Dua Lipa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dua Lipa
Lipa in 2025
Born	(1995-08-22) 22 August 1995 (age 29) London, England
Citizenship	United Kingdom Albania
Occupation	Singer songwriter actress
Years active	2013–present
Works	Discography songs recorded
Partner(s)	Callum Turner (2024–present; engaged)
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Genres	Pop disco house R&B
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Warner Radical22
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Dua Lipa (born 22 August 1995) is a famous English and Albanian singer, songwriter, and actress. She has won many awards, including seven Brit Awards and three Grammy Awards.

Before becoming a music star, Lipa worked as a model. She signed with Warner Bros. in 2014. Her first album, Dua Lipa, came out in 2017. It reached number three in the UK. Songs like "Be the One", "IDGAF", and the UK number-one hit "New Rules" were on it. In 2018, she won Brit Awards for Best Female Solo Artist and Best New Artist. Her song "One Kiss" with Calvin Harris was the best-selling song in the UK in 2018. She also won a Grammy for Best New Artist in 2019.

Lipa's second album, Future Nostalgia (2020), was her first UK number-one album. It was also very popular in the US. The song "Don't Start Now" stayed in the UK top ten for a long time. Other hits from the album included "Physical", "Break My Heart", and "Levitating". "Levitating" was a huge success in the US. Future Nostalgia won a Brit Award for Album of the Year and a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album.

She had more UK number-one songs with "Cold Heart (Pnau remix)" (a duet with Elton John) in 2021 and "Dance the Night" from the Barbie movie soundtrack in 2023. She also acted in the Barbie movie. Her third album, Radical Optimism, was released in 2024 and quickly topped the UK charts. It featured popular songs like "Houdini", "Training Season", and "Illusion". She also had a role in the 2024 spy film Argylle.

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Dua Lipa was born in London on 22 August 1995. Her parents are from Kosovo. She has a sister named Rina and a brother named Gjin.

Her father, Dukagjin Lipa, was a singer and guitarist in a rock band. He played music at home, which influenced Dua. She started singing when she was five years old.

Dua grew up in London and took cello lessons. When she tried out for the school choir, her teacher said she couldn't sing. At age nine, she started weekend singing lessons at the Sylvia Young Theatre School. In 2008, her family moved to Pristina, Kosovo. There, she learned more about the Albanian language and thought about a music career.

At 15, Lipa moved back to London by herself. She shared a flat with a family friend. She continued her studies and part-time theater school. She began uploading her own songs and covers of popular songs by artists like Alicia Keys and Christina Aguilera to SoundCloud and YouTube. She also worked as a model, which helped her get a singing role in a TV advertisement in 2013.

Music Career Highlights

Starting Her Music Journey (2013–2018)

Dua Lipa performing in 2016

In 2013, Dua Lipa signed with Tap Management. She was working as a waitress at the time. She co-wrote the song "Hotter than Hell", which led to her signing with Warner Bros. Records in 2014.

Her first single, "New Love", came out in August 2015. Her second single, "Be the One", was a big hit in Europe. It reached number one in Belgium, Poland, and Slovakia. In 2016, she released "Last Dance" and "Hotter than Hell". "Hotter than Hell" reached number 15 in the UK. Her song "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" was her first song to enter the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Dua Lipa was featured on Sean Paul's song "No Lie" in November 2016. This song became a top-ten hit in the UK. In January 2017, she released "Scared to Be Lonely" with Martin Garrix, which reached number 14 in the UK.

Her first album, Dua Lipa, was released on 2 June 2017. Its sixth single, "New Rules", became her first number-one song in the UK. It was the first time a female solo artist had a UK number one since Adele in 2015. The music video for "New Rules" has been watched over three billion times on YouTube. In 2017, Spotify named her the most streamed woman in the UK.

Lipa at the Hollywood Palladium in February 2018

In January 2018, Lipa received five nominations at the 2018 Brit Awards. She won British Female Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act. On 6 April, Lipa and Calvin Harris released "One Kiss". It topped the UK Singles Chart for eight weeks and was the biggest selling song in the UK in 2018. She performed at the opening ceremony of the 2018 UEFA Champions League Final in Kyiv. She also collaborated with Silk City (Mark Ronson and Diplo) on "Electricity", released in September.

Future Nostalgia Era (2019–2022)

In January 2019, Lipa released "Swan Song" for the movie Alita: Battle Angel. She spent the year writing her second album, which she described as a "nostalgic" pop record.

