Happy birthday! Adele turns 38 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 38 on Tuesday, May. 5, 2026.

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Adele is celebrating her 38th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer-songwriter Adele (Someone like You, Rolling in the Deep, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 38th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Adele, a cultural icon

Born Adele Laurie Blue Adkins in London on May 5, 1988, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Adele's not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Adele hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Adele as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 38.

Happy Birthday, Adele, you're the best!

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