Early Life and Education of Dua Lipa: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Dua Lipa. A timeline of key moments.

Dua Lipa is a highly successful English singer and songwriter. She has achieved significant recognition in the music industry, evidenced by her impressive collection of awards, including seven Brit Awards and three Grammy Awards. These accolades highlight her impact and influence on contemporary pop music.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

August 1995: Dua Lipa's birth in London

On 22 August 1995, Dua Lipa was born in London, England, to Kosovo Albanian parents Anesa and Dukagjin Lipa.

1997: Homosexuality decriminalized in China

In 1997, homosexuality was decriminalized in China.

2008: Move to Pristina, Kosovo

In 2008, Dua Lipa moved with her family to Pristina after Kosovo declared independence, where she attended Mileniumi i Tretë School.

2015: Began dating Isaac Carew

In 2015, Dua Lipa started dating English chef Isaac Carew.

2016: Co-created the Sunny Hill Foundation

In 2016, Dua Lipa and her father, Dukagjin, co-created the Sunny Hill Foundation to raise funds to help people in Kosovo experiencing financial difficulties.

2017: First split with Isaac Carew

In early 2017, Dua Lipa and Isaac Carew ended their relationship for the first time.

January 2018: Reunited with Isaac Carew

In January 2018, Dua Lipa got back together with English chef Isaac Carew.

August 2018: Organized Sunny Hill Festival

In August 2018, Dua Lipa organised the Sunny Hill Festival to raise money for the Sunny Hill Foundation. She was also awarded the Pristina Key by the Mayor of Pristina, Shpend Ahmeti.

November 2018: Participated in UNICEF's "Go Blue" campaign

In mid-November 2018, Dua Lipa participated in a campaign organised by UNICEF called "Go Blue" in support of children's rights, on the occasion of World Children's Day. She contributed a short video re-recording her song "Be the One" (2015), changing the word "red" to "blue" for the occasion.

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December 2018: Participated in Ellie Goulding's "Streets of London" benefit concert

In December 2018, Dua Lipa participated in a benefit concert for Ellie Goulding's "Streets of London" annual charity event at Wembley Arena, which "funds specialist support for people who are homeless in London and raises awareness about homelessness."

2018: Affectionately referred to as 'Dula Peep'

In 2018, Dua Lipa began to be affectionately referred to as 'Dula Peep' by fans, which originated as a mispronunciation by American talk show host Wendy Williams. Since then, she has positively embraced the nickname.

2018: Identified as an "honorary Liverpool supporter"

In 2018, Dua Lipa described herself as an "honorary Liverpool supporter", after her song "One Kiss" was adopted by the football club's fans in the wake of her performance at the 2018 UEFA Champions League final, since becoming a club anthem after significant victories.

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April 2019: Became a UNICEF supporter

In April 2019, Dua Lipa became a UNICEF supporter during a three-day visit to a camp for refugee children and youth in Beirut, Lebanon. She visited young Palestinians and Syrians in Bourj el-Barajneh refugee camp.

June 2019: Split with Isaac Carew

In June 2019, Dua Lipa split with English chef Isaac Carew for the second time.

July 2019: Began relationship with Anwar Hadid

From July 2019, Dua Lipa was in a relationship with American model Anwar Hadid.

November 2019: Asked for donations and support for victims of the 2019 Albania earthquake

On 26 November 2019, following the 2019 Albania earthquake, Dua Lipa asked fans for donations and support for victims. To raise funds she co-released a limited edition line of t-shirts called "Pray for Albania" in collaboration with Albanian fashion designers. All of the proceeds went to families and victims affected by the seismic event.

2019: Offered Manuscript of "Don't Start Now" for Charity

In 2019, Dua Lipa offered a manuscript of her song "Don't Start Now" as a prize in a charity raffle organized by Belgian singer Angèle and KickCancer Foundation to fund research against childhood cancer.

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2019: Albania earthquake

In 2019, an earthquake in Albania severely damaged a kindergarten, which Dua Lipa helped reconstruct in 2021.

March 2020: Asked fans to donate to UNHCR to deal with COVID-19 and performed at "Home Fest"

In March 2020, Dua Lipa asked her fans to make donations to the UNHCR agency to deal with COVID-19 pandemic. Also in the same month, she was part of a television special called "Home Fest" on The Late Late Show with James Corden From His Garage where she performed her song, "Don't Start Now" (2019).

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April 2020: Participated in BBC Radio 1's "Times Like These" cover

On 23 April 2020, Dua Lipa took part in a charitable project operated by BBC Radio 1 for a cover version of "Times Like These" for the Live Lounge segment. She was part of the charity supergroup Live Lounge Allstars. Profits from the single primarily went to Children in Need and Comic Relief, as well as COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.

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May 2020: Performed "Break My Heart" at "Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020"

On 16 May 2020, Dua Lipa did a live performance of her song "Break My Heart" (2020) on the television special Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020. She also participated in a digital event called "Dream with Us" with the aim of raising funds, whose event consisted of a streaming concert at which a portion of proceeds would go to organisations which help fight COVID-19 at the end of May 2020.

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December 2021: Ended relationship with Anwar Hadid

In December 2021, Dua Lipa ended her relationship with American model Anwar Hadid.

2021: Performed at Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Party

In 2021, Dua Lipa performed virtually at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Party to benefit the AIDS Foundation to combat HIV disease, whose event raised US$3 million.

November 2022: Granted Albanian citizenship

On 27 November 2022, Dua Lipa was granted Albanian citizenship by President Bajram Begaj, one day before the country's 110th independence celebrations.

October 2023: Signed Artists4Ceasefire campaign open letter

In October 2023, Dua Lipa, alongside 185 other artists, signed an open letter for the Artists4Ceasefire campaign, urging President Biden to push for a ceasefire and an end to the killing of civilians amid the 2023 Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip, and for a corridor into Gaza to be established for humanitarian aid.

2023: Dated Romain Gavras

In 2023, Dua Lipa dated French film director Romain Gavras.

January 2024: Began dating Callum Turner

Since January 2024, Dua Lipa has been dating British actor Callum Turner.

2024: Included in the Sunday Times Rich List

In 2024, Dua Lipa was included in the Sunday Times Rich List with an estimated net worth of £90 million.

July 2025: Formally announced engagement to Callum Turner

In July 2025, Dua Lipa formally announced her engagement to British actor Callum Turner during her British Vogue cover story.

July 2025: Granted Kosovar citizenship

On 31 July 2025, Dua Lipa was granted Kosovar citizenship by President Vjosa Osmani. She speaks Albanian fluently, and has described her "dual identity" as her "strength".