Cheryl Cole

Cheryl Cole is a British singer and influencer who first became famous in late 2002 when she won a place in the girl group Girls Aloud, created through ITV's Popstars: The Rivals. She was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and is 43 years old. Over her 24-year career, she has also appeared as a television personality and has built a large social media following, with 3.7 million Instagram followers.

Her personal life has been widely covered by the press. She began dating footballer Ashley Cole in 2004, and they married in 2006 before divorcing in 2010, with the divorce papers noting his infidelity. In 2014 she married French restaurateur Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini, though the marriage ended in 2016. She then dated singer Liam Payne, with whom she had a son in 2017; the couple split in 2018. In May 2025, she was named co-administrator of Payne's estate after his death.

Cheryl is petite at 5'3" and slim, with brown hair and brown eyes. She has several tattoos, including on her lower back, right hand, and both arms. Her natural figure and long career in the public eye make her one of the most recognized British pop stars of her era.