Charlotte Church

Charlotte was in a relationship with rugby player Gavin Henson for four years before breaking up in 2010. She has two children with him.

She has been in the news for her smoking habit. Her smoking habit was hinted in the album 'Tissues and Issues', in 'Confessional Song'.

Charlotte Church was born as Charlotte Maria Reed to Stephen Reed and his wife Maria in Wales. Her parents divorced when she was young and she was later adopted by her mother’s second husband James Church.

Her interest in singing became apparent when she started singing publicly at the age of three and a half years at a holiday camp with extended family.

She attended The Cathedral School, Llandaff before receiving a vocal scholarship to Howell's School, Llandaff, which she joined in 1998. She balanced her schooling and singing career with the help of tutors.

Charlotte brought out her first album ‘Voice of an angel’ in 1998 when she was only 12. It was a collection of sacred songs and traditional pieces.

In 1999, she released her second album, the self-titled ‘Charlotte Church’. It was followed by ‘Dream a Dream’ in 2000 and ‘Enchantment’ in 2001.

In 2001, she made her first film appearance in a cameo in Ron Howard’s ‘A Beautiful Mind.’ She also sang soprano vocals in the film.

She played lead role in the 2003 film ‘I’ll be there.’ The film did not do well in the box office.

Her first pop album, ‘Tissues and Issues’ was released in 2005. After a long gap, her album ‘Back to Scratch’ was out in 2010.

Her debut album, ‘Voice of an Angel’ (1998) sold millions of copies and is considered one of her most popular works. It included the immensely popular single ‘Pie Jesu’ and other hits like ‘Ave Maria’ and ‘The Lord’s Prayer.’

Her self-titled album, released in 1999 is certified Platinum in the U.S, U.K and Canada. The album included operatic, religious and traditional tracks, the most popular being ‘Just Wave Hello.’

Charlotte’s 2000 album ‘Dream a Dream’ was the biggest selling holiday album in the U.S that year. It was basically a collection of Christmas carols, though it also included the pop-influenced track, ‘Dream a Dream.’

The album ‘Enchantment’ (2001) was her fourth album and was certified gold in the U.S, U.K, and Canada. It was her last album in the classical genre.

Her 2005 album ‘Tissues and Issues’ epitomized teenage problems and was her first foray into the pop genre. It was accredited platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). It featured the hits ‘Crazy Chick’ and ‘Call My Name.’