Little Mix babies: All you need to know about Leigh-Anne and Perrie's babies
The Little Mix babies arrived in August 2021!
Not only did the Little Mix girls delight fans in May 2021 by dropping their new single 'Confetti', 2/3 of the band announced they were pregnant, with both Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perrie Edwards confirming their adorable baby news! The girls even showed off their baby bumps on the red carpet of The BRIT Awards and later enjoyed separate baby showers with their friends and family. 💕
As Jade Thirlwall is now the coolest auntie on the planet, we've gathered together all the info you need to know about Pez and Leigh-Anne's babies. Perrie welcomed her first child with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Leigh-Anne welcomed twins with Andre Gray.
When did Perrie Edwards have her baby?
Perrie and Alex welcomed their first child on Saturday 21st August, announcing the news to the world one day later on Sunday 22nd August 2021. Sharing the most stunning snap of her baby's tiny little foot and hand, Perrie told her fans: 'Welcome to the world baby 21/08/21 ♥️'.
Proud dad Alex shared the same photos, writing: 'Welcome to the world little one 😍❤️ 21/08/21'.
What is Perrie Edwards' baby called?
Perrie announced the name and gender of her first born on Saturday 4th September, revealing she gave birth to a baby boy called Axel Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Sharing the most adorable photo of her son wearing a blue hat, Perrie wrote: '2 weeks of loving you. I’ve never felt love like this before! Axel Oxlade-Chamberlain 💙'. (sic)
Seven months after his birth in March 2022, Perrie revealed Axel's middle name, sharing that her son is called Axel Xander.
What is the gender of Perrie Edwards' baby?
Perrie welcomed a baby boy!
Hold old is Perrie Edwards' son?
Perrie's son Axel is three-years-old.
To celebrate his third birthday on 21st August 2024, Perrie uploaded the cutest photos from his Spiderman themed party. She wrote: '3 ALREADY! Where does the time go? It feels like 2 seconds ago I was holding you in my arms for the first time! The joy you bring to our lives is wild! The biggest personality, I am blessed to have you! Happy birthday to my greatest achievement! ♥️'. (sic)
She shared two beautiful snaps of her son in August 2023 to mark his second birthday, writing: 'Happy birthday to my darling Axel! 2 ALREADY! I don’t think I could have ever dreamt up something as wonderful and perfect as you. You’ve completely changed my life for the better! My funny, cheeky, intelligent, gorgeous bubba! I love you so so much!'
Perrie shared the most adorable Instagram Reel to celebrate her son's first birthday in 2022, writing: 'A whole year of Axel. Memories to cherish forever. I love you my absolute joy, you’ll always be my baby boy!' (sic)
Photos of Perrie Edwards' baby
Perrie and Alex aren't shy in sharing photos of Axel, with the couple flooding their social media accounts with the most adorable photos.
Perrie confirms the birth of her son
Taking to Instagram to announce she'd given birth, Perrie posted this adorable black and white snap with the caption: 'Welcome to the world baby 21/08/21 ♥️'.
Perrie teases fans with a cute hand upload
Despite not showing his face immediately after his birth, Perrie did tease fans with a number of cute photos of her son's hands, feet and ears. Including this one which was captioned with a love heart.
Perrie reveals her son's adorable name and shows his face for the first time
Two weeks after his birth, Perrie delighted fans by sharing this super cute photo of her son to Instagram, revealing she'd chosen the name Axel Oxlade-Chamberlain. She wrote: '2 weeks of loving you. I've never felt love like this before! Axel Oxlade-Chamberlain 💙'.
Alex proudly shows off his newborn son
Not long after Axel's birth, Perrie's fiancé Alex shared two black and white photos to show off his newborn, including this one which saw him softly kissing Axel on the forehead.
Axel enjoys his first holiday
In November 2021, baby Axel enjoyed his first holiday abroad when Perrie and Alex jetted off to Dubai. Already a style icon, Axel dubbed a super cute sun hat.
Axel jets off back to Dubai
Just a few months later, Perrie and Alex returned to Dubai with Axel, with Pez uploading a number of cute family photos in the UAE, including this one of them on the beach.
Axel enjoys a dip in the sea
During the same trip, proud dad Alex also posted a set of photos as he dipped his son's feet in the sea in front of Dubai's iconic Burj Al Arab.
