Charli XCX and George Daniel of The 1975 began their collaboration long before their romance became public. The two musicians first connected through their shared musical work, and they have continued collaborating as Charli moves through her “Brat” era. Daniel, who is not very active on social media, and Charli, who has removed many of her old posts, have managed to keep much of their relationship private, but there are still some public records of their romance.
In 2019, Charli was seen with Daniel and members of The 1975 in London when the band won the GQ Band of the Year award. The images sparked early interest in their connection, though their romantic relationship was not yet public. This moment was an early sign of their growing friendship and musical collaboration, which would later evolve into something more.
Their professional partnership began in 2021 when Charli, Daniel, and No Rome teamed up for the single “Spinning.” The collaboration continued in 2022 when they worked together on Charli’s “Crash” album. This led to photos of them holding hands in New York City, which ignited speculation about a possible romantic relationship. Around the same time, they worked together on the song “Hot Girl (Bodies Bodies Bodies)” for the film Bodies Bodies Bodies, and Daniel shared a photo of Charli covered in fake blood to promote her music.
Charli XCX and George (@charli_xcx/Instagram)
By May 2022, Charli confirmed their relationship by posting pictures of their vacation on Instagram, which she later deleted. Their romance grew more visible during the following months, with Charli sharing moments of their life together, including attending Paris Fashion Week in October 2022. In January 2023, Charli publicly praised Daniel on X (formerly Twitter), calling him a “great producer” and mentioning his multitasking abilities, further solidifying their relationship.
In May 2023, Charli spoke to The Sun about how Daniel’s influence had affected her music-making process. She described his approach as slower and more methodical, in contrast to her faster, spontaneous style. This collaboration, including attending a Vogue and Netflix party after the BAFTA Television Awards, marked the deepening of their personal and professional bond. Charli also hinted at their future creative work together, suggesting that more music from their partnership was on the way.
By the end of 2023, Charli and Daniel were publicly engaged, though Charli later deleted the Instagram post where she shared her engagement announcement. In December, Charli elaborated on their creative dynamic, sharing how working with Daniel and his bandmates had impacted her own artistic process. She spoke about how they take time with their music, which has made her more patient and willing to rework songs. Their relationship continued to evolve both creatively and personally, and in 2024, Charli continued to promote their work and share moments from their relationship.
