Charli XCX and George Daniel are officially married. The Party 4 U singer, 32, and the drummer, 35, tied the knot on Saturday, July 19, in a ceremony at Hackney Town Hall in London.
A passerby’s video of the pair outside Hackney Town Hall—Charli in an off-the-shoulder white gown, George in a sleek black suit—sparked wedding speculation online. Hours later, Charli confirmed it herself with a TikTok post captioned “Mr and Mrs XCX,” which quickly drew millions of views.
Their wedding was a small gathering with only close friends and family present, including Charli’s parents and Daniel’s bandmates. The couple had reportedly considered an Italian wedding earlier this month, but ended up celebrating in London instead.
Charli and her husband, George, first collaborated in 2021 on Spinning, a track by No Rome featuring The 1975. Their relationship became public in May 2022 after George joined her at a Saturday Night Live performance. A year later, in November 2023, Charli announced their engagement with a photo of her ring on Instagram.
Besides their romance, the two have worked together on multiple projects, including her 2022 album Crash, the Brat record, and the 2022 A24 horror soundtrack Bodies Bodies Bodies.
George also co-produced “In the City,” her track with Sam Smith.
Now that the two are officially married, let’s take a closer look at Charli XCX’s husband, George Daniel—his background, net worth, and dating history.
George Daniel: Drummer, Producer, and Core of The 1975
Daniel is an English musician and producer, best known as the drummer for The 1975. He joined the band in its early days while they were still in school in Manchester, taking over drums after Matty Healy moved to lead vocals.
Along with bassist Ross MacDonald and guitarist Adam Hann, they began building what would become one of the UK’s most influential bands of their generation.
All five of The 1975’s studio albums have reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. George has been a key creative force behind the scenes, co-writing and producing much of their music with Healy. His contributions have earned him two Ivor Novello Awards, four BRIT Awards, and nominations for the Mercury Prize and the Grammys.
Their 2013 single Chocolate was one of their earliest hits and remains among their most popular songs.
Through the band, the drummer has also worked with well-known artists like Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff.
In August 2024, George released his debut solo track, Screen Cleaner.
He Previously Dated Jessie Malone
Before marrying Charli XCX, Daniel was in a serious relationship with Jessie Malone for about three to four years. The two met in high school and began dating sometime before 2013. Their relationship was publicly acknowledged in June 2013 by someone who had worked closely with the band.
However, the two broke up in April 2014. Reports say the split was due to the constant travel involved with the band’s schedule and the strain of long-distance.
Before dating Jessie, George was reportedly in a relationship with a woman named Alexandra Fletcher between 2008 and 2009, though not much else is known about it.
What Is His Net Worth?
Daniel has an estimated net worth of $5 million. His wife, Charli XCX, is currently estimated to be worth around $10 million.
Both have been involved in major music projects over the years, individually and together, which has helped build their growing financial success.
Daniel’s Parents And the Songs He Grew Up On
George Daniel was born in Brussels, Belgium, to Amanda and Christopher Daniel. His father is originally from Belgium. During his early years, George moved around often—living in places like Seattle, Arizona, and California—before settling in Wilmslow, England, at age 13. He later attended Wilmslow High School, just outside Manchester.
In an interview with Coup de Main Magazine, the musician has credited his parents for introducing him to music. He shared that hearing Fleetwood Mac at home was the first time he felt a strong connection to sound. Speaking about it, he said:
“My earliest musical memory I felt quite strongly about was hearing Fleetwood Mac from my parents. Obviously, the first music you hear is what your parents listen to… it really resonated… it was the first thing that really stirred me. Yeah, that and Meatloaf—those were the first things I remember listening to from my parents’ repertoire.”
His Ethnicity
Daniel holds British nationality. He was born in Belgium and has Belgian heritage through his father.
