18 times Jade Thirlwall and her mum Norma were the CUTEST on Instagram ❤️
They're serious BFFs!
Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall makes it no secret how close she is to her mum Norma Thirlwall! Despite being one-third of one of the biggest girl bands of all time along with Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock, who are currently on hiatus, Jade has stayed grounded and humble - and that's partly down to her brilliant relationship with her mam!
Jade and her mam are always sharing sweet snaps on social media with each other and going to gigs together - Norma even enjoys the odd night out with Jade! We absolutely love how close the pair are, so we've gathered together our favourite moments between the mother and daughter duo and BFFs.
1) When Jade and her mum met Diana Ross
Jade has always spoken about how much of a fan she is of Diana Ross, and shared an incredible moment on Instagram of the pair meeting her idol in June 2019.
2) When Norma appeared in the Little Mix 'Strip' video
Jade posted the most adorable message to her socials for her mum's birthday in December 2018, sharing a video of herself and her mum from the 'Strip' video shoot.
She also shared a still from the video in November 2018, praising her mum for raising her so well, writing, 'She is my ultimate WOMAN.'
She shared another few stills from the video that same month, quoting lyrics from the song in the caption.
Jade shared another photo of the video in March 2020 to celebrate International Women's Day.
Norma herself used stills from the video to praise Jade for doing so well in life in December 2018 for her birthday.
WATCH: Little Mix's official music video for 'Strip'
3) When Jade and Norma played about with filters
They're still beautiful even with the filters... 😂
We love the second photo of when the pair just absolutely lost it!
4) When they showed their sassy sides
Look at those shoulder pops!
Another time, they even got Jade's niece involved in the sassiness!
5) When Jade praised her mum for being such a good role model
If this doesn't make you cry, we don't know what will.
6) When Jade gushed over how beautiful her mum Norma is
We're here for this!
Jade is such a loving daughter!
7) They always say lovely things about each other on their birthdays
Jade wrote in 2017: 'I don’t know what on Earth I’d do without you. I’m proud that anyone I see asks how you are before asking if I’m areet. That’s the impact you have on everyone and I’m also very proud of how strong, giving and beautiful you are inside and out.' ❤️
And in 2014, she wrote, 'Never met a woman so selfless, caring and bonkers!' and added that she was grateful Norma is her mum.
8) They're just complete BFFs
Sometimes Jade doesn't need a reason to gush over her mama.
9) When Jade shared throwbacks of her mum from her younger days
How gorgeous was Norma on her wedding day?!
And another to celebrate Mother's Day!
10) They go out on the town together!
Norma is quite often Jade's drinking and dancing buddy.
11) When she loved to see her mum happy
Jade thanked a colleague in August 2017 for helping get her mum Norma over to Australia and New Zealand to join Little Mix on their 'Glory Days Tour', writing how grateful she was to see her mum so happy. ❤️
12) When Jade gave her mum a shout out on Mother's Day
Jade posted this beautiful tribute to her mum on Mother's Day in 2016.
And in 2020, Jade had to stay away from her mum on Mother's Day due to the Coronavirus pandemic, as her mum is classed as high risk - so she posted this beautiful tribute to her mum instead.
In 2023, Jade shared another super cute post to celebrate her mum on Mother's Day, posting various throwbacks from throughout their lives. It's beautiful!
13) They're so family-oriented
Look at this hilarious snap of Jade and her mum alongside her aunt Sally and cousin Zoë!
14) They do fun things together
The pair went to a Beyoncé concert in 2013 along with Little Mix bandmate Perrie Edwards and her mum Debbie!
15) Their mutual adoration is so pure
This post from Norma is so beautiful - you can see the love they have for each other!
16) They always lift each other up
Norma shared a beautiful poem that Jade wrote for Mental Health Awareness Week in May 2020, writing about how proud she was of her daughter.
She also shared a photo of Little Mix at the BRIT Awards in 2019 to cheer them on!
