British recording artist Cheryl has appeared in numerous music videos and films. Her videography includes ten music videos, three guest appearances in other artists' videos, two film appearances and several television appearances.
Cheryl released her debut solo single "Fight for This Love", from her debut album 3 Words, the video was shot in 2009 by director Ray Kay, and the second and third single's videos from the album were shot by Vincent Haycock and AlexandLiane, respectively. In 2010, Cheryl released her second studio album Messy Little Raindrops. The lead single from the album "Promise This" was directed by Sophie Muller, as was the album's second single "The Flood". A Million Lights was the third studio album by Cheryl released in 2012, both singles from the album "Call My Name" and "Under the Sun" were shot by director Anthony Mandler.
Cheryl made her first film appearance in 2007, with her Girls Aloud colleagues in the film St Trinian's. She made her second appearance as a talent show judge in the 2012 film What to Expect When You're Expecting which featured actresses Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez.
Cheryl has been featured in numerous television programs with "Girls Aloud" members including Girls Aloud: Home Truths (2005), Girls Aloud: Off the Record (2006), The Passions of Girls Aloud (2008), The Girls Aloud Party (2008), and the show that formed the band Popstars: The Rivals (2002). In 2009 Cheryl was given a one-off television special entitled Cheryl Cole's Night In, produced for ITV, broadcast on 12 December 2009 at 6:30 pm.
In 2008, Cheryl replaced Sharon Osbourne on The X Factor following Osbourne's departure. In Cheryl's first year on the show, she ended up as the victorious judge when Alexandra Burke was crowned the fifth winner of The X Factor on 13 December 2008. Cheryl returned for the sixth series in 2009 and was given the boys category (made up of male contestants aged 16 to 25). Cheryl emerged as the winning judge for a second consecutive year after Joe McElderry was crowned the sixth winner of The X Factor. She returned for a third year in which her act came second. In 2011, she left the British X Factor and moved to The X Factor USA, before being replaced by Nicole Scherzinger. She returned to the UK X Factor as a main judge in 2014 and 2015.
Music videos
Song Year Artist(s) Director(s) Description "Fight for This Love"2009 Cheryl ColeRay KayThe video starts off with the songstress looking in a simple white vest, make-up done and sporting biker gloves giving her that edge. Accompanied with an entourage of all female dancers dressed in black. Cheryl then breaks out into choreographed dance routines. Various scenes throughout the video include Cheryl rocking silk leopard print bottoms, an all black outfit with silver sparks coming out from both sides of her top, where she is, standing in what would appear to be her maths workbook, in which she has been doodling and writing poems rather than doing her maths. She is wearing what appears to be a corset with two miniature beds of nails strapped to the side and [later] a soldier themed outfit with the famous red Balmain jacket in which she salutes a full eight times during the video. "3 Words" (viral version)2009 Cheryl Cole featuring will.i.amVincent Haycock The video begins with Cheryl sitting alongside will.i.am, wearing a "Lady Gaga-inspired platinum blonde wig" and a "lace veil". "3 Words" (split-screen version)2009 Cheryl Cole featuring will.i.amSaam "Parachute"2010 Cheryl ColeAlexandLianeThe accompanying music video for "Parachute" was filmed in early January 2010 at Eltham Palace in London and made its debut on T4 at 12.20 GMT on 31 January 2010. The video was directed by AlexandLiane and produced by Factory Films. "Promise This" 2010 Cheryl ColeSophie MullerCheryl plays a dominant role in part of the video, waiting for a man in a darkened room in one scene and pushing him to the floor with her foot in another. ITN commented on the second part of the film, "We see a softer side to the 27-year-old though, as she dances in a floaty dress, showing off some of her skills which, as a child, won her a sponsorship to study at London's Royal Ballet Summer School." In one of music video's main outfits, Cheryl is seen wearing 'