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Little Mixpop starPerrie Edwardshas found her “Sweet Melody” in soccer playerAlex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Edwards and Oxlade-Chamberlain first sparked relationship rumors in November 2016 when the singer was spotted attending one of Oxlade-Chamberlain’s Arsenal games from his personal box. She later confirmed the relationship with a sweet Instagram snap in February 2017. Since then, the couple havewelcomed their first child, son Axel, and gottenengaged.
“I’ve learnt that it’s nice to be with someone who takes you as you are,” Edwardstold Notion Magazinein 2019. “He’s like, perfection. He’s not too much, he’s not too clingy, but he’s not too cool for school. He’s got a perfect balance, he’s super supportive of everything I do, which is so nice. He just wants the best for me, as do I him. So it’s just a lovely balanced healthy relationship, and I love it. It’s a breath of fresh air.”
From growing their family to accidentally leaking Little Mix songs, here’s everything to know about Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s relationship.
January 15, 2015: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain meets Little Mix for the first time
In an early 2015interview with BT Sport, Oxlade-Chamberlain met Little Mix for the first time — though his future fiancée wasn’t even there! During the interview, which Edwards missed, the group discussed the NBA London Game they were attending later that night. But during the chat,Jesy Nelsontried to play matchmaker between Oxlade-Chamberlain and another member of Little Mix,Jade Thirlwall.
August 2015: Perrie Edwards and Zayn Malik end their engagement
PEOPLEexclusively reported that Malik ended his engagement to Edwards in August 2015. The couple got engaged in 2013.
November 24, 2016: Perrie Edwards attends one of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s Arsenal games
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December 11, 2016: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain supports Little Mix atThe X Factorfinale
The Sunreported that Oxlade-Chamberlain was in the audience as Little Mix performed at the finale ofThe X Factor. After the show, Oxlade-Chamberlain was seen posing for selfies with fans before heading backstage. Singing hits like “Oops” and “Touch,” the group’s performance came five years to the day theywonthe show in 2011.
January 9, 2017: Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are spotted out together for the first time
January/February 2017: Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain confirm their relationship on Instagram
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February 22, 2017: Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain attend the Brit Awards together
The coupleposedtogether ahead of the Brit Awards, with Edwards sharing a photo onInstagramwith the caption, “What a night! ❤,” before walking the red carpet with her bandmates. When Little MixwonBest British Single for “Shout Out To My Ex,” Oxlade-Chamberlain gave Edwards asweet kiss.
March 22, 2017: Perrie Edwards shares a video of herself chatting to a picture of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain while on tour
A month after the Brit Awards, Edwards shared the unique way she stayed connected with Oxlade-Chamberlain while away on tour in the United States. In a video posted to her Snapchat, Edwards showed herself talking to a picture of Oxlade-Chamberlain stowed in her suitcase,captioningthe snap, “This is what it has come to #GetMeHome.”
In another story posted on Little Mix’s Snapchat, members of the band’s entourage took turns speaking to Oxlade-Chamberlain’spicture, asking it questions. “How was the game?” one staffer posed while Edwards laughed in the background. “I watched it, it was phenomenal. Well I thought it was brilliant until the last … "
June 15, 2017: Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain enjoy a beach vacation together
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After eight months of dating, Edwards and Oxlade-Chamberlainjettedoff to the Caribbean for a beachvacation. On their holiday, they enjoyed ridinghorses, cruising on dunebuggiesand relaxing on aboat.
December 25, 2017: Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain spend Christmas together
Edwards and Oxlade celebrated the holidays together in 2017. On theirInstagramaccounts, they both posted photos of themselves snuggling in pajamas next to a Christmas tree. “Merry Christmas everyone!” Edwards wrote. “I hope Santa was generous! I got exactly what I wanted… and I’m staring at it 👀❤️ Wishing everyone health, happiness AND LOVE! Feeling forever grateful! ☺️ oh and YES that’s hatchi on my pj’s @alexoxchamberlain you da BESTEST! 😍.”
The duo also celebrated the New Year together less than a week later, though Edwardspostedthat Oxlade-Chamberlain, a.k.a. “Mr Professional,” had to go to bed early for a morning match.
October 25, 2018: Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain accidentally leak a new Little Mix song
On her Instagram Story, Edwardsposteda snippet of Oxlade-Chamberlain dancing to his “favorite song” — “Forget You Not” — off Little Mix’s fifth studio albumLM5. The only problem was the song hadn’t been released yet!
For about a minute and a half, Oxlade-Chamberlain grooved to the beat while sitting in a car, as Edwards laughed at his facial expressions, saying he “f——- loves [the song].” Later, Edwardstweetedfrom the Little Mix account, saying she’s “probably gunna get in trouble for [her] insta story but f— it ey.”
