Claire Elizabeth Cottrill, known professionally as Clairo, is an American singer-songwriter. She began posting music on the internet at age 13. In 2017, Clairo rose to prominence following the viral success of the music video for her lo-fi single “Pretty Girl”. She subsequently signed a record deal, releasing her debut EP Diary 001 with Fader Label. Her debut studio album Immunity spawned the singles “Bags” and “Sofia”, the latter of which became her first single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2021, Cottrill’s second studio album, Sling, was released to commercial success, debuting in the top 20 of the US Billboard 200. On July 12, 2024, Her third studio album, Charm, was self-released. She is also winning the Boston Music Awards and NME Awards and sharing music videos on a self-titled YouTube channel.
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Clairo was born on the 18th of August 1998, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
| Birth Name | Claire Elizabeth Cottrill |
| Nickname | DJ Baby Benz |
| Date of Birth | 18th of August 1998 |
| Place of Birth | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Age | 15 years old |
| Sun Sign | Leo |
| Profession | Singer-Songwriter |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Religion | Christianity |
Genre
Bedroom Pop, Lo-fi, Electropop, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Soft Rock
Instruments
Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Clarinet
Labels
Fader, Republic
Education
Cottrill studied Concord-Carlisle High School. In 2017, she began attending Syracuse University, studying in the Bandier Program for Recording and Entertainment Industries, but dropped out after one year to pursue music full time.
Family Details
- Father – Geoff Cottrill (Marketing Executive)
- Mother – Allie Cottrill (A Photographer and Designer)
- Siblings –Unknown
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Clairo has dated –
Clairo has largely opted to keep her personal life away from the public spotlight, which makes it difficult for us to say anything about her love life and dating history.
Physical Statistics
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| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Shoe Size | 6.5 (US) |
| Dress Size | 5 (US) |
| Sexuality | Bisexual |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Clairo became known as a singer, songwriter, and composer who is worldwide recognized for her multiple chart-topping albums, EPs, and singles, including Immunity, Sling, Charm, Diary 001, Get with U, and Pretty Girl. She is also recognized for winning the Boston Music Awards and NME Awards and sharing music videos on a self-titled YouTube channel.
As A Singer
Cottrill began recording covers on her MacBook at the age of 13, beginning with a cover of a Maroon 5 song. In a 2015 interview with Rookie, she recalled of this first recording, “It took me hours to figure out if I wanted to post it on Facebook or not to even tell my friends that I’d made it. I was so nervous about it! I just closed my eyes and did it, and then I closed my computer and tried not to think about it”. In 2013, She launched her EP Do U Wanna Fall in Love? after releasing several home recordings. In 2015, A few additional EPs, including Aquarius Boy, Late Show, Moth Girl, Metal Heart, and Have a Nice Day, came after this.
Clairo Net worth
Clairo has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million dollars as of 2024.
Social Media Profiles
Some Lesser Known Facts About Clairo
- At a young age, Clairo discovered her passion for singing and recorded covers of multiple singers throughout her school years. After completing her studies, she decided to pursue a career in the music industry.
- While studying in high school, Clairo commenced her singing journey by releasing covers of popular songs on social media platforms.
- In 2017, she released her debut single, “Get with Us,” which received positive reviews from both the audience and critics.
- Later that year, Clairo rose to global fame when her single “Pretty Girl” went viral and streamed millions of times on several music streaming platforms. A year later, she released her debut EP single, “Diary 001,” which received a gold certificate from the RIAA.
- In 2019, the singer released her first-ever album, “Immunity.” The album was commercially successful and ranked at the top of several charts, including the US Billboard 200 and others.
- Apart from this, Clairo has released several other successful albums, EPs, and singles such as Sling, Charma, Live at Electric Lady, Flaming Hot Cheetos, 4Ever, Better, Drown, Sis, Sofia, Bags, Blouse, For Now, Sexy to Someone, and others.
- In July 2020, Clairo signed an open letter to then-UK Equalities minister Liz Truss calling for a ban on all forms of LGBT+ conversion therapy.
