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Who is Paloma Faith?
Paloma Faith Blomfield was born on July 21, 1981, in England and has a varied career as a singer, songwriter, and actress. In 2008, Faith signed with Epic Records and released her first album, Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful? (2009) saw the release of the UK top twenty singles ‘Stone Cold Sober’ and ‘New York’. Her second album, Fall to Grace (2012), charted at number two on the UK Albums Chart, earned her two Brit Award nominations, and spawned her first UK top-ten single “Picking Up the Pieces” and the top-twenty cover version of INXS’s “Never Tear Us Apart”.
The 2014 single ‘Changing’, which charted at the top of the UK Singles Chart, was a collaboration between her and Sigma. Faith’s first number one album in the UK was The Architect, the fourth album she released in 2017. In 2018, she made an appearance on DJ Sigala’s song ‘Lullaby’. Both her upcoming albums, Infinite Things (2020) and The Glorification of Sadness (2024), made it to the top five in the UK.
| Real Name/Full Name | Paloma Faith Blomfield |
| Date Of Birth | 21 July 1981 |
| Age | 43 years old |
| Birthplace | London, United Kingdom. |
| Nationality | British. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inch |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Spouse | Leyman Lahcine (Divorced) |
| Children | 2 |
| Siblings | Not Known |
| Profession | Singer, actress, and Songwriter. |
| Net worth | $4 Million. |
Biography
Paloma Faith Blomfield was born on July 21, 1981 in Hackney in London, with a British mother and Spanish father. Norfolk was the birthplace of both of her parents. At the age of two, her parents separated and then divorced two years later. Although her paternal grandmother is still close to her, she was raised by her mother in Stoke Newington.
After completing her A-levels at City and Islington College, she went on to study for a degree in contemporary dance at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in Leeds, while working as a hip-hop dancer at the nightclub LoveDough. She then studied for an MA in theatre directing at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and took various part-time jobs as a sales assistant at Agent Provocateur, a singer in a burlesque cabaret, a bartender, a life model, and a magician’s assistant.
Personal Life
Paloma had a brief relationship with New Zealand chef Rian Haynes in 2005; they separated in 2009. She married French artist Leyman Lahcine in a long-term relationship and had two daughters with him. The couple separated in 2022.
Paloma shares details about her experiences with motherhood and co-parenting in interviews and her book, ‘MILF: Motherhood, Identity, Love, and F*ery.’
Career
Before embarking on her music career, Paloma worked in various roles, including as a sales assistant at Agent Provocateur, a singer in a burlesque cabaret, a life model, and a magician’s assistant. Her manager, Jamie Binns and Christian Whlberg, recognized her talent and helped her secure a recording contract with Epic Records in 2007. Her debut album, “Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?” released in 2009, featured the UK top-twenty singles “Stone Cold Sober” and “New York,” earning her critical acclaim and a BRIT Award nomination.
Several albums by Paloma have been successful, including ‘Fall to Grace’ (2012), ‘A Perfect Contradiction’ (2014), and ‘The Architect’ (2017). In 2014, her single ‘Only Love Can Hurt Like This’ reached the top of the charts. In addition to her musical career, she has also branched out into acting, playing prominent roles in films such as ‘The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus’ (2009) and ‘Youth’ (2015). Multiple award nominations and wins have been given to her in recognition of her contributions to the arts.
Faith’s fourth album, ‘The Architect’, saw her return in August 2017 with the lead single ‘Crybaby’. Faith’s first UK chart-topping album was the album that was released in November and reached number one on the UK Albums Chart. The album has received three more singles: ‘Guilty’, ‘Til I’m Done’, and ‘Warrior’. In February 2018, Faith released a collaboration with DJ Sigala, “Lullaby” which charted at number six in the UK, becoming her fourth top ten single as a lead artist and fifth overall. Faith reimagined Mama Cass’ 1960s hit ‘Make Your Own Kind of Music’ during the following month. The track charted at number 28 in the UK due to the heavily played TV commercial by koda. Faith’s reissue of ‘The Architect’, titled ‘Zeitgeist Edition’, was released in November 2018, and it contains six new songs, such as ‘Make Your Own Kind of Music’, ‘Lullaby’, and ‘Loyal’.
Faith returned to her coaching role on The Voice UK’s children’s counterpart, The Voice Kids, for the fourth series in 2020. In August 2020, it was announced that her fifth studio album would be called ‘Infinite Things’. The lead single from her sixth album, ‘How You Leave a Man’, was announced by Faith in October 2023, and it was set to be released on October 11th. She announced a nationwide tour that would begin in April 2024 with the release of The Glorification of Sadness. Faith stated that the album was influenced by the breakup of her long-term relationship. It was announced on January 31, 2024 that Faith would be performing as the headline performer at Camp Bestival in Weston Park, Shropshire in August 2024. Faith’s debut podcast, ‘Mad, Sad & Bad’, was launched on January 28, 2025.
Net Worth
In 2025, Paloma Faith has an estimated net worth of $4 million. Music sales, live performances, and acting roles are the primary ways she earns her income. She has been involved in several business ventures, including fashion collaborations and endorsements. Paloma is known for her diverse style and energetic demeanor, both on and off the stage.