Axel turns six-months-old
To celebrate six-months since he was born, in February 2022 Perrie shared this photo of her son holding up a card with the text 'Today I am 6 months old' to her Instagram Story'.
Axel goes on tour with Little Mix
Axel headed on tour with Perrie and his Little Mix aunties Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock as the band embarked on their 'Confetti' tour around the UK. Perrie uploaded a number of photos of Axel backstage, as well as the most heartwarming video of him watching his mum on stage.
Axel turns one
Axel celebrated his first birthday on Sunday 21st August 2022, with Perrie and Alex throwing him a dinosaur themed party!
Perrie shared the most adorable Instagram Reel to celebrate her son's first birthday, writing: 'A whole year of Axel. Memories to cherish forever. I love you my absolute joy, you'll always be my baby boy!' (sic)
Axel enjoys Autumn
As Autumn 2022 arrived, Perrie posted a series of snaps in her garden alongside Axel, who was wearing a cosy hoodie and little trainers as he walked around.
Axel enjoys his first Halloween in 2022
Experiencing his first Halloween, Perrie and Alex dressed Axel up in the most amazing pumpkin outfit as they went pumpkin picking. Alongside the snaps, Pez wrote on Instagram: 'Pumpkin patch with our icle Pumpkin 🎃'.
Axel returns to Dubai for more family memories
Just before Christmas in 2022, Perrie and Alex once again took a trip to Dubai with their son, who enjoyed the funfair and posed for photos with his mum and dad. Perrie told fans: 'Memories with my little family'.
Axel experiences snow for the first time
During the cold stint in mid-December 2022, Perrie uploaded the cutest video of Axel as he witnessed snow for the first time. Within the video was this photo of Axel wrapped up warm ready to play in his snow suit, hat and mittens.
Axel enjoys Christmas 2022
Melting the hearts of her fans over the festive period, Perrie uploaded this family photo in front of the Christmas tree as they spent the day together! Axel can be seen smiling at the camera, enjoying his Christmas dinner and sitting in a sleigh in the shots uploaded.
Axel heads to Santa Monica with Perrie and Auntie Jade
Perrie headed over to Santa Monica with Axel in February 2023, where she met up and hung out with Little Mix bestie Jade Thirlwall. Sharing a number of photos from their reunion, Pez told fans: 'Geordies in Santa Monica (a Sunday dinner in the red hot heat just screams Brits abroad)'. (sic)
Axel makes the most of 'golden hour'
In July 2023, Perrie shared a number of photos alongside Axel as the pair enjoyed the sun on holiday. She wrote: 'Sunshine and family ☀️'.
Axel shows he's a cool dude
Just days later, Perrie gifted fans with even more photos alongside her son on holiday, including this one where he's rocking some super cool aviator sunglasses.
Axel photobombs his mum
Joking with fans, Perrie posted an 'Instagram Vs Reality' upload on social media, which showed Axel hilariously photobombing his mum with his Nemo inflatable as she tried to get a photo of herself.
Axel celebrates Perrie's 30th birthday
Axel was smart as a dart as he attended his mum's 30th birthday party in July 2023, posing alongside his mum and dad in front of decorative balloon. Perrie uploaded a number of photos from the event, with the caption: 'So this is Thirty, Flirty, and Thriving?! Thank you so much for all the birthday love & wishes! Feeling so blessed and content at 30!🥰'.
Axel's second birthday
Axel celebrated his second birthday in August 2023! Perrie shared these gorgeous snaps of her boy alongside the lovely caption: 'Happy birthday to my darling Axel! 2 ALREADY! I don't think I could have ever dreamt up something as wonderful and perfect as you. You've completely changed my life for the better! My funny, cheeky, intelligent, gorgeous bubba! I love you so so much!'
Axel and Perrie get into the Halloween spirit
For Halloween 2023, Perrie and Axel dressed up as characters from popular Disney Pixar movie Ratatouille. Whilst Perrie was chef Alfredo Linguini, Axel was adorable as Remy the rat.
Axel and Perrie enjoy a Christmas day out
At the start of December 2023, Perrie uploaded an Instagram Reel which featured highlights of a Christmas day out around London with Axel. The pair went to see Little Mix's waxworks at Madame Tussauds, before heading to Winter Wonderland for some festive fun!
Axel enjoys a Summer holiday with his mum and dad
Axel went off on a Summer holiday with his mum and dad in June, where he confessed his love for ice lollies during a Q&A Perrie did with her fans. The cute video showed Axel getting his suncream on.
