Who is Charli xcx's Fiancé? Here's What We Know about Their Relationship

She's engaged to The 1975 drummer and producer, George Daniel.
Charli xcx and fiancé George Daniel
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Updated May 09, 2025

When fans ask "Who is Charli xcx's fiancé?"—the answer leads to one of pop's most creative couples. Charli xcx, the bold and boundary-pushing British pop star, has been a force in music with her genre-blurring sound and fierce independence. Over the years, she's become known for more than just her hits and iconic lyrics—think viral TikToks, edgy fashion and even a memorable performance on SNL. But in recent years, another storyline has unfolded alongside her music: her relationship with George Daniel.

Daniel isn't just her partner—he's also a fellow musician, and now, Charli xcx's fiancé. The drummer and producer for The 1975, Daniel has collaborated with Charli xcx both professionally and personally, forming what many fans would consider a music power couple. From their first studio session to their Instagram debut, and eventually, their engagement, Charli xcx and George Daniel's relationship has evolved as naturally as a great pop song—full of energy, emotion and style. Here's a look back at how it all began and where things stand now.

  • Charli xcx is engaged to George Daniel. They have known each other since 2021.
  • Charli xcx and George Daniel met while collaborating musically.
  • Charli xcx and George Daniel got engaged in November 2023.

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Who is Charli xcx's Fiancé, George Daniel?

Charli xcx's fiancé, George Daniel, is best known as the drummer and a founding member of the British pop-rock band The 1975. He joined the group back in 2002 during high school, alongside bandmates Matty Healy, Ross MacDonald and Adam Hann. Beyond keeping the beat, Daniel is a multi-talented record producer who has cowritten and produced many of The 1975's songs. In fact, his musical resume is impressive—he's earned multiple Brit Awards with the band and even a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Song in 2020 for "Give Yourself a Try."

How Charli xcx and George Daniel Met

Charli xcx and George Daniel initially met through music. They first connected in 2021 when the pair collaborated on a song called "Spinning," a one-off single by artist No Rome that featured both Charli xcx and The 1975.

Charli xcx and George Daniel's Relationship Timeline

Here's a timeline of Charli xcx and George Daniel's relationship since initially connecting over music.

March 2021: Charli xcx and George Daniel collaborate musically

In March 2021, Charli xcx and Daniel worked together on "Spinning," a collaborative single with artist No Rome. This dance-pop track features Charli's vocals and The 1975's signature style, with George Daniel contributing as a songwriter and producer.

March 2022: Crash Collaboration and SNL appearance

Fast-forward a year, and Charli xcx and George Daniel were working together again—this time on Charli's own album. In March 2022, Charli xcx released her fifth album, Crash, and George Daniel coproduced several tracks on it.

Around the same time, Charli xcx made a much-anticipated appearance as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live (after a previous slot was cut due to COVID). Daniel attended the SNL taping to support her.

May 2022: Charli xcx and George Daniel are Instagram official

In May 2022, Charli xcx shared a now-deleted Instagram slideshow from a vacation with Daniel, effectively confirming their relationship. The "Boom Clap" singer kept the caption coy, writing, "A ~ delicious ~ week ~ off ~ 🧚"

March 2023: Charli xcx and George Daniel hit the red carpet, plus more collaborations

Charli xcx and George Daniel at Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Photo: Kevin Mazur/VF23 / Getty Images

In March 2023, the duo appeared arm-in-arm at high-profile events like the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, making their red carpet debut as a couple. They also continued making music side by side. That year, they teamed up on a track for a movie soundtrack ("Hot Girl" for the film Bodies Bodies Bodies) and even a remix for Caroline Polachek.

November 2023: Charli xcx and George Daniel are engaged

George Daniel proposed to Charli xcx privately, keeping the details surrounding the engagement minimal. She shared the news on Instagram, but has since deleted the post.

April 2024: Charli xcx shares a snippet about writing "Club classics" and "B2b"

In her Instagram post from April 4, 2024, Charli xcx announced the release of two new tracks, "Club classics" and "B2b," describing them as "2 v important songs in the bratosphere." She shared that "Club classics" originated in George Daniel's kitchen, offering fans a glimpse into the creative journey behind these songs.

"Club classics started in George's kitchen," she wrote in the caption. "I was talking about missing hearing Sophie's music as much as I used to at parties and ended up turning this thought into a song about only really wanting to hear my own music and my friends' music at clubs (true). B2b started with a last minute dinner at the restaurant overlooking the louvre and ended in a studio in LA with a load of equipment covered in whipped cream (also true)."

September 2024: Charli xcx gives George Daniel shout-outs on tour

Charli xcx embarked on her Sweat tour with fellow pop star Troye Sivan (following the release of her sixth album Brat). Charli xcx's fiancé was in the audience during a New York City tour stop in September 2024, and Charli xcx couldn't resist acknowledging him from the stage. Throughout the show, she gave Daniel multiple shout-outs—at one point even pausing during a song to wave and say, "Hi, George!" to him in the audience.

January 2025: Rumors that the couple had a secret wedding spread

Rumors that Charli xcx and George Daniel had a secret wedding swirled, but despite the buzz, the couple has not addressed the rumors publicly.

Charli xcx and George Daniels Engagement

In November 2023, Charli xcx delighted fans by announcing that Daniel had proposed. According to People, she first hinted at the news on a private Instagram story for her close friends/fans, flashing a diamond ring on her hand amid a casual tea-for-two setting. The next day, Charli xcx went public with a celebratory Instagram post (which has since been deleted) confirming the engagement. In the caption, she wrote, "charli xcx and george daniel f---ing for life!!!"

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