Jennifer Lesley Ellison, born on May 30, 1983, in the United Kingdom, is a singer and actress. She began her career as a dancer, studying from the age of three at various institutions, including the Elizabeth Hill School of Dance and the Royal Ballet Lower School. Her initial foray into music came with the release of two pop-rock singles: "Baby I Don't Care" in June 2003, which reached Number 6 on the UK Singles Chart, and "Bye Bye Boy" in July 2004, peaking at Number 13. Ellison's acting career has been extensive, with notable roles including Emily Shadwick in the television soap opera Brookside from 1998 to 2002, and Meg Giry in the 2004 film adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera. She also appeared on reality shows such as Hell's Kitchen, which she won in 2004. Her theatre credits include roles in productions like Chicago at the Adelphi Theatre and Boeing Boeing at the Comedy Theatre, London. Ellison has also hosted television programs, including Dance Mums with Jennifer Ellison.