Pixie Geldof
The model and musician carved her own creative identity in London's fashion and music scenes, stepping out from a formidable family legacy.
Born 1990 (age 36)·English model and singer·Birthday: September 17·Millennials
Biography
Pixie Geldof entered the world with a surname synonymous with global activism and rock music, but she has meticulously crafted a space that is distinctly her own. Growing up in the glare of London's media, she turned to fashion and music as personal outlets. Her striking, ethereal look made her a natural fit for modeling, leading to campaigns for major brands and a presence that defined a certain London cool in the 2010s. Parallel to this, she pursued music with her band, releasing dream-pop tracks that showcased a husky, atmospheric vocal style. While the shadow of her famous parents, Bob Geldof and the late Paula Yates, is long, Pixie's career represents a quieter, more introspective form of artistry, built on aesthetic control and musical mood rather than bombast.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Pixie was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Pixie Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Pixie's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Fronted the indie pop band Violet, releasing the EP 'Ice Cream Sundae' in 2014.
- Modeled for high-profile fashion campaigns including for Burberry and Agent Provocateur.
- Appeared as the face of the fragrance 'Irresistible' by Givenchy.
Did You Know?
She is named after the song "Pixie (It's a Wonderful Life)" by her father's band, The Boomtown Rats.
Her godmother is the late singer and actress Michael Hutchence, who was her mother's partner.
She has a large, distinctive bee tattoo on her shoulder, a tribute to her mother Paula Yates.
“My sound is a private room in a very public house.”
