Dua Lipa and Adele

Dua Lipa and Adele are two British singers who have made their mark on international music, each with a distinctive sound and career. Dua Lipa is known for dance-pop hits such as “New Rules” and “Levitating,” while Adele has earned worldwide recognition for emotional ballads including “Hello” and “Someone Like You.” Both artists have won major music awards and built substantial fortunes through recordings, songwriting and live performances. Their backgrounds, relationships and career paths offer an interesting comparison.

Dua Lipa and Adele Quick Bio

Details	Dua Lipa	Adele
Full Name	Dua Lipa	Adele Laurie Blue Adkins
Date of Birth	22 August 1995	5 May 1988
Net Worth	Estimated at $125 million; public estimates vary and are not audited figures.	Estimated at $220–230 million in 2026; public estimates vary and are not audited figures.
Nickname	Dua Lipa is her professional name; no widely established personal nickname verified	Sometimes described by media as a British soul or pop star; no widely established personal nickname verified
Birth Place	London, England, United Kingdom	Tottenham, London, England, United Kingdom
Age	31 years (as of October 2026)	38 years (as of October 2026)
Nationality	British; she also holds Albanian and Kosovan citizenship	British
Parents	Dukagjin Lipa and Anesa Lipa	Penny Adkins and Mark Evans
Siblings	Younger sister Rina Lipa and younger brother Gjin Lipa	A younger paternal half-brother has been reported; full sibling details are limited
Profession	Singer, songwriter and entrepreneur	Singer and songwriter
Famous For	“New Rules,” “Levitating,” “Don’t Start Now” and “Dance the Night”	“Hello,” “Someone Like You,” “Rolling in the Deep” and “Easy on Me”
Hobbies and Interests	Reading, travelling, fashion and exploring different cultures; a complete personal hobby list is unverified	Music and performing; other personal hobbies should be verified before publication
Height	Approximately 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)	Reported around 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight	Unverified — no reliably confirmed current figure	Unverified — no reliably confirmed current figure
Hair Color	Naturally dark brown; often changes her hairstyle and colour	Naturally light brown; often appears with blonde hairstyles
Eye Color	Reported as brown; independent confirmation is limited	Reported as green; independent confirmation is limited
Instagram	@dualipa	@adele
Marital Status	Married to actor Callum Turner in 2026.	Previously married to Simon Konecki; engaged to Rich Paul was publicly reported, but a wedding has not been officially confirmed.
Husband	Callum Turner, British actor	No husband currently confirmed; previously married to Simon Konecki
Children	No publicly confirmed children	One son, Angelo, with former husband Simon Konecki
Education	Attended Sylvia Young Theatre School part-time; later focused on her music career	Graduated from the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology in 2006
Career Start	Began posting song covers online before signing a record deal and releasing her debut album in 2017	Gained attention after sharing demos online; released her debut album 19 in 2008
Major Albums	Dua Lipa, Future Nostalgia and Radical Optimism	19, 21, 25 and 30
Major Achievements	Grammy Awards, BRIT Awards and international chart success	Grammy Awards, an Academy Award and a Golden Globe, among other honours
Income Sources	Music sales, streaming, songwriting, touring, brand partnerships and business ventures	Music sales, streaming royalties, songwriting, touring and concert residencies
Family Background	Comes from a Kosovan Albanian family and has two younger siblings	Raised by her mother in London; shares her son with former husband Simon Konecki
Public Profile	Known for dance-pop music, fashion and international performances	Known for powerful vocals, emotional songwriting and major live shows
Overall Profile	A global pop star with a modern dance-pop sound and a growing business profile	An internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter known for soulful ballads and record-breaking albums