Her second album, Future Nostalgia, was announced in December 2019. Its first single, "Don't Start Now", reached number two in both the UK and US. The album was released on 27 March 2020, and received great reviews. It became her first number-one album in the UK. The song "Levitating" became a huge hit, reaching the top ten on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

In August 2020, Lipa became a global ambassador for the French water brand Évian. She released a remix of "Levitating" featuring Madonna and Missy Elliott. She also collaborated with Belgian singer Angèle on "Fever" and with Miley Cyrus on "Prisoner". In November, she performed a livestream concert called Studio 2054, which featured guests like Kylie Minogue and Elton John. Future Nostalgia was the most streamed album by a woman on Spotify in 2020.

Lipa performing in London in May 2022

In February 2021, she released "We're Good" and an updated version of her album, Future Nostalgia: The Moonlight Edition. She collaborated with Elton John again on "Cold Heart (Pnau remix)", which became her third UK number-one song. In February 2022, Lipa launched a weekly newsletter called Service95 and a podcast called Dua Lipa: At Your Service.

In March 2022, Lipa and Megan Thee Stallion released "Sweetest Pie". In May, she worked with Calvin Harris and Young Thug on "Potion".

Acting Debut and Radical Optimism (2023–Present)

Lipa headlining Glastonbury Festival on 28 June 2024

On 26 May 2023, Lipa released "Dance the Night" for the Barbie movie soundtrack. She also made her acting debut in the movie, playing Mermaid Barbie. In November 2023, Lipa gained full ownership of her songs and music rights.

On 9 November 2023, Lipa released "Houdini", the first single from her third album. The next singles, "Training Season" and "Illusion", followed in early 2024. Her album, Radical Optimism, was released on 3 May 2024. She also had a role in the 2024 spy comedy Argylle.

In June 2024, Dua Lipa went on a short tour in Europe, performing at historic amphitheaters. She also headlined the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2024. In October, she performed at the Royal Albert Hall in London for a TV special. Her first live album, Dua Lipa Live from the Royal Albert Hall, was released in December 2024.

Fashion and Endorsements

Dua Lipa has been featured on the covers of many magazines, including Elle, British Vogue, and GQ. She has been called a fashion icon by the media.

She has partnered with several brands. In 2017, she became a global ambassador for the shoe company Foot Locker. She also worked with MAC Cosmetics on a limited edition lip gloss. Since 2019, she has been the face of the "Libre" perfume for Yves Saint Laurent. In 2020, she became an ambassador for Évian mineral water. In November 2020, she signed a multi-year deal with Puma as a global ambassador. In June 2021, she was announced as the face of Versace's Fall-Winter 2021 campaign. In February 2024, she was promoted to global ambassador for YSL Beauty.

She made her runway debut at Versace's Spring/Summer 2022 show during Milan Fashion Week.

Music Style and Influences

Dua Lipa is known for her strong, low voice. Her music is mainly pop, but it also includes styles like disco, house, and R&B. She describes her music as "dark pop".

When writing songs, Lipa usually starts with an idea and works with co-writers. She has said that artists like Kylie Minogue, Pink, Nelly Furtado, Jamiroquai, Prince, and Outkast have influenced her music. Her album Future Nostalgia was inspired by the artists she listened to as a teenager.

Early in her career, some people criticized her stage presence. This motivated her to work harder and improve her performances.

Impact and Recognition

Dua Lipa has had a significant impact. A study showed that the number of babies named "Dua" in England and Wales increased after her song "New Rules" became popular.

In May 2018, British Vogue included her on their list of the 25 most influential British women. She was the youngest on the list at 22. Billboard magazine recognized her for helping to bring back disco music in 2020 with her song "Don't Start Now". People magazine called her "the Future of Pop".

She was included in Time magazine's "100 Next list" of influential people. Kylie Minogue described her as a "shining star." Wax figures of Dua Lipa can be found at Madame Tussauds Wax Museums around the world.

Achievements and Records

Dua Lipa has won many awards. These include seven Brit Awards, three Grammy Awards, and two MTV Video Music Awards. She has also received nine Spotify 1 billion streams plaques.

She holds two Guinness World Records: one for selling the most tickets for a livestreamed concert by a solo female artist (in 2020) and another for having the most monthly listeners on Spotify for a female artist (in 2021). In 2024, she won the Top Dance/Electronic Song award at the Billboard Music Awards for "Houdini".

