Jade

Jade Amelia Thirlwall (born 26 December 1992) is an English singer. Her music career began at 15, when she auditioned for The X Factor three times before rising to prominence as a member of the girl group Little Mix. Formed during the show’s eighth series, the group became the first group to win the competition. Together, Little Mix released six studio albums and achieved nineteen UK top-ten singles, five of which reached number one. Before going on hiatus in 2022, they also became the first girl group to win the Brit Award for British Group.

In 2022, she signed a solo record deal with RCA Records. In 2024, she released her debut single, Angel of My Dreams, which reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart and was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2025 Brit Awards. Her debut solo studio album, That's Showbiz Baby, was released on 12 September 2025 to critical acclaim and debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart. It spawned the singles Fantasy, FUFN, Plastic Box, and Unconditional.

Alongside her solo releases, she has co-written songs for various artists through her publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music. Known for political and social activism, she is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and an ambassador for Stonewall. Her charity involvement earned her the „Gay Times Honour for Allyship“ in 2021 and 2025. At the 2025 Brit Awards she won Best Pop Act, becoming the first former girl band member to win a solo Brit Award. In 2024, she received the Trailblazer Award at the Rolling Stone UK awards.