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When She Reunited with a Favorite Teacher and Gave Us All the Feels
Adele revealed her English teacher at Chestnut Grove, Ms. McDonald, inspired her when she was younger.
Thompson then revealed the beloved teacher was sitting in the audience, which prompted a shocked Adele to burst into tears and welcome her to the stage.
“I’m so proud of you,” McDonald said as the pair embraced.
“You really did change my life,” Adele replied. “Now, I’ve got to get my whole face re-done,” she joked while wiping away tears.
02of 20When She Got ‘Really Annoyed’ with Her Son for Loving Taylor SwiftAdele.Cliff Lipson/CBS via GettyDo you know who she is?!In herextensiveVogueandBritish Vogueinterviews inOctober 2021,ahead ofthe release of herfourth studio album30, Adele joked that after her son Angelo became enamored withTaylor Swift’s stadium shows of 2018, she had to remind herson who Mom really is.“His jaw dropped. I got really annoyed! I was like, ‘Excuse me! This is what I do, you know?’ " said Adele, adding, “He said, ‘When we go on tour, should I have a seat next to me withTaylor Swift’s name on it for Taylor to come?’ “The Grammy winner explained that “I’m not ‘Adele’ to him,” acknowledging that he doesn’t fully realize she’s famous.“There were a few older girls who chased him around [at school], asking if I was his mom. He was just like, ‘I think her name’s Adele, yeah. My mom. My mom.’ I’m not Adele to him. He felt like he was being bullied because they were annoying him. I said, ‘That’s not bullying. Just say, “Yeah, she’s my mom. She wiped my ass!’ "
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When She Got ‘Really Annoyed’ with Her Son for Loving Taylor Swift
Adele.Cliff Lipson/CBS via Getty
Do you know who she is?!
In herextensiveVogueandBritish Vogueinterviews inOctober 2021,ahead ofthe release of herfourth studio album30, Adele joked that after her son Angelo became enamored withTaylor Swift’s stadium shows of 2018, she had to remind herson who Mom really is.
“His jaw dropped. I got really annoyed! I was like, ‘Excuse me! This is what I do, you know?’ " said Adele, adding, “He said, ‘When we go on tour, should I have a seat next to me withTaylor Swift’s name on it for Taylor to come?’ "
The Grammy winner explained that “I’m not ‘Adele’ to him,” acknowledging that he doesn’t fully realize she’s famous.
“There were a few older girls who chased him around [at school], asking if I was his mom. He was just like, ‘I think her name’s Adele, yeah. My mom. My mom.’ I’m not Adele to him. He felt like he was being bullied because they were annoying him. I said, ‘That’s not bullying. Just say, “Yeah, she’s my mom. She wiped my ass!’ "
03of 20When She Addressed Her Breakup with a MemeAdele InstagramNearly two weeks after the starsplit from her longtime partner Simon Konecki, the singer broke her silence on the matter with a hilarious meme, of course.“When you catch yourself in your feelings then you remember who you are,“she captioned two photos of herself— one where she’s looking distressed and another from her Carpool Karaoke segment with James Corden in which she looks empowered as ever.
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When She Addressed Her Breakup with a Meme
Adele Instagram
Nearly two weeks after the starsplit from her longtime partner Simon Konecki, the singer broke her silence on the matter with a hilarious meme, of course.
“When you catch yourself in your feelings then you remember who you are,“she captioned two photos of herself— one where she’s looking distressed and another from her Carpool Karaoke segment with James Corden in which she looks empowered as ever.
04of 20When She Fan-Girled Over Beyoncé’s Netflix Film ‘Homecoming’Adele is a prominent member of Beyoncé’s beyhive and she has the texts to prove it. When news broke that theLemonadesinger was going to release her historic2018 Coachella performanceon Netflix in the form of a documentary calledHomecoming, Adele posted her and her friend’s reaction to the exciting news.The two bantered back and forth asking existential questions like, “Why does she always know when I need her” and “would it be weird to talk about beyonce in therapy?”
