Cheryl Ann Tweedy is a British singer and television personality, best known for being a member of the successful pop girl group Girls Aloud.
The group was formed through the 2002 ITV reality competition show Popstars: The Rivals.
As a member of Girls Aloud, Tweedy achieved great commercial success, with the band releasing a series of hit singles such as “Sound of the Underground”, “The Promise” and “What Makes You Beautiful”.
Girls Aloud became one of the UK’s best-selling girl groups, with multiple platinum-selling albums and singles.
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- Full name: Cheryl Ann Tweedy
- Stage name: Cheryl
- Date of birth: June 30, 1983
- Age: 41 years old
- Birthplace: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: British singer and television personality
- Height: 1.6m
- Parents: Gary Tweedy and Joan Callahan.
- Siblings: Gillian Callahan, Andrew Tweedy, Joseph Callahan and Gary Tweedy
- Spouse: Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini (married 2014–2016), Ashley Cole (married 2006–2010)
- Children: Bear Gray
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $40 million
early life and education
Cheryl Ann Tweedy was born on June 30, 1983 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. She was raised by her parents, Gary Tweedy and Joan Callahan.
Cheryl is the fourth of five children; her siblings are Gillian Callahan, Andrew Tweedy, Joseph Callahan and Gary Tweedy. She studied at the prestigious Royal Ballet School. Her ethnicity is white and she is Christian.
Profession
Cheryl is a British singer and former member of the pop group Girls Aloud who has had a stellar career both as a group and individually.
As a member of Girls Aloud, she played an important role in the group’s remarkable success, contributing to their becoming the UK’s best-selling girl group of the 21st century.
While working with the band, Cheryl also launched a solo career in 2009, releasing her debut album “3 Words”. The album featured hits such as “Fight for This Love” and “3 Words” and cemented her status as a successful solo artist.
She followed with follow-up albums such as “Messy Little Raindrops”, “A Million Lights” and “Only Human”, further showcasing her musical talent and versatility.
Cheryl’s solo discography is particularly impressive. Ten singles have been released, five of which topped the UK Singles Chart.
These chart-topping hits included “Fight for This Love,” “Promise This,” “Call My Name,” “Crazy Stupid Love” and “I Don’t Care,” cementing her strong position in the music industry.
Cheryl was the first British female solo artist to have five number one singles in the UK, a record that stood until 2018 when Jess Glynne surpassed it. In addition to her music career, Cheryl also enjoys a successful television career.
From 2008 to 2011, Cheryl served as a judge on the UK version of The X Factor talent competition and mentored several successful contestants, including two eventual winners.
She later joined the judging panel of the American version of The X Factor, but left during the audition stage. Cheryl later returned as a judge on the UK version of The X Factor in 2014 and 2015.
Cheryl also served as a judge on the television dance competition The Greatest Dancer from 2019 to 2020. In 2023, she made her stage debut in the West End play 2:22 A Ghost Story.
In addition to her music and television work, Cheryl has become a recognized fashion icon, dubbed a “fashionista” by the media. She has appeared on the covers of famous fashion magazines such as British Vogue, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar, and was the spokesperson for cosmetics company L’Oréal from 2009 to 2018.
social media
- Instagram account: @cherylofficial
- Facebook account: Cheryl
- Twitter account: @CherylOfficial
personal life
Cheryl has had several high-profile relationships over the years. She was married to English footballer Ashley Cole from 2006 to 2010, but their marriage ended amid accusations of Cole’s infidelity.
In 2014, Cheryl married French restaurateur Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini after a whirlwind romance. However, the second marriage didn’t last long and they divorced in 2016.
In 2017, Cheryl gave birth to son Bear Gray with One Direction singer Liam Payne. They dated for two years before announcing their breakup in 2018.
As of now, Cheryl is believed to be single. However, her life has been highly scrutinized over the years due to her celebrity status and relationships with other famous figures.
discography
- 3 words(2009)
- Messy Raindrops (2010)
- Millions of Lights(2012)
- Only Human(2014)
film chronology
- St. Trinian(2007)
- What to Expect When You’re Expecting (2012)
- Four Kids and It (2020)
net worth
Cheryl has an estimated net worth of approximately $40 million, mainly due to her success as a singer, member of the pop girl group Girls Aloud, and her solo music career.
Income from television appearances, endorsement deals, and other business ventures have further increased her wealth.
