Little Mix have raked in a collective £54million in their 10 years as a group.
The band has been in the limelight for a decade and now comprises Jade Thirlwall, 28, Perrie Edwards, 28, Leigh-Anne PinnockJesy Nelson (30, and previously a scion of Xenia, 30) have witnessed their wealth rise to staggering heights. They announced on Thursday that they would be parting ways to’spread our wings’ and pursue other projects.
Their personal wealth, reported by WealthyPersons.com, cites Jade as having £7.3million, Perrie an eye-popping £5.9 million, Leigh-Anne with £5.9million and former member Jesy having £5.8 million.
With the help of touring, smash hits, lucrative brand deals and merchandise, the girls have earned themselves millionaire status with their bank accounts only set to get fuller, as Leigh-Anne has just launched her acting career and swimwear range In’A’SeaShell, while Jade has appeared on Ru Paul’s Drag Race and opened a bar.
The group turned their X Factor dreams into a bank account.
Starring role: Little Mix have raked in a collective £54million in their 10 years as a group (pictured in 2019)
The trio belt it: They rose to prominence on The X Factor 2011 and are now one of most successful girl bands in the world.
MUSIK
Nice! Eternal Dance Media Ltd. was founded in 2011 by Little Mix. It handles music and earnings.
Eternal Dance Media Ltd was founded by Little Mix in 2011. It handles merchandise, music and earnings.
The company is said to have earned £28.5million since winning The X Factor in 2011 with accounts showing their companies paid dividends of £4.5million in 2019 through tours and merchandise alone.
Their 2019 tour is said to have pulled in £30million alone.
The girls have an impressive discography in their wake, having released six studio albums, DNA (2012), Salute (2013), Get Weird (2015), Glory Days (2016), LM5 (2018) and Confetti (2020).
The group has sold more than 60 million records around the globe as of 2012. They are also the first girl group to win the BRIT Award for British Group.
Jesy made the announcement in December that she was quitting the band following the release Confetti. She said it was because of the stress being in the band put on her mental health. Her solo single Boyz was released shortly after.
Companies House records show that Jesy was fired as director in July.
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Little Mix announced the news via Instagram.
A CLOTHING DEAL
Little Mix, who collaborated with PrettyLittleThing to create their collection in November 2019, announced that the partnership had earned them six figures.
Umar Kamani (PrettyLittleThing Chief Executive) said that the collection was being announced by the company. “The girls are fans of PrettyLittleThing through the years, so it was an absolute pleasure working with them on this project since they already have a great attachment to the brand.
“What is so special about the Little Mix collaboration? They not only bring unity and strength through their music, but they also have a unique style that makes this collection exciting. It’s diverse.
Little Mix posted the announcement on Instagram: “We absolutely loved making this collection and cannot wait to show it off!”
Earlier this year, it was reported that Jesy had been offered a £1million deal with to launch her own collection.
According to a source, Jessica has received lucrative offers from many clothing companies that are eager to collaborate with her.
‘PLT are frontrunners at the moment and Jesy is definitely excited to share her unique fashion sense with fans and celebrate body positivity. She’s been open about her confidence struggles and many youngsters look up to her and love her style’.
Epic: Upon announcing the collection, PrettyLittleThing chief executive, Umar Kamani said: ‘The girls have been fans of PrettyLittleThing over the years so collaborating with them was an absolute pleasure on this project as they already had a huge attachment to the brand’
MAKE-UP
They launched LMX in 2018, a make-up line that included a brush set and highlighters as well as lip kits, eye palettes, lipsticks, and lip kits.
The band also collaborated with Simple to create a range of skincare products that included Micellar Water and Rich Moisture Sheet Masks, as well as make-up wipes. This was later referenced by their 2018 hit Told You So.
Jade meanwhile has returned to the world of make-up on her own, as it was announced in October that she was teaming up with Beauty Bay to release an eyeshadow palette.
Speaking about her make-up passions, she said: ‘Whenever we do videos, I’m always the one that sends mood boards to the makeup artist and I’m like, ‘Ohhh we should try this look and we should do this eye…
‘I knew that together we could create something which my fans can use to create out of this world of lewks.’
Stars: In 2018, they released make-up brand, LMX, which included a brush set, highlighters, lip kits and eye palettes (pictured at the launch of the make-up range)
TELEVISION SHOW
The group also launched Little Mix The Search on BBC Talent before Jesy was fired. This show aimed at competing with Simon Cowell in its search for the next great thing in music.
In August this year, it was revealed after just one series the show had been axed. Last year, the BBC aired the talent series in which the girls band searched for new talents to accompany them on their tour.