Axel enjoys his mum's solo music
After releasing her solo single 'Tears' in June, Perrie uploaded a video of Axel turning up the boombox whilst listening to his mum's song on holiday.
Axel sings along to 'Tears'
In early July 2024, Perrie posted another adorable video of Axel singing the lyrics to her single 'Tears'. She captioned the video with: 'For everyone asking yes Tears is Axel approved'. (sic)
Perrie shares holiday snaps of her adorable family
Perrie took to Instagram in July 2024 to share some gorgeous snaps of her family's holiday - including some adorable ones of little Axel! Although she didn't confirm where the break had been, many fans in the comments speculated that the family had jetted off to Portgual along with her mum, Debbie, who appeared in another snap. Super cute!
Axel celebrates his third birthday
On 21st August 2024, Axel celebrated his third birthday with a Spiderman themed party! Perrie uploaded this adorable photo of her son wearing a Spiderman outfit, alongside a cute video of him blowing out the candles on his Spidey cake.
Axel enjoys his birthday present
In the same set of photos, Axel can be seen enjoying his quad bike present, with a huge smile on his little face!
Axel enjoys a holiday with his parents
Perrie uploaded this adorable family photo as the trio enjoyed the sun in an unknown holiday destination in September 2024. She captioned the shot with: 'This is our roman empire'.
Axel goes potato picking
In an Instagram dump uploaded in September 2024, Perrie shared this snap of little Axel enjoying a spot of potato picking. By the looks of his face, he wasn't too impressed with the activity.
Axel visits Perrie's home town of South Shields
In late-October, Perrie visited the North East and her home town of South Shields, where she took little Axel for a walk along the beach. The pair also visited popular seafood restaurant Colmans Seafood Temple.
Axel goes pumpkin picking
Ahead of Halloween 2024, Perrie took Axel to a pumpkin farm where he picked out his pumpkin! Pez uploaded a number of cute photos of her son on a tractor and posing with a scarecrow!
Axel dresses up as Bruno Mars...
For Halloween 2024, Perrie and her son dressed as Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars from the cover art of hit 2024 single 'Die With A Smile'. Perrie wrote the caption: 'Happy Halloween from Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars 🎃♥️'. (sic)
In late-October 2024, Perrie visited her home town of South Shields in the North East of England, where she showed Axel the stunning beach.
Uploading a number of photos from her trip home, including a trip to popular restaurant Colemans Seafood Temple, Perrie wrote: 'Sand dancer days ☀️'.
She also took her son pumpkin picking for Halloween 2024, and it looks like he loved it!
Perrie Edwards baby shower:
Perrie hosted a baby shower on Saturday 12th June with her closest friends and family. Despite sharing a number of cute photos from the day to her Instagram Story, the singer didn't give away the gender.
Perrie Edwards' baby shower
Perrie Edwards' baby shower
Perrie Edwards' baby shower
Perrie Edwards' baby shower
Perrie Edwards' baby shower
Photos of Perrie Edwards pregnant:
In early June, Perrie uploaded a stunning snap of herself to Instagram, writing: 'Growingggg ☀️'.
Perrie later took to her Instagram page once again in mid-August, sharing three stunning snaps of herself gracing her blooming baby bump.
She wrote: 'Words cannot describe how I’m feeling on the inside… I could quite literally burst with joy ❤️'. (sic)
The same day, Perrie uploaded two more snaps, which included her posing naked in gold paint as she graced her bump.
She captioned the snaps with: 'Baby Ox… soon… ♥️'.
When was Perrie Edwards pregnant?
Just one week after Leigh-Anne announced her news to the world, Perrie Edwards also confirmed she is expecting her first child with footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Sharing two black and white photos, the first showing off her stunning bump, and the second showing herself and Alex overcome with happiness, Pez told her followers: 'So happy to be on this wild journey with my soulmate. Me + Him = You 🌎♥️ We can’t wait to meet you baby Ox!' (sic)
Sharing the same set of photos to his own Instagram account, dad-to-be Alex wrote: 'Anyone got any advice on how to change nappies? 😅 so grateful and excited to become a dad ❤️ bring on the sleepless nights 🤪'. (sic)
Read all about Perrie and Alex's relationship right here.
When did Leigh-Anne Pinnock give birth?
