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Quick facts for kids Kate Nash
Nash in 2017
Background information
Birth name	Kate Marie Nash
Born	(1987-07-06) 6 July 1987 (age 38) North Harrow, London, England
Genres	Pop alternative rock indie
Occupation(s)	Musician singer songwriter actress
Instruments	Vocals guitar bass piano
Years active	2006–present
Labels	Moshi Moshi Fiction Have 10p Kill Rock Stars

Kate Marie Nash (born 6 July 1987) is an English musician and actress. She is famous for her hit songs "Foundations" and "Do-Wah-Doo". Her first album, Made of Bricks (2007), reached number 1 on the UK Albums Chart.

After her early success, Nash decided to explore new sounds. She started her own record label to release her music independently. Her later albums include Girl Talk (2013), Yesterday Was Forever (2018), and 9 Sad Symphonies (2024).

Besides music, Nash is also a talented actress. She is well known for playing Rhonda "Britannica" Richardson in the Netflix series GLOW. She has also appeared in movies like Greetings from Tim Buckley (2012) and Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans (2019).

Life and Career

1987–2011: Early Life and Music Success

Nash performing in 2007

Kate Marie Nash was born on July 6, 1987, in North Harrow, London. She grew up in the town's Irish community. She started playing the piano when she was eight and began writing her own songs at 15. She went to the BRIT School to study theatre.

In early 2006, after an injury left her resting at home, her parents bought her an electric guitar. She started recording songs and posting them on the website MySpace. Her music quickly became popular online. After singer Lily Allen shared Nash's page, many people discovered her music.

She signed with a record label and released her first single, "Caroline's a Victim". Her next single, "Foundations", was a huge hit in 2007. It stayed at number 2 on the UK singles chart for five weeks.

Her first album, Made of Bricks, came out in August 2007 and went straight to number 1 in the UK. The album included popular songs like "Mouthwash" and "Pumpkin Soup". For her work, Nash won several awards, including a BRIT Award for Best British Female Solo Artist in 2008.

After touring a lot, Nash took a break. She started working on her second album with musician Bernard Butler. She also learned to play the bass guitar and formed a punk band called The Receeders with friends.

Nash performing in 2010

In 2010, she released her second album, My Best Friend Is You. It included the catchy single "Do-Wah-Doo", which reached number 15 on the UK charts. The album showed a new side of her music, mixing pop with punk and 1960s girl group sounds.

2011–2014: A New Direction

In 2011, Nash started her own record label called Have 10p Records. This allowed her to support other artists she believed in. She also began her acting career, appearing in the movie Greetings from Tim Buckley.

Nash wanted to try a new musical style. She wrote and recorded a punk rock song called "Under-Estimate the Girl" and released it for free. The new sound was very different from her earlier pop music. Her record label at the time was not supportive of this change, and they parted ways in 2012.

Now an independent artist, Nash used the website PledgeMusic to connect with her fans. They helped fund her new projects directly. In November 2012, she released the EP Death Proof, which gave fans a taste of her new rock-inspired sound.

Nash performing in Amsterdam, 2012

In March 2013, she released her third album, Girl Talk, on her own label. The album was filled with punk and rock energy. During this time, she also appeared in the movie Powder Room.

2014–2020: GLOW and Yesterday Was Forever

Nash moved to Los Angeles in 2014 to find new opportunities. She worked with other songwriters and co-wrote the song "Poison", which became a hit for singer Rita Ora.

A big break in her acting career came when she was cast in the Netflix series GLOW. The show was about a group of women wrestlers in the 1980s. Nash played Rhonda "Britannica" Richardson. To prepare for the role, the cast learned how to wrestle from professional wrestler Chavo Guerrero Jr.. The show was very popular and ran for three seasons from 2017 to 2019.

Kate Nash in 2017

While acting in GLOW, Nash continued to make music. She used the website Kickstarter to raise money for her fourth album. Her fans showed amazing support, helping her raise over $155,000.

In March 2018, she released the album Yesterday Was Forever. It included songs like "Drink About You" and "Life in Pink". A documentary called Kate Nash: Underestimate the Girl was also released, showing her journey as an independent artist.

In 2019, she played the famous Celtic queen Boudica in the movie Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans.

2020–present: New Music and Projects

During 2020, Nash used the website Patreon to connect with her fans through livestream concerts. She also started writing her fifth album with her collaborator, Frederik Thaae.

Kate Nash in August 2018

She released new songs like "Misery" and "Horsie" in 2021. In 2022, her song "Imperfect" was featured in the Netflix series The Baby-Sitters Club. She also worked on a musical she had been developing for years called Only Gold, which was performed in New York City.

In 2023, Nash starred in the movie Coffee Wars, playing a coffee shop owner in a barista competition.

Nash in November 2024

In February 2024, Nash announced she had signed with the record label Kill Rock Stars. It was her first label in over ten years. She released her fifth album, 9 Sad Symphonies, in June 2024. The album was praised for its beautiful and theatrical sound.

Activism and Charity Work

Nash performing at Manchester Pride, 2013

Kate Nash has always used her voice to support causes she cares about. In 2009, she helped start the Featured Artists' Coalition, a group that protects the rights of musicians.

She is passionate about encouraging girls and women in music. She started the Kate Nash Rock 'N' Roll for Girls After School Music Club to help young girls learn to write songs and play instruments.

In 2013, she became a global ambassador for the charity Because I Am a Girl, which helps girls in developing countries get an education. She also started her own community called Girl Gang to encourage people to be themselves.

More recently, Nash has spoken out about the challenges musicians face. She has worked with groups like Music Venue Trust to support small music venues and campaign for fair pay for artists.

Discography

• Made of Bricks (2007)
• My Best Friend Is You (2010)
• Girl Talk (2013)
• Yesterday Was Forever (2018)
• 9 Sad Symphonies (2024)

Filmography

Awards and nominations

External links

• Official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/KateNashVEVO/videos