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.
5. Girls Aloud attend the premiere of St Trinian's
Girls Aloud made their first movie cameo in the teen movie St Trinian’s in 2007. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Girls Aloud win their first BRIT
Girls Aloud win their first ever BRIT for Best Single in 2009. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Cheryl climbs Mount Kilimanjaro
Cheryl returns to the UK after climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for Comic Relief | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Cheryl goes solo
Cheryl embarks on a solo career, releasing her first single Fight For This Love in 2009. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images