Not only did Leigh-Anne give birth to one baby, the singer welcomed TWINS with Andre Gray on Monday 16th August 2021.
Announcing her news one week later on Instagram, Leigh-Anne told fans: 'We asked for a miracle, we were given two... 🥺🖤 Our Cubbies are here 😍🖤16/08/21 🖤'. (sic)
What is the gender of Leigh-Anne Pinnock's twins?
In February 2024, Leigh-Anne confirmed the gender of her twins for the first time, revealing they are both girls.
Sharing a video of herself reading a book to them, Leigh-Anne can be heard at the end saying "good girls".
Leigh-Anne captioned the adorable video with: 'Two little bunged up bubbas bless them.. 😩❤️ Story time is my fave part of the day 🥹❤️... this has to be one of the cutest stories out there atm. And if you haven't already you need to watch the animated version, it will melt your heart 😩❤️'. (sic)
What are Leigh-Anne Pinnock's twins called?
It looks like Leigh-Anne is going to keep the names of her twins a secret for now, with the singer telling The Telegraph in November 2021: “I’m just gonna keep it to myself.”
How old are Leigh-Anne Pinnock's twins?
Leigh-Anne's twins turned three-years-old on 16th August 2024.
Just a few days later, Leigh-Anne took to Instagram to share a number of photos from their birthday party, writing: 'I can't believe my cherubs are threeeeee 😩😩😩😍😍😍 I swear not a day goes by where I'm not laughing my head off and equally pulling my hair out 🤣🤣 they are just the fricken the best, I am ridiculously lucky and I am eternally grateful 🥹♥️'. (sic)
To celebrate the pair turning two-years-old in August 2023, the 'Don't Say Love' singer shared a gorgeous video of the pair walking and holding hands. She wrote: 'Our babies turn 2 soon 🥺❤️ I can't even comprehend the joy they bring to our lives. Their bond, their little personalities .. how they make me laugh every day 🥹
'But most importantly the way they are so FEARLESS! It inspires me everyday, my little go getter Leo's! They are my angels, my light, my absolute everything! I am so so blessed and will be forever grateful for how they have changed my life 🥺❤️.'
They celebrated their first birthdays on Tuesday 16th August 2022, with the proud mum sharing a set of new photos of the twins expressing her pride. She wrote: 'Our cubbies turn one today 🥹🖤 I am filled with so much emotion, pride but mostly happiness. I never knew how this was going to change my life, being a mum to two incredible little bubbas.
'I am so so grateful and so lucky that I get to wake up to their smiles every morning 🥺. My life has a whole new meaning. I have been given a miracle and I will never have the words to express how thankful I am for it. ❤️❤️❤️'. (sic)
Photos of Leigh-Anne Pinnock's babies
Just like the names and gender, Leigh-Anne hasn't shared any photos of her twins' faces just yet, but she has given fans little glimpses of her bundle of joys.
As well as that initial birth announcement, Leigh-Anne's babies featured in her 30th birthday party video.
Leigh-Anne then shared a super cute photo with her twins and Andre over Christmas. She wrote: 'Insta vs Reality of trying to get two bubbas in a family photo let alone two fur babies! lol 😩🤦🏽♀️❤️ Merry Christmas from the Graynock's! Sending everyone so much love ❤️❤️❤️'. (sic)
Despite putting heart emojis over their faces, fans loved the cute snap of the twins wearing their matching pyjamas!
Leigh-Anne enjoyed time in Jamaica in January as Andre represented his national football team. The proud mamma shared the most adorable photos of her twins enjoying the beach alongside her family.
In March 2022, Leigh-Anne shared a photo hugging her twins after she attended the Top Boy premiere.
To celebrate her first ever Mother's Day in March 2022, Leigh-Anne posted a snap with her babies to Instagram.
She wrote: 'Happy Mother's Day to all of the incredible mummas out there! ❤️ So blessed to have experienced my first one 🥺... my heart is so full right now ❤️'. (sic)
After Little Mix started their hiatus, Leigh-Anne Pinnock headed off to Jamaica to make her own solo music, sharing the cutest photos alongside her twins in the studio.
She wrote: 'Mama hard at work 🥹🎶🖤'.
In June 2022, to celebrate Andre Gray's birthday, Leigh-Anne posted a new set of photos with her twins, writing: 'Happy Birthday Super Dad! You were born to do this ❤️ @andregray_'.
