17 Things You Need To Know About Christine And The Queens

Christine And The Queens is currently taking the world by storm, so if you don't know who she is, then you should get to know. ASAP. Allow us to introduce you to your new obsession...

1. She’s isn't actually called Christine. Héloïse Letissier’s stage name is Christine And The Queens.

2. She is French and therefore, effortlessly cool.

3. She is 28 years old.

4. And is from Nantes, France.

5. She studied theatre at ENS Lyon.

6. Her debut album is called ‘Chaleur Humaine’ which translates to 'Human Warmth'.

7. Although her success seems recent in the UK, she’s already well established in France with her album being released back in 2014.

8. Sir Elton John is a big fan and showed up to one of her London shows.

9. Madonna is also a fan and invited her up on stage in Paris in 2015.

10. Dan Smith from Bastille, Marina And The Diamonds and Charli XCX are also big fans.

11. Héloïse is bisexual but her onstage persona Christine is pansexual.

12. She was inspired to start Christine And The Queens by an encounter with three drag queens in London’s Madame Jojo’s.

13. She regularly occupies the front row at Paris Fashion Week.

14. Her Glastonbury set went down as one of the best of the weekend, despite the pouring rain and gale force winds.

15. During her live set she has dancers and choreographed dance routines.

16. She attributes her current attitude to being brought up in an environment where it’s okay to be yourself.

17. She says that her alter-ego, Christine, ‘healed’ her and allowed her to be happy.