Jade Thirlwall

English singer and Little Mix member

Jade Thirlwall - English singer and Little Mix member
Born

December 26th, 1992
32 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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Born in 1992, this individual rose to prominence as a member of the girl group Little Mix. The group formed on 'The X Factor' in 2011 and became the first group to win the competition. Little Mix achieved significant success in the pop music industry, known for their empowering lyrics and harmonies. The individual also pursued solo projects, contributing to various charitable causes and LGBTQ+ rights advocacy.

Won 'The X Factor' in 2011

Sold over 60 million records worldwide as part of Little Mix

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