In mid-July, one-month before the twins' birthdays, Leigh-Anne shared a video on Instagram of her babies attempting to walk.
She wrote: 'The bond is growing and it's melting my heart, I can't believe my cubbies are 11 months mannnn ❤️🥹'.
Just one week later, Leigh shared another photo with her twins, again choosing to hide their faces as they enjoyed the hot weather.
She wrote: 'Really don't know what I did to deserve you both, you make everything so much better 🥹❤️'. (sic)
To celebrate Mother's Day 2023 on Sunday 19th March, Leigh-Anne posted a black and white photo alongside her twins, as the trio enjoyed a walk!
She wrote: 'Unbelievably blessed to be your mama 🥺❤️ Happy Mothers Day to all of the superhuman mommas out there! Phenomenal isn't even the word 😩❤️'. (sic)
To celebrate Easter in April 2023, Leigh-Anne posted a new snap of her twins, gifting them an Easter egg. She wrote: ' My 🌎🐣🐰💕'. (sic)
At the end of May 2023, Leigh-Anne posted a black and white video of her twins in Jamaica, as the pair saw the sea for the first time.
She wrote: 'We home 🇯🇲 haven't felt this whole in a while. 🥹❤️ Quality family time doesn't come often so I've been enjoying every second. Slide 2 the bubbas saw the sea for the first time in a year, cautious at first but they are full on water babies now and that makes me so happy 😩🥰'. (sic)
In November 2023, Leigh-Anne posted another adorable photos of her twins in matching outfits, holding hands as they walked.
She wrote: 'My eternal happiness 💛💛'. (sic)
Leigh-Anne and Andre enjoyed family time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in May 2024, with Leigh-Anne sharing more adorable photos and videos featuring her girls.
She wrote: 'Familyyyyyy 🥹💚'.
Leigh-Anne shared more cute photos of her twins in July 2024, enjoying a trip to Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve in Kent alongside her husband Andre.
Leigh-Anne posted photos of the twins feeding the giraffes, as well as one of them hugging their pet dog!
In October 2024, Leigh-Anne shared a super cute pic of her twins meeting the children's cartoon character Bluey at CBeebies Land. The singer wrote: 'Quality time with the bubbas, we went to Jojo and Gran grans house, blueys house andddd Mr Tumbles house at CBeebies world! Too cute 🥹♥️'. (sic)
Photos of Leigh-Anne Pinnock's twins at Christmas
In 2022, Leigh-Anne shared a cute picture with Andre and her twins with the caption: 'Merry Christmas from the Graynocks 🎄❤️'. So cute!
Just days into 2024, Leigh-Anne shared some cute photos from Christmas 2024 alongside the twins and Andre. She wrote: 'Life lately ❤️ slide 3 for the cutest thing you'll hear all day 😩😩🥹🥹❤️❤️'.
In January 2024, Leigh-Anne shared an array of photos of the twins at Disneyland, alongside her husband Andre.
She wrote: 'Disney Dump 🥹😍 we had the cutest little family trip. Bubbas LOVEDDDD it! Screamed when they met Minnie 😩 just too too cute! ❤️❤️'.
When was Leigh-Anne Pinnock pregnant?
Leigh-Anne Pinnock announced her pregnancy on Tuesday 4th May 2021. Leigh-Anne announced her news on social media, sharing a number of professionally taken photos alongside her then-fiancé, footballer Andre Gray.
Showcasing her stunning bump in the three shots, Leigh-Anne told her followers: 'We've dreamed about this moment for so long and we can't believe the dream is finally coming true... we can't wait to meet you. ❤️😍'. (sic)
Andre, who popped the question to Leigh-Anne with a stunning ring in lockdown last year, commented on the post, simply writing: '🌍❤️'.
Read all about Leigh-Anne and Andre's relationship right here.
Photos of Leigh-Anne Pinnock's pregnancy:
Sharing the most beautiful photos of herself showcasing her blooming bump, Leigh-Anne told fans: 'I have dreamt of the moment I get to meet you, hold you, guide you, teach you. It’s nearly time 🖤'. (sic)
In early July, Leigh-Anne dropped another hint that baby Gray's arrival was imminent, sharing more stunning snaps of herself showing off her huge bump.
