Liam Payne from One Direction: Parents, Childhood, and Rise to Fame

Liam Payne's Early Life and Family

Liam Payne was born on August 29, 1993, in Wolverhampton, England. His parents are Karen Payne, a nurse, and Geoff Payne, a fitter. Liam has two older sisters, Ruth and Nicola. He attended St. Peter's Collegiate School in Wolverhampton.

Liam's parents divorced when he was three years old. He lived with his mother and sisters until he was 11 years old, when he moved in with his father. Liam has said that his parents' divorce was difficult for him, but that he is grateful for the close relationship he has with both of them.

Liam Payne's Music Career

Liam Payne began his music career in 2010, when he auditioned for the seventh season of The X Factor UK. He was eliminated as a solo artist, but was later brought back to form the boy band One Direction. One Direction went on to become one of the most successful boy bands in history, selling over 100 million records worldwide.

In 2016, One Direction went on hiatus. Liam Payne began his solo career in 2017, with the release of his single "Strip That Down". The song was a commercial success, reaching number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Liam Payne has since released two albums, "LP1" (2019) and "Here's Looking at You" (2022).

Liam Payne's Personal Life

Liam Payne has been in a relationship with model Maya Henry since 2019. The couple have one child together, a son named Bear Grey Payne, who was born in 2022. Liam Payne was previously engaged to singer Cheryl Cole from 2016 to 2018.

Liam Payne is a philanthropist and has worked with several charities, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group. He is also an ambassador for the Prince's Trust, a charity that helps young people in the UK.