Jesy Nelson Height, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Biography

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Height: 5' 3"

Boyfriend: Zion Foster

Age: 33 Years

Bio/Wiki
Birth Name	Jessica Louise Nelson
Nickname	Jesminda
Profession	Singer
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 3" (161 cm)
Eye Colour	Light Brown
Hair Colour	Dark Copper Golden Blonde
Career
Debut	Single: Boyz (2022)
Awards	2019: Celeb of the Year award at the Metro UK Awards 2019: Best Documentary award for 'Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out' at the I Talk Telly Awards 2019: Gold Award for 'Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out' at the OnSide Awards 2019: Best Song with Metro (for Woman Like Me) and Best Group awards at Global Awards 2020: Factual Entertainment Award for 'Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out' at the 25th National Television Awards 2020: Documentary of the Year award for 'Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out' at the Visionary Honours Awards 2020: Inspirational Influencer of the Year award at PLT Awards 2020: Biggest Inspiration award at the CelebMix Awards
Personal Life
Date of Birth	14 June 1991 (Friday)
Age (as of 2024)	33 Years
Birthplace	Romford, London, England
Zodiac sign	Gemini
Nationality	British
Hometown	Romford
School	• Jo Richardson Community School, Dagenham • Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College, Hornchurch
College/University	• Sylvia Young Theatre School, London • Rhodes Theatre School and Agency, Romford
Educational Qualification	A degree in Drama and Music
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Tattoo(s)/Piercing(s)	Tattoos • On the Left Side of the Waist: "You were born an original so don’t die a copy" • On the Right Wrist: XIX-VIII-XI (date on which Little Mix were formed) • On the Right Bicep: “Music is the strongest form of Magic.” (inked in July 2014) • On the Right Thigh: “A tiger never loses sleep over the opinions of sheep" • On the Left Forearm: Roses (got inked from artist Oliver Macintosh at Frith Street Tattoo, London in December 2013) • On the Left Posterior Forearm: A skull and roses (got inked from artist Oliver Macintosh at Frith Street Tattoo, London in January 2014) • On the Left Arm: A feather and eye (inked in August 2015) • On the Left Arm: "Once upon a time" • On the Left Hand's Each Finger: ♤ spades on her index finger, ♢ diamonds on her middle finger, ♧ clubs on her ring finger, and ♡ hearts on her pinkie finger, a ✝ Christian cross on her thumb, and a ϟ lightning bolt on her middle finger (inked in February 2017) • On the Right Wrist: A rose (inked in September 2017) • Near Left Collarbone: "Girl Power" • On the Right Hand's Middle Finger: "amor" • On the Right Hand's Index and Ring Fingers: 'E' and 'J' • On the Right Ribcage: "Keepers" • On her Right Arm: Multiple tattoos Piercings • Nose (left side) • Navel
Controversies	Cultural Appropriation: In June 2018, Jesy Nelson faced backlash after sharing a picture on Instagram where she wore her hair in dreadlocks. Critics accused her of cultural appropriation, which sparked a heated discussion online. Following the controversy, the image was deleted from her account. ^[1]BBC Accusations of Blackfishing: In May 2021, Jesy faced accusations of 'Blackfishing,' a term used to describe adopting elements of black culture. The controversy arose when social media users, some of whom initially thought she was a woman of colour, discovered that Jesy is white. This led to widespread discussions online. ^[2]Vogue Backlash for Debut Solo Single: Jesy Nelson faced backlash after the release of her debut solo single, 'Boyz,' on 8 October 2021. Critics accused her of cultural appropriation because of how she portrayed Black culture in the music video. The song, featuring Nicki Minaj and sampling 'Bad Boy for Life' by Diddy, received negative feedback but still debuted at number four on the UK Singles Chart. ^[3]The Guardian
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • YouTube
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Affairs/Boyfriends	• Jordan Banjo (dancer) (2012-2014) • George Shelley (singer) (2013) • Jake Roche (actor, dancer) (2014-2016) • Bradley Churchill (2016) • Chris Clark (TV personality) (2017) • Harry James Byart (rapper) (2017-2018) • Chris Hughes (TV show host) (2019-2020) • Sean Sagar (actor, model) (2020-2021) • Lucien Laviscount (actor) (2021) • Zion Foster (rapper) (2022 - Present)
Family
Parents	Father- John Nelson (businessman) Mother- Janis Nelson (police community support officer)
Siblings	Brother(s)- 2 • Jonathan "Johnny" Nelson (elder) • Joseph Nelson (younger) Sister- 1 • Jade Nelson (elder)
Style Quotient
Car Collection	Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63 (first car, bought in 2024)
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.)	£5.8 million (as of 2021)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Jesy Nelson

Jesy Nelson grew up in Romford, London.
A childhood picture of Jesy Nelson

She is the second youngest among four siblings.

Jesy was five when her parents separated.

Jesy experienced stress-induced alopecia as a teenager, which she believes was caused by the bullying she faced at school.

She once worked as a barmaid in Dagenham, London.