She captioned the shots with: '👩🏽🍼 pending 🖤' (sic)
Leigh-Anne Pinnock baby shower:
Leigh-Anne's best friend Hannah Lisa organised a stunning baby shower, inviting her closest friends and family along to celebrate.
Leigh shared the most adorable photos from her special day to Instagram, wearing a stylish black dress as she cradled her baby bump. She wrote on Instagram: 'The most amazing day! Thank you to my bestie @hannahlisab for organising the most beautiful baby shower 😩😍 I want to also say a massive thank you to all the small businesses that made it so special 💕'. (sic)
Is Little Mix's manager pregnant?
As well as both Leigh-Anne and Perrie being pregnant, it seems there has been a baby boom in the Little Mix camp, as the girls' manager Sam Cox was also expecting a baby - and she's now given birth!
Taking to Instagram on Monday 9th August, Sam shared a beautiful photo of her newborn's hand along with the caption: 'This little Soul arrived earlier then expected.. We’re feeling so blessed! Our little family is complete 🤎.' How sweet! Congratulations. 💕
Following Leigh-Anne and Perrie's announcements in May, Sam shared a super cute snap alongside the girls, with all three of them holding their baby bumps. Alongside the photo she wrote: 'Future best friends pending.... We’ve been through so much and now we get to do this together!! Love you both @perrieedwards @leighannepinnock 🥰🥰 and Aunty @jadethirlwall 📸😘'. (sic)
Sam gave birth in early August, announcing the news on Instagram by writing: 'This little Soul arrived earlier then expected.. We’re feeling so blessed! Our little family is complete 🤎'. (sic)
Is Jade Thirlwall pregnant?
Not that we know of!
Has Jade Thirlwall met Perrie and Leigh-Anne's babies?
She certainly has! Jade decided to give her gal pals some space after they had given birth, however revealed about two-months later that she had finally met Leigh-Anne's 'beautiful' twins.
Jade told Glamour: "I went to see Leigh last week and met the twins who are so beautiful, they just slept the whole time!"
Did Little Mix still go on tour?
After initially preparing to go on tour in 2021, the girls announced back in February 2021 that they'd been forced to postpone their 'Confetti' tour until April 2022.
The band said in a statement at the time: 'You know how much we love being on the road and performing every night for you all. However, due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, we must prioritise the safety of our fans and crew and help to stop the spread.
'Therefore we’re so sad to say that the Confetti tour will be postponed to April 2022. All tickets will be valid for the corresponding rescheduled dates and we’re taking this chance to add an additional show for our fans in Cardiff.
'We can’t wait to see you when it is safe to do so! Lots of love. The girls x' (sic)
See a full list of Little Mix's 2022 tour dates right here.
Check out the Little Mix girls through the years below:
2011 - The X Factor auditions
Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson and Leigh-Anne Pinnock all auditioned for The X Factor in 2011 as solo artists. Although they were then eliminated at the Boot Camp stage, each of them was brought back along with other contestants to form groups. Jesy and Perrie formed Faux Pas, and Jade and Leigh-Anne made up two-thirds of a group called Orion.
2011 - Little Mix win The X Factor
Both groups were then eliminated, but Jade, Perrie, Jesy and Leigh-Anne were put into a group by Kelly Rowland, calling themselves Rhythmix before changing their name to Little Mix for legal reasons. Little Mix were mentored by Tulisa and got all the way to the final, where they beat Marcus Collins with 48.3% of the vote, becoming the first group to ever win the show. Judge Louis Walsh at the time predicted the girls would be the biggest girl group in the UK - and he was right! Their winning single was a cover of Damien Rice's 'Cannonball', which topped the UK Singles Chart.
2012 - Little Mix release autobiography Ready To Fly
In August 2012, Little Mix released their autobiography, Ready To Fly. The book saw the girls tell the story of their rise to fame.
2012 - Debut album 'DNA' released
In November 2012, they released their debut album 'DNA' through Simon Cowell's label, Syco. 'DNA' peaked in the Top 10 in 10 countries. This made Little Mix the first girl group since the Pussycat Dolls to reach the US Top 5 with their debut album. 'DNA' was also certified Gold in both Australia and Ireland, and Platinum in the UK.
2012 - X Factor performance
One year on from their historic win on The X Factor, Little Mix returned to the show to perform their new single, 'Wings'.
2013 - 'DNA' Tour
In January 2013, Little Mix embarked on the 'DNA' tour, which started in Rhyl. The tour was the band's first and concluded in Belfast in February 2013.