The Search has been canceled. The reason was that Jesy left the band, and Leigh Anne and Perrie had welcomed babies.
Kate Phillips, BBC Entertainment’s boss, confirmed that the announcement was true in a statement. She said: “We are not bringing back Little Mix next season. The girls all have babies right now, I think.
Talents: Prior to Jesy’s departure, the group launched BBC talent show Little Mix The Search, which aimed to rival Simon Cowell’s shows in their hunt for the next big thing in music
DOLLS
In 2012, the girls went down an avenue followed by many pop groups when they had dolls created in their image.
They collaborated with Vivid Imaginations to have their X Factor images made into dolls. Then, they took a series of promotional photos with the figurines that were a huge hit with fans.
Model behaviour: In 2012, the girls went down an avenue followed by many pop groups when they had dolls created in their image
PROJECTS INDIVIDUALS
The star launched In’A’SeaShell in 2019 and revealed at the time that she had funelled her own money into the company
LEIGH-ANNE: The star launched In’A’SeaShell in 2019 and revealed at the time that she had funelled her own money into the company as she was determined to have complete control.
She said: ‘It’s so expensive to launch your own brand too, I didn’t realise at first how much money you had to put into it as well, it takes a lot. Because I was in complete control, I paid for it. I didn’t want to do it for a brand, I wanted to do my own thing, that was really important…
‘That I work extremely hard! I don’t really take a day off, it’s constantly go, go, go!
“I’m impressed that I am a woman who runs a business. I’m proud of how I managed to build this company from nothing.
This week she made her acting debut in Boxing Day for Christmas.
Boxing Day tells Melvin’s story in America, Aml Ameen. He returns to London for Christmas. to introduce his American fiancée, Lisa (Aja Naomi King), to his eccentric British-Caribbean family. Things get messier when Melvin and Lisa run into Leigh-Anne’s character Georgia, who happens to be his ex-girlfriend.
She said that acting was like stepping into another world. The offer was too good to refuse. After three auditions, I was cast in my debut movie. It’s also the first all-black film. It’s an honor to have been a part. It allows the community of black people to see it, and I can be seen. You (Aml) helped me do that.
Leigh-Anne welcomed her first children with fiancé Andre Grey in August.
Star: Earlier this week, she premiered her acting debut for Christmas movie Boxing Day
Hard work: Alongside music, Jade is said to be keen to appear on the small screen more after proving popular as a guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK
JADE: Jade is rumored to have recorded her own music, and she was signed by Harry Styles’ management firm. She inked a deal with Full Stop Management – also home to the likes of Lizzo, Mark Ronson, and Saweetie- and is tipped to have huge solo success like the former One Direction star, 27.
Harry enjoyed great success under their management and was nominated for Grammys. Harry also started an acting career and has since founded Pleasing, his beauty brand.
Jade, who is also a musician, would like to make a comeback on small screens after being a popular guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.
According to an insider, the Sun was told by a source that Jade met with Full Stop Management several times earlier in the year. She’s now signed on…
“They believe she’ll be a star just like Harry was after One Direction split. Jade is full of great ideas and has already produced some incredible songs.
In 2019, she opened Red Door, a bar in South Shields. She was also known for her performances with local bands.
Last October, the COVID struggles led to temporary closure of the bar.
The sad news is that she closed her South Shields bar under the original Red Door name in 2019. She was well-known for playing with local bands, much to the dismay of many fans.
PERRIE: Perrie was named Supreme Nutrition’s first female ambassador last year. Soon after Perrie was named the first female ambassador for Supreme Nutrition’. She starred in an ad on TV about Nando’s restaurants.
Late last year, she then teased Disora – her lifestyle and fashion brand,.
Her Instagram bio was changed to Disora and the company launched on the 22nd of October 2021. Disora can be described as a modern luxury brand.
Perrie, along with Leigh-Anne and Perrie, welcomed her first baby in August. Perrie shares her son Alex Oxlade Chamberlain, a footballer.
Her love: As well as Leigh-Anne, Perrie welcomed her first child back in August. With footballer Alex Oxlade Chamberlain she shares their son.
Little Mix’s 10 year history in the spotlight: The highs and lows
CONTROVERSIES
2017: Little Mix were criticised by their naked stage costumes at One Love, a benefit concert to support the Manchester bomb victim victims.
In 2017 Little Mix took to the stage to perform an emotional rendition of Wings at the One Love Manchester concert organised after the Manchester terrorist bombings.
Four-piece girls group, consisting of four members, wore unrevealing clothes. They wore black-and-white striped outfits with gold accents. This led to complaints from viewers back home that their stage costumes were not appropriate for family-friendly concerts.
