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Adele
Adele was born on May 5, 1988 in Tottenham, England. She released debut album '19' at age 20 and released 'Chasing Pavements' at 20.
Adele was born in 1988 and is currently 38 years old. Anyone born before 1988 is older than Adele.
Adele is 38 years old in 2026, born on May 5, 1988 in Tottenham, England (Taurus).
Born
May 5, 1988
World pop. at birth
~5.1B
Adele's age
38
Your age
20
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Adele's Life Timeline
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, known professionally as Adele, was born on May 5, 1988, in Tottenham, England. She showed an early interest in music, influenced by artists such as Etta James and Ella Fitzgerald. Adele attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology, where she honed her vocal skills and songwriting abilities, setting the stage for her future career.
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Adele was 19 years old when she released her debut album, '19', in 2008, which included hits like 'Chasing Pavements' and 'Hometown Glory'. The album received critical acclaim and commercial success, earning her two Grammy Awards in 2009. At the age of 21, she released her second album, '21', in 2011, which featured chart-topping singles such as 'Rolling in the Deep' and 'Someone Like You'. This album solidified her status as a global superstar and won her six Grammy Awards in 2012. In 2015, at age 27, she released '25', which included the massive hit 'Hello', further establishing her as one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Adele has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including multiple Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe. She is known for her powerful voice and emotional ballads, which resonate with audiences worldwide. As of now, Adele continues to perform and release music, maintaining her influence in the music industry and inspiring a new generation of artists.
Signed a recording contract
Adele was 19 years old when she signed a recording contract with XL Recordings. This marked the beginning of her professional music career and led to the release of her debut album.
Adele was 19 years old when she signed a recording contract in 2007. Are you older than Adele was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released debut album '19'
Adele was 20 years old when she released her debut album '19'. The album received critical acclaim and commercial success, showcasing her vocal talent and songwriting skills.
Adele was 20 years old when she released debut album '19' in 2008. Are you older than Adele was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'Chasing Pavements'
Adele was 20 years old when she released 'Chasing Pavements,' the lead single from her debut album '19,' which reached the top five in multiple countries and established her as a major new voice in music.
Adele was 20 years old when she released 'Chasing Pavements' in 2008. Are you older than Adele was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won two Grammy Awards
Adele was 21 years old when she won two Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 2009. These awards recognized her outstanding debut and established her as a prominent figure in the music industry.
Adele was 21 years old when she won two Grammy Awards in 2009. Are you older than Adele was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released second album '21'
Adele was 23 years old when she released her second album '21'. The album became a global phenomenon, featuring hits like 'Rolling in the Deep' and 'Someone Like You'.
Adele was 23 years old when she released second album '21' in 2011. Are you older than Adele was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'Rolling in the Deep'
Adele was 23 years old when she released 'Rolling in the Deep,' which became one of the best-selling singles of all time and topped charts in over 10 countries.
Adele was 23 years old when she released 'Rolling in the Deep' in 2011. Are you older than Adele was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'Someone Like You'
Adele was 23 years old when 'Someone Like You' topped charts worldwide after her emotional performance at the 2011 BRIT Awards, becoming one of the defining ballads of the decade.
Adele was 23 years old when she released 'Someone Like You' in 2011. Are you older than Adele was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won six Grammy Awards
Adele was 24 years old when she won six Grammy Awards in 2012, including Album of the Year for '21'. This achievement highlighted her impact on the music industry and her widespread acclaim.
Adele was 24 years old when she won six Grammy Awards in 2012. Are you older than Adele was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Performed 'Skyfall' for James Bond
Adele was 24 years old when she recorded 'Skyfall' for the James Bond film of the same name, winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song and a Grammy Award.
Adele was 24 years old when she performed 'Skyfall' for James Bond in 2012. Are you older than Adele was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released third album '25'
Adele was 27 years old when she released her third album '25'. The album featured the hit single 'Hello', which broke several records and further solidified her status as a leading artist.
Adele was 27 years old when she released third album '25' in 2015. Are you older than Adele was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'Hello'
Adele was 27 years old when she released 'Hello,' the lead single from '25,' which broke multiple records including becoming the first song to sell over one million digital copies in a week in the US.
Adele was 27 years old when she released 'Hello' in 2015. Are you older than Adele was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won an Academy Award
Adele was 29 years old when she won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'Skyfall'. This recognition showcased her talent beyond traditional music awards and highlighted her contributions to film.
Adele was 29 years old when she won an Academy Award in 2017. Are you older than Adele was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released fourth album '30'
Adele was 33 years old when she released '30,' an album inspired by her divorce, which debuted at number one worldwide and featured the hit single 'Easy On Me.'
Adele was 33 years old when she released fourth album '30' in 2021. Are you older than Adele was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Began Las Vegas residency 'Weekends with Adele'
Adele was 34 years old when she began her Las Vegas residency 'Weekends with Adele' at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, running for over a year to sold-out audiences.
Adele was 34 years old when she began Las Vegas residency 'Weekends with Adele' in 2022. Are you older than Adele was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by Year
| Year | Age | Notable Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 0 | |
| 1989 | 1 | |
| 1990 | 2 | |
| 1991 | 3 | |
| 1992 | 4 | |
| 1993 | 5 | |
| 1994 | 6 | |
| 1995 | 7 | |
| 1996 | 8 | |
| 1997 | 9 | |
| 1998 | 10 | |
| 1999 | 11 | |
| 2000 | 12 | |
| 2001 | 13 | |
| 2002 | 14 | |
| 2003 | 15 | |
| 2004 | 16 | |
| 2005 | 17 | |
| 2006 | 18 | |
| 2007 | 19 | signed a recording contract |
| 2008 | 20 | released debut album '19' |
| 2009 | 21 | won two Grammy Awards |
| 2010 | 22 | |
| 2011 | 23 | released second album '21' |
| 2012 | 24 | won six Grammy Awards |
| 2013 | 25 | |
| 2014 | 26 | |
| 2015 | 27 | released third album '25' |
| 2016 | 28 | |
| 2017 | 29 | won an Academy Award |
| 2018 | 30 | |
| 2019 | 31 | |
| 2020 | 32 | |
| 2021 | 33 | released fourth album '30' |
| 2022 | 34 | began Las Vegas residency 'Weekends with Adele' |
| 2023 | 35 | |
| 2024 | 36 | |
| 2025 | 37 | |
| 2026 | 38 |
