Dua Lipa is a renowned English and Albanian singer, songwriter, and actress. Born on 22 August 1995, she has swiftly risen to fame with her captivating voice, bold music videos, and commitment to social causes. This timeline highlights significant events and milestones in her career from her early life to her current status as a modern pop icon.
Birth
22 August 1995
Dua Lipa was born in London to parents Anesa and Dukagjin Lipa, who had fled Kosovo in 1992 at the start of the Bosnian War.
Early Modeling Career
2003-2005
Lipa began her career as a model, appearing in various commercials and sponsorship idents, including those for Barclays Private Bank on ITV's The South Bank Show.
Signing with an Agent
2013
Lipa signed with an agent, marking the beginning of her professional music career.
Signing with Warner Bros.
2014
Lipa signed a record deal with Warner Bros., paving the way for her music career.
Debut Singles
2015
Lipa released her debut singles, including 'New Love' and 'Be the One', which gained traction in Europe.
Debut Album
2017
Lipa released her self-titled debut studio album, which peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart and spawned successful singles like 'New Rules' and 'IDGAF'.
Brit Awards
2018
Lipa won the Brit Awards for British Female Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act.
Grammy Awards
2019
Lipa won the Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Best Dance Recording for 'Electricity' featuring Silk City.
Future Nostalgia
2020
Lipa released her second studio album, Future Nostalgia, which became her first UK number-one album and won the Brit Award for British Album of the Year and the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album.
Acting Debut and New Music
2023
Lipa made her acting debut in the movie Barbie, portraying Mermaid Barbie, and released 'Dance the Night' as the lead single of the film's soundtrack. She also acquired full ownership of her music and publishing rights.
Radical Optimism and Tour
2024
Lipa released her third studio album, Radical Optimism, and announced the Radical Optimism Tour. She also headlined at Glastonbury Festival 2024 and performed at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
