How old is Ellie Goulding?

A successful and famous British singer, songwriter, and musician, Ellie Goulding was born in 1986 in Hereford and grew up in the countryside in a large family. She began learning musical instruments at the age of 9 and started writing her own songs by 15. After finishing her school education, she enrolled at the University of Kent, where she studied drama and theatre, while continuing to look for her special musical style. Her career started in the late 2000s with the release of her debut single titled "Under the Sheets" and an early EP that quickly rose to fame. 

Ellie released her debut studio album titled Lights in 2010, which received great critical acclaim and found its place among the top albums in the UK. Her next albums were also major successes, featuring Halcyon and its hit single "Anything Could Happen", as well as Delirium with the chart-topping song "On My Mind". As of early 2026, Ellie Goulding has released five studio albums, a blend of pop, electropop, and folk influences. One major artist influence she’s named is Björk. Ellie is married to Caspar Jopling, and the couple welcomed their son in 2021.