Ellie Goulding

Biography

Ellie Goulding is an English singer-songwriter, philanthropist and author. She is known for her high piercing vibrato, breathy tone and emotive delivery vocals. Rooted in electronic music, she has released five studio albums, which includes several worldwide hits, such as: 'Lights', 'Anything Could Happen', 'Love Me Like You Do', 'Close To Me', and most recently 'Miracle'. She has sold more than 27 million albums and 216 million singles, and amassed 43 billion streams worldwide, making her one of the most successful British female singers of the 21st century. Goulding's music contributions on cinema has been highlighted by both music and film critics. Her best-known cinematic collaborations includes the original songs: "Love Me Like You Do" for Fifty Shades of Grey, "Bittersweet" for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, "Mirror" for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, "Still Falling for You" for Bridget Jones's Baby, "Do You Remember" for Fighting with My Family; "How Long Will I Love You" for About Time, and the Divergent soundtrack, including "Beating Heart". During the 2010s, Goulding music was heavily featured on movies, such as: The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Spring Breakers, Kick-Ass, The Host, Now Is Good, Teen Spirit, and Cinderella. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Brit Awards, a Brit Billion Award, a Billboard Music Award, 17 BMI London Awards, a Cannes Lions Award, and nominations for two Grammy Awards. She received a honorary 'Doctor of Arts degree' by the University of Kent for her contribution and impact in music, and was honored with a Decade Award by the Variety Hitmakers Awards in recognition of a decade of "undeniable hits". Meanwhile TIME100 honored her with the Impact Award for using her platform to protect the environment. In 2026, Goulding was appointed by King Charles III as a Member of the British Empire (MBE).

Known For

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Graham Norton Show

Late Show with David Letterman

Saturday Night Live

The Jennifer Hudson Show

The Late Late Show with James Corden

The Late Late Show with James Corden

All Movies (23)

• Bee Wild2026 · as Self - Narrator (voice)
• Calvin Harris - Live at Ultra Music Festival Miami 20242024 · as Self (archive footage)
• Ellie Goulding - Baloise Session 20232023 · as Self
• Ellie Goulding: (Live at Capital FM's Summertime Ball 2023) Full Set2023 · as Herself/Performer
• Monumental: Ellie Goulding at Kew Gardens2023 · as Self
• The Brightest Blue Experience2020 · as Herself
• The Big Night In2020 · as Self
• One World: Together at Home2020 · as Self
• The BRITs at 402020 · as Self
• Ellie Goulding: Rock in Rio2019 · as Herself
• BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 20192019 · as Herself
• iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 20162016 · as Self - Performer
• Ellie Goulding: Live at Main Square Festival2016 · as Herself
• Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show2015 · as Self
• Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live2015 · as Self - Musical Guest
• Lennon or McCartney2014 · as Self
• Ellie Goulding - Live@Home - Full Show2014 · as Singer
• Ellie Goulding - Live at iTunes Festival 20132013 · as Singer
• Ellie Goulding: LIVE at the Troubadour2012 · as Herself
• Ellie Goulding - Live at iTunes Festival 20122012
• Ellie Goulding - Live at iTunes Festival (London 2010)2010 · as Herself/Performer
• Ellie Goulding Live at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 20102010 · as Performer
• Ellie Goulding - Lollapalooza Chicago 2016— · as Herself

All TV Shows (31)

• Love Thy Nader2025 · as Self
• The Jennifer Hudson Show2022
• The Big Breakfast2022
• Never Mind the Buzzcocks2021 · as Self - Panellist
• The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer2018 · as Self - Guest
• Michael McIntyre's Big Show2016 · as Self - Performer
• Michael McIntyre's Big Show2016 · as Self - Participant
• The Late Show with Stephen Colbert2015 · as Self - Musical Guest
• The Late Late Show with James Corden2015 · as Self
• The Late Late Show with James Corden2015 · as Self - Musical Guest
• The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2014 · as Self - Musical Guest
• Jamie and Jimmy's Friday Night Feast2014 · as Herself
• Circus Halligalli2013
• The Jonathan Ross Show2011 · as Self - Musical Guest
• Radio 1's Big Weekend2010 · as Self
• BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge2010 · as Self
• X Factor2008 · as Self - Guest
• The Graham Norton Show2007 · as Self
• Germany's Next Topmodel2006 · as Self - Show Act
• The Ellen DeGeneres Show2003 · as Self
• Jimmy Kimmel Live!2003 · as Self - Musical Guest
• Victoria's Secret Fashion Show1995 · as Self
• MTV Europe Music Awards1994 · as Self - Performer
• Late Show with David Letterman1993 · as Self - Musical Guest
• Later... with Jools Holland1992 · as Self - Performer
• Morgenmagazin1992 · as Self
• The BRIT Awards1977 · as Self
• Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self - Musical Guest
• American Music Awards1974 · as Self - Presenter
• Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest1972 · as Self - Performer (Los Angeles)
• Sanremo Music Festival1951