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Billie Paul Piper, born Leian Paul Piper on September 22, 1982, is an English actress who is also a former singer. The beginning of her recognition as a singer happened when she released her debut single, ‘Because We Want To’ at only 15 years of age. However, in 2003, she took a complete turn to announce that she was leaving her music career to establish her career in acting. As an actress, she is renowned for her roles in notable television series and films such as “Doctor Who,” “Penny Dreadful,” “Collateral,” and “I Hate Suzie.”
QUICK INFO OF BILLIE PIPER NET WORTH AGE PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
Full Name:
Billie Paul Piper
Birth date:
September 22, 1982
Age:
39
Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
Height:
5′ 5″
Relationship Status:
Divorced
Net Worth:
$12 million
Billie’s Social Media:
BILLIE PIPER BACKGROUND EARLY LIFE FAMILY EDUCATION AFFAIR
Billie Paul Piper, born Leian Paul Piper on September 22, 1982, is certainly an established household name in the television and film industry. Her success story in acting begins at the end of her career as a singer, albeit she quit music rather voluntarily. The history of her name change is an interesting one. Her parents decided that they didn’t like her original given name, Leian, and decided to officially change it on April 25, 1983, to Billie. Virgo is her Zodiac sign.
Piper was born in Swindon, Wiltshire, England to her parents Mandy Kane Kent and Paul Victor Piper. She has a younger brother, Charlie, and two younger sisters Harley and Elle. Billie Piper has not had successful marriages since she has a history of more than one divorce.
At 18, she married Chris Evans who was 35 years old in May of 2001. They officially annulled their marriage relationship through a divorce in May 2007. On December 31, 2007, Piper and Laurence Fox got married. Two children, both sons, Winston James and Eugene Pip, were born out of that union. Piper began dating Tribes’ Johnny Lloyd in 2016, following which they were blessed with a daughter, Tallulah on January 2, 2019.
The limelight shone on Billie Piper when she was still a singer. She was first appreciated as a singer when she released her first debut single ‘Because We Want To.’ She was 15 at the time and therefore became among the youngest singers to be number one on the U.K. Singles Chart at the time.
In 1998, she released her debut studio album “Honey to the B” which was certified platinum by B.P.I. and ranked four on the U.K. Album Chart. In 2003, she announced her permanent break from music to establish her career as an actress. As an actress, she is renowned for her roles in notable television series and films such as “Doctor Who,” “Penny Dreadful,” “Collateral,” and “I Hate Suzie.”
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BILLIE PIPER’S CAREER TIMELINE
1996
Piper Appears in “Evita”
She appears in the U.S. musical historical drama with Madonna.
June 29, 1998
Piper Releases Her Debut Single
She performs her debut single ‘Because We Want To’ at 15 years old.
1998
Piper Releases Her Debut Studio Album
She releases “Honey to the B” which receives platinum certification.
2003
End of her Music Career
Piper announces her exit from the music industry to establish her acting.
2020
She Stars in “I Hate Suzie”
“The Guardian” rates it five-star, saying her role is “… joyously off the rails.”
March 2021
Piper Features in “Catherine, Called Birdy”
This is an adaptation of a children’s book.
WHY WE LOVE BILLIE PIPER
She knows when to call it quits
Her first career as a singer took a heavy toll on her. She terms her experience as a pop star as traumatizing. She quit it and established a career as an actress. We should learn to pick the signals for redirection in our lives.
She is peaceful
Piper has a fear of arguments. She is afraid of being yelled at, hurt, or hurting others, and so she says she’d rather maintain peace at all costs.
Failed relationships don’t define you
Her two marriages ended in divorce. That did not prevent her from moving on. She gained the courage to enter another relationship.
5 SURPRISING FACTS BILLIE PIPER
Piper co-created “I Hate Suzie”
She contributed by co-creating “I Hate Suzie.”
She shared a screen with Madonna
Madonna starred in “Evita” in which Piper appeared.
Her love for London
She loves London so much that filming “Collateral” in London was fulfilling.
Her pop star days were hard
Piper describes her days as a pop star as being the most traumatizing.
She didn’t accept money from her divorce
During her divorce from Chris Evans, Piper never took a penny from the settlement.
BILLIE PIPER FAQS
Why is Billie Piper’s middle name Paul?
Her middle name is Paul, after her father.
Are Chris Evans and Billie Piper friends?
The two have remained very close friends.
Why did Billie Piper split from Chris Evans?
Piper cited “unreasonable behavior” from Chris.