“I’m just giving you all what you want!” she continued. “#WhoopsILeakedABit #LM5 I LOVE YOU ALL! P.”
February 20, 2019: Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain make their red carpet debut at the 2019 Brit Awards
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Edwards and Oxlade-Chamberlain made their red carpet debut as a couple at the 2019 Brit Awards. Edwards wore anavy gownwith a thigh-high slit, while Oxlade-Chamberlain rocked an all-black ensemble. Later that night, Little Mix won an award for Best British Video for “Woman Like Me.” Oxlade-Chamberlain congratulated Edwards on Instagram,writing, “What a night! So proud of you and what you continue to achieve, picking up your second BRIT award! 🏆 @perrieedwards.”
March 27, 2020: Perrie Edwards reveals she adopted a puppy with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
In an Instagram Live, Edwardssharedthat she and Oxlade-Chamberlain adopted an adorable French bulldog named Travis to keep them company during quarantine. But they weren’t one big happy family just yet. Edwards told her followers that her first pup, Hatchi, was quitejealous of the new addition.
April 2, 2020: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain opens up about quarantining with Perrie Edwards
In a Q&A session on Colossal Sports Management’s Instagram page, Oxlade-Chamberlainsharedthat Edwards had been excellent company during the United Kingdom’s lockdown in 2020. After a fan asked if Edwards had started to annoy him yet, Oxlade-Edwards responded that she “has been tremendous during quarantine.”
“She’s proper house wifey,” he continued. “She’s been cleaning up, cooking every day, meals have been unbelievable. She doesn’t get annoyed with me playing the Playstation. She’s top, I love her!” He also shared that the couple made Little Mix’s “Break Up Song” their quarantine anthem, which he called “a bop,” saying it “gets played about 800 times in this house every day at the minute.”
May 10, 2021: Perrie Edwards announces she is expecting her first child with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Oxlade-Chamberlain also shared the news on his Instagram, asking his followers for advice on changing diapers. “So grateful and excited to become a dad ❤,” heposted. “Bring on the sleepless nights 🤪.”
A month after Edwards and Oxlade-Chamberlain announced they were expecting a child together, the mom-to-beshareda series of bump progress pictures on Instagram. In thephotographs, Edwards smiled and stuck her tongue out for a set of bikini mirror selfies in the grass. Oxlade-Chamberlain sweetly responded to the images with two heart-eye emojis.
August 21, 2021: Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain welcome their first child
Two weeks after giving birth, Edwards officiallysharedtheir son’s name — Axel Oxlade-Chamberlain. “2 weeks of loving you,” shewrotealongside a sweet photo of Axel wrapped up in a blanket and knitted blue cap. “I’ve never felt love like this before! Axel Oxlade-Chamberlain 💙.”
November 2021: Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrate their five-year anniversary
Perrie Edwards, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and son Axel.Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Instagram
In January 2022, Oxlade-Chamberlain posted a picture of the trio from the family’s second vacation to Dubai. Thephoto, snapped in front of a carousel horse, debuts Axel’s sweet smile. Oxlade-Chamberlain captioned the post, “The fam 😁❤.”
Also on the trip, Oxlade-Chamberlain shared photos of him and his sonexploringa Dubai beach, as well as the twosportingmatching bucket hats.
June 18, 2022: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain proposes to Perrie Edwards
The photos show Oxlade-Chamberlain proposing on the beach at sunset and Edwards showing off her ring against a dusky backdrop. Posting a similar series of images, Oxlade-Chamberlain called Edwards “Mrs Oxlade-Chamberlain to be.”
September 27, 2022: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Perrie Edwards are robbed at home in England
According toThe Sun, Edwards and Oxlade-Chamberlain were at their home in England when it was burglarized.The couple were downstairs with their son, Axel, and were unaware of the intruders. Jewelry and handbags were stolen.
“It’s just the most violating thing — to think that someone has been all over their belongings before they even realized what was happening is so upsetting,” a friend close to the couple toldThe Sun.
Edwards and Oxlade-Chamberlain are reportedly “terrified” and “heartbroken,” per the outlet.
October 29, 2022: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Perrie Edwards take their son to a pumpkin patch
On Halloween weekend, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Edwardsdressed their son, Axel, in a pumpkin costumeand took him to a pumpkin patch. Axel played amongst his fellow pumpkins, and Edwards made sure to snap a family selfie.
“Pumpkin patch with our icle Pumpkin 🎃🥹,” she captioned a carousel of photos and videos on Instagram.
July 10, 2023: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrates Perrie Edwards' 30th birthday
Oxlade-Chamberlain threw his “special girl” a 30th birthday bash.
“Happy 30th birthday to our special girl. We love you,” he wrote onInstagramalongside photos of Edwards at her white and gold-themed soiree.
source: people.com
