Natasha Bedingfield facts for kids
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Bedingfield at the 2013 Australian Hair Fashion Awards in Sydney, Australia
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| Birth name | Natasha Anne Bedingfield |
| Born | 26 November 1981 Cuckfield, West Sussex, England |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
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| Relatives | Daniel Bedingfield (brother) Nikola Bedingfield (sister) |
Natasha Anne Bedingfield (born 26 November 1981) is a British and New Zealand singer and songwriter. She is famous for her upbeat pop songs that mix in R&B sounds.
Her first album, Unwritten, came out in 2004 and was a huge hit around the world, selling over 2.3 million copies. The album's most famous song, also called "Unwritten", earned her a Grammy Award nomination. She was also nominated for Best British Female Artist at the Brit Awards in 2005 and 2006. Her song "These Words" became her first number-one hit in the United Kingdom.
Bedingfield has released other popular songs like "Pocketful of Sunshine" and "Love Like This". She has sold over 20 million records worldwide. In 2012, the music channel VH1 named her one of the 100 Greatest Women in Music.
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Early life
Natasha Anne Bedingfield was born in England to parents from New Zealand. She grew up in both London and Auckland, New Zealand.
When she was a teenager, Natasha and her siblings, Daniel and Nikola, formed a music group called The DNA Algorithm. This helped her practice songwriting and explore different types of music. The group's songs were often about being independent and strong, which are ideas she later used in her own music.
Bedingfield went to the University of Greenwich for a year to study psychology. However, she left to focus on her music career. She started by recording demo songs in friends' garages and sending them to record companies. She also wrote and recorded songs for Hillsong Church UK that appeared on some of their albums.
Music career
2003–2006: A hit debut with Unwritten
In 2003, Natasha Bedingfield signed a record deal with Phonogenic Records. A record company executive was impressed when he heard her sing and create melodies on the spot.
Her first album, Unwritten, was released in 2004. It was full of positive, energetic pop-rock songs with an R&B feel. The lyrics were about being independent and taking chances. The album was a big success, hitting number one on the UK charts.
The first single, "Single", was a top-three hit in the UK. The next single, "These Words", became her first number-one song in the UK. But her most famous song was the album's third single, "Unwritten". It became one of the most-played songs on American radio in 2006 and is still loved by fans today.
2007–2008: N.B. and Pocketful of Sunshine
Bedingfield's second album, N.B., was released in Europe in 2007. It had hit songs like "I Wanna Have Your Babies" and "Soulmate".
For North America, she released a different version of the album in 2008 called Pocketful of Sunshine. This album included some songs from N.B. and some new ones. The singles "Love like This" and the title track "Pocketful of Sunshine" were very successful in the United States.
In 2008, Bedingfield joined other famous singers like Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Mariah Carey to record a charity song called "Just Stand Up!". The song was made to support cancer research.
2009–2011: The Strip Me album
Bedingfield released her third album, Strip Me, in 2010. She worked with famous producers like Ryan Tedder, who is known for working with Rihanna. The album's title song, "Strip Me", was featured in the movie Morning Glory.
During this time, she also worked with other artists. She was featured on the song "Last Chance" from Nicki Minaj's first album, Pink Friday. She also sang on the song "Easy" with the country band Rascal Flatts. In 2011, she released a popular Christmas song called "Shake Up Christmas" for a Coca-Cola commercial.
2012–2017: Soundtracks and other projects
In the following years, Bedingfield worked on many different projects. In 2012, she was featured on the song "Between the Raindrops" by the band Lifehouse.
She also wrote music for other artists and for movies. In 2014, she sang "Who I Am" for the Disney movie The Pirate Fairy. In 2017, she sang "More Of Me" for the TV show Tangled: Before Ever After. She also toured with the popular band Train.
2018–present: Roll with Me and new success
In 2019, Bedingfield released her fourth album, Roll with Me. It was her first album in almost nine years.
In 2023, her song "Unwritten" became popular again after it was featured in the movie Anyone but You. The song went viral, and a new generation of fans discovered her music. She even performed the song with the movie's stars, Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, at the People's Choice Awards.
The song also became a surprise anthem for the English football team Burnley F.C.. After the team was promoted in 2025, Bedingfield made a surprise appearance at their stadium to perform the song for the cheering crowd.
Charity work
Bedingfield supports several charities. She is an ambassador for Global Angels, a children's charity started by her mother, Molly Bedingfield. In 2006, she traveled to India to visit an orphanage and a camp for children in need. She said she was shocked by what she saw and wanted to help.
..... She believes in using her fame to help make the world a better place.
Other projects
Besides music, Bedingfield has also tried acting. In 2005, she was the voice of Elizabeth Stark in the James Bond video game From Russia with Love.
She has appeared on several TV shows, including Degrassi: The Next Generation and True Jackson, VP. In 2021, she competed on the American TV show The Masked Singer as the character "Pepper".
Personal life
On 21 March 2009, Bedingfield married Matt Robinson, an American businessman. They have a son named Solomon Dylan, who was born in November 2017. She currently lives in New York.
Discography
- Unwritten (2004)
- N.B. (2007)
- Strip Me (2010)
- Roll with Me (2019)
Tours
- Headlining
- Verizon VIP Tour (2008)
- Less Is More Tour (2011)
- Roll With Me Tour (2019)
- Co-headlining
- 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
- C'mon C'mon Tour (for Sheryl Crow) (2004)
- FutureSex/LoveShow (for Justin Timberlake) (2007)
- New Kids on the Block Live (New Kids on the Block) (2008)
- Play That Song Tour (for Train) (2017)
- Timeless Tour (for Meghan Trainor) (2024)
Awards and nominations
Throughout her career, Natasha Bedingfield has been recognized for her music. She received a Grammy Award nomination in 2007 for "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for her hit song "Unwritten".
She has also been nominated for four BRIT Awards, which are the biggest music awards in the UK. Her nominations included Best British Female Solo Artist and British Single for "These Words". While she has been nominated for many major awards, she has also won several others, including awards from the BT Digital Music Awards and the New Music Awards.
See also
- List of songs written by Natasha Bedingfield
