Jessie J

Jessie J
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Name:
Jessie J
Real name:
Jessica Ellen Cornish
Who is:
Birth date:
(37 y.o.)
Place of birth:
London
Height:
5'9 ft ()
Weight:
128 lb (58 kg)
Relationship:
single
Birth Sign:
(characteristic)
Chinese zodiac:

Jessie J's biography

Jessica Ellen Cornish, better known by her stage name Jessie J, is a singer-songwriter who's snagged major awards and nominations, including BRIT Awards (Britain's answer to the Grammys, with a Critics' Choice nomination) and BBC's Sound of 2011.
British musician Jessie J
British musician Jessie J
With her debut album Who You Are, she made history as the first British female artist to land six top 10 singles from one studio album on the UK Singles Chart (including "Price Tag," which hit #1 in nineteen countries). The album peaked at #2 on the charts (beaten only by Adele's monster hit 21). Net worth: $30 million.

In 2012, Jessie J performed in the Buckingham Palace at the Diamond Jubilee Concert for Queen Elizabeth II and at the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games in London. She also wrote numerous songs for A-list musicians such as Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, and Alicia Keys.

Childhood

The future pop sensation was born on 27 March 1988 in Redbridge, London. Since this area was part of Essex county, Jessie often calls herself an Essex girl.
A childhood photo of Jessie J
A childhood photo of Jessie J
Jessie's mom Rose Cornish (née Archer) worked as a kindergarten nanny, while her dad Stephen worked in social services. Jessie has two older sisters, Hannah and Rachel, who were much more into academics and school activities than she was. Jessie has said school was never really her thing, but her powerhouse vocals were her true gift.

The girl was diagnosed with arrhythmia at an early age and had to undergo treatment regularly. However, this did not stop her from taking up dancing and singing lessons.
Jessie J with her parents
Jessie J with her parents
Initially, Jessie attended private Mayfield High School while also studying at Colin's Performing Arts School. In 1999, when she was just 11 years old, Jessie was cast in Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End production of Whistle Down the Wind. And only three years later she joined the National Youth Music Theatre.

Career progression

At 15, Jessie entered the talent competition Britain's Brilliant Prodigies and won the Best Pop Singer title. This victory marked the moment she decided to take her music seriously and fully commit to pursuing a career. A year later, she was accepted to the BRIT School, the renowned performing arts institution that's produced countless talented alumni including musicians Amy Winehouse, Kate Nash, and Georgian-British Katie Melua, as well as the actor Tom Holland. Jessie graduated alongside her future chart rival Adele and Leona Lewis, the winner of the reality television music competition show The X Factor.
Young Jessie J
Young Jessie J
While still at the BRIT School in 2005, Jessie joined the girl group Soul Deep and penned her first song, Big White Room. The song's lyrics drew from a deeply personal experience – as a child, Jessie shared a hospital ward with a boy who later died. After the boy had heart surgery, he prayed for recovery which, sadly, never happened. The experience left a profound impact on 11-year-old Jessie, who felt compelled to honor his memory somehow. She immortalized him through her music.
Jessie J – Big White Room
After graduating from the BRIT School in 2006, Jessie reportedly suffered a minor stroke that same year.

Though she quickly signed with Gut Records, the label went bankrupt just before she could start recording. Undeterred, she channeled her energy into songwriting for other artists after signing with Sony Music. She co-wrote tracks for Chris Brown and Miley Cyrus, including her hit single Party in the U.S.A.
Jessie J is known to write songs for other artists
Jessie J is known to write songs for other artists
During this time, Jessie opened for music icon Cyndi Lauper on her UK Bring Ya to the Brink tour, even joining her onstage to perform the classic Girls Just Want To Have Fun. Jessie eventually left Soul Deep, citing a lack of growth opportunities within the group.

Jessie J's career skyrocketed when she signed with Lava Records, owned by Universal Music Group. Her publisher at Sony/ATV played a key role in making it happen – sending Jessie's MySpace link directly to executives. It all worked out! This led to her debut single Do It Like a Dude dropping by the end of 2010. The single earned positive reviews, peaked at number two on the UK singles chart, and blended pop-rock with R&B elements.
Jessie J's height is 175 cm
Jessie J's height is 175 cm
She released her second single Price Tag the following year. Jessie teamed up with American songwriter Claude Kelly (who's written for Christina Aguilera, Kesha, and Adam Lambert), producer Dr. Luke (known for his work with Britney Spears and Katy Perry), and rapper B.o.B. Price Tag became an instant hit and topped the UK, Irish and New Zealand's charts. The music video for the single became one of Jessie J's highest viewed videos ever (with more than 140 million views by October 2011).
Jessie J – Price Tag ft. B.o. B
Jessie released her debut studio album, Who You Are, in February 2011. The album went double platinum by September of that year. By November, it had become the best-selling debut album of 2011 in the UK. According to Jessie J, the title track Who You Are remains her favorite and most meaningful song.

