Perrie Edwards is a British singer and songwriter who is probably best known as a member of the popular girl group Little Mix. She came into the pop scene in 2011 during the eighth season of the UK version of The X Factor, alongside the other members of the group, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jesy Nelson, and Jade Thirlwall.
Today, she is one of the most successful singers in the music world, thanks to her sheer hard work and soulful voice. In 2015, the young damsel was voted “The Woman of the Year” by Fabulous magazine. As of 2024, Perrie Edwards has a net worth of $9 million.
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Perrie Edwards Biography
Perrie Edwards was born on the 10th of July 1993, in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England. She is currently 29 years old
| Birth Name | Perrie Louise Edwards |
| Nickname | Pezz |
| Date of Birth | July 10, 1993 |
| Place of Birth | South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England |
| Age | 29 years old |
| Sun Sign | Cancer |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | White |
Early Life
Family
- Father – Alexander Edwards
- Mother – Debbie Duffy
- Siblings – Jonnie Edwards (Older Brother), Caitlin Edwards (Younger Sister)
Education
Perrie attended the Radipole Primary School in Weymouth, Dorset, and then enrolled at St Peter & Paul RC Primary School in South Shields, Tyne & Wear.
She then got admitted to the Mortimer Community College where she studied for five years before enrolling at Newcastle College. she graduated with a degree in BTEC in Performing Arts.
Perrie Edwards Personal Life
Perrie is in a relationship with English professional footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain since 2016. In May 2021, the couple announced that they are expecting their first child. She gave birth to their child, a son named Axel Oxlade-Chamberlain on August 21, 2021. They got engagement on 18 June 2022.
Previously, she had dated singer Zayn Malik, YouTuber Joe Sugg and actor Luke Pasqualino.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 3 inches Centimeters – 160 cm Meters – 1.6 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 54 kg Pounds – 119 lbs |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Body Measurements | 34-25-34 |
| Body Shape | Hourglass |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 7.5 (US) |
| Dress Size | 4 (US) |
| Distinctive Features | Short Stature |
Professional Statistics
Singing Debut
They released their debut album, “DNA”, on November 19, 2012, through Syco music. The album charted within the top 10 in several countries including the UK and US, becoming the first British girl band to have the highest debut chart spot in the US.
Television Debut
She appeared as a contestant on the eighth season of the UK version of The X Factor in 2011.
Famous For
Being the lead vocalist of a British girl group “Little Mix”. The other three members of the band are Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jade Thirlwall.
Favorite Things
- Musicians – Steve Perry
- Songs – “My Life” by Bon Jovi
- Movies – The Notebook (2004)
- Color – Blue
Perrie Edwards Net Worth
Perrie Edwards has a net worth of $9 million as of 2024. She owns a luxurious house in London worth £5m.
Perrie Edwards Facts
Her musical career began when she gave the audition as an individual artist with Alanis Morissette’s ” You Oughta Know” for the TV show The X Factor.
She couldn’t make it past the boot camp round and later teamed with other contestants such as Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jade Thirlwall, who were also rejected during the boot camp. They formed the band “Little Mix” and went on to become the winner of that season, becoming the first girl group to ever win the title of The X Factor.
Perrie is the youngest among the members of the band.
In May 2012, Perrie Edwards, along with her bandmates, launched a Union Flag-themed set of M&M’s. The same year, they released their book ‘Ready to Fly’ and also unveiled a children’s clothing range.
In 2014, the band won the ‘Band of the Year’ award at the Glamour Awards event. In that same year, they were also conferred with the Pure Beauty Awards in the category ‘Best New Eye Product’.
In 2016, they launched their fragrance called Gold Magic, followed by their second fragrance named ‘Wishmake in that same year.
In 2017, the band received the Brit Award in the category ‘British Single of the Year’ for their song ‘Shout Out to My Ex’. This song also earned them Radio Disney Music Award in the category ‘Best Break-Up Song’.
Perrie has esophageal atresia, which is responsible for a bisectional scar on her stomach, and anosmia