In April 2021, Little Mix sat down with us to discuss their single 'Confetti' with Saweetie, and told us about one of the first few times they went to the BRIT Awards, taking their mums with them as plus ones!
Perrie said: "I think one of the nicest moments that I always think of is we went to the BRITs one time with our mams. Adele performed and we were all holding onto our mams and holding onto each other and we swayed and it was magical!" N'aww!
17) When Jade shared hilarious holiday throwbacks from her childhood to promote new single 'Holiday'
Little Mix released single 'Holiday' in July 2020, and Jade celebrated by posting some throwback photos of her childhood holidays - equal parts hilarious and adorable!
18) When they did a Vogue interview and photoshoot together
In September 2020, Jade spoke to Vogue Arabia about her Egyptian-Yemeni heritage and being a good role model for her fans. Her mum was there to support her and she even took part in the interview and photoshoot.
BONUS: Jade's dad James Thirlwall has also appeared on her Instagram!
We absolutely LOVE this snap of Jade and her dad James in his 'first ever selfie'!
Who is Norma Badwi?
Badwi is the maiden name of Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall's mum, Norma Thirlwall!
Where is Norma Badwi from?
Norma is from South Shields, just like Jade! She was born there in 1958 to Mohammid Badwi and Amelia Aziz, and works as a business manager at Jade's former primary school, Laygate Primary School. Mohammid is from Yemen, and Amelia is from Egypt.
Is Norma Badwi married?
She was married to Jade's dad, James Thirlwall, but the couple divorced when Jade was younger.
Scroll through to see how Little Mix have changed through the years:
2011 - The X Factor auditions
Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson and Leigh-Anne Pinnock all auditioned for The X Factor in 2011 as solo artists. Although they were then eliminated at the Boot Camp stage, each of them was brought back along with other contestants to form groups. Jesy and Perrie formed Faux Pas, and Jade and Leigh-Anne made up two-thirds of a group called Orion.
2011 - Little Mix win The X Factor
Both groups were then eliminated, but Jade, Perrie, Jesy and Leigh-Anne were put into a group by Kelly Rowland, calling themselves Rhythmix before changing their name to Little Mix for legal reasons. Little Mix were mentored by Tulisa and got all the way to the final, where they beat Marcus Collins with 48.3% of the vote, becoming the first group to ever win the show. Judge Louis Walsh at the time predicted the girls would be the biggest girl group in the UK - and he was right! Their winning single was a cover of Damien Rice's 'Cannonball', which topped the UK Singles Chart.
2012 - Little Mix release autobiography Ready To Fly
In August 2012, Little Mix released their autobiography, Ready To Fly. The book saw the girls tell the story of their rise to fame.
2012 - Debut album 'DNA' released
In November 2012, they released their debut album 'DNA' through Simon Cowell's label, Syco. 'DNA' peaked in the Top 10 in 10 countries. This made Little Mix the first girl group since the Pussycat Dolls to reach the US Top 5 with their debut album. 'DNA' was also certified Gold in both Australia and Ireland, and Platinum in the UK.
2012 - X Factor performance
One year on from their historic win on The X Factor, Little Mix returned to the show to perform their new single, 'Wings'.
2013 - 'DNA' Tour
In January 2013, Little Mix embarked on the 'DNA' tour, which started in Rhyl. The tour was the band's first and concluded in Belfast in February 2013.
2013 - Little Mix release second album
Little Mix released their second studio album 'Salute' in November 2013. The album included the singles 'Move', 'Little Me' and 'Salute', reaching Number 4 on the UK Albums Chart.
2014 - Little Mix support Demi Lovato on tour
In February and March 2014, Little Mix supported Demi Lovato on the North American leg of her 'Neon Lights' tour.
2014 - 'Salute' Tour
In 2014, Little Mix embarked on the sell-out 'Salute' tour, which consisted of 20 dates. The tour started in May 2014 in Birmingham, before concluding in Scarborough in July 2014.
