E. L. James
English author of erotic novels
Born
March 7th, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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An English author gained international recognition for writing erotic romance novels. The debut novel, 'Fifty Shades of Grey,' published in 2011, became a bestseller and sparked widespread discussion about the genre. The work led to two sequels, 'Fifty Shades Darker' and 'Fifty Shades Freed,' which also achieved significant commercial success. Adaptations of the trilogy into films further expanded the audience for the series. Beyond the 'Fifty Shades' trilogy, the author has continued to explore themes of love and relationships in subsequent works.
Authored the 'Fifty Shades' trilogy
Published 'Fifty Shades of Grey' in 2011
Film adaptations of the trilogy grossed over $1.3 billion
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