Lauren Jauregui
Lauren Michelle Jauregui Morgado (/ˈhaʊrɛɡi/; born June 27, 1996) is an American singer and songwriter. She rose to prominence as a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony, which became one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Jauregui began experimenting with different sounds and exploring solo songwriting, collaborating on songs with Marian Hill, Steve Aoki and Halsey. She signed to Columbia Records to release her debut solo single "Expectations" in October 2018.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Jauregui and the second or maternal family name is Morgado.
Lauren Jauregui
In 2019, Jauregui released the song "More Than That". In 2020, she contributed "Invisible Chains" to the soundtrack of the film Birds of Prey (2020), released the Tainy-produced Latin urban song "Lento", and the song "50ft". Jauregui independently released her debut solo extended play (EP) Prelude (2021), and its follow up, In Between (2023).
Early life[edit]
Jauregui was born on June 27, 1996, in Miami, Florida, to Cuban parents Michael Jauregui and Clara Morgado.[1][2][3] Her father is a plant manager, and her mother is a teacher, who moved to the United States when Fidel Castro came to power.[4][3] Jauregui has mostly Cuban ancestry and some Spanish.[3][5] The eldest of three siblings, Jauregui attended a co-ed Catholic school from pre-K through sixth grade.[6][7] She then attended Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, an all-girls Catholic college preparatory school in Miami, on academic scholarship.[8] She was in the international baccalaureate program of the school,[9] and participated in the talent show and softball team.[10][11][12] Throughout her school years, Jauregui expressed herself through the arts, while she enjoyed "constantly creating", singing, writing, dancing, choreographing, playing piano and painting.[6][13][14]
Musical influences[edit]
Jauregui grew up listening to 90s R&B, alternative rock, singer-songwriters, vocalists, pop, Latin music, and soul.[93] Jauregui has said that her music is largely influenced by soul, R&B, rock, alternative, pop, and Latin music.[94][93] She is "mostly inspired by songwriters" and "truth and authenticity".[94] Some of the artists who have influenced her include Lana Del Rey,[95] John Mayer,[96] Lauryn Hill,[97][98] Paramore,[99] Alicia Keys,[99][100] Janelle Monáe,[101] Shakira,[102] Christina Aguilera,[99] Amy Winehouse,[103] and Frank Ocean.[6]
Activism and personal life[edit]
Jauregui uses her platform to raise awareness on a number of issues, including human rights, education, criminal justice, election voting, immigration, gun violence and reform, harassment, and other social issues. She is politically outspoken, involved in protests, and has partnered with several organizations and attended events that work with such causes.[119] She has written several open letters since the 2016 United States presidential election, criticizing Donald Trump and his policies, including the "Muslim ban", calling it "disrespectful to humanity".[120] In November 2016, Billboard published an open letter she penned to Trump voters, where she wrote about repercussions of Trump's campaign and election, and stated: "I am a bisexual Cuban-American woman and I am so proud of it".[121][122] Jauregui has said she identifies with sexual fluidity.[123] She has also spoken about LGBTQ issues.[128] In October 2023, Jauregui expressed support for Palestinian people and called for a ceasefire in the 2023 Israel-Hamas war.[129][130]
Jauregui has struggled with anxiety and depression.[135] She was in a relationship with singer Ty Dolla Sign from 2017 to 2019.[136][137] She is currently in a relationship with dancer and So You Think You Can Dance alum Sasha Mallory.[138]