Time magazine included her in their 2024 list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Activism and Charity Work

Lipa raising an LGBT flag at a concert in Los Angeles in 2018

Dua Lipa identifies as a feminist. She speaks out against sexism in the music industry and supports women's issues. She also advocates for social equality for the LGBT community. In 2018, she raised a rainbow flag during a concert in Los Angeles. At the 2018 Brit Awards, she wore a white rose to support the Time's Up movement. She believes feminism is about demanding equal opportunities for everyone.

Lipa has also spoken about political issues. She expressed sadness about the UK leaving the European Union (Brexit). She supported the Sudanese people's fight for democracy and criticized violence against them. In 2019, she supported the Labour Party in the UK general election.

She participated in a short film for "Global Feminism" to raise awareness about misogyny and violence against women. She also called for a boycott against hotels owned by the Sultan of Brunei due to his country's laws against homosexuality.

In July 2020, she signed an open letter asking the UK government to ban conversion therapy. She supports universal health care, saying it's a "right" in the UK. In August 2022, she was named an Honorary Ambassador of Kosovo by the President of Kosovo. In November 2022, she refused to perform at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar due to concerns about human rights. In October 2023, she signed a letter with other artists, asking President Biden for a ceasefire in the conflict in Gaza.

Helping Others

Dua Lipa and her father, Dukagjin, started the Sunny Hill Foundation in 2016. This foundation raises money to help people in Kosovo who are facing financial difficulties. In August 2018, she organized the Sunny Hill Festival to raise funds for the foundation. The Mayor of Pristina gave her the Pristina Key, a special honor.

In November 2018, Lipa supported a UNICEF campaign called "Go Blue" for Children's Day. She also participated in a charity concert for homeless people in London. In April 2019, she became a UNICEF supporter and visited refugee children in Beirut, Lebanon.

After the 2019 Albania earthquake, Lipa asked fans for donations and released a line of t-shirts to raise money for victims. She also encouraged donations to the UNHCR during the COVID-19 pandemic to help refugees. She performed in online charity events to raise money for various causes. She also donated to the Theatre of Dodona in Kosovo.

Personal Life

Dua Lipa's first name, Dua, means "love" in Albanian. Fans sometimes call her "Dula Peep" because of a funny mispronunciation by a TV host. She has embraced this nickname.

She speaks Albanian fluently and describes her "dual identity" as a strength. She grew up in London and has a London accent when speaking English.

Lipa is an "honorary Liverpool supporter." Their fans adopted her song "One Kiss" after she performed it at a football final. On 27 November 2022, she was granted Albanian citizenship.

Dua Lipa dated English chef Isaac Carew from 2015 to 2017, and again from 2018 to 2019. From 2019 to 2021, she was in a relationship with American model Anwar Hadid. In 2023, she dated French film director Romain Gavras. Since January 2024, Lipa has been dating British actor Callum Turner. They announced their engagement in July 2025.

In 2024, her estimated net worth was £90 million.

Discography

• Dua Lipa (2017)
• Future Nostalgia (2020)
• Radical Optimism (2024)

Film and TV Appearances

Tours

Headlining Tours

• The Self-Titled Tour (2017–2018)
• Future Nostalgia Tour (2022)
• Radical Optimism Tour (2024–2025)

Promotional Tours

• 2016 UK Tour (2016)
• Hotter Than Hell Tour (2016)
• US and Europe Tour (2017)

Opening Act for Other Artists

• Troye Sivan – Suburbia Tour (2016)
• Bruno Mars – 24K Magic World Tour (2017–2018)
• Coldplay – A Head Full of Dreams Tour (2017)

Images for kids

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  Dua Lipa in 2025

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  Dua Lipa's signature

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  Lipa performing in 2016

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  Lipa at the Hollywood Palladium in February 2018

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  Lipa performing at the O2 Arena, London in May 2022

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  Lipa headlining Glastonbury Festival on 28 June 2024

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  Lipa raising an LGBT flag in a presentation at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles in 2018

See also

In Spanish: Dua Lipa para niños

• List of mezzo-sopranos in non-classical music
• List of most-followed Instagram accounts
• List of most-streamed artists on Spotify
• List of YouTubers
• List of people from Pristina
• Albanian diaspora
• Disco revival