Jade Thirlwall facts: Little Mix singer's age, boyfriend, parents and songs revealed
13 February 2026, 11:36
Jade Thirlwall burst onto the music scene in 2011 as one-fourth of Little Mix, the girl group that made history as the first to win The X Factor. Here's everything you need to know about her now from her net worth to who she's in a relationship with.
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Jade Thirlwall rose to fame on The X Factor as part of the historic girlband Little Mix who she formed with Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson and Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
After ten years releasing hit songs such as 'Butterfly', 'Shout Out To My Ex' and 'Black Magic', the girls decided to take a break from life as a four to pursue their own projects.
Now, Jade has secured herself a successful solo career, performing at the BRITs and with a hit album that's won awards.
Away from the music scene, she's got a long term boyfriend and remains friends with both Perry and Leigh-Anne from the band.
From her age, to solo songs, her relationship details and her net worth, here's everything you need to know about Jade.
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Who is Jade Thirlwall?
Jade in 2013 when she was in Little Mix. Picture: Getty Age: 33
From: South Shields, Newcastle
Instagram: @jadethirlwall
Jade Thirlwall was born on December 26th, 1992 and is from South Shields, a coastal town in Tyne and Wear in northeast England. Her heritage is a rich blend of Yemeni and Egyptian from her mother's side, while her father has English roots.
Her parents are Norma Badwi and James Thirlwall, who separated when Jade was young. She has an older brother named Karl Thirlwall, with whom she grew up in South Shields.
As a child, she attended a Muslim school to learn how to read and write in Arabic and attended church.
Jade's grandfather Mohammed Ahmed Saleh Badwi, a devoted Muslim, moved to South Shields from Yemen, and worked as a fireman and a labourer. Her great-grandfather was from Egypt.
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How did Jade Thirlwall get famous?
Little Mix have gone down in history as one of Britain's most successful girl bands. Picture: Getty As a child, Jade honed her talents at local singing competitions in South Shields, gradually building confidence despite battling anorexia during her teen years.
Her persistence led her to audition for The X Factor twice before her successful third attempt in 2011.
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That pivotal year changed everything. After initially auditioning as a solo artist, Jade was placed in a group called Rhythmix alongside Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, and Leigh-Anne Pinnock. The group later renamed themselves Little Mix due to copyright issues with a children's charity.
Under the mentorship of Tulisa Contostavlos, Little Mix made history in December 2011 as the first group to win The X Factor UK.
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Who is Jade Thirlwall's boyfriend?
Jade Thirlwall has been dating Jordan Stephens since 2020. Picture: Getty Jade is in a relationship with Rizzle Kicks star Jordan Stephens.
In July 2020, they were first spotted out in public together and by September that year they confirmed their relationship on social media.
Ever since, they regularly appear together on each other's socials, and Jordan has been a vocal supporter of her solo career, appearing on shows like Jools Holland's Hootenanny.
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What songs has Jade Thirlwall released and what is her net worth?
JADE - Angel Of My Dreams (Official Video)
Jade, who uses her first title as her stage name, released her debut studio album in 2025 called 'That's Showbiz Baby'.
As of March 2025, she has released three solo singles to get critical acclaim:
- 'Angel of My Dreams'
- 'Fantasy'
- 'It Girl'.
Her music success has led her to bank a healthy net worth of £17.5million.
