Ed Sheeran biography, wife, net worth, age, dating history, height 2025

Biography of Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran, an English singer-songwriter and multiple Grammy Award recipient, rose to international fame with hits such as "Thinking Out Loud," "Photograph," and "The A Team." Later, he garnered critical acclaim for songs like "Shape of You" and "Perfect."

His albums, cleverly titled with mathematical symbols "+," "x," and "÷" have all topped the UK Albums Chart. His "÷" album also debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, as well as topping charts in Canada, Germany, Italy, and Sweden in 2017.

Ed Sheeran's songs are known and loved world-wide

Early Life

The future musician was born on February 7, 1991, in Halifax, a town in West Yorkshire, England. His parents, John and Imogen Sheeran, were art consultants and London natives. Shortly after his birth, the family including young Ed and his elder brother Matthew relocated to Framlingham in Suffolk County. Matthew, like Ed, later dedicated himself to music, becoming a composer in the classical instrumental genre.

His paternal grandparents were of Irish descent, perhaps contributing to his distinctive red hair.

Ed showed a natural talent for music and singing from an incredibly young age. By the age of four, he was already participating in a church choir. He then learned guitar and started writing original songs while attending Thomas Mills High School.

During weekends, his parents often took their sons to concerts of celebrated artists, which was part of their work as art consultants. Sheeran later said these early concerts had a huge impact on him: Eric Clapton's show at the Royal Albert Hall, Damien Rice's concert in Ireland, a spectacular performance by Paul McCartney in Birmingham, and shows by Bob Dylan and Eminem.

Ed Sheeran with His Parents and Elder Brother

Early Career

As a teenager, Ed Sheeran moved to London to chase his music dreams. He sharpened his performance chops at the National Youth Theatre, played hundreds of gigs at small, intimate venues, and built a following through countless online performances.

Ed Sheeran Gave His First Concerts as a Schoolboy

By the age of 14, the tireless musician started releasing several EPs. Notably, in 2005, his debut EP, "The Orange Room," was released.

In 2008, two major things happened in the 17-year-old's career: he performed as an opening guitarist for his idols, the alternative band Nizlopi, and enrolled at the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford.

Ed Sheeran – 'All My Life' (Acoustic Cover of Nizlopi)

During his time at school, he performed over 300 shows, collaborated with musician Just Jack, sang several tracks with Leddra Chapman and rapper Example, and also released the EP "Loose Change."

In 2010, he set out to conquer the United States, with no contract or formal offers—just a ticket to Los Angeles. He hustled around the city, performing at various venues. The talented young artist caught the attention of Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx. Impressed by Sheeran's talent, Foxx initially invited him to his radio show "The Foxxhole," and later to his home recording studio.

Meanwhile, his fan base grew massively, leading to a recording contract offer from Atlantic Records. He then started work on his debut full-length album, "+," which was completed by September 2011.

"+"

Ed Sheeran's debut album "+" went seven times platinum in the UK, selling over 300,000 copies. Its leading single "The A Team" became a global hit and won Sheeran an Ivor Novello Award, the prestigious songwriting honor. The song — a lyrical ballad about a prostitute addicted to crack cocaine — was inspired by his experience visiting a homeless shelter.

Ed Sheeran – The A Team

In 2012, Sheeran performed at the closing ceremony of the Olympics in the United Kingdom's capital. Along with other artists, he sang the legendary Pink Floyd track "Wish You Were Here."

Ed Sheeran at the Closing of the 2012 Olympics in London

In 2013, "The A Team" received a Grammy nomination for "Song of the Year" but lost to the American indie band Fun's "We Are Young." During the award ceremony, the Briton performed his hit alongside Elton John, who had personally invited him to sing the duet.

Pictured: Ed Sheeran and Elton John at the Grammy Ceremony

While working on his next studio album, the artist collaborated with various renowned musicians. For instance, he joined Snow Patrol for their North American tour, participated in the tour of Passenger, The Rolling Stones, and country star Taylor Swift, for whom he penned the track "Everything Has Changed."

Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift Are Good Friends

Sheeran also co-wrote "Little Things" for boy band One Direction, recorded "I See Fire," which became the soundtrack for Peter Jackson's film "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug," and produced the track "Sing" with Pharrell Williams. Additionally, he performed three grand concerts at New York's Madison Square Garden, tickets for which sold out instantly.

"x"

In June 2014, Ed Sheeran's second studio album "x" (read as "multiply") dropped, once again taking the music world by storm. It debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 and many other charts, winning a Brit Award and a new accolade from BBC Music. Following its release, a wax figure of Ed Sheeran was added to Madame Tussauds in New York.

Sheeran embarked on a tour in support of the album, which kicked off in Japan and continued through Europe, the United States, and Asia before concluding in New Zealand in 2015. As part of the tour, he performed three sold-out shows at London's Wembley Stadium.

In 2016, the single "Thinking Out Loud" from the album won Sheeran two Grammy Awards. The song's music video garnered over two and a half million views on YouTube within just 24 hours of its release and eventually crossed the billion-views mark.

Ed Sheeran – Thinking out Loud

Also in 2016, Sheeran ranked third on Heat magazine's list of the wealthiest British celebrities under 30. That year, he pulled in $59 million, only behind the unstoppable Adele with $114 million and Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe at $92 million.

"÷"

In 2016, Ed Sheeran ended his creative hiatus and released the single "Shape of You" in January 2017 as part of his third studio album "÷" (pronounced "divide"). The single became a massive hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and dominating sales charts across the UK and US. Critics praised the song as a bold departure from Sheeran's earlier material, showcasing a more impressive and dynamic sound. Originally, Sheeran had written the song for Rihanna, but he eventually chose to perform it himself.

Ed Sheeran – Shape of You

At the same time, "Shape of You" and "Castle on the Hill" claimed the top two spots on the UK Singles Chart – the first time in British chart history a single artist had achieved this feat. When "÷" dropped in March, it shot straight to #1 across multiple countries including the US, Canada, Italy, and Germany.

The album moved an incredible 670,000 copies in its first week in the UK alone – a figure only topped by Adele's "25" (800,000) and Oasis's "Be Here Now" (700,000). The album went double platinum in Australia and the United Kingdom.

The 2018 Grammys delivered one of the night's most amusing moments. Despite being nominated in multiple categories and ultimately winning "Best Pop Vocal Album" and "Best Pop Solo Performance" for "Shape of You," Sheeran was a no-show at the ceremony. His excuse? He'd overslept and only found out about his wins the next day through news reports.

"No.6 Collaborations Project"

In 2019, Ed dropped his fourth studio album, "No.6 Collaborations Project" – and the title says it all. All fifteen tracks featured A-list collaborators, from Justin Bieber and Khalid to Eminem and 50 Cent. Every song featured one or two high-profile guests. The album shot straight to #1 on the Billboard 200.

Ed Sheeran & Travis Scott - Antisocial

"="

Ed Sheeran dropped his fifth studio album "=" ("Equals") in October 2021, led by the single "Bad Habits," which featured him as a vampire in its music video.

Ed Sheeran - Bad Habits

The album hit #1 on the US charts and achieved major commercial success, even though Sheeran described the songs as more mature and personal than his previous work. The holiday edition featured a collaboration with Elton John on "Merry Christmas."

Cinematic Appearances

Since 2014, the superstar has popped up in TV shows including "Shortland Street," "Home and Away," and "Undateable." He also had a role in the historical drama "The Bastard Executioner."

Ed Sheeran's cameo in the series Modern Love

Sheeran landed a spot on "Game of Thrones" thanks largely to his biggest fan on the show, Maisie Williams.

Game of Thrones: Arya and Ed Sheeran

In 2019, he took on a small role in "Modern Love" and appeared in the comedy-action film "Sumotherhood."