2013 - Little Mix release second album
Little Mix released their second studio album 'Salute' in November 2013. The album included the singles 'Move', 'Little Me' and 'Salute', reaching Number 4 on the UK Albums Chart.
2014 - Little Mix support Demi Lovato on tour
In February and March 2014, Little Mix supported Demi Lovato on the North American leg of her 'Neon Lights' tour.
2014 - 'Salute' Tour
In 2014, Little Mix embarked on the sell-out 'Salute' tour, which consisted of 20 dates. The tour started in May 2014 in Birmingham, before concluding in Scarborough in July 2014.
2015 - 'Black Magic' reaches Number 1
In May 2015, Little Mix released their huge single 'Black Magic', which topped the UK Singles Chart - remaining at Number 1 for three weeks. 'Black Magic' went on to be certified 3x Platinum in the UK.
2015 - Co-writing for Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea
Little Mix were co-writers on Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea's song 'Pretty Girls', which was released in May 2015. The song reached Number 16 on the UK Singles Chart.
2015 - Little Mix perform with Taylor Swift
In August 2015, Little Mix joined Taylor Swift on-stage at her '1989' tour in Santa Clara, California. Fans were delighted as Taylor and Little Mix performed 'Black Magic' together.
2015 - Little Mix release their third album 'Get Weird'
Little Mix released their third studio album 'Get Weird' in November 2015. The album included the singles 'Black Magic', 'Love Me Like You', 'Secret Love Song' and 'Hair'. 'Get Weird' reached Number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and is certified 3x Platinum.
2016 - 'Get Weird' tour
In 2016, Little Mix embarked on the 'Get Weird' tour, which was in support of their third studio album of the same name. The tour started in Cardiff in March 2016, visiting cities in the UK, Europe, Oceania and Asia before concluding at Newmarket Racecourse in August 2016.
2016 - Little Mix release 'Hair' with Sean Paul
Originally released in August 2015, a remix of 'Hair' featuring Sean Paul was released in April 2016. The collaboration reached Number 11 on the UK Singles Chart.
2016 - 'Shout Out To My Ex' reaches Number 1
Released in October 2016, 'Shout Out To My Ex' was a huge hit for Little Mix. The song topped the UK Singles Chart, where it spent three consecutive weeks. The single is certified 4x Platinum in the UK.
2016 - Little Mix release their fourth album 'Glory Days'
Little Mix released their fourth studio album 'Glory Days' in November 2016, including the singles 'Shout Out To My Ex', 'Touch', 'No More Sad Songs' and 'Power', with 'Reggaetón Lento' also featuring on the reissued version of the album.
'Glory Days' reached Number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and is certified 4x Platinum.
2017 - Little Mix win their first BRIT Award
Little Mix won their first BRIT Award in 2017, with 'Shout Out To My Ex' winning British Single of the Year.
2017 - Little Mix support Ariana Grande
Little Mix supported Ariana Grande on the North American leg of her 'Dangerous Woman' tour from February to April 2017.
2017/18 - 'The Glory Days' tour
In May 2017, Little Mix embarked on 'The Glory Days' tour, starting in Prenton Park in Birkenhead and visiting cities across the UK, Europe, Oceania, and Asia before concluding in Kobe, Japan in March 2018.
2018 - 'Summer Hits' tour
2018 also saw Little Mix head on the 'Summer Hits' tour, which was their first stadium tour. Taking place in July 2018, the tour began in Hove and concluded in Inverness.
2018 - Fifth album 'LM5'
Little Mix released their fifth studio album 'LM5' in November 2018. The album included the singles 'Woman Like Me' and 'Think About Us'. 'LM5' reached Number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and is certified Platinum.
2018 - Little Mix leave Syco and are signed to RCA
In November 2018, Little Mix left Syco - Simon Cowell's record label - and signed a deal with RCA.
2018 - Performance with Nicki Minaj
In November 2018, fans were thrilled when the girls teamed up with Nicki Minaj for an amazing performance of their collab 'Woman Like Me' at the MTV EMAs.
2019 - BRIT Awards win
Little Mix won the British Artist Video of the Year award at the 2019 BRIT Awards for their track 'Woman Like Me' featuring Nicki Minaj.
2019 - Celebrity Gogglebox
Little Mix appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox in June 2019, with the girls sharing their hilarious thoughts on a host of television shows - including Naked Attraction!
