Simon Konecki

Simon Konecki is best known for being Adele's former husband. Are you a fan of pop-soul music? Then you might know who Adele is. She is one of the best singers and is one of the current best-selling artists. 

The 35-year-old singer was previously married to Simon, who is a British entrepreneur. Their relationship was rumored to be on a rock as soon as they tied the knot. Do you want to know more about Adele and Simon's relationship and how it ended? Learn why Adele and her ex-husband split in this article.

Who is Simon Konecki?

Simon was unknown until he started dating Adele. He even appeared on the Grammy Award with Adele and later became well-known after marrying Adele, the singer of "Rolling in the Deep." Simon was originally from America. He was born in New York, and later, his family moved to London when Simon was 10.

Simon was born on April 17, 1974, and was quite business-oriented. At the age of 17, he became a foreign exchange broker. Simon later went on to serve as a director of investment group EBS. He earned success relatively early. At just 24, he managed teams of senior brokers at Lehman Brothers.

Simon was just an ordinary guy until he met Adele in 2011. He was tired of business and wanted to do more good in the world. Simon founded "Life Water" and started "Drop4Drop," a charity that gives clean water to poor communities in need.

How Simon Met Adele, the Singer of "Hello"

Initially, there was a rumor that Ed Sheeran introduced Simon to Adele. That was what people thought at first. However, the rumor ended when Ed Sheeran denied this rumor on Twitter. It was later known that the two seemed to have met during a charity concert in 2011.

Simon and Adele started dating straight after the concert. However, the couple kept their relationship away from the media. It was not until 2012 that the duo were spotted on an airboat ride in Florida. Just a month later, Adele publicly announced that she was dating Simon and they were expecting a baby.

In October 2012, Simon and Adele welcomed their son. Adele is one of the celebrities who welcomed kids before marriage. An article by PEOPLE stated that initially, they kept their child's name private but later revealed it to be Angelo. Simon became the father of two children: Angelo with Adele and a daughter from a previous relationship with Clary Fisher.

Adele and Simon's Relationship Timeline

Simon and Adele dated for six years before getting engaged in 2017. The couple kept their engagement a secret, and it was only confirmed after they were seen wearing similar rings. Later on the Grammy Awards, Adele officially announced she and Simon were tying the knot while accepting her Grammy Award.

After being together for seven years, the couple decided to marry in 2018. The marriage ceremony took place in America. Simon and Adele were pronounced husband and wife in their $10 million mansion in California. 

However, Simon and Adele did not remain husband and wife for long. The marriage was rumored to have crumbed from the beginning. Just one year after getting married, Simon and Adele decided to call it quits and split up. In 2019, Adele filed for divorce from Simon. The divorce was finalized in 2020.

Simon Konecki Carrer

Simon started his career as a foreign exchange broker at 17. He later became a director at EBS, a division of Icap. At 24, he moved to Lehman Brothers, managing senior broker teams. 

In 2005, he left Lehman to pursue a more impactful role in the world. Partnering with Lucas White, whom he met in England, they founded Life Water and its charity arm, drop4drop. Simon gained media attention for dating Adele in 2011.

Adele's support for drop4drop during her recovery from throat surgery in December 2011, and their public vacation in Florida in January 2012, fueled dating rumors, making Simon a tabloid subject.

How Much is Simon Konecki Worth?

Simon has an estimated net worth of around $3 million!!!. He earns his income through various roles, including as a British entrepreneur, social worker, and investment banker. He is also the CEO of the charity organization Drop4Drop and earns thousands from the company.

Simon became more widely known through his charity campaigns and his past relationship with the famous singer Adele. He is regarded as one of the wealthy business executives in the US. 

As of 2024, sources indicate his annual income is $200,000. His primary sources of income include his role as CEO of Drop4Drop, brand collaborations, promotions, and other projects.

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