her childhood and underwent multiple operations. She also experienced bullying as a child because of her appearance and dealt with issues related to her condition.
Rise to fame with Little Mix
Perrie began her professional music career in 2011 when she auditioned for the eighth series of The X Factor UK. After initially failing to progress as a solo artist, she was placed into a four-piece group that was later named Little Mix. The group made history by becoming the first band ever to win the British version of the competition show.
During her time with Little Mix, Perrie released six studio albums and achieved numerous top-ten singles on the UK charts. The group became one of the best-selling girl bands in history before announcing a hiatus in December 2021 to allow members to pursue individual projects.
Solo career and music
Following the group's hiatus, Perrie launched her solo career by signing a recording contract with Columbia Records. In April 2024, she released her debut solo single, "Forget About Us", which peaked inside the top ten on the UK Singles Chart. She followed this release with several other singles including "Tears", "You Go Your Way", and "If He Wanted to He Would".
Her debut solo studio album, titled Perrie, was released in September 2025 and reached number three on the UK Albums Chart. Alongside her music career, she launched a fashion brand named Disora and has worked as a patron for the breast cancer charity CoppaFeel!.
Personal life
Perrie began a relationship with English professional footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in 2017, and the couple announced their engagement in June 2022. They share two children, a son born in August 2021 and a daughter born in January 2026. The couple were married in Portugal in June 2026.
Throughout her life, Perrie has spoken openly about her health and mental well-being, sharing her experiences with anxiety, panic attacks, and therapy. In addition to her music and family life, she has also served as a brand ambassador for various companies and organizations.
Birthday and age
Perrie Edwards was born on July 10, 1993, which makes Perrie 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Perrie shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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