Adele Biography
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born on May 5, 1988, in Tottenham, London. She grew up in South London and began singing as a child. She was discovered through MySpace and signed to XL Recordings at age 18. Her debut album 19 launched her career and her second album 21 became one of the best-selling albums in history, winning six Grammy Awards in one night. Her albums are named after her age when she wrote them.
Personal Life
Who are Adele's parents?
Mark Evans, Penny Adkins
Was Adele married?
Adele was married once, to Simon Konecki (2018–2021).
Did Adele have children?
Adele had 1 child: Angelo James Konecki.
What religion was Adele?
Adele was Christianity.
What was Adele's ethnicity?
Adele was of English heritage.
Career Highlights
Albums
- 19 (2008)
- 21 (2011)
- 25 (2015)
- 30 (2021)
Awards
- 16 Grammy Awards
- Academy Award for Best Original Song (Skyfall)
- Brit Awards
- Golden Globe Award
Facts About Adele
- 21 spent 24 weeks at No. 1 in the UK — the longest for a solo female artist
- Hello became the first song to sell 1 million downloads in the UK in a week
- She has won more Grammy Awards than any other British artist
- She turned down a reported $100 million to perform a Las Vegas residency before eventually agreeing to one
Adele Quotes
"I have insecurities of course but I don't hang out with anyone who points them out to me."
"I make music to make people feel less alone."
Legacy
Adele is one of the best-selling music artists of all time with over 120 million records sold. She has won 16 Grammy Awards. Hello became the first song to sell one million digital downloads in a single week in the UK. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest vocalists of her generation.
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Last verified: 2026-05-19