Grammy Awards: 16 (Most Grammy Awards Won by a Female Artist)
Brit Awards: 15
Billboard Artist of the Year: 2012
Song "Rolling in the Deep" won Best Pop Solo Performance in 2011
Known for her powerful vocals and emotional ballads.
She has sold over 125 million records worldwide.
She has performed at numerous prestigious events, including the Super Bowl Halftime Show
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Career
Adele's career started in 2006 when a friend posted her demo on Myspace, which caught the attention of a record label.
Her debut album, '19', was released in 2008 and received critical acclaim, earning her two Grammy Awards.
Adele's second album, '21', was a massive success and broke numerous records, including spending 24 weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
She wrote the theme song for the James Bond film 'Skyfall', which won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
In 2015, Adele released her third album, '25', which became the best-selling album of the year and won her five Grammy Awards.
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Musician
Adele is a Grammy award-winning musician known for her powerful vocal range and emotion-filled ballads.
She rose to fame with her debut album "19" in 2008, and has since released several critically acclaimed albums.
Adele holds multiple Guinness World Records, including fastest-selling album by a solo artist ("25" in 2015).
She has won numerous awards, including multiple Grammy Awards, Brit Awards, and an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Adele is known for her soulful voice, heartfelt lyrics, and captivating live performances that have garnered her a huge fan base worldwide.
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Performer
Adele's breakthrough came with the release of her debut album, *19*, in 2008, which featured the hit single "Hometown Glory."
She gained significant recognition after winning the 2008 Brit Award for Critics' Choice.
Adele's second album, *21*, released in 2011, became a global phenomenon, breaking numerous records and winning six Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.
"Rolling in the Deep" from *21* was a massive worldwide hit, solidifying her status as a major global superstar.
Her third studio album, *25* (2015), debuted at number one in over 50 countries, making her the best-selling digital album of all time.
She has performed at numerous high-profile events, including the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony and the 2013 Grammy Awards.
Adele's career has been consistently successful, marked by critically acclaimed albums and record-breaking sales.
She has sold over 130 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Adele's performances are known for their emotional depth and powerful vocals.
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Singer
Adele's debut album, *19*, was released in 2008 and became a global success, winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
Her second album, *21*, released in 2011, broke numerous sales records and earned her six Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.
Adele's third album, *25*, released in 2015, was also a massive commercial success, topping charts worldwide.
She has sold over 115 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Adele has won 24 Grammy Awards throughout her career.
She has headlined numerous high-profile concerts and festivals, including the Glastonbury Festival.
Her signature sound is characterized by her powerful vocals, emotional songwriting, and piano-driven arrangements.
She has collaborated with artists such as Rick Ross, Sia, and Sam Smith.
Adele's songwriting often explores themes of love, loss, and personal struggles.
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Songwriter
Adele began songwriting at the age of 16 and cites the Spice Girls as one of her earliest influences in music.
She co-wrote the majority of her songs, drawing inspiration from personal experiences and emotions.
Adele has collaborated with renowned songwriters and producers such as Ryan Tedder, Max Martin, and Greg Kurstin.
Her songwriting style often includes heartfelt lyrics, soulful melodies, and powerful vocals.
Adele's songwriting has been praised for its honesty, vulnerability, and universal relatability, resonating with fans worldwide.
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Personal Life
Adele has a brother named Samuel McCollum.
She has a nephew named Angelo James McCollum.
Adele has spoken openly about her struggles with postnatal depression after giving birth to her son, Angelo.
She has a close relationship with her parents, Penny and John McCollum.
Adele is a private person and rarely speaks about her relationships.
She has a deep love for her family and friends.
Adele is known to be a loyal and supportive friend.
She has spoken about her struggles with anxiety.
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Family
Adele’s mother, Penny Adkins, is an accountant.
Adele has an older brother, Sebastian Adkins.
She has a close relationship with her stepfather, Simon Adkins.
Adele has a younger brother, Angelo Adkins.
Her father, David Adkins, passed away in 2011.
Adele was raised primarily by her mother, Penny.
She has a close bond with her family and often speaks fondly of them.
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Father: Marc Evans
Adele’s father, Marc Evans, is a former Welsh footballer.
Marc Evans played for Cardiff City and Newport County.
He was a professional footballer for many years.
Adele has spoken about her father’s influence on her life and musical tastes.
Marc Evans has been involved in various business ventures after his playing career.
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Mother: Penny Adkins
Penny Adkins is the mother of Adele.
She raised Adele as a single mother after separating from Adele's father when Adele was just 3 years old.
Penny Adkins worked as a furniture maker and eventually became a furniture designer.
She has always been supportive of Adele's musical career and encouraged her passion for singing from a young age.
Penny Adkins has been a major influence and source of inspiration for Adele's music.
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Relationships
Adele met her now ex-husband, Simon Konecki, in 2011 and they started dating in 2012.
The couple got married in 2016 and have a son together named Angelo.
Adele and Simon separated in 2019 and finalized their divorce in 2021.
After the divorce, Adele was rumored to be dating British rapper Skepta.
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Partner: Simon Konecki
Adele and Simon Konecki met in 2011 through a mutual friend.
They began dating in 2012.
They announced their engagement in February 2018.
They welcomed their son, Angelo James Konecki, on September 21, 2012.
They separated in April 2019.
The divorce was finalized in March 2021.
Simon Konecki is a social entrepreneur and founder of Dakatchi, a sustainable fashion brand.
They have a court-ordered child custody agreement regarding Angelo.
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Children
Adele and Simon Konecki met in 2011 through a mutual friend.
They started dating in 2012.
They announced their engagement in February 2018.
They welcomed their son, Angelo James Konecki, on October 19, 2012.
Adele and Simon Konecki separated in 2018.
The divorce was finalized in 2019.
Adele has stated that Simon was a "wonderful father."
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Siblings
Adele was born on May 5, 1988, in Tottenham, London, England.
Her father, Stanley Johnson, is a retired English teacher.
She has a brother named Sebastian Johnson.
Adele has a younger sister named Isabella Johnson.
She has two paternal half-siblings, Chloe Mildred and Jordan Johnson.
Adele was raised by her single mother, Penny Adkins.
She has a close relationship with her family.
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Life Events
Adele was born in London, England, on May 5, 1988.
She was raised primarily by her single mother, Penny Adkins.
Adele attended Sylenian Primary School and later Thomas's School.
She began taking piano lessons at age five.
Adele has an older brother, brother Leon Adkins.
Adele had a difficult childhood, experiencing her father leaving when she was just eleven.
She spent time living with her grandmother, Esther Adkins.
Adele briefly attended Italia Conti Acting School but dropped out to pursue music.
In 2011, she married Simon Konecki.
The couple divorced in 2018.
Adele has a son, Angelo James Konecki, born in 2012.
She has a close relationship with her mother and has spoken openly about their bond.
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Date of Birth: May 5, 1988
Adele was born on May 5, 1988.
May 5th is also celebrated as Cinco de Mayo in Mexico.
The birthstone for those born in May is the emerald, symbolizing love and success.
People born on May 5th fall under the Taurus zodiac sign.
In history, significant events have occurred on May 5th, such as the first performance of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 in 1875.