2015 - 'Black Magic' reaches Number 1
In May 2015, Little Mix released their huge single 'Black Magic', which topped the UK Singles Chart - remaining at Number 1 for three weeks. 'Black Magic' went on to be certified 3x Platinum in the UK.
2015 - Co-writing for Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea
Little Mix were co-writers on Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea's song 'Pretty Girls', which was released in May 2015. The song reached Number 16 on the UK Singles Chart.
2015 - Little Mix perform with Taylor Swift
In August 2015, Little Mix joined Taylor Swift on-stage at her '1989' tour in Santa Clara, California. Fans were delighted as Taylor and Little Mix performed 'Black Magic' together.
2015 - Little Mix release their third album 'Get Weird'
Little Mix released their third studio album 'Get Weird' in November 2015. The album included the singles 'Black Magic', 'Love Me Like You', 'Secret Love Song' and 'Hair'. 'Get Weird' reached Number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and is certified 3x Platinum.
2016 - 'Get Weird' tour
In 2016, Little Mix embarked on the 'Get Weird' tour, which was in support of their third studio album of the same name. The tour started in Cardiff in March 2016, visiting cities in the UK, Europe, Oceania and Asia before concluding at Newmarket Racecourse in August 2016.
2016 - Little Mix release 'Hair' with Sean Paul
Originally released in August 2015, a remix of 'Hair' featuring Sean Paul was released in April 2016. The collaboration reached Number 11 on the UK Singles Chart.
2016 - 'Shout Out To My Ex' reaches Number 1
Released in October 2016, 'Shout Out To My Ex' was a huge hit for Little Mix. The song topped the UK Singles Chart, where it spent three consecutive weeks. The single is certified 3x Platinum in the UK.
2016 - Little Mix release their fourth album 'Glory Days'
Little Mix released their fourth studio album 'Glory Days' in November 2016, including the singles 'Shout Out To My Ex', 'Touch', 'No More Sad Songs' and 'Power', with 'Reggaetón Lento' also featuring on the reissued version of the album.
'Glory Days' reached Number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and is certified 4x Platinum.
2017 - Little Mix win their first BRIT Award
Little Mix won their first BRIT Award in 2017, with 'Shout Out To My Ex' winning British Single of the Year.
2017 - Little Mix support Ariana Grande
Little Mix supported Ariana Grande on the North American leg of her 'Dangerous Woman' tour from February to April 2017.
2017/18 - 'The Glory Days' tour
In May 2017, Little Mix embarked on 'The Glory Days' tour, starting in Prenton Park in Birkenhead and visiting cities across the UK, Europe, Oceania, and Asia before concluding in Kobe, Japan in March 2018.
2018 - 'Summer Hits' tour
2018 also saw Little Mix head on the 'Summer Hits' tour, which was their first stadium tour. Taking place in July 2018, the tour began in Hove and concluded in Inverness.
2018 - Fifth album 'LM5'
Little Mix released their fifth studio album 'LM5' in November 2018. The album included the singles 'Woman Like Me' and 'Think About Us'. 'LM5' reached Number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and is certified Platinum.
2018 - Little Mix leave Syco and are signed to RCA
In November 2018, Little Mix left Syco - Simon Cowell's record label - and signed a deal with RCA.
2018 - Performance with Nicki Minaj
In November 2018, fans were thrilled when the girls teamed up with Nicki Minaj for an amazing performance of their collab 'Woman Like Me' at the MTV EMAs.
2019 - BRIT Awards win
Little Mix won the British Artist Video of the Year award at the 2019 BRIT Awards for their track 'Woman Like Me' featuring Nicki Minaj.
2019 - Celebrity Gogglebox
Little Mix appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox in June 2019, with the girls sharing their hilarious thoughts on a host of television shows - including Naked Attraction!
2019 - 'LM5: The Tour'
In 2019, Little Mix embarked on 'LM5: The Tour', which was in support of their fifth album. The tour started in Madrid, Spain in September 2019 and finished at The O2 Arena in London in November 2019.
2019 - PrettyLittleThing collection
In November 2019, Little Mix teamed up with clothing brand PrettyLittleThing to release their own clothing collection.
