Cheryl Ann Tweedy, who goes by the name Cheryl, is an English musician, dancer, television personality, and philanthropist. After being a part of the iconic girl group Girls Aloud, she went on to become a successful solo artist and media personality. One of Britain’s most recognized figures in pop culture, Cheryl is known for her chart-topping hits, fashion-forward style, and charismatic presence on shows like The X Factor.
In 2012, Girls Aloud was recognized as the United Kingdom’s most popular female group of the twenty-first century. They have a string of 20 consecutive UK top ten singles (including four number ones), two UK number one albums, five consecutive platinum-selling studio albums, and five Brit Award nominations, winning Best Single for “The Promise” in 2009. After an indefinite hiatus in 2013, the trio will return for a tour in 2025.
Real Name/Full Name | Cheryl Ann Tweedy |
Date Of Birth | 30 June 1983 |
Age | 41 years old |
Birthplace | Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. |
Nationality | British. |
Religion | Christianity |
Zodiac sign | Cancer |
Height | 5 feet 3 inch |
Weight | 51 kg |
Spouse | Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini (Divorce) |
Children | Bear Grey Payne. |
Siblings | Gillian Callaghan, Andrew Tweedy, Joseph Callaghan, and Garry Tweedy. |
Profession | Singer, Dancer, and TV Personality. |
Net worth | $40 Million. |
Biography
On June 30, 1983, Cheryl Ann Tweedy began life in Newcastle upon Tyne and spent her childhood on council estates in Walker and Heaton. She is Joan Callaghan’s fourth of five children, as well as the first of her two children with Garry Tweedy after her marriage to the father of her three other children ended. Cheryl’s parents had been together for more than ten years, but never married, and they split up when she was 11 years old.
When she was seven years old, Cheryl played the lead in a British Gas TV commercial. She began sequence dancing at the age of four and took a short summer holiday course at the Royal Ballet School’s Summer School, which she had been interested in since a young age. In 1993, she appeared in dance recitals on various television shows in the United Kingdom, including Gimme 5.
Personal Life
Cheryl’s personal life is often the center of attention. She got married to Ashley Cole, an English footballer, in 2006, but separated from him in 2010 due to infidelity allegations. In the year 2014, she married Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini, a French restaurateur; however, their marriage was annulled two years later. Cheryl gave birth to her son Bear Grey Payne in 2017 with the help of singer Liam Payne of One Direction. Cheryl and Liam are no longer in a romantic relationship, but they are co-parenting their son in an amicable way. Currently, they are not in a romantic relationship. Cheryl has been devoted to raising her son while also pursuing her career as of late 2024.
Career
When Cheryl Cole was 19, she tried her luck and auditioned for the 2002 reality TV series Popstars: The Rivals and was chosen as one of the top ten finalists at the show. Girls Aloud was founded with Kimberley Walsh, Nicola Roberts, Nadine Coyle, and Sarah Harding as the main female candidates.
Their group went on to release not only four tracks that topped the UK Charts, but also two albums and 20 other single releases that are included at the Top 10. Cole remained with Girls Aloud for seven years and was recognized with a BRIT Award for their song ‘The Promise’ in 2009. Cole launched her solo act a year before winning the award, due to the group’s announcement of their hiatus.
The lead single, ‘Fight for This Love’, was an immediate hit and reached number one on the UK charts. Over the next five years, she released three more albums—Messy Little Raindrops (2010), A Million Lights (2012), and Only Human (2014)—producing chart-topping singles like “Call My Name” and “Crazy Stupid Love.”Cheryl also made history as the first British female solo artist to achieve five number-one singles in the UK.
Cheryl became a more prominent figure in the world as a judge on The X Factor UK from 2008 to 2011, and then again in 2014-2015. The nickname ‘the nation’s sweetheart’ was given to her due to her warmth and relatability, which endeared her to audiences.
Net Worth
Cheryl Ann Tweedy, who was previously known as Cheryl Cole and now known as Cheryl, is an English singer, dancing, and television personality. The value of Cheryl Cole’s assets is $40 million.
Social Media
Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
@cherylofficial | 3.8M | |
TikTok | @cherylnews | 162.6K |
YouTube | @cherylcolemusic | 525K |
X(Twitter) | @CherylOfficial | 5.2M |