Who Is Cheryl (singer)? Age, Biography and Wiki
Cheryl, born on June 30, 1983, is currently 41 years old. This English singer and television personality first rose to fame as a member of the popular girl group Girls Aloud, which was formed on the reality show "Popstars: The Rivals" in 2002. Cheryl has since established a successful solo career, releasing multiple chart-topping albums and hit singles. Known for her powerful voice and captivating presence, she has also gained fame as a judge on various talent shows.
| Occupation | Pop Singer |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | June 30, 1983 |
| Age | 41 Years |
| Birth Place | Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
| Country | England |
Popularity
Cheryl (singer)'s Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Cheryl stands at an impressive height of 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm). As of 2025, she maintains a balanced weight of approximately 119 pounds (54 kg). She is known for her fit physique, often sharing her passion for fitness and healthy living. Her body measurements are approximately 34-26-35 inches, perfectly complementing her dynamic stage persona.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Cheryl was born to Joan Callaghan and Garry Tweedy in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. She has been open about her relationships, including her highly publicized marriage to footballer [Ashley Cole](/ashley-cole), which ended in divorce. As of 2025, Cheryl is reportedly dating a well-known entrepreneur, keeping her relationship relatively private while occasionally sharing glimpses on social media. Cheryl remains a devoted mother to her son, Bear, born in 2017.
She is the fourth of five children of Joan Callaghan, and the first of her two children with Garry Tweedy following the collapse of her marriage to the father of her three other children. Cheryl's parents were together for more than a decade but never married; they separated when she was 11 years old.
Cheryl's paternal line originates from Tyneside. Among her paternal ancestry were a number of coal miners and several mariners. Her maternal grandmother, Olga Ridley, was one of twin girls born to widower Joseph Ridley and his housekeeper Edith Annie Burton. Ridley already had a number of children from his marriage.
Ridley had fought in World War I in the Durham Light Infantry as a Pioneer in France and before the war had been a grocery warehouseman.
Net Worth and Salary
Cheryl's estimated net worth in 2025 is around $40 million. This substantial wealth comes from her successful music career, endorsement deals, and her work as a television personality. Her earnings are bolstered by her continued relevance in the entertainment industry, including appearances on high-profile talent shows and collaborations with various brands.
On 11 January 2003, Cheryl was involved in an altercation with a nightclub toilet attendant, Sophie Amogbokpa, and subsequently charged with racially aggravated assault over the incident.
At her trial on 20 October she was found guilty of assault occasioning actual bodily harm but cleared of the racially aggravated assault charge, and sentenced to 120 hours of community service. She was ordered to pay her victim £500 in compensation, as well as £3,000 prosecution costs.
Judge Richard Howard said, "This was an unpleasant piece of drunken violence which caused Sophie Amogbokpa pain and suffering."
Career, Business and Investments
Since her debut with Girls Aloud, Cheryl has enjoyed an illustrious career, releasing numerous solo albums and singles that have topped charts around the world. In addition to music, she has ventured into business, launching her perfume line and collaborating with brands in fashion and beauty. Cheryl is also known for her philanthropic work, often supporting various charities focused on children and health issues.
While still in Girls Aloud, Cheryl began a solo career in April 2009, and between then and 2014, she released four studio albums – 3 Words (2009), Messy Little Raindrops (2010), A Million Lights (2012) and Only Human (2014).
Collectively, the albums spawned ten singles, five of which – "Fight for This Love", "Promise This", "Call My Name", "Crazy Stupid Love" and "I Don't Care" – reached the top position on the UK Singles Chart, making Cheryl the first British female solo artist to have five number-one singles in the UK.
Social Network
Cheryl actively engages with her fans through social media platforms, including Instagram and Twitter. With millions of followers, she frequently shares updates on her personal life, career milestones, and social causes she supports. Her presence on these platforms further solidifies her status as a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
Cheryl became a judge on the UK version of the television talent show The X Factor in 2008.
She mentored two of the eventual winners of the competition (Alexandra Burke in series five and Joe McElderry in series six), before resigning in 2011 after series seven and joining the panel of the US version of the series, which she left during the auditions stage. She returned to judge series eleven and twelve of the UK series in 2014 and 2015.
Cheryl next served as a judge on the television dance competition The Greatest Dancer from 2019 to 2020, and made her stage debut in the West End play 2:22 A Ghost Story in 2023.
Education
Cheryl attended Walker Technology College, where she discovered her passion for performing arts. Though she did not pursue higher education, her early experiences in school and participation in local dance and singing competitions shaped her into the artist she is today. Her journey underscores the idea that talent and determination can often outweigh formal educational achievements.
At the age of seven, Cheryl appeared in a television advertisement for British Gas. Interested in dancing from an early age, she began sequence dancing at the age of four, and participated in a short summer holiday course at the Royal Ballet School's Summer School at the age of nine. She occasionally appeared doing dance recitals on different television shows in the UK, such as Gimme 5, in 1993.