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When She Fan-Girled Over Beyoncé’s Netflix Film ‘Homecoming’
Adele is a prominent member of Beyoncé’s beyhive and she has the texts to prove it. When news broke that theLemonadesinger was going to release her historic2018 Coachella performanceon Netflix in the form of a documentary calledHomecoming, Adele posted her and her friend’s reaction to the exciting news.
The two bantered back and forth asking existential questions like, “Why does she always know when I need her” and “would it be weird to talk about beyonce in therapy?”
05of 20When She Celebrated Meghan and Harry’s Royal WeddingAdele InstagramOn the same dayPrince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knotat Windsor Castle, Adele decided to dress up to send a proper congratulations message to the new married couple.Decked out in a black-lace headpiece with sequins and holding a glass of what looks like champagne, Adele wrote a sweet Instagram post that said, “Congratulations Meghan and Harry. You’re the most beautiful bride. I can’t stop thinking of how happy Princess Diana is upstairs x.”
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When She Celebrated Meghan and Harry’s Royal Wedding
On the same dayPrince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knotat Windsor Castle, Adele decided to dress up to send a proper congratulations message to the new married couple.
Decked out in a black-lace headpiece with sequins and holding a glass of what looks like champagne, Adele wrote a sweet Instagram post that said, “Congratulations Meghan and Harry. You’re the most beautiful bride. I can’t stop thinking of how happy Princess Diana is upstairs x.”
06of 20When She Posted This Epic Throwback to Celebrate the Spice Girls Reunion TourAdele/Instagram.When the legendary group announced their2019 stadium tour, Adele dug through her archives to find a throwback photo that captured her level of excitement.“HA! This is how I feel right now!” she captioned the photo of herself as a young child with Spice Girl posters plastered all over the wall behind her. “I AM READY ✌🏻” she added.
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When She Posted This Epic Throwback to Celebrate the Spice Girls Reunion Tour
Adele/Instagram.
When the legendary group announced their2019 stadium tour, Adele dug through her archives to find a throwback photo that captured her level of excitement.
“HA! This is how I feel right now!” she captioned the photo of herself as a young child with Spice Girl posters plastered all over the wall behind her. “I AM READY ✌🏻” she added.
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When She Performed In a Poncho
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08of 20When She Got Candid About TouringAdele performing in 2016.Kevin Winter/GettyDespite her infectious spirit and charisma, Adele isn’t entirely comfortable going on tour, which she spoke about during one of her concerts in Auckland, New Zealand. “Touring isn’t something I’m good at. Applause makes me feel a bit vulnerable. I don’t know if I will ever tour again,” Adeleadmitted in a candid momentduring a show, theNew Zealand Heraldreports. “The only reason I’ve toured is you. I’m not sure if touring is my bag. My greatest accomplishment in my career is this tour.”
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When She Got Candid About Touring
Adele performing in 2016.Kevin Winter/Getty
Despite her infectious spirit and charisma, Adele isn’t entirely comfortable going on tour, which she spoke about during one of her concerts in Auckland, New Zealand. “Touring isn’t something I’m good at. Applause makes me feel a bit vulnerable. I don’t know if I will ever tour again,” Adeleadmitted in a candid momentduring a show, theNew Zealand Heraldreports. “The only reason I’ve toured is you. I’m not sure if touring is my bag. My greatest accomplishment in my career is this tour.”
09of 20When She Dedicated Her Album of the Year Grammy to Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’Kevin Winter/GettyThe British songstress not onlydelivered a heart-wrenching speechabout Beyoncé after her album25won overLemonade, but she also proceeded to break her Grammy in half while onstage, reportedly to give half to Beyoncé. In the Grammys press room, the singer explained why she dedicated her award to Bey.“I spoke to her just before, to let her know how honored and privileged I felt to be nominated alongside her, and we spoke afterward and she was very gracious as you would expect from her,” Adele said. “She is my icon - for my whole life since I was 11 years old.” She added: “I felt like it was her time to win. I felt this album showed another side of her that we haven’t seen and I felt blessed to walk into that situation. I, of course, am very, very grateful, but I felt the need because I love her - I felt like she was more worthy.”
