Happy birthday! Karen Elson turns 47 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 47 on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.

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Karen Elson is celebrating her 47th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer-songwriter-model Karen Elson (The Ghost Who Walks, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 47th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Elson, a cultural icon

Born in Oldham on January 14, 1979, Karen Elson's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Elson'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 Karen hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Karen Elson as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 47.

Happy Birthday, Karen, you're the best!

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