Leigh-Anne showed off her bra in a small bra. Jesy Nelson wore a thigh-grazing leotard while Jade Thirlwall chose a larger bra. Perrie Edwards chose a conservative outfit, while letting her frilly look preserve her modesty.
Oh dear: 2017: Little Mix are criticised for their ‘naked’ stage outfits during One Love benefit concert for Manchester bomb victims
They were not successful in addressing the criticisms of some home fans who took offense to the band’s revealing clothes. Some fans took to Twitter to criticize the band’s ‘inappropriate’ clothing.
One person said, “No offense but why are Little Mix naked? It’s a benefit concert.”
A second person thought it was awful that Little Mix was ‘half naked. One even went so far as to call them a disgrace.
2021: Jesy Nelson, an ex-member of Ex Little Mix is involved in bitter blackfishing after the release of her first single Boyz:
After her single Boyz With Nicki Minaj was released, Jesy Nelson (30), an ex-member of the band, was charged with blackfishing.
Jesy is seen in the music video heavily tanned, with her hair styled using wigs or braids.
The term blackfishing refers to a person who tries to portray themselves as having black heritage.
Jesy shared an Instagram statement in which she stated that she would be leaving the band in December 2020.
Backlash: In October this year Jesy Nelson, 30, was accused of blackfishing after she released her debut single Boyz with Nicki Minaj
Clash: Jesy has been at the centre of huge drama of late, after former Little Mix bandmate Leigh-Anne previously accused her of blackfishing in the music video for Boyz
Oh dear: Discussing her and Jesy’s new single in an Instagram Live, Nicki branded Leigh-Anne and the rest of the group ‘jealous miserable clowns’
On Instagram, the singer commented on blackfishing allegations and credits her recent vacation in Antigua with her natural tan. “I want to assure you that this song and this video were not intended to offend anyone of color. This is what I was exposed to as a child, listening to this music.
These are videos I viewed and considered the best. For me personally, ’90s/2000 hip hop, R&B music was the best era of music. This is why I want to honor it. It is the music I love, so I wanted to honor that era.
Leaked messages between Leigh Anne and NoHun showed that Jesy also accused Jesy in the video of blackfishing.
Jesy took part in an Instagram Livestream with Boyz collaborator Nicki. Nicki accused Jesy of trying to destroy her solo career, and labeled the new mom and the other members of the group as ‘jealous and miserable clowns.
Jesy then claimed to have been ‘devastated. Leigh-Anne’ had “sparked racial animus” and an intense trolling toward her. Jesy told pals that she couldn’t believe she’d let’someone who she once considered family’ be so cruel.
2019: Simon Cowell must dismiss Little Mix feuding rumours
In 2019 Simon Cowell dismissed rumours of a feud with his former protégés Little Mix as they prepared to launch talent show The Search.
Sparks was in the air that year, when the talent show boss revealed that he had an idea for X Factor The Band – which would be released in 2020 – but Little Mix offered him a co-producer role on their BBC prime-time show 2021 The Search.
Simon, however, quashed all rumours while appearing on Heart Breakfast.
He stated that he thought the idea of their group was great. They owe me a lot. We gave them a great launchpad, but they still sold lots of records.
Rumours: In 2019 Simon Cowell dismissed rumours of a feud with his former protégés Little Mix as they prepared to launch talent show The Search (pictured with Little Mix last year)
2016: Little Mix is scolded by a young fan after swearing in the song Hair.
In 2016 a Little Mix fan contacted the band after her parents banned her from singing her favourite song as it has a ‘rude word’ in it.
The song in question was a track on their Get Weird album titled ‘Hair’ which opens with the line ‘Cos he was just a d*** and I knew it.’
Awkward: In 2016 a Little Mix fan contacted the band after her parents banned her from singing her favourite song as it has a ‘rude word’ in it
The band addressed them as ‘Dear Sir/Madam’ and said: “It’s an amazing song, but I wish I could properly sing it (my mom and dad won’t let me sing the lyrics as I am eight). While I know this can’t be altered, I just want to make a point.
“So that I could sing along, I changed the title to “he was just plank and i knew it” because they mean the exact same thing.
Little Mix then retweeted this letter, adding lots of smiley faces emojis.
ACHIEVEMENTS
2021: Little Mix are the first ever girl-band to achieve 100 consecutive weeks in the UK’s Top 10 Singles chart.
In July 2021 Little Mix made chart history as they became the first girl group to score 100 collective weeks in the Top 10 Official Singles Chart.
With their latest single Heartbreak Anthem (in collaboration with Galantis, David Guetta), the pop band hit the milestone.
