Geri Halliwell, born Geraldine Estelle Halliwell on August 6, 1972, in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, is an English singer, songwriter, author, actress, and fashion designer. She is the daughter of Ana María, of Spanish descent, and Francis Halliwell, of English and Swedish heritage. Halliwell was raised on a council estate in North Watford. She attended Watford Grammar School for Girls and later Camden School for Girls in London.
After completing school, Halliwell worked as a nightclub dancer in Majorca and later became a television presenter on a Turkish version of the game show "Let's Make a Deal." During this period, she also worked as a glamour model and appeared in several publications, including a feature in The Sun newspaper at the age of 19. Although she was photographed for adult magazines early in her career, her prominence rose significantly in the mid-1990s through music.
Geri Halliwell achieved global fame in the 1990s as a member of the Spice Girls, a British pop girl group formed in 1994. Known by her nickname "Ginger Spice," she became an iconic figure within the group, recognized for her vibrant persona and distinctive fashion sense—most notably her Union Jack dress worn during the 1997 Brit Awards.
The Spice Girls became a cultural phenomenon, selling over 85 million records worldwide, making them the best-selling girl group of all time. Their empowering message and catchy hits, such as "Wannabe," resonated with audiences globally and significantly shaped pop culture in the late 1990s.
| Birth Date: | 6 Aug, 1972 |
| Age: | 47 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Watford General Hospital |
| Education: | Watford Grammar School for Girls The Camden School for Girls |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | British pop singer-songwriter, clothes designer, author and actress |
| Spouse: | Christian Horner [M. 2015] |
| Net Worth 2020: | 40 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 40 million |