Kim Wilde - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	November 18, 1960
Age	65
Birthplace	Chiswick, London, England
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio - (see also Kim Wilde's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Rat
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Successful pop music career, especially the 1981 international hit 'Kids in America'

Intro

Kim Wilde is an English pop singer, author, DJ, and television presenter. Best known for her hit single 'Kids in America,' she became one of the most successful British female pop stars of the 1980s, later expanding her career into television presenting and gardening.

Early Life & Background

Kim Wilde was born Kim Smith on 18 November 1960, the eldest child of 1950s rock and roll singer Marty Wilde and Joyce Baker, a member of the singing group The Vernons Girls. She grew up in Hertfordshire and attended Presdales School before studying at St Albans College of Art & Design.

Career Highlights

Debut single 'Kids in America' reached No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart (1981) and became an international hit.
Released a string of successful albums in the 1980s, including 'Select' (1982) and 'Close' (1988).
Won the Brit Award for Best British Female Solo Artist in 1983.
Achieved a US No. 1 with her 1987 cover of 'You Keep Me Hangin' On.'
Became a television presenter and actress, and later established a career as a gardening expert, authoring several books.

Trivia

She is the daughter of Marty Wilde, a famous rock and roll singer.
She has published several gardening books and has won awards at the Chelsea Flower Show.
Kim Wilde's brother, Ricky Wilde, co-wrote many of her songs.
She has sold over 10 million albums and 20 million singles worldwide.

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