2019 - Jesy releases the documentary Odd One Out
In September 2019, Jesy released the powerful documentary Odd One Out, which saw her open up about the impact of cyberbulling on her mental health. The documentary won a National Television Award in 2020.
2020 - One World: Together At Home performance
Little Mix delivered a brilliant performance of their hit 'Touch' for the One World: Together At Home virtual concert during the Covid-19 pandemic.
2020
In 2020, Little Mix announced their own TV talent show called Little Mix: The Search. The competition aired in September 2020 and was won by the band Since September - who subsequently went on to support the girls on 'The Confetti Tour' in 2022.
2020 - 'Confetti'
Little Mix released their sixth album 'Confetti' in November 2020. The album included the singles 'Break Up Song', 'Holiday' and 'Sweet Melody'. The album reached Number 2 on the UK Album Charts and is certified Gold.
2020 - Tour announcement
After their Summer 2020 Tour was scrapped due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Little Mix delighted fans by announcing a massive arena tour for 2021.
2020 - LM5: The Tour Film
LM5: The Tour Film was released in cinemas worldwide in November 2020, with the UK showings being postponed to December due to the lockdown restrictions. The film was later shown on Sky One, as well as being made available to purchase on iTunes.
2020
In December 2020, Jesy Nelson announced she'd made the tough decision to quit Little Mix, after saying that being in the band took a toll on her mental health. Jade, Leigh-Anne and Perrie announced they would continue Little Mix as a three.
2021 - 'Sweet Melody' reaches Number 1
Released in October 2020, 'Sweet Melody' was the third single from Little Mix's sixth studio album, 'Confetti'. In January 2021, the song reached Number 1 on the UK Singles Chart, giving Little Mix their fifth UK Number 1 single.
2021 - Best Group BRIT Award
Little Mix won the Best Group award at the 2021 BRIT Awards! Leigh-Anne and Perrie also sweetly debuted their baby bumps on the red carpet.
2021 - 'Confetti' tour postponed
The 'Confetti' tour was originally set to take place from April to May 2021, but had to be postponed due to Covid restrictions. The tour was rescheduled, starting in Belfast in April 2022 and finishing at London's O2 Arena in May 2022.
2021 - 'Heartbreak Anthem'
Little Mix teamed up with Galantis and David Guetta on the huge track 'Heartbreak Anthem', which was released in May 2021. The song reached Number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and is certified Platinum.
2021 - Madame Tussauds waxwork
In July 2021, Madame Tussauds London unveiled a new waxwork of the Little Mix girls to celebrate the band's 10-year anniversary!
2021 - Leigh-Anne: Race, Pop and Power airs
Leigh-Anne: Race, Pop and Power, the documentary featuring Leigh-Anne talking about racial issues aired in May 2021.
In May 2021, Leigh-Anne and her sister launched a charity called The Black Fund. The charity works with existing charities to deliver support to the black community.
2021 - Leigh-Anne and Perrie give birth!
In August 2021, Perrie and her fiance Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain welcomed their baby boy, Axel. Also in August, Leigh-Anne shared the lovely news that she and her now-husband Andre Gray had welcomed twins!
2021 - 'Between Us'
Celebrating their 10th anniversary in style, the girls released their surprise greatest hits album 'Between Us', on 12th November 2021. The album reached Number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and is certified Platinum.
2021 - Leigh-Anne's movie Boxing Day
Perrie and Jade supported Leigh-Anne at the premiere of her first ever movie called Boxing Day in November 2021, with all three girls looking fabulous on the red carpet.
2021 - Hiatus announcement
Little Mix announced they would be going on hiatus in December 2021 to focus on their individual careers, but reassured fans that it wasn't the end of the group.
2022 - Little Mix's final show before hiatus
In May 2022, Little Mix performed their final concert before their hiatus at London's O2 Arena, performing an epic show consisting of 23 huge songs. Fans could also watch a stream of the concert from home too!
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