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When She Dedicated Her Album of the Year Grammy to Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’
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The British songstress not onlydelivered a heart-wrenching speechabout Beyoncé after her album25won overLemonade, but she also proceeded to break her Grammy in half while onstage, reportedly to give half to Beyoncé. In the Grammys press room, the singer explained why she dedicated her award to Bey.
“I spoke to her just before, to let her know how honored and privileged I felt to be nominated alongside her, and we spoke afterward and she was very gracious as you would expect from her,” Adele said. “She is my icon - for my whole life since I was 11 years old.” She added: “I felt like it was her time to win. I felt this album showed another side of her that we haven’t seen and I felt blessed to walk into that situation. I, of course, am very, very grateful, but I felt the need because I love her - I felt like she was more worthy.”
10of 20When She Almost Fell Off StageKevork Djansezian/GettyWhile some stars might try and draw as little attention to an onstage mishap as humanly possible, Adele makes sure to let the entire audience know when she loses her balance. In Brisbane, the superstar had just finished singing “Hello” when her sparkly gown almost caused her to lose her balance. “I don’t know if you saw, but after you did your marvelous sing-along to the ‘Hello’ chorus, I nearly tripped up those stairs,” she confessed. “I’ve never worn a dress like this, I’m basically celebratingBeauty and the Beastcoming out. I forgot to lift it up and tried to run up and nearly fell over.” Still, she took the misstep in stride, joking: “I’m sure you heard my dodgy note afterwards, I f—ing s— myself!”
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When She Almost Fell Off Stage
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While some stars might try and draw as little attention to an onstage mishap as humanly possible, Adele makes sure to let the entire audience know when she loses her balance. In Brisbane, the superstar had just finished singing “Hello” when her sparkly gown almost caused her to lose her balance. “I don’t know if you saw, but after you did your marvelous sing-along to the ‘Hello’ chorus, I nearly tripped up those stairs,” she confessed. “I’ve never worn a dress like this, I’m basically celebratingBeauty and the Beastcoming out. I forgot to lift it up and tried to run up and nearly fell over.” Still, she took the misstep in stride, joking: “I’m sure you heard my dodgy note afterwards, I f—ing s— myself!”
11of 20When She Met ElmoAfterElmo reached out to Adeleon social media, the Grammy winner agreed to meet with the iconicSesame Streetcharacter in Australia - and the meeting didnotdisappoint, according to the singer’s new fuzzy friend. “Elmo loves you with all of Elmo’s heart,” the puppet said. “Elmo wants to sing ‘Rolling in the Deep’ with you. Wherever you are, Elmo will fly there. Call Elmo, thank you.”
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When She Met Elmo
AfterElmo reached out to Adeleon social media, the Grammy winner agreed to meet with the iconicSesame Streetcharacter in Australia - and the meeting didnotdisappoint, according to the singer’s new fuzzy friend. “Elmo loves you with all of Elmo’s heart,” the puppet said. “Elmo wants to sing ‘Rolling in the Deep’ with you. Wherever you are, Elmo will fly there. Call Elmo, thank you.”
12of 20When She Adorably Announced Her World TourPaul Kane/GettyCome for Adele’stotally exciting world tour announcement, stay for the laugh she lets out after realizing she had just greeted viewers with the opening line of her hit song “Hello.”
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When She Adorably Announced Her World Tour
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Come for Adele’stotally exciting world tour announcement, stay for the laugh she lets out after realizing she had just greeted viewers with the opening line of her hit song “Hello.”
13of 20When She Turned Down the 2017 Super Bowl Halftime ShowAdele in 2017.Kevin Winter/GettyDuring her world tour, the powerhouse addressed rumors that she would be performing at the annual event - which she revealed she declined to do, and she had her reasons. “First of all, I’d like to say that I’m not doing the Super Bowl,“she told the audienceat her Los Angeles show. “I mean, come on, that show is not about music. And I don’t really put on… I don’t dance or anything like that. They were very kind, they did ask me, but I did say no.”
