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Kim Wilde
Also known as Kim Smith
Career
Active 1981 – present
Biography
About Kim Wilde
Kim Wilde is a British pop singer whose debut single "Kids in America" reached number two in the UK in 1981. That same year, she had another hit with "Chequered Love". In 1983, she won the Brit Award for Best British Female solo artist. Her 1986 cover of the Supremes' "You Keep Me Hangin' On" was a UK number two hit and topped the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1987. She also scored hits with "You Came" and "Never Trust a Stranger" in 1988. Between 1981 and 1996, 25 of her singles reached the UK Top 50.
In 2003, she collaborated with Nena on "Anyplace, Anywhere, Anytime", which topped the Dutch charts. A slender British blonde with blue eyes, she has been active since 1981, starting around age 20. She remains a prominent figure in pop music.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1981-present (started around 20 years old; 45 years active)
- Birthplace
- Chiswick, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 122 lbs (or 55 kg)
- Measurements
- 33–24–33 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.73
- Bra/Cup Size
- B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 85k (as of March 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Kim Wilde achieve international success?
Her 1986 cover of the Supremes' 'You Keep Me Hangin' On' topped the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1987, while previous hits like 'Kids in America' had made her a UK star.
What was Kim Wilde's collaboration with Nena in 2003?
She recorded 'Anyplace, Anywhere, Anytime' with Nena, which reached number one on the Dutch charts.
Did you know
- Kim Wilde has been active in music since 1981 and has had 25 singles reach the UK Top 50.
- Her 1986 cover of 'You Keep Me Hangin' On' was a transatlantic hit, reaching number two in the UK and number one in the US.
- In 2003, her duet with Nena, 'Anyplace, Anywhere, Anytime', topped the Dutch charts.
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