Leigh-Anne, who was proud of her achievement, told Little Mix fans via Official Charts that she thought it was a great accomplishment. This is amazing. Without you, we couldn’t do it.
‘You never fail to blow us away – you’re just incredible and we wouldn’t be here without you. We are grateful.
Sweet Melody: In July 2021 Little Mix made chart history as they became the first girl group to score 100 collective weeks in the Top 10 Official Singles Chart (pictured in May at the Brit Awards)
The Top 10 has spent 100 more weeks than any other group of girls in UK charts history.
Girls Aloud came closest to the milestone with 61 weeks on the singles charts, followed by Motown’s iconic group The Supremes with 59 weeks.
Even the legendary British girl power band Spice Girls could not break the record, as they managed only 50 weeks on the Top 10 Singles Chart.
Little Mix have reached 18 of the UK’s top 10 singles with their latest release, which includes five number ones. Sweet Melody was at the top of the charts last January.
Little Mix wins two BRIT Awards
Little Mix was awarded ‘Best British Band’ by the 2021 BRIT Awards earlier this year, becoming the first ever female group to win that award.
Leigh Anne, accepting their award for British Group, stated: “We have been together 10 years, it’s been the most enjoyable years of our lives, we’ve made many memorable memories and we would like to thank you for your support, Jesy.
“It can be difficult being a UK female pop star, but we’ve witnessed the dominance, misogyny, lack of diversity and the bullying of women. But we are proud of our unity and use our voices to make a difference.
Jade stated that the award was not for her, but for Spice Girls, Sugababes and All Saints as well as Girls Aloud. She also said: “This award doesn’t only go to us. This is for all of our amazing girl bands. We love you.”
Little Mix was also awarded two BRIT Awards, one for Shout out to My Ex in 2017, and the other for Woman Like Me in 2019.
Awards: Other awards include five Global Awards, six MTV Europe Music Awards, a Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award and two Teen Choice Awards
You can also stream other awards and tours.
The other awards are five Global Awards as well six MTV Europe Music Awards. There is also a Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award, two Teen Choice Awards, and six MTV Europe Music Awards.
Six tours were a success for the band. The band will finally take to the roads with the highly-anticipated Confetti Tour in 2022, which will be gracing venues across Ireland and the UK.
Little Mix has accumulated over 19 million Spotify users, over 3 billion YouTube views, 12 billion stream worldwide, and more than three billion YouTube clicks in the last ten years.
Little Mix had all the signs set up to be split
A band is left in “floods” of tears when they sing an emotional song
A sign was seen by fans that the announcement was imminent. The girls recently admitted to being in “floods” of tears when they perform their song Between Us during their Confetti Tour next year.
Perrie Edwards (Leigh-Anne Pinnock) and Jade Thirlwall shared how they felt about the song. They also admitted that performing it can be very emotional.
Perrie said, “It’s an song that we’ll never be able live to hear.”
As the other members agreed, she said: “Every night we’re just going to cry. It is such an adorable, beautiful song.
Their poignant lyrics hint at the possibility that their song’s deeply felt lyrics might trigger emotions, as they step onto the stage for what will be essentially their final tour.
Hints? Hints?
Instagram: They also posted the following statement via Instagram.
The lyrics to Between Us are a goodbye song.
Between Us was dubbed “the ultimate friendship anthem” and looks back over their time together as a group for 10 years. However, the song could be described now as an ending anthem.
A line that includes this is: “When all the lights are out, the curtains will close, safe to say I’ll be there, and I’ll always stay.”
This line is a clear indication that the group will be ending, but the girls assure them their friendship will not end.
A third line suggests that they will always be together, despite their separation: “I swear that this is the one thing that will not go away.” “Cause we will always be loved. We are the only ones who can be trusted.
Rumours. Split rumours continued swirling over the past months, particularly in light of drama surrounding Jesyn Nelson. Jade opened up about her thoughts on Jade doing the girls solo projects (pictured 2019)
Jade says that having the freedom to pursue individual interests is really lovely.
There were rumours about a split over the months. This was especially evident after Jesy Nelson’s drama. Jade opened up to the possibility that the girls might do solo projects.
In an interview with Gay Times Magazine, the singer told how the opportunity to do things individually was ‘really love’ and that the girls doing their own thing was ‘beautiful to see’.
She said: ‘Oh, this is really lovely actually’ because as an individual you’re then getting the opportunity to show the public a bit more about yourself and what you’re actually passionate about.
She admitted that she was still scared of the thought of working for themselves after 10 years of constant group work.
