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An Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor is popular worldwide for her music as it has been a part of many controversies. She got her first shot at fame through her debut album released in the late 1980s.
By the 1990s, she became a sensational personality worldwide. She is known for her powerful music and her bold moves due to which she remained in the news constantly. She was criticized across the globe for tearing up the Pope’s picture on national television. She has never been afraid to express her views and opinions in front of the world.
Her action has created two hugely different groups of people – one that admired her boldness and the other that criticized her fiercely. Despite all the controversial actions, her music has attracted millions of admirers around the world. She mostly does solo albums and has sung for films, collaborated with other artists, and appeared at charity concerts.
Height / Weight / Age
Sinéad O’Connor has a height of 163 cm and in feet inches, her height is 5’3”. 55 kg in Kilograms and 121 lbs in Pounds is her weight. She has green color sparkling eyes and her hair color is brown but mostly she carries a bald look.
She has a slim physique with body measurements of 33 inches breast, 28 inches waist, and 35 inches hips. His bra size is 32B inches whereas his shoe size is 7 (US).
Date Of Birth | December 8, 1966 |
Age | 58 Years |
Height | In Centimeters – 163 cm
In Feet & Inches – 5’3” |
Weight | In Kilograms – 55 kg
In Pounds – 121 lbs |
Eye Color | Green |
Hair Color | Brown |
Figure Measurements | 33-28-35 |
Bra Size | 32B |
Dress Size | 5 (US) |
Shoe Size | 7 (US) |
Net Worth
According to the sources, the estimated net worth of Sinéad O’Connor is $6 million USD approximately.
Education / Family
Born on December 8, 1966, the real name of Sinéad O’Connor is Sinéad Marie Bernadette O’Connor. She is the daughter of Sean O’Connor who was an engineer turned barrister and Marie O’Connor who is a housewife. in Dublin, Ireland, and his mother, a housewife. She has been raised along with three brothers—Joseph, John, and Eoin—and one sister, Eimear.
When she was 8, her parents got separated and her mother got custody of the three eldest children whereas her father fought bitterly for their custody. She and her siblings became victims of violence and physical abuse when she was with her mother.
At the age of 15, she was sent to a reform institute called the Grianan Training Centre because she was caught shoplifting. She had spent 18 months in the institution and there started writing songs and singing.
Along with Paul Byrne, drummer of the popular Irish band, In Tua Nua, she recorded her first song, ‘Take My Hand’. Later she was enrolled at Newtown School in Waterford where she recorded a demo comprising four songs.
Name |
Sinead O’Connor |
Real name | 1. Sinéad Marie Bernadette O’Connor 2. Shuhada’ Davitt |
Birth Place | Glenageary, County Dublin, Ireland |
Profession | 1. Singer 2. Songwriter |
Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
School | Newtown School |
College | Not known |
Religion | Islam |
Nationality | Irish |
Home Town | County Dublin, Ireland |
Debut | Debut album – “The Lion and the Cobra” |
Fathers Name | Sean O’Connor |
Mothers Name | Marie O’Connor |
Brothers | 1. John O’Connor 2. Joseph O’Connor |
Sister | 1. Eimear O’Connor 2. Eoin O’Connor |
Career / Fashion And Style
When she was at the Newtown School, she was recruited as a member of a band, ‘Ton Ton Macoute” in 1984. Being a member of the band, she caught the attention of Ensign Records. With the help of O’ Caellaigh, she had released her first album, ‘The Lion and the Cobra’, which came into being in 1987 which was an instant success and won a Grammy nomination.
She had earned global recognition from her second album, ‘I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got’ which also many awards and nominations, including four Grammy nominations. She also collaborated with other artists for the soundtracks, such as ‘Blood of Eden’, ‘You Made Me Thief of Your Heart’.
In 1994, her album, ‘Universal Mother’, was not so successful but earned two Grammy nominations. In 2002, she released an album named ‘Sean-Nós Nua’ which was an unconventional version of traditional Irish folk songs.
Boyfriends, Affairs, Husband and More
Boyfriends | Peter Gabriel
John Waters Frank Bonadio Steve Cooney (ex-spouse) |
Marital Status | Married |
Husband | Barry Herridge
John Reynolds (ex-husband) Anthony Kiedis (ex-husband) Nick Sommerlad (ex-husband) |
Children | Son – 1. Jake Reynolds 2. Shane Lunny 3. Yeshua BonadioDaughter – Roisin Waters |
Favorite Things
Here is the list of favorite things about Sinead O’Connor’s favorite.
Favorite Actor | Johnny Depp |
Favorite Actress | Kate Winslet |
Favorite Colours | Pink and Grey |
Favorite Holiday Destination | Miami |
Favorite dishes | Italian cuisine |
Some Interesting Facts About Sinead O’Connor
- Sinead O’Connor’s father was the Chairperson of the Divorce Action Group in Ireland.
- She is also a grandmother of the son of her son, Jake, and his girlfriend, Lia.
- In her entire life, she has been married four times and has many children.
- In 2003, she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
- On her 33rd birthday, she tried to attempt suicide.