Dua Lipa Biography: Age, Career, Songs & Facts

Dua Lipa is a British-Albanian pop superstar who has dominated the global charts since breaking through with "New Rules" in 2017. From the disco-drenched triumph of Future Nostalgia to the psychedelic-tinged confidence of Radical Optimism, she has become one of the most-awarded voices of her generation — and in 2026 she married actor Callum Turner.

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Biography Facts

Full Name: Dua Lipa

Born: 22 August 1995

Birthplace: London, England

Occupation: singer, songwriter, actress

Years Active: 2014–present

Breakthrough: debut album "Dua Lipa" (2017); "New Rules" became her first UK No. 1

Married To: actor Callum Turner (May 31, 2026)

Career Highlights

Her three studio albums — Dua Lipa (2017), Future Nostalgia (2020) and Radical Optimism (2024) — each reshaped pop music in turn. Future Nostalgia won the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album and the Brit Award for British Album of the Year, while Radical Optimism debuted atop the UK Albums Chart.

Her hit singles include "Be the One", "IDGAF", "New Rules", "One Kiss" — the best-selling UK song of 2018 — "Don't Start Now", "Physical", "Levitating", which Billboard crowned the No. 1 Hot 100 song of 2021, "Cold Heart (Pnau remix)" with Elton John, "Dance the Night" from the Barbie soundtrack (2023), and the Radical Optimism trio "Houdini", "Training Season" and "Illusion". She has won 3 Grammy Awards and 7 Brit Awards.

For the full Training Season lyrics, see our song page.

Lipa made her acting debut with a supporting role in "Argylle" (2024) and headlined the Glastonbury Pyramid Stage the same year. Her Radical Optimism Tour ran from November 2024 to October 2025, including two sold-out Wembley Stadium shows on June 20–21, 2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Dua Lipa?
Dua Lipa was born on 22 August 1995, which makes her 31 years old in 2026.

Who is she married to?
She is married to British actor Callum Turner; the couple wed on May 31, 2026.

What are her biggest songs?
Her biggest hits include "New Rules", "One Kiss", "Don't Start Now", "Physical", "Levitating" and "Dance the Night".

How many Grammys has she won?
Dua Lipa has won three Grammy Awards, including Best Pop Vocal Album for Future Nostalgia.