Personal Life of Ed Sheeran

During his school years, Ed Sheeran was involved in a four-year relationship with a classmate, but his rising music career made it hard to focus on his personal life.

In the early stages of his career, he dated Scottish model and singer Nina Nesbitt, who inspired the songs "Nina," "Photograph," and "Friends." It is speculated that his debut studio album "+" is dedicated to her. Nesbitt returned the favor with her album "Peroxide," which is largely about Ed.

Nina Nesbitt, Ed Sheeran's first girlfriend

From 2014 to 2015, Sheeran was romantically involved with Greek-born Athena Andrelos, who inspired his hit song "Thinking Out Loud."

Ed Sheeran and Athena Andrelos on vacation

While taking a break from music, Ed's relationship with hockey player Cherry Seaborn really took off. They'd known each other since school but didn't get together until 2015. He dedicated the song "Perfect" to her, which is included in his third album. In January 2018, Sheeran announced their engagement, and they wed in August of the same year.

In August 2020, the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Lyra Antarctica, and in May 2022, Ed became a father for the second time when they had another daughter, named Jupiter.

Ed Sheeran - Dusty

Ed Sheeran has built an impressive circle of famous friends through his talent, hard work, and natural charm. Among them are Harry Styles, to whom he personally gave a padlock tattoo, and Taylor Swift – he even got a "RED" tattoo (named after one of her albums) to commemorate their concerts together.

Other close friends include Irish musician Foy Vance, who accompanied him on tour and served as an opening act, and actor Rupert Grint, known for his role as Ron Weasley in the "Harry Potter" films and who featured in the music video for "Lego House."

Ed Sheeran Reveals his Favourite New Tattoos

Sheeran's favorite dish is Portuguese chicken, and his favored rapper is Kendrick Lamar.

Working with childhood friend Philip Butah, Ed wrote and published an autobiographical book called "A Visual Journey" – a must-read for aspiring musicians.

The artist has bestowed individual names upon all four of his guitars: Kirill, Felix, Lloyd, and Nigel.

Ed Sheeran Now

On May 5, 2023, Ed Sheeran unveiled his sixth studio album, sticking to his quirky naming pattern by titling it "–", or "Subtract." The album carries a heavy melancholy, largely triggered by the tragic death of his close friend Jamal Edwards and the sudden diagnosis of a rare form of cancer afflicting his pregnant wife. "As these life-changing events unfolded, I kept telling myself things couldn't get any worse—only to watch them spiral even further down. I felt like I was drowning with no way out," reflected Sheeran.

Ed Sheeran – Boat

In the track "Eyes Closed," Sheeran reflects on the harsh reality of never seeing his friend again, whereas "Life Goes On" explores his ongoing grief for Jamal. The song "Sycamore" reveals his fears about his wife's medical diagnosis. Fortunately, after giving birth, his wife Cherry underwent surgery and the cancer was gone. Each of the album's 14 songs is accompanied by a visual, making "Subtract" both a musical and visual experience.

Ed Sheeran: latest news and articles

Singer Ed Sheeran has published archived photos from a phone he hasn`t used in 10 years

30 Apr 2025

Shirley Smith

Sheeran is a talented musician, I remember the song Shapes of You. Apparently he is kind and intelligent person who was not spotted on the scandals and nowadays it`s rare :)

2021-04-29 17:37:33
John Sebastian Lee

WHY he make a full stadiums? He has a kind music yes but I don`t understand how it`s possible he has so much fans... How he hooks u?

2021-04-24 11:22:41
Ryan Alejandro Watson

In my opinion is the most boring music... I tried to listen at least one album full but it makes me sleep, but maybe someone likes it.

2021-04-16 15:08:02
Dianne Baker

I ADORE Ed Sheeran, I even went to his concert :) It was awesome, I will never forget :)

2021-04-02 11:48:03
Harold Edwards

Sheeran is not hooks me but I sympathize with his personality. He has such a kind face.

2021-03-24 15:17:42

Photos: Ed Sheeran