2019 - 'LM5: The Tour'
In 2019, Little Mix embarked on 'LM5: The Tour', which was in support of their fifth album. The tour started in Madrid, Spain in September 2019 and finished at The O2 Arena in London in November 2019.
2019 - PrettyLittleThing collection
In November 2019, Little Mix teamed up with clothing brand PrettyLittleThing to release their own clothing collection.
2019 - Jesy releases the documentary Odd One Out
In September 2019, Jesy released the powerful documentary Odd One Out, which saw her open up about the impact of cyberbulling on her mental health. The documentary won a National Television Award in 2020.
2020 - One World: Together At Home performance
Little Mix delivered a brilliant performance of their hit 'Touch' for the One World: Together At Home virtual concert during the Covid-19 pandemic.
2020
In 2020, Little Mix announced their own TV talent show called Little Mix: The Search. The competition aired in September 2020 and was won by the band Since September - who subsequently went on to support the girls on 'The Confetti Tour' in 2022.
2020 - 'Confetti'
Little Mix released their sixth album 'Confetti' in November 2020. The album included the singles 'Break Up Song', 'Holiday' and 'Sweet Melody'. The album reached Number 2 on the UK Album Charts and is certified Gold.
2020 - Tour announcement
After their Summer 2020 Tour was scrapped due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Little Mix delighted fans by announcing a massive arena tour for 2021.
2020 - LM5: The Tour Film
LM5: The Tour Film was released in cinemas worldwide in November 2020, with the UK showings being postponed to December due to the lockdown restrictions. The film was later shown on Sky One, as well as being made available to purchase on iTunes.
2020
In December 2020, Jesy Nelson announced she'd made the tough decision to quit Little Mix, after saying that being in the band took a toll on her mental health. Jade, Leigh-Anne and Perrie announced they would continue Little Mix as a three.
2021 - 'Sweet Melody' reaches Number 1
Released in October 2020, 'Sweet Melody' was the third single from Little Mix's sixth studio album, 'Confetti'. In January 2021, the song reached Number 1 on the UK Singles Chart, giving Little Mix their fifth UK Number 1 single.
2021 - Best Group BRIT Award
Little Mix won the Best Group award at the 2021 BRIT Awards! Leigh-Anne and Perrie also sweetly debuted their baby bumps on the red carpet.
2021 - 'Confetti' tour postponed
The 'Confetti' tour was originally set to take place from April to May 2021, but had to be postponed due to Covid restrictions. The tour was rescheduled, starting in Belfast in April 2022 and finishing at London's O2 Arena in May 2022.
2021 - 'Heartbreak Anthem'
Little Mix teamed up with Galantis and David Guetta on the huge track 'Heartbreak Anthem', which was released in May 2021. The song reached Number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and is certified Platinum.
2021 - Madame Tussauds waxwork
In July 2021, Madame Tussauds London unveiled a new waxwork of the Little Mix girls to celebrate the band's 10-year anniversary!
2021 - Leigh-Anne: Race, Pop and Power airs
Leigh-Anne: Race, Pop and Power, the documentary featuring Leigh-Anne talking about racial issues aired in May 2021.
In May 2021, Leigh-Anne and her sister launched a charity called The Black Fund. The charity works with existing charities to deliver support to the black community.
2021 - Leigh-Anne and Perrie give birth!
In August 2021, Perrie and her fiance Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain welcomed their baby boy, Axel. Also in August, Leigh-Anne shared the lovely news that she and her now-husband Andre Gray had welcomed twins!
2021 - 'Between Us'
Celebrating their 10th anniversary in style, the girls released their surprise greatest hits album 'Between Us', on 12th November 2021. The album reached Number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and is certified Platinum.
2021 - Leigh-Anne's movie Boxing Day
Perrie and Jade supported Leigh-Anne at the premiere of her first ever movie called Boxing Day in November 2021, with all three girls looking fabulous on the red carpet.
2021 - Hiatus announcement
Little Mix announced they would be going on hiatus in December 2021 to focus on their individual careers, but reassured fans that it wasn't the end of the group.
2022 - Little Mix's final show before hiatus
In May 2022, Little Mix performed their final concert before their hiatus at London's O2 Arena, performing an epic show consisting of 23 huge songs. Fans could also watch a stream of the concert from home too!
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