Leigh anne pinnock biography for kids
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Mixed Messages
Hi, welcome back to Mixed Messages! This week, we’re speaking to musician, actor and author Leigh-Anne Pinnock, who is of mixed Jamaican, Bajan and white heritage. As the only Black member of Little Mix, Leigh-Anne struggled with her identity and how she was received by both fans and the industry. She has since spoken out about racism and her own journey in a powerful documentary, Leigh-Anne: Race, Pop & Power, and her memoir, Believe. Candid and always wearing her heart on her sleeve, it was incredibly moving to speak to Leigh-Anne about her experiences. Read her story below.
Both of my parents are mixed with white British mums. My dad’s dad is Jamaican, my mum’s dad is Bajan. My parents grew up in the ‘60s, interracial relationships were a rare thing at the time.
I’ve spoken to them about their experiences [of race.] Like I said, it was rare at the time to have Black and white parents. My dad was once walking down the road with his mum when a white lady came towards them and crossed the road. He was young at the time – to have that vivid memory, I can only imagine however many other stories there are and how he felt.
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Leigh-Anne Pinnock
English singer (born 1991)
Leigh-Anne Pinnock (born 4 October 1991) is an English singer and actress. She rose to prominence as a member of the girl group Little Mix, which was formed and won the eighth series of, The X Factor UK. As part of the group, she won three Brit Awards and achieved 19 top-ten singles and five number one entries on the UK Singles Chart, before going on hiatus in 2022. In 2021, she made her acting debut in the film Boxing Day.
As part of her solo career, Pinnock has released the singles "Don't Say Love" and "My Love" featuring Ayra Starr. Her third single "Stealin' Love" was preceded by the release of her debut EP No Hard Feelings on 31 May 2024.[1] In 2023, she won Musician of the Year and Breakthrough Artist at the Glamour Awards 2024.[2]
Pinnock is noted for advocating for various racial issues and for racial equality, which earned her a National Diversity and Visionary Honour Award. Her documentary, Leigh-Anne: Race, Pop & Power (2021), received critical acclaim and was nominated for Best Authored Documentary at the 26th National Television Awards.
Early life
[edit]Leigh-Anne Pinnock was born on 4 October 1991, to black mixed-race parents Deborah Thornhill, a history teacher, and John