Jesy worked as an extra in the films ‘About a Boy’ (2002) and ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’ (2005).
Jesy Nelson in a still from the film ‘About a Boy’ (2002)

In 2011, she participated in ITV’s reality show ‘The X Factor’ as a member of ‘Little Mix.’ The group made history by becoming the first group to win the show.
Little Mix after winning the reality show ‘The X Factor’ (2011)

Later, Little Mix signed a record deal with Simon Cowell’s Syco Music.

Jesy Nelson released six albums with Little Mix: ‘DNA’ (2012), ‘Salute’ (2013), ‘Get Weird’ (2015), ‘Glory Days’ (2016), ‘LM5’ (2018), and ‘Confetti’ (2020).
A poster of Little Mix’s alum ‘DNA’ (2012)

In 2012, she appeared as a celebrity mentor in the reality television series ‘Styled to Rock,’ which aired on Sky Living.
A poster of the television series ‘Styled to Rock’ (2012)

Jesy Nelson began dating dancer Jordan Banjo in 2012. After dating for two years, they broke up due to their hectic schedules.

In 2014, Jesy started dating actor and dancer Jake Roche. The duo got engaged on 19 July 2015. However, they ended their engagement in November 2016 after two years together.
Jake Roche while proposing to Jesy Nelson

In 2015, she worked as a composer for the music video of Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea’s song ‘Pretty Girls.’

In 2017, Jesy appeared in ‘Glory Days: The Documentary.’
A poster of ‘Glory Days: The Documentary’ (2017)

Jesy dated Chris Clark, a TV personality, in 2017. They broke up when Chris ended the relationship by text, saying he felt overshadowed by Jesy’s success.

In 2017, Jesy began dating rapper Harry James after meeting him through mutual connections in the music industry. However, their relationship ended in 2018 due to their busy schedules. In August 2021, they were spotted together in Essex, sparking reunion rumours, which they later confirmed after spending a vacation in the Caribbean.

Jesy worked as a co-director and director for the music video of the songs ‘Little Mix Feat Sharaya J: Strip’ (2018) and ‘Boyz’ (2022) respectively.
Little Mix during the making of ‘Little Mix Feat Sharaya J: Strip’ (2018)

Her documentary ‘Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out’ (2019) earned her many awards. The documentary, based on Jesy’s experiences with body image and online bullying, became BBC Three’s most-watched factual title since the channel went online.
A poster of the documentary ‘Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out’ (2019)

In the documentary ‘Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out,’ Jesy admitted that she would starve herself before performances and binge eat afterwards. She also revealed that the trolling, especially on Twitter, became so overwhelming that in 2013, she attempted suicide.

Jesy appeared as a judge in the reality show ‘Little Mix: The Search’ (2019) which aired on BBC One.
A poster of the television show ‘Little Mix: The Search’ (2019)

Jesy started dating TV host Chris Hughes in January 2019, and they later moved in together by summer. Their relationship became public after being spotted kissing in a kebab shop. The duo, however, broke up in April 2020.

In 2020, Jesy appeared in the documentary ‘How To Be Anne-Marie’ and a concert film titled ‘LM5: The Tour Film.’
A poster of the documentary ‘How To Be Anne-Marie’ (2020)

Jesy started dating Sean Sagar, an actor and model, in July 2020. They became close during the lockdown and shared their relationship on Instagram. The duo, however, ended their relationship in March 2021.

In 2020, while filming ‘Sweet Melody,’ Jesy struggled with body image and tried an extreme diet, which led to a panic attack and hospitalisation. Her mother informed her band that she needed time to prioritise her mental health.
Jesy Nelson (second from the right), along with other members, in a still from the music video of the song ‘Sweet Melody’

Jesy Nelson left Little Mix on 14 December 2020. She explained that the ongoing pressure of being in a girl group had taken a toll on her mental health. She talked about it in an interview and said,

I find the constant pressure of being in a girl group and living up to expectations very hard.”
In 2021, Jesy and actor Lucien Laviscount sparked dating rumours after photos of them kissing surfaced online. They met during a night out when their two groups of friends came together.

In May 2021, Jesy joined Polydor Records.
Jesy Nelson after signing up with Polydor Records

In June 2022, Nelson announced that her debut album was nearly complete. However, a month later, she parted ways with Polydor Records due to “creative differences,” which left the album unreleased.

In December 2022, Jesy reportedly filmed a music video for a planned single called ‘Cried Out.’ The song was ultimately set aside, and she independently released her second solo single, ‘Bad Thing,’ on 14 April 2023.

Jesy’s single ‘Bad Thing’ was praised by Women’s Aid for highlighting domestic abuse, and it peaked at number 15 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart. In July 2023, plans to release her next single ‘Cried Out’ were dropped.
A tweet by Women’s Aid about Jesy Nelson’s single ‘Bad Thing’

In 2023, she participated in a television baking competition show titled ‘The Great British Bake Off,’ which aired on Channel 4.
Jesy Nelson in a still from the television show ‘The Great British Bake Off’ (2023)