Ellie Goulding is a British singer, instrumentalist, and songwriter. She is best known for her popular tracks, Burn and Love Me Like You Do, as well as her deeply-expressed emotions in most of her songs. The recently-married singer has worked with several high-profile figures in the music industry. Several of her songs have also appeared in film soundtracks due to her signature voice.
How old is Ellie Goulding? That is a common question among the singer’s fans. Ellie Goulding is currently 32 years old. She was born on December 30, 1986, in Lyonshall near Kington, Herefordshire. Her mother, Tracey Goulding-Summers, worked at a supermarket while her father, Arthur Goulding, came from a family of undertakers. Ellie is the second born in a family of four children. Her siblings are Alex, Jordan, and Isabel. Arthur Goulding left the family when Ellie was only five years old, and her mother later married a lorry driver; that marriage ended in separation.
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Biography
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Elena Jane Goulding |
| Date of Birth | December 30, 1986 |
| Place of Birth | Lyonshall near Kington, Herefordshire |
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist |
| Age | 32 years |
| Parents | Arthur Goulding and Tracey Goulding |
| Height | 5 feet 5 inches |
| Ethnicity | English |
| Nationality | British |
| Net Worth | $20 million |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Waist Size | 26 inches |
| Hip Size | 35 inches |
The talented singer began pursuing her music interests at the age of nine. She learned how to play the clarinet and started writing her own songs at the age of fourteen. However, it was not until her college years that she began to take songwriting seriously. She attended Lady Hawkins’ High School and later took her ‘A’ levels in Politics, English, Drama, and Music. She passed the first three subjects but failed Music. Ellie then enrolled at the University of Kent and pursued a degree in Drama and Theatre Studies.
Career Overview
Ellie’s career began when she met record producers, Frankmusik and Starsmith. Jamie Lillywhite later spotted Ellie’s talent and became her manager. In 2009, the artist signed to Polydor Records and released her first EP titled An Introduction to Ellie Goulding later in the year.
In 2010, Goulding released her debut studio album, Lights. The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and sold close to a million copies in the UK. Later that same year, Lights was re-released as Bright Lights, featuring a cover of Elton John’s Your Song.
Goulding’s career continued to rise as she released her second studio album, Halcyon, on October 5, 2012. The album debuted at No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and topped the chart in January 2014. In August 2013, she released Halcyon Days, a repackaged version of the original album, which included her first number one hit, Burn.
Net Worth
The singer's current net worth is estimated to be $20 million. While her fortune would undoubtedly allow her to live lavishly, Ellie revealed in 2015 that she prefers to stay in what she describes as "university mode," claiming that she lives off ten dollars per day and does not own a car. However, she does own a $4 million luxury home in London.
Personal Life
Ellie Goulding got married to Casper Jopling on August 31, 2019, at York Minster. They announced their engagement on August 7, 2019. Her husband, Jopling, is an art dealer and former rower who represented Great Britain at the 2010 Youth Olympics. He currently works in the Corporate Development and Strategy section of Sotheby’s in New York.
Ellie’s wedding garnered significant attention on social media, with many commenting on how it resembled royal weddings. The guest list included famous figures such as Joe Wicks, Katy Perry, Sienna Miller, Ed Sheeran, and James Blunt.
Philanthropic Works
Ellie has been actively involved in various charitable causes. In 2010, she participated in the Bupa Great North Run for the British Heart Foundation. The following year, she took part in the She Runs LA charity event, which aims to improve access to sports for underprivileged children. Additionally, she donated a dollar from each mixtape sale to the Free the Children charity.
In 2014, Ellie joined Band Aid 30 to record a different version of the song Do They Know It’s Christmas?, intended to raise funds for the Ebola crisis in West Africa. Her song How Long Will I Love You was also featured in the 2013 Children in Need campaign.
Endorsements
Throughout her career, Ellie has worked with various brands, including contributing her voice to John Lewis’s Christmas advert in 2010. She has also been featured in Marks & Spencer’s campaign titled Britain’s Leading Ladies, alongside other notable figures.
Since 2016, Ellie has endorsed Pantene Pro-V, promoting the brand under the tagline "Strong is Beautiful." Her collaborations with these brands have helped solidify her status not just as a talented musician but also as a recognizable figure in the advertising world.
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