Jade stated that Jade, Jade, and their trio had managed to achieve a ‘balanced’ work environment. The trio will continue to champion each other’s successes but know that Little Mix is always there to help them.
What do you have to say? Perrie spoke about the trio’s solo albums and again mentioned their strong bond. This was another hint that the end was coming.
Perrie affirms their love as they discuss Little Mix “venturing out separately”
Perrie discussed the trio’s solo albums and again touched on their bond. Perrie once more suggested the end was coming.
Capital Radio interviewed the mother-to-be about the split rumours and reassured Little Mix fans that they will continue to be a team in the future.
She added, “I believe that Little Mix does not matter whether or not we go out alone, Little Mix will always be there, as Jade stated.”
‘We’ll always stick together, we’ll always tour, we’ll always do things together as a group, because, Little Mix is just, it’s fire.’
Are you ready to break free? Judi points out that they were “striving to their own individuality” in one photo of Jesy and the rest of the group at 2017 Jingle Bell Ball. Jesy was wearing pink hair while Judi did not make any physical contact.
A body language expert suggests that something wasn’t quite right for the group over many years
Judi James, a body language expert, revealed that Little Mix had taken a short break following the announcement. She told The Sun, “The wonder of Little Mix was less about splittings than it is about how they managed as a quartet to last as long.”
Judi recollected moments from their 10-year career that showed the desire for individuality. Another moment suggested the group was in crisis mode.
Judi points out that they were all’striving to their individuality’ in one photo of Jesy and the rest of the group at 2017 Jingle Bell Ball. Jesy was wearing pink hair while Judi did not make any physical contact.
Competition? While it could be viewed as innocent pose, Judi believed it was evidence of girls moving in different directions, as Perrie, Jesy, and others were competing for attention.
She penned: ‘There are also now signs of an active avoidance of touch as though the girls are growing up and no longer keen to just be seen as part of a ‘peas in a pod’ style team.’
Another photo from the 2019 Brits red-carpet shows the quartet in glamorous looks while posing for the cameras.
Judi thought it might be innocent pose, but it was actually a sign that the girls were heading in different directions, as Perrie and Jesy, in particular, were “competing for attention”.
Analysis: ‘This pose looks much more emotion-based as the girls seem lost in a meaningful discussion. Jesy is seated outright in this group, looking towards Perrie. However, the eye contact and conversation seems to be happening between the three of them.
Judi said that Judi had suggested to Judi that tensions between girls might have indicated that they were in “crisis mode”.
She explained their bodies by saying that this pose looked more emotional because the girls seemed lost in meaningful discussions. Jesy is sitting out in the group here, but she looks back towards Perrie and their conversation.
Leigh Anne and Jade took ‘passive postures’. She said that the body language of that group reflected the kind of discussion they were having at the start.
Taking a break: Little Mix – consisting of Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards, and Leigh-Anne Pinnock – have announced the group is taking a break after ‘ten amazing years’
Little Mix shared their announcement of a break via social media. The full statement can be found here: “We want to inform you that we will be taking a short break after Confetti’s tour in April/May of next year.
We are grateful for the 10 years of amazing adventures and feel that it’s time to relax and take some time off so we can recharge our batteries and get back on track with other projects.
“We cannot thank you enough” for all your support and love since the very beginning. Your love and support are so much appreciated by all of us.
Little Mix said, “We’re not going to split up. Little Mix is here to stay.” The future holds more music, tours and performances. With you, we have shared so many wonderful memories and can’t wait until there are more.
“We are sister and we will forever have you and each other in our lives. Little Mix will always be there for you, so see you when Little Mix goes on tour. Jade and Leigh-Anne, Perrie.
Little Mix has also shared a video collection of their favorite moments throughout the years.
Little Mix’s sudden decision to end their lives was met with shock and sadness by its fans.
Fear not: We are not splitting up – Little Mix are here to stay. In the future, we have more tours, music and performances. It’s been an incredible experience sharing these memories, and we look forward to making many more.
One person wrote, “STOP I’M CRYING”, while the other said: “Crying and sliding down a wall right at this moment.” I love you ladies so much you warm my hearts!’
Another reacted by saying, “I’m crying!” The Little Mix will be there forever,’ one person replied. Another added: “So sad.” This is not the type of break I want.
Many others expressed fear that the band wouldn’t reunite as One Direction split in 2016, to follow their solo career.
Little Mix continued their defiance of split rumours throughout last month.
Capital Breakfast was a discussion with the band about their biggest hits albums and to promise to continue making music for as long as possible ‘like The Rolling Stones.
The chat came after Jesy Nelson left the group last December, citing a decline in her mental health.