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.
9. Cheryl releases first book
Cheryl releases her first book, Through My Eyes in 2010. She went on to release My Story in 2012. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. Cheryl’s waxwork is unveiled
Cheryl gets her own wax figure at Madame Tussauds | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
11. Cheryl returns to The X Factor
Cheryl returned as a judge on The X Factor, after previously being an The X Factor judge from 2008 until 2010. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
12. Cheryl and L’Oreal partnership
Cheryl becomes L’Oreal ambassador early in her career, and struts the catwalk in 2019. | AFP via Getty Images