Pixie Lott facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pixie Lott
Lott in September 2019
Born	Victoria Louise Lott (1991-01-12) 12 January 1991 (age 34) Bromley, London, England
Alma mater	Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
Occupation	Singer songwriter actress
Years active	2006–present
Spouse(s)	Oliver Cheshire ​ (m. 2022)​
Children	1
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Genres	Pop R&B soul
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Mercury Virgin EMI

Victoria Louise "Pixie" Lott (born 12 January 1991) is a talented English singer, songwriter, and actress. She became famous with her first album, Turn It Up, released in 2009. This album was a big hit, reaching number six in the UK and selling over 1.5 million copies. It also featured two number-one songs: "Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)" and "Boys and Girls".

Pixie's second album, Young Foolish Happy (2011), also had a number-one hit called "All About Tonight". Her third album, Pixie Lott (2014), included the popular song "Nasty".

Besides music, Pixie Lott has acted in movies, TV shows, and plays. She was a coach on the children's singing show The Voice Kids UK from 2017 to 2023, helping young singers.

Early life and beginnings

Victoria Louise Lott was born in Bromley, London, on 12 January 1991. She was born early, and her mother nicknamed her "Pixie" because she was so tiny and cute, like a fairy.

Pixie started singing at her church school. When she was five, she went to a Saturday school for performing arts. At age 11, she won a scholarship to the main Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts school. She also performed in a West End show called Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Even though she missed school to record her album, Pixie did very well in her exams.

Music career highlights

Turn It Up album (2008–2010)

At 15, Pixie Lott sang for music executive L. A. Reid, who signed her to a record label. Later, she signed with Mercury Records in the UK. She also signed a deal to write songs for other artists. She wrote songs for singers like Alexandra Burke and Selena Gomez.

Pixie Lott performing in 2009.

Her first single, "Mama Do", came out in June 2009. It quickly became number one in the UK. Her second single, "Boys and Girls", also reached number one in September 2009.

Pixie's first album, Turn It Up, was released in September 2009. It reached number six on the UK album chart and sold over 600,000 copies. She won two MTV EMA Awards in 2009 for Best UK & Ireland Act and Best Push Artist. She was also nominated for three BRIT Awards in 2010.

Pixie also opened for Rihanna's tour in the UK in 2010. She even appeared as a guest judge on The X Factor auditions.

Lott performing at Brentwood County High School in 2010.

Young Foolish Happy album (2011–2012)

Pixie's second album, Young Foolish Happy, was released in November 2011. It featured collaborations with famous artists like Stevie Wonder and John Legend.

The first single from this album, "All About Tonight", was released in September 2011. It became Pixie's third UK number-one hit! The second single, "What Do You Take Me For?", reached the top ten.

In July 2012, Pixie performed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. She sang "Kiss the Stars" and "Use Somebody" at the Men's Gymnastics Finals.

Pixie Lott album and Strictly Come Dancing (2012–2015)

Pixie started working on her third album in 2012, taking inspiration from Motown music. The album, simply called Pixie Lott, was released in August 2014.

The main single from this album was "Nasty", released in March 2014. It reached number nine on the UK Singles Chart.

In August 2014, Pixie Lott joined the TV show Strictly Come Dancing as a contestant. She danced with professional dancer Trent Whiddon. They did very well, often getting high scores, but were eliminated in the quarter-finals.

Later in 2014, Pixie released her first greatest hits album, Platinum Pixie: Hits.

Stage and television work (2016–present)

From June to September 2016, Pixie Lott starred as Holly Golightly in the play Breakfast at Tiffany’s in London's West End.

In November 2016, it was announced that Pixie would become a coach on The Voice Kids UK. She joined will.i.am and Danny Jones to help young singers. The show started in June 2017 on ITV, and Pixie was a coach for seven series until 2023.

She also released new music, including "Baby" with British DJ Anton Powers in 2017, and "Won't Forget You" in the same year.

Pixie is set to perform at the 10th-anniversary concert of the Made in Dagenham musical in March 2024.

Musical inspirations

Pixie Lott has said that singers like Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston have greatly influenced her singing style. She also mentioned that her second album had a more "soulful" sound, which she loves.

Personal life

Pixie Lott started dating fashion model Oliver Cheshire in 2010. They got engaged in 2016 and were married at Ely Cathedral on 6 June 2022. In June 2023, the couple shared that they were expecting their first child. They welcomed a son named Albert Charles.

Pixie is also involved in charity work and supports the football club West Ham United F.C..

Filmography

Film

Television

Stage

Discography

• Turn It Up (2009)
• Young Foolish Happy (2011)
• Pixie Lott (2014)
• Encino (2024)

Tours

As headline act

• The Crazycats Tour (2010–2011)
• Live in Concert (2014)

As opening act

• The Work Tour – The Saturdays (2009)
• Last Girl on Earth – Rihanna (2010)

Awards

See also

In Spanish: Pixie Lott para niños