Natasha Bedingfield facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Natasha Bedingfield
Bedingfield at the 2013 Australian Hair Fashion Awards in Sydney, Australia
Background information
Birth name	Natasha Anne Bedingfield
Born	(1981-11-26) 26 November 1981 (age 43) Cuckfield, West Sussex, England
Genres	R&B pop dance-pop blue-eyed soul
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter record producer
Years active	2001–present
Labels	Phonogenic Epic We Are Hear
Associated acts	Daniel Bedingfield Nikola Rachelle Sean Kingston
Relatives	Daniel Bedingfield (brother) Nikola Bedingfield (sister)

Natasha Anne Bedingfield (born on November 26, 1981) is a British singer, songwriter, and record producer. She became famous with her first album, Unwritten, released in 2004. This album featured upbeat pop songs with an R&B feel. It was a big hit around the world, selling over 2.3 million copies.

Natasha was nominated for a Grammy Award for her song "Unwritten". She was also nominated for Best British Female Artist at the Brit Awards in 2005 and 2006. Her song "These Words" from the Unwritten album became her only number one hit in the UK. Her second album, N.B. (2007), included popular songs like "I Wanna Have Your Babies" and "Soulmate". Later, she released Pocketful of Sunshine in North America in 2008, which had hit singles such as "Love Like This" and "Pocketful of Sunshine". Natasha has sold over 20 million records worldwide. In 2012, VH1 ranked her among the 100 Greatest Women in Music.

Early Life and Music Beginnings

When Natasha Bedingfield was a teenager, she formed a dance group called The DNA Algorithm with her brother Daniel and sister Nikola. This group helped her explore different music styles and improve her songwriting. She sang lead vocals for the group, performing dance-pop songs about being independent and strong. These themes later appeared in her solo music. At 14, she also sang on an album called Refined Intricacy.

Natasha studied psychology for a year at the University of Greenwich. However, she decided to leave to focus on singing and writing songs. She started by recording demo songs in friends' garages and sharing them with record companies. In the early 2000s, she also wrote and recorded songs for Hillsong Church UK. Her songs were featured on their live albums and a children's album called Jesus Is My Superhero.

Natasha's Music Career

2003–2006: Becoming a Star with Unwritten

Natasha performing in June 2006

Natasha Bedingfield signed a record deal with BMG UK & Ireland in July 2003. Her first studio album, Unwritten, came out in September 2004. She worked with many talented people on this album, including Steve Kipner and Kara DioGuardi. The album featured upbeat pop-rock songs with R&B influences. Natasha's songs often talked about being independent and strong.

Critics generally liked the album, calling it a "well-made pop album." It quickly became number one on the UK Albums Chart and reached the top thirty in the U.S. Unwritten sold very well, becoming multi-platinum in the UK and Gold in the U.S.

The first song released from the album was "Single", which reached number three in the UK. The next song, "These Words", became Natasha's first number one hit in the UK and a top twenty hit in the U.S. "Unwritten" was released as the third single in 2004. It reached number six in the UK and was the most played song on US radio in 2006.

Natasha was nominated for four awards at the 2005 Brit Awards. She was also nominated for a Grammy Award in 2007 for "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for "Unwritten".

2007–2008: N.B. and Pocketful of Sunshine

Natasha performing in Atlanta in July 2008

Natasha's second album, N.B., was released in Europe in April 2007. It received mixed reviews but reached number nine in the UK. The first song from the album, "I Wanna Have Your Babies", was quite successful, reaching number seven in the UK. "Soulmate" was the second single and also reached number seven in the UK.

On July 1, 2007, Natasha performed "Unwritten" at the Concert for Diana in London. This event celebrated the life of Princess Diana. The North American version of her second album was called Pocketful of Sunshine. It included six songs from N.B. and seven new ones. This album was released on January 22, 2008. Its first song, "Love like This", reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song "title track" became the second single and reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In August 2008, Natasha joined other famous singers like Beyoncé and Rihanna to record a charity song called "Just Stand Up". This song supported the "Stand Up to Cancer" campaign. They performed it live on TV on September 5, 2008.

2009–2011: Strip Me and Strip Me Away

Natasha started working on her third album in early 2009. She found inspiration while on holiday in New Zealand. She also worked with producers like Brian Kennedy and Ryan Tedder. The first song from the album, "Touch", was released digitally on May 18, 2010.

On July 15, Natasha announced that her new album would be called Strip Me. It was released on December 7, 2010. The second song, also titled "Strip Me", was featured in the 2010 comedy movie Morning Glory. Natasha also appeared on Nicki Minaj's album Pink Friday and Rascal Flatts' album Nothing Like This.

In 2010, Natasha became a judge for Avon Voices, an online singing and songwriting competition. In 2011, she released "Pocketful of Sunshine" as the first European song from her album Strip Me Away. She also sang on Simple Plan's song "Jet Lag" and performed "Weightless" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

2012–2017: Other Exciting Projects

Natasha at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival

In April 2012, Natasha shared that she was working on her fourth album, which was going to be called The Next Chapter. She wanted to release it worldwide. However, this album was never officially released. In September 2012, she was featured on Lifehouse's song "Between the Raindrops". In May 2013, she was a guest judge on The X Factor in New Zealand, alongside her brother Daniel.

