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Acting

Ellie Goulding

Profession
Acting
Born
December 30, 1986 · Hereford, Herefordshire, England, UK

Biography

Ellie Goulding is an English singer-songwriter, philanthropist and author. She is known for her high piercing vibrato, breathy tone and emotive delivery vocals. Rooted in electronic music, she has released sixth studio albums, which includes several worldwide hits, such as: 'Lights', 'Anything Could Happen', 'I Need Your Love', 'Outside', 'Love Me Like You Do', 'On My Mind', 'Something in the Way You Move', 'Close To Me', 'Hate Me' and most recently 'Miracle'. She has sold more than 44 million albums and 216 million singles, and amassed 55 billion streams worldwide, making her one of the most successful British female singers of the 21st century. Goulding's music contributions on cinema has been highlighted by both music and film critics. Her best-known cinematic collaborations includes the original songs: "Love Me Like You Do" for Fifty Shades of Grey, "Bittersweet" for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, "Mirror" for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, "Still Falling for You" for Bridget Jones's Baby, "Do You Remember" for Fighting with My Family; "How Long Will I Love You" for About Time, and the Divergent soundtrack, including "Beating Heart". During the 2010s, Goulding music was heavily featured on movies, such as: The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Spring Breakers, Kick-Ass, The Host, Now Is Good, Teen Spirit, The Festival, Kingsman: The Secret Service, and Cinderella. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Brit Awards, a Brit Billion Award, a Billboard Music Award, 17 BMI London Awards, a Cannes Lions Award, and nominations for two Grammy Awards. She received a honorary 'Doctor of Arts degree' by the University of Kent for her contribution and impact in music, and was honored with a Decade Award by the Variety Hitmakers Awards in recognition of a decade of "undeniable hits". Meanwhile TIME100 honored her with the Impact Award for using her platform to protect the environment. In 2026, Goulding was appointed by King Charles III as a Member of the British Empire (MBE).

Known for

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire poster
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Film · 2013 · ★ 7.4
Divergent poster
Divergent
Film · 2014 · ★ 6.9
Fifty Shades of Grey poster
Fifty Shades of Grey
Film · 2015 · ★ 5.9
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 poster
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
Film · 2012 · ★ 6.5
Bridget Jones's Baby poster
Bridget Jones's Baby
Film · 2016 · ★ 6.4
Saturday Night Live poster
Saturday Night Live
Series · 1975 · ★ 6.9
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon poster
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Series · 2014 · ★ 5.8
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert poster
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Series · 2015 · ★ 6.1
The Graham Norton Show poster
The Graham Norton Show
Series · 2007 · ★ 7.2
Jimmy Kimmel Live! poster
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Series · 2003 · ★ 5.3
The Ellen DeGeneres Show poster
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Series · 2003 · ★ 5.6
Late Show with David Letterman poster
Late Show with David Letterman
Series · 1993 · ★ 6.5

Filmography