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When She Turned Down the 2017 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Adele in 2017.Kevin Winter/Getty
During her world tour, the powerhouse addressed rumors that she would be performing at the annual event - which she revealed she declined to do, and she had her reasons. “First of all, I’d like to say that I’m not doing the Super Bowl,“she told the audienceat her Los Angeles show. “I mean, come on, that show is not about music. And I don’t really put on… I don’t dance or anything like that. They were very kind, they did ask me, but I did say no.”
14of 20When She Channeled ‘The Mask’InstagramOne Halloween,Adele dressed upas Jim Carrey’s character in the classic 1994 filmThe Maskahead of her Dallas concert. She even got her getup down to the details with the cleft chin and the Ipkiss tie.
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When She Channeled ‘The Mask’
One Halloween,Adele dressed upas Jim Carrey’s character in the classic 1994 filmThe Maskahead of her Dallas concert. She even got her getup down to the details with the cleft chin and the Ipkiss tie.
15of 20When She Flawlessly Rapped During ‘Carpool Karaoke’The Late Late Show with James CordenIf there was ever a time to bow down to Adele,her first appearance on Carpool Karaoke- when she showed off her spot-on rendition ofNicki Minaj’s verse in “Monster” — certainly merits it.
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When She Flawlessly Rapped During ‘Carpool Karaoke’
The Late Late Show with James Corden
If there was ever a time to bow down to Adele,her first appearance on Carpool Karaoke- when she showed off her spot-on rendition ofNicki Minaj’s verse in “Monster” — certainly merits it.
16of 20When She Refused to Pretend Working Out Is FunSource: Adele/InstagramAdele kept it real(and won us over once more) after posting a pic of herself looking downright miserable at the gym.
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When She Refused to Pretend Working Out Is Fun
Source: Adele/Instagram
Adele kept it real(and won us over once more) after posting a pic of herself looking downright miserable at the gym.
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When She Unleashed Her Spice Girl Alter Ego
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18of 20When She Got Tipsy and Gave Fans TicketsKevork Djansezian/GettyTwo college students from Nashville claimed tohave met Adele while she was tipsyat a London restaurant … which the singer confirmed on theLate Late Show. After the two friends told her they had tried to get tickets to her show and couldn’t, Adele got their emails and promised them tickets to her Nashville show.
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When She Got Tipsy and Gave Fans Tickets
Two college students from Nashville claimed tohave met Adele while she was tipsyat a London restaurant … which the singer confirmed on theLate Late Show. After the two friends told her they had tried to get tickets to her show and couldn’t, Adele got their emails and promised them tickets to her Nashville show.
19of 20When She Fan-Girled Over Dolly PartonAdele/Twitter; Rick Kern/WireImageHello, Dolly!Adele posted a ‘gramof herself all dressed up as her hero, Dolly Parton. “The effortless queen of song, Dolly Parton! We love you!” she captioned the hilarious (and oddly convincing) pic. “We wish we could possess an ounce of your ability.”
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When She Fan-Girled Over Dolly Parton
Adele/Twitter; Rick Kern/WireImage
Hello, Dolly!Adele posted a ‘gramof herself all dressed up as her hero, Dolly Parton. “The effortless queen of song, Dolly Parton! We love you!” she captioned the hilarious (and oddly convincing) pic. “We wish we could possess an ounce of your ability.”
20of 20When Her Stage Fright Caused Some Bowel ProblemsAdele has been open about her struggles with stage fright in the past, but at her first25tour show, she revealed the fear had caused her to spend a little more time in the bathroom than usual. “They told me not to talk for three songs so my nerves could calm a little,” she told fans. “I’ve been f-ing s-ing myself all day … Bad bowel movements. I’ve had to have an Imodium.” You won’t get onstage banter like that from anyone else, folks.
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When Her Stage Fright Caused Some Bowel Problems
Adele has been open about her struggles with stage fright in the past, but at her first25tour show, she revealed the fear had caused her to spend a little more time in the bathroom than usual. “They told me not to talk for three songs so my nerves could calm a little,” she told fans. “I’ve been f-ing s-ing myself all day … Bad bowel movements. I’ve had to have an Imodium.” You won’t get onstage banter like that from anyone else, folks.
source: people.com