In 2014, Natasha contributed to the soundtrack of the Disney animated movie The Pirate Fairy with a song called "Who I Am". In January 2015, she released a charity song called "Hope" with Philosophy Skin Care. She also toured with the group Band of Merrymakers in 2015 and 2016. Natasha also worked with Belgian producer Basto and released the song "Unicorn" in March 2016.

Natasha toured Europe in late 2016 and opened for Train's summer concert tour in 2017. She also appeared on the soundtrack of Tangled: Before Ever After with the song "More Of Me".

2018–Present: Roll with Me and Recent Hits

Natasha released a new song, "Let Go," in March 2018. She also signed a record deal with Linda Perry's label, We Are Hear. In July 2019, Natasha announced her fourth studio album, Roll with Me, which was released on August 30, 2019. Before the album, she released the songs "Roller Skate" and "Kick It".

In 2022, she opened for singer Lewis Capaldi. In 2023, her song "Unwritten" gained new popularity after being featured in the movie Anyone But You. She even performed the song with the movie's stars, Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, at the People's Choice Awards. In April 2024, she collaborated on the song "Alibi" with Ella Henderson and Rudimental. In August 2024, Natasha performed for the British athletes at the Paris Olympics.

Helping Others: Philanthropy

Natasha Bedingfield has given her time and money to charities, especially Global Angels. This is an international children's charity started by her mother, Molly Bedingfield. Natasha became involved with Global Angels in 2006. She wanted to help "people around the world, especially children, who live in conditions that would horrify us."

Natasha is now an ambassador for Global Angels. In November 2006, she visited India for three weeks to support the charity. She visited an orphanage in Kolkata and a refugee camp in Mumbai. She wanted to learn more about the difficult situations and conditions in these areas. Natasha later shared how shocked she was by what she saw.

Other Projects (Not Just Music)

In 2004, Natasha showed interest in acting. She made her acting debut in the James Bond video game From Russia with Love in November 2005. She voiced a character named Elizabeth Stark, who is the daughter of the British Prime Minister. Natasha said she would like to do more acting if the role was a good fit for her.

She has also appeared in several TV shows. She was in the finale of the Canadian TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation. Natasha also guest-starred on Nickelodeon's show The Naked Brothers Band in their "Christmas Special". She also made guest appearances on the NBC series Lipstick Jungle and True Jackson, VP. In 2012, she appeared in three episodes of Web Therapy.

In December 2012, VH1 announced that Natasha would perform at their 2012 VH1 Divas show. This concert helped the Save The Music Foundation charity. Natasha performed "Groove Is in the Heart" with Bootsy Collins and Iggy Azalea.

On September 22, 2014, Natasha performed a song called "Love Song to the Earth" at the United Nations 2014 Equator Prize Gala in New York City. She co-wrote this song with Toby Gad as a special anthem for the United Nations Climate Summit 2014.

In 2021, Natasha competed on The Masked Singer as "Pepper". She was eliminated in the eighth episode.

Personal Life

On March 21, 2009, Natasha Bedingfield married American businessman Matt Robinson in Malibu, California, US. In November 2017, they welcomed their son, Solomon Dylan. She currently lives in New York.

Natasha's Albums

• Unwritten (2004)
• N.B. (2007)
• Strip Me (2010)
• Roll with Me (2019)

Tours and Performances

Headlining Tours

• Verizon VIP Tour (2008)
• Less Is More Tour (2011)
• Roll With Me Tour (2019)

Co-headlining Tours

• Energy Music Tour (with Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Fall Out Boy) (2007)
• Night of the Proms (with (Ronan Keating and Simple Minds) (2016)

Opening Act for Other Artists

• C'mon C'mon Tour (for Sheryl Crow) (2004)
• FutureSex/LoveShow (for Justin Timberlake) (2007)
• New Kids on the Block Live (for New Kids on the Block) (2008)
• Play That Song Tour (for Train) (2017)
• Timeless Tour (for Meghan Trainor) (2024)

Film and TV Appearances

Television

Video Games

Awards and Recognitions

Natasha Bedingfield's first album Unwritten was a big success. In 2007, she was nominated for a Grammy Award for "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for her song "Unwritten". She has also received four nominations from the BRIT Awards. As of 2008, she had won five awards from eleven nominations.

Some of her notable nominations and wins include:

• Grammy Awards: Nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Unwritten" in 2007.
• BRIT Awards: Nominated multiple times for British Female Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act.
• BT Digital Music Awards: Won "Best Use of Mobile" in 2005 and "Best Pop Artist" in 2007.
• Glamour Awards: Won "UK Solo Artist" in 2005.
• New Music Awards: Won "AC Single of the Year" for "Unwritten" in 2006 and "AC Female Artist of the Year" in 2008.
• Smash Hits Poll Winners Party: Won "Hot New Talent" in 2004.
• TMF Awards: Won "Best International New Artist" in 2005.

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