Some It girls are made, others are born. And the latter feels apt in the case of Angèle, the Belgian pop star and CHANEL ambassador whose been rising through the ranks to superstardom over the last few years. We've covered how she teamed up with CHANEL for her Nonante-Cinq Tour back in 2022, and the partnership only cemented her status as both a music and fashion force to watch.
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On growing up...
Born Angèle Van Laeken in 1995, Angèle grew up in a creative household in Belgium. Her father, Marka, is a well-known Belgian singer, while her mother, Laurence Bibot, is a comedian and actress. With music and performance always around her, it’s no surprise that Angèle developed an interest in the arts from an early age.
She studied piano as a teenager and attended jazz school before eventually stepping into the spotlight herself. Before releasing official music, Angèle began sharing short, playful videos on social media where she sang original songs and covers. Her humour, relatability and catchy melodies quickly attracted attention online and helped build the audience that would later support her music career.
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What is Angèle’s star sign?
Angèle was born on 3 December 1995, which makes her a Sagittarius. People born under this sign are often described as creative, independent and adventurous – qualities that feel fitting for an artist who has built a career on expressing herself through music and performance.
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Her breakthrough moment...
Angèle’s breakthrough moment came with her debut album Brol in 2018. The record became a major success in Belgium and France, introducing listeners to her mix of polished pop production and witty observations about modern life.
One of the album’s biggest hits, 'Tout oublier', featured her brother, Belgian rapper Roméo Elvis. The song topped charts and helped establish Angèle as one of the most exciting new voices in European pop.
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Her music...
Angèle’s music blends French pop, electronic influences and clever storytelling, often exploring themes like relationships, social media culture and self-expression. Her second album, Nonante-Cinq (2021), confirmed her staying power and showed a more personal side to her songwriting.
She writes and produces most of her own music, telling Rolling Stone back in 2023: "I’m still a bit clumsy sometimes and I want to keep it that way. I want to keep my clumsiness as a pop singer who also writes her own lyrics, produces her own songs. I really feel like we’re in a new era where musicians can be very independent. It’s important to show that we can build everything by ourselves."
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Her fashion...
Beyond music, Angèle has also become a rising fashion icon. As a CHANEL ambassador, she regularly appears at runway shows and campaigns, bringing a youthful, modern energy to the iconic house. She also attended the 2023 and 2025 Met Galas with the House, and has worked with adidas on their Superstars campaign too.
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