Zara Maria Larsson, professionally known as Zara Larsson, is a Swedish singer, songwriter, and television personality. She rose to fame after winning Talang (the Swedish version of Got Talent) in 2008 at the age of ten.
She has since become one of Sweden’s most successful international pop stars, earning worldwide recognition with hit songs such as “Lush Life,” “Never Forget You,” “Ain’t My Fault,” “Symphony,” “Ruin My Life,” and “Can’t Tame Her.”
Essential Data
- Full Name: Zara Maria Larsson
- Stage Name: Zara Larsson
- Born: December 16, 1997
- Age: 28 years old
- Birthplace: Solna, Stockholm County, Sweden
- Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Television Personality
- Nationality: Swedish
- Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
- Ethnicity: White Swedish
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Anders Larsson, Agnetha Larsson
- Siblings: Hanna Larsson
- Spouse: Lamin Holmén
- Children: None
- Relationship: Dating
- Net Worth: $12 million USD
Early Life and Education
Zara Larsson was born on December 16, 1997, in Solna, Stockholm County, Sweden. She is the daughter of Anders Larsson and Agnetha Larsson. Zara grew up with her younger sister, Hanna Larsson, who is also a singer and a member of the music duo Lennixx.
She attended Gubbängsskolan before transferring to the Royal Swedish Ballet School in the third grade. She later studied at Kulturama, an arts-focused secondary school in Stockholm, where she continued developing her musical abilities.
Career
Zara Larsson’s professional career began in 2008 after winning the Swedish talent competition Talang at just ten years old.
She released her debut EP, Introducing, in 2013, followed by the hit single “Uncover,” which topped the charts in Sweden and Norway.
Her international breakthrough came with “Lush Life,” “Never Forget You” (with MNEK), “Ain’t My Fault,” and “So Good,” establishing her as one of Europe’s leading pop artists.
She later achieved worldwide success through collaborations including “Symphony” with Clean Bandit and “This One’s for You” with David Guetta, the official song of UEFA Euro 2016.
Following the success of albums such as Poster Girl and Venus, Larsson launched her own record label, Sommer House, and continued expanding her global career.
Most recently, she released her fifth studio album, Midnight Sun (2025), featuring the title track and other successful singles while continuing international tours and collaborations with leading artists.
Awards and Nominations
- MTV Europe Music Awards – Best Swedish Act (Winner)
- Grammis Awards (Sweden) – Multiple Winner
- Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards – Winner
- Rockbjörnen Awards – Multiple Winner
- Grammy Award – Best Dance Pop Recording (Nominee)
Social Media
- Instagram: @zaralarsson
- TikTok: @zaralarsson
- YouTube Channel: Zara Larsson
- Facebook: Zara Larsson
- X(twitter): @zaralarsson
Personal Life
Zara Larsson, 28 years old, is currently in a relationship with Swedish dancer Lamin Holmén. She was previously in a high-profile relationship with British model Brian H. Whittaker, whom she famously met after publicly expressing admiration for him on social media.
The couple dated for several years before ending their relationship in 2021. She has no children and stands 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) tall.
Net Worth
Zara Larsson has a net worth of $12 million USD. Her income is primarily derived from music sales, streaming royalties, worldwide concert tours, songwriting royalties, brand endorsements, television appearances, and business ventures.
Discography
Albums
- 1
- So Good
- Poster Girl
- Venus
- Midnight Sun
- Introducing
- Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself
Singles
- Uncover
- Lush Life
- Never Forget You
- Ain’t My Fault
- So Good
- Symphony
- Love Me Land
- Can’t Tame Her
- On My Love
- Midnight Sun