Early Life and Education of Liam Payne: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Liam Payne. A timeline of key moments.

Liam Payne is an English singer and songwriter, best known as a member of the globally successful boy band One Direction. He auditioned for The X Factor twice, once in 2008 and again in 2010. During his second audition, he was selected to join One Direction with other contestants. The group achieved worldwide fame and became one of the best-selling boy bands of all time after finishing third on The X Factor.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

August 1993: Liam Payne's Birth

In August 1993, Liam James Payne was born in Wolverhampton, England.

August 1993: Liam Payne's Birth and Early Health Issues

On August 29, 1993, Liam James Payne was born in Wolverhampton. He was premature and faced health issues, including kidney problems, requiring regular hospital visits and injections until the age of four.

2010: Started dating Danielle Peazer

In 2010, at the age of 17, Liam Payne started dating Danielle Peazer, a 22-year-old dancer on The X Factor.

2013: Broke up with Danielle Peazer

In 2013, Liam Payne and Danielle Peazer broke up.

2013: Comic Relief Support

In 2013, as a member of One Direction, Liam Payne and the band supported Comic Relief, raising over £2 million through a charity single and volunteering in Ghana.

2015: Started dating Sophia Smith

From 2013 to 2015, Liam Payne dated childhood friend Sophia Smith. In late 2015, he started dating singer Cheryl.

2015: Action 1D Campaign

In 2015, Liam Payne, along with One Direction, partnered with Action/2015 to launch the "Action 1D" campaign to raise awareness of global issues.

March 2017: Birth of son

On March 22, 2017, Liam Payne and Cheryl welcomed their son.

2018: Relationship with Cheryl ended

In 2018, Liam Payne's relationship with Cheryl ended.

May 2019: Expressed pro-choice stance

In May 2019, Liam Payne spoke out against anti-abortion legislation in Alabama, advocating for women's rights.

2019: Began dating Maya Henry

In 2019, Liam Payne began dating model Maya Henry.

May 2020: Expressed support for Black Lives Matter

In May 2020, Liam Payne expressed support for the Black Lives Matter movement and encouraged fans to educate themselves and donate.

August 2020: Engaged to Maya Henry

In August 2020, Liam Payne and Maya Henry became engaged.

2020: Net worth and Move to Chalfont St Giles

In 2020, Liam Payne's net worth was estimated at £47 million. Also in 2020, he moved to Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire to be near his son.

June 2021: Separated from Maya Henry

By June 2021, Liam Payne and Maya Henry had separated.

2021: Listed Surrey home for sale

In 2021, Liam Payne listed his Surrey home for sale.

May 2022: Ended engagement with Maya Henry for the second time

In May 2022, Liam Payne and Maya Henry ended their engagement for a second time.

October 2022: Relationship with Kate Cassidy began

From October 2022, Liam Payne had been in a relationship with influencer Kate Cassidy.

May 2023: Second Album Announcement and Solo Tour Plans

In May 2023, Liam Payne announced he was working on his second album and planned his first solo tour.

May 2023: Sober for Over Three Months

In May 2023, Liam Payne mentioned being sober for over three months.

August 2023: Hospitalised with kidney infection

In August 2023, Liam Payne was hospitalised with a kidney infection.

August 2023: Hospitalization and Tour Postponement

In August 2023, Liam Payne was hospitalized with a kidney infection, leading to the postponement of his scheduled Latin America tour.

September 2023: Latin America Tour Postponement

In September 2023, Liam Payne was forced to postpone his scheduled Latin America tour.

October 2024: Travels and Encounters in Argentina

In early October 2024, Liam Payne traveled to Argentina to renew his United States O visa and to attend Niall Horan's concert. Shortly before his death on October 16, 2024, he spoke with a fan about his time in Buenos Aires.