Jesy Nelson, born on June fourteenth, nineteen ninety-one, is an accomplished English singer, songwriter, and dancer. She gained fame as a member of the renowned girl group Little Mix, which was formed during the eighth series of The X Factor in two thousand eleven. Throughout her time with the group, Nelson contributed to an impressive collection of seventeen top-ten singles, including five that reached number one on the UK Singles Chart.
In two thousand nineteen, she released a poignant documentary titled Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out, which candidly addressed her battles with body image, mental health, and the impact of online bullying. This powerful film garnered critical acclaim, winning the Factual Entertainment Award at the twenty-fifth National Television Awards and the Visionary Honour Award for Documentary of the Year.
After departing from Little Mix in December two thousand twenty, Nelson's personal life and her attempts to launch a solo career attracted significant media attention in the UK. In October two thousand twenty-one, she made her solo debut with the single "Boyz," featuring rapper Nicki Minaj, which debuted at number four on the UK Singles Chart. Following this, she released her second single, "Bad Thing," in April two thousand twenty-three.
Beyond her music career, Nelson has become a passionate advocate for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) after her twin daughters were diagnosed with the condition. In two thousand twenty-five, she initiated campaigns to include SMA in the UK newborn screening programme, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for affected infants. However, in two thousand twenty-six, she announced her retirement from the music industry, citing mental health challenges and the responsibilities of motherhood.