From her favourite crisp flavour to her make-up skills
Adele © Getty ImagesQueen Adele is currently living her best life performing every weekend at her Las Vegas residency! The singer’s Las Vegas residency ‘Weekends with Adele’ was delayed, but started in November 2022. The series of gigs will continue until March 2023, despite her admission that she suffers from sciatica, causing her to have problems walking! At her residency she has also revealed that she’s only going to the Super Bowl to see Rihanna, and she choked back tears after a fan showed her a photo of his late wife.
In 2023, Adele was nominated for FIVE Grammy Awards, taking took home Best Pop Solo Performance for the indomitable ‘Easy On Me’. Now take a look through some Adele facts you might not know…
1) What is Adele’s full name?
Adele’s full name is Adele Laurie Blue Adkins.
2) Where is she from?
She was born in Tottenham, London on 5th May 1988.
3) Where did she grow up?
After spending her early years in London she and her mother moved to Brighton when she was nine-years-old. They moved back to London two years later, living in Brixton and then West Norwood – the place that inspired her first song ‘Hometown Glory’. She’s also shared an adorable picture of herself as a child being a Spice Girls superfan.
4) What was Adele’s first song?
Adele wrote ‘Hometown Glory’ when she was just 16-years-old. This became her debut single, and was followed up by smash hit ‘Chasing Pavements’ – both of which appeared on her debut album, ‘19’.
5) How did Adele become famous?
In an age when many artists come through talent shows such as The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent, Adele didn’t. She attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology in Croydon and shared a class with Leona Lewis and Jessie J. She worked hard composing her first few songs and was spotted when a friend posted her demo on MySpace.
6) Has Adele been on any TV shows?
In 2009, she starred in an episode of Ugly Betty as herself – watch the clip below.
7) Has Adele been on Saturday Night Live?
Adele returned to the spotlight in October 2020 in a surprise career move, hosting an episode of Saturday Night Live. Sharing a photo of some post-it notes, Adele wrote on Instagram: ‘Bloooooody hellllll I’m so excited about this!! And also absolutely terrified! My first ever hosting gig and for SNL of all things!!!!
‘I’ve always wanted to do it as a stand alone moment, so that I could roll up my sleeves and fully throw myself into it, but the time has never been right. But if there was ever a time for any of us to jump head first into the deep end with our eyes closed and hope for the best it’s 2020 right?
‘It’ll be almost 12 years to the day that I first appeared on the show, during an election…which went on to break my career in America, so it feels full circle and I just couldn’t possibly say no! I am besides myself that H.E.R will be the musical guest!! I love her SO much I can’t wait to melt into a flaming hot mess when she performs, then confuse myself while I laugh my arse off in between it all. See you next week ♥️🤞🏻.’
8) Does Adele write her own songs?
She writes most of her own songs with her lyrics taking inspiration from her experiences. In 2018, Adele teased that her fourth album was on the way, and it was definitely worth the wait!
Adele wrote her massive hit ‘Hello’ over six months with the help of Greg Kurstin who also produced and played many of the instruments.
9) Can she play any instruments?
On her track ‘Hello’ as well as showing off her incredible vocals she also plays the drums.
Adele credits Amy Winehouse and her album ‘Frank’ with inspiration to take up the guitar, which she has played since she was a teenager. She also reportedly can play the piano, but not very well, and she has been credited as contributing celesta, bass, and the cowbell on her albums.
10) What is Adele’s biggest music video?
The video for her single ‘Hello’ has had over 3 billion views on YouTube since its release in October 2015!
11) How does Adele do her makeup?
Her eye make-up is famous in its own right, particularly for her eyeliner flick. In 2016 her make-up artist even uploaded a tutorial so fans can recreate her famous look.
Adele is also fantastic at fancy dress – she has previously dressed up as Dolly Parton, June Carter Cash, and also had a Titanic theme for her 30th birthday – the pictures were amazing.
12) How old is Adele?
Adele was born on 5th May 1988, making her currently 34-years-old.
In May 2022, Adele celebrated her 34th birthday, and the following day the singer took to social media to share a couple of photos, writing: ‘What a difference a year makes! If time keeps healing and smoothing out all the creases in my life like it does as the years fly by, then I can’t wait to be 60! I’ve never been happier! So many lessons, so many blessings to be grateful for. This is 34, and I love it here!Thank you for the birthday love as always x’. (sic)
13) Is Adele married?
Adele married her first husband Simon Konecki in 2018, after being first spotted together in Florida in January 2012. At the time, reports stated they were introduced by Ed Sheeran however he quickly responded by saying: ‘Dunno where that rumour came from…’
Adele and Simon divorced in 2019, and Adele has now been linked with Rich Paul since 2021, sparking engagement rumours when she arrived at The BRITs 2022 wearing a ring on her ring finger.
14) Did Adele get divorced?
She confirmed she’d married Simon in her acceptance speech for winning Album of the Year at the Grammys, and in April 2019 her representatives confirmed that Adele and Simon had split. In September 2019, it was reported that she had filed for divorce. Adele had an excellent reaction to the split, and also referenced the split in her 31st birthday post.
© Getty ImagesAdele has one son with her ex-husband Simon, who is called Angelo and his name was kept secret for many months.
Adele also publicly praised her friend’s brave and honest post about postpartum psychosis, after she herself welcomed a baby; Adele once revealed she suffered from postnatal depression.
16) When did Adele bring out her album ’30’?
Rumours were rife about a new Adele album for a number of years now but 2021 was the moment for her to return to the spotlight!
