From her small-town beginnings to international stardom, Perrie Louise Edwards has had quite the journey since her 1993 birth in South Shields, England. Most people know her as the powerhouse vocalist of Little Mix – a group formed during 2011’s “The X Factor” that went on to break records and change the face of British pop music. But what fans really connect with is her authenticity: the way she wears her heart on her sleeve whether she’s commanding an arena’s stage or giving a candid peek into her life online.
Growing up, Perrie could never have imagined the whirlwind that was coming. One day she was a regular teenager, the next she was on the biggest talent show in the country, then suddenly she was a global sensation. It’s the kind of transformation you can’t really prepare for, but Perrie seems to have navigated it all while staying, somehow, refreshingly real.
Love in the Spotlight
With fame comes curiosity – and Perrie’s love life has often found itself under a magnifying glass. Right now, she’s in a loving relationship with footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, a partnership that started back in late 2016. Their engagement in June 2022 was a joyful milestone, and even before that, they’d welcomed their son, Axel, in August 2021. Watching the two grow as a couple and as parents, you get the sense that they’re doing their best to create a steady, grounded home, away from the chaos that often comes with celebrity.
Of course, any conversation about Perrie’s relationships brings up her high-profile romance with Zayn Malik. The two met as fresh-faced contestants on The X Factor, got engaged in 2013, and became one of pop culture’s buzziest couples before parting ways in 2015. Their breakup, especially coming on the heels of Zayn’s own dramatic exit from One Direction, was tough – played out in headlines and social media for the world to see. Despite the heartbreak, Perrie managed to keep moving forward, balancing private sadness with her constant professional demands.
In between, she was briefly linked with actor Luke Pasqualino in 2016, though things never really seemed to gather steam. They dated for a short while after being introduced by mutual friends, but the relationship quietly fizzled out.
Now and then, gossip columns have tried to throw other names into the mix. But much of it is just that: gossip. For instance, those rumors about Perrie and YouTube personality Joe Sugg date back years, but there’s never been any substance to them.
Beyond the Rumors
Being a celebrity means living with rumors – some wild, some persistent, most untrue. At different points, Perrie has been linked, completely without basis, to stars like Leonardo DiCaprio and Niall Horan. But it’s all just tabloid whispers. What’s interesting is how she handles it: with a shrug, a laugh, and a determination not to let it shape her life.
She opened up in a 2019 BBC Radio 1 interview, giving fans a glimpse into her perspective on love: “Love is about finding that one person who makes you feel at home.” It’s a simple take, but it cuts through the noise – focusing on comfort, trust, and real connection rather than the superficial matches churned out by showbiz.
Perhaps the most impressive thing about Perrie’s approach to relationships is her ability to protect her own space. After the stormy end with Zayn, she learned how to draw a line, choosing what to share and what to keep just for herself. With Alex, things feel much healthier – they happily share big milestones with fans but keep the finer details of their lives, and their son’s, private.
It’s a balance: letting fans in, but not giving everything away. And in doing so, Perrie has proved you can build a stable, nurturing life even when cameras are never far away.
Past Relationships
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Luca Pasqualino
Joe Sugg
Zayn Malik
As Little Mix takes a hiatus and the members branch out into solo projects, Perrie’s path continues to evolve. She’s no longer just the girl who found fame on a TV show. She’s a celebrated singer, a businesswoman, a partner, and a mother – growing and changing, but always with that down-to-earth honesty that first drew people to her. And through it all, her choices in love and life make clear just how far she’s come.