Happy birthday to record-breaking star Adele

Katherine Donlevy

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May 18, 2022

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London, England, Great Britain - ADELE arrives at the Brit Awards 2008 at Earls Court.

Adele launched onto the scene after releasing “Chasing Pavements,” her second single, of her debut album “19.” Ash Knotek/Snappers/ZUMA Press

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The UK singer released her second album, “21,” in 2011, following the trend that her albums would coincide with her age at the time they were created. The Toronto Star/ZUMAPRESS.com

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British singer ADELE nearly loses one of her six grammys in 2012.

Adele made Grammy history at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards by winning six awards, which tied her with Beyoncé’s record for the most Grammy’s won by a female artist in one night. Armando Arorizo/ZUMAPRESS.com

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dele Adkins and Paul Epworth, Winner Best Music (Original Song), pose in the press room during the Oscars.

In 2013, Adele, seen her with record producer Paul Epworth, won a Best Original Song Oscar for “Skyfall,” which was made for the James Bond film of the same name. Future-Image/ZUMAPRESS.com

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Adele wax figure is on display during the launch of an interactive music experience exhibition at Madame Tussauds in New York.

In 2014, Adele was introduced as one of the many celebrity wax figures in the iconic Madame Tussauds exhibition in New York City. Dennis Van Tine/UPPA/ZUMAPRESS.com

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Adele on stage during the 2016 Brit Awards at the O2 Arena, London.

After winning three awards, bringing her total to eight, Adele closed the 2016 Brit Awards with her mega hit song, “When We Were Young.” Matt Crossick/PA Wire via ZUMA Press

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Adele shows weight loss off in birthday photo.

In an Instagram post for her 32nd birthday, Adele shocked the world with her incredible weight loss. @adele/Instagram

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Adele hosted SNL in 2020, marking her third appearance on the sketch comedy show. Nbc/DDP via ZUMA Press

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Adele performs in her show "Adele one night only."

Adele performed One Night Only, a television special, in November 2021 that was attended by swarms of celebrities. CBS

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Adele attending the BRIT Awards on February 8, 2022, London, UK.

Adele sparked engagement rumors after being spotted at the 2022 Brit Awards with a sizable ring on her left ring finger. Stuart Hardy/Abaca via ZUMA Press

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