Newcastle-born Cheryl became a pop sensation as part of the group Girls Aloud after successfully securing a place in the band and achieving a number one hit in 2002 as part of TV music competition show, Popstars: The Rivals.
From that moment, Cheryl became the most successful member of the group, embarking on a great solo career in both music and television.
Most recently, Cheryl announced that she will make her theatre debut in the role of Jenny in theatre production 2:22 A Ghost Story.
Here, we take a look back at Cheryl’s greatest moments through the years.
1. The beginning of Girls Aloud
Cheryl embarked on a succesful pop career with Girls Aloud. Here they are winning an award for Best Single for Sound of the Underground in 2003. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
2. Girls Aloud on tour
Girls Aloud embarked on their first tour in 2005. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
3. Girls Aloud go Barbie
Girls Aloud release their own lookalike Barbie dolls. | Getty Images
4. Cheryl at the World Cup
Cheryl supports her former husband Ashley Cole, alongside Victoria Beckham at the FIFA World Cup in 2006. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images