Soon after, she dropped her third single Nobody's Perfect, exploring themes of forgiveness and learning to own up to your flaws. It got a ninth place on the UK Singles Chart. Who's Laughing Now came next as her fourth single, followed by Domino and Who You Are. The album's seventh and final single, Laserlight, featured David Guetta.
Jessie J with David Guetta
Jessie J with David Guetta
Jessie J's rise to fame seemed to happen overnight. She performed at major festivals like Glastonbury and V Festival, appeared at the Diamond Jubilee Concert and The Big Chill, became a vocal coach on the hit show The Voice UK, and even guest-starred on Saturday Night Live.
Jessie J was one of the coaches on the television show The Voice UK
Jessie J was one of the coaches on the television show The Voice UK
In 2013, she dropped her second studio album Alive, collaborating with various artists along the way. Just a year later, she released her third studio album, Sweet Talker. The lead single Bang Bang featured pop powerhouse Ariana Grande and rap superstar Nicki Minaj. Bang Bang reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, topped charts in Canada, Australia, and Denmark, and reached the third position on the US chart.
Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj – Bang Bang
In 2017, she toured the US and Europe promoting her fourth album, R.O.S.E. The following January, Jessie J competed on the Chinese singing show Singer 2018 and made history as the first international artist to win! R.O.S.E. was released in May of 2018 and consisted of four EPs – Realizations, Obsessions, Sex, and Empowerment. She shifted from her pop roots toward a more sensual R&B sound. She later announced on Instagram her plans to write more pop/soul tracks. That same year, she released her debut Christmas album, The Christmas Day.
Jessie J – R.O.S.E. Confessional

Jessie J's personal life

In a 2011 radio interview for the In-Demand show, the artist casually admitted that she had relationships with both women and men. However, three years later, she stated that her bisexuality was just a phase. That statement sparked significant backlash.

Beyond her music career, Jessie J is deeply committed to charity work, particularly with children's organizations. She famously shaved off her hair on stage during a 2013 live concert to raise money for Comic Relief. That year the foundation raised the record £75 million.
Jessie J sacrificed her locks to raise money for charity
Jessie J sacrificed her locks to raise money for charity
According to Zoomboola.com, in 2014, she relocated from London to Los Angeles where she soon started dating a singer and songwriter, Luke James. The couple broke up a year later, however they managed to stay good friends. Around the same time, Jessie J was diagnosed with infertility, which completely turned her world upside down. She wrote a song called "Four Letter Word," expressing her feelings and offering encouragement to women facing the same struggle.
Jessie J with Luke James
Jessie J with Luke James
In 2018, Jessie J started a romantic relationship with a Hollywood heartthrob Channing Tatum. The couple made their relationship official when Channing posted an Instagram picture with a caption praising Jessie's bravery and honesty regarding her health. She publicly opened up about her fertility struggles to fans during a concert at Royal Albert Hall. Channing is also a proud father to daughter Everly from his marriage to Step Up co-star Jenna Dewan.
Jessie J with Channing Tatum
Jessie J with Channing Tatum

Jessie J today

In April 2019, Jessie J—who calls her fans HEARTBEATS, saying she'd never get anywhere without them—launched The Lastly Tour across Europe and Asia. The tour is dedicated to her bodyguard and a close friend, Dave Lastly, who passed away in December 2018.
In August of 2019, Jessie J is set to perform in a famous Georgian resort Shekvetili at the Black Sea Arena. Throughout the year, Jessie J released several music videos. These include This Christmas Day and Silent Night. Both have scored about 500,000 views on YouTube.
  • Appearance - nothing special, but more than enough talent!
    2021-04-18 18:29:56
  • One of my favorite Miley Cyrus songs - Party in the USA turns out to be written by Jesse J!!!
    2021-04-15 12:15:30
  • I was struck by the empathy and soulfulness of Jesse J after the song Big White Room...
    2021-04-13 16:57:10
  • I thought Jesse was much more popular... For me it is an idol, I have posters in the room hanging with her!
    2021-03-28 19:41:18
  • In an old photo with her parents, Jesse looks so happy. Nice to see
    2021-03-17 11:17:40
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