Cody Simpson
Cody Robert Simpson (born 11 January 1997) is an Australian singer, actor, and swimmer.[3] Since his debut as a recording artist, he has released four solo studio albums: Paradise (2012), Surfers Paradise (2013), Free (2015), and Cody Simpson (2022). He portrayed the lead role of Dmitry in the Broadway musical Anastasia from November 2018 through April 2019.[4] The same year, he won the first season of The Masked Singer Australia as "Robot".[5]
For his eponymous album, see Cody Simpson discography.
Cody Simpson
Cody Robert Simpson[1]
11 January 1997
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- Singer
- swimmer
- actor
- model
- businessman
- Vocals
- guitar
2009–present
Coast House
Griffith Swim Team
In 2022, Simpson joined the Australian Swim Team after qualifying for the Commonwealth Games during Australia's team trials.[6]
Early life[edit]
Simpson was born on 11 January 1997[2] in Benowa, a suburb on the Gold Coast, Queensland, to parents Brad and Angie.[7] He has two younger siblings, Alli and Tom.[8] Growing up, Simpson attended All Saints Anglican School.[9] In 2009, Simpson began uploading songs to YouTube, performing covers of Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours",[10] Cry Me a River"[11] by Justin Timberlake, "I Want You Back"[12] by The Jackson 5 and Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead or Alive".[13]
Other works[edit]
In 2012, Simpson was a brand ambassador of Build-A-Bear Workshop.[72] A year later, he became a brand ambassador for Teen Cancer America.[73] In June 2017, he was named the first United Nations Development Programme advocate for oceans.[74] In the month of August, he was named one of Bonds brand ambassador for Home Grown campaign.[75] He also featured in Stellar.[75] He is signed with IMG Models.[76][77] In February 2020, Simpson appeared in Australia's new Bonds "WeGotsYou" campaign.[78] He released a book of poetry titled, Prince Neptune in April 2020.[79] In August 2020, Simpson signed with talent agency ICM Partners.[80] In 2021, he teamed up with Myer for their spring fashion ad campaign, and in May 2022, he was named the face of their High Winter campaign.[81][82] In July, he signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with the Australian swimwear brand, Speedo.[83] Simpson founded his own sustainable clothing line, Prince Neptune: The Label, which launched online in August 2022.[84]
Personal life[edit]
Simpson currently has 17 tattoos inked on his body, including: his record label, which represents the sun, water, and earth, on his left forearm; a large anchor on his right hand; a large sun below his right shoulder; 'Old man river' on his arm; skull and crossbones inked on his chest; and a thumb-sized drawing of Elvis Presley on his forearm.[85][86]
Simpson's first relationship was with Kylie Jenner, whom he dated in 2011.[87] He later dated Gigi Hadid from 2013 to May 2015.[88] In October 2019, Simpson started dating Miley Cyrus before the pair split in August 2020.[89][90] He then dated Belgian-American model, Marloes Stevens from December 2020 to January 2022.[91] In April 2022, Simpson began dating fellow Australian swimmer, Emma McKeon, although the couple did not confirm their relationship until July of the same year.[92][93]
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