During the first weekend in October, Adele sent her fans into complete meltdown when they spotted mysterious billboards with the number 30 appearing all of the world. Photos of the signs had been seen on various iconic landmarks in locations including Dubai, Ireland, France, Italy and the US.
The singer then changed her social media backgrounds, before confirming her comeback single ‘Easy On Me’, released on Friday 15th October. She later released her fourth album ’30’ on Friday 19th November 2021 to rave reviews.
17) Adele’s inspirations for ’30’
Adele’s fourth album ’30’, released in November 2021, was written for Angelo to explain to him about the divorce.
In an interview with Vogue in 2021, Adele said: “I just felt like I wanted to explain to him, though this record, when he’s in his 20s or 30s, who I am and why I voluntarily chose to dismantle his entire life in the pursuit of my own happiness,” she said.
“It made him really unhappy sometimes. And that’s a real wound for me that I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to heal.”
18) What is the album about?
In a candid Instagram post marking the release, Adele said: ‘I’m so ready to put this album out. It was my ride or die throughout the most turbulent period of my life. When I was writing it, it was my friend who came over with a bottle of wine and a takeaway to come and cheer me up.”
Adele was also asked what her album was about during an Instagram Live where she hilariously responded that the album was about “DIVORCE, babe, DIVORCE.”
19) Does Adele have any tattoos?
Adele has a number of tattoos, including three to do with her son. She has an ‘A’ behind her right ear, his name on the edge of her right hand, and the word ‘Paradise’ on the edge of her left hand. In an interview, she described Angelo as her ‘Paradise’.
© PA ImagesIn May 2020, Katy Perry revealed that she lives next door to Adele! Katy told us: “We live very close to each other, so close that, and we’re friendly and we’ve known each other for a long time, so close, I haven’t seen her in person since she’s been, like, you know, transforming herself because pre-quarantine I was busy, she was busy.”
Katy recounted a time last year when Adele called round unexpectedly, explaining: “I remember sometime last year, she just knocks on my door and comes in. I’m in my robe, I mean, that’s how, like, it’s fun. She’s great. She’s very…She’s very real.”
WATCH: Katy Perry reveals she has a very famous neighbour21) Which awards has Adele won?
SO many! Until 2017, Adele held the record for most Billboard Music Award wins. In 2012, she won a massive 12 awards. Her record was broken by Drake, who won 13.
She won an Oscar for Best Original Song for ‘Skyfall’ in 2013, and has taken home 12 BRIT Awards over the years. At the 2022 ceremony she picked up three awards as well as putting on a spectacular performance singing ‘I Drink Wine’.
22) Does Adele have an MBE?
In 2012, Adele was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s birthday honours list.
23) Has Adele broken any Guinness World Records?
She has broken loads of Guinness World Records including ‘First female to have two singles and two albums in the UK Top 5 simultaneously’ in 2011 and ‘First UK artist to reach digital sales of one million in the US’ in 2012.
24) Does Adele have any pets?
Adele has a dog called Louie, although spelt with an ‘e’ his name was inspired by Louis Armstrong. In 2021, she revealed she had two more dogs and one was called ‘Bobbity Bob’. Speaking on Instagram, she said: ‘They have the exact same hair colour as me and my son.’
Adele also revealed in 2018 that she had rescued a black cat: ‘#NationalAdoptAShelterPetDay Had this joker for almost a year now. He’s the most beautiful cat, so glad we saved him x’.
25) What is Adele’s net worth?
In 2017, Adele was the only female to be included in the Sunday Times Rich List Top 20 for musicians. In 2016, she earned £40m, taking her wealth to a massive £125m.
She topped heat magazine’s Rich List for three years until 2018, but after she turned 31 in 2019 she unfortunately doesn’t fit the criteria anymore!
According to Celebrity Net Worth, she now has a net worth of around £168 million.
26) Does Adele have a boyfriend?
Adele has been dating sports agent Rich Paul since the beginning of 2021, and they have since posted photos together on social media and have been seen out together.
The pair were spotted at an LA Lakers game in October 2021, not long after ‘Easy On Me’ had been released, and Adele had the best reaction to hearing the song played at the basketball game. While sitting in the front row with Rich, the song came on and Adele immediately hid her face behind her handbag! Adele is known for her great sense of humour and she did end up singing along with the crowd while still hiding.
27) What’s Adele’s favourite crisp?
British through and through, Adele revealed on an Instagram Live in 2021 that her favourite crisp was Walkers Prawn Cocktail or Walkers Ready Salted crisps with Worcestershire sauce on top. Yep really.
28) Does Adele drink alcohol?
Adele © Simon Emmett
Over her career, Adele has done what she can to protect her glorious voice. In 2011, she had suffered a haemorrhage to her vocal cords after singing live on a French radio programme and in 2016, she had to cancel the remaining two shows of a sold-out, four-night residency at Wembley Stadium in June, after her doctor told her she had damaged her vocal cords.
This means that when she is on tour or is gearing up for a comeback, Adele stays away from alcohol and cuts out drinking in the build-up to relaunching new music.
29) What is Adele’s favourite drink?
When she isn’t getting ready to perform, she does get to enjoy a drink, and Adele’s favourite lockdown hobby was drinking wine (just like us). Her favourite tipple is Aperol Spritz.
30) Is Adele going on tour in 2023?
No tour dates have been revealed just yet, however she does perform at her residency in Las Vegas every weekend, until 25th March 2023.
You can hear Adele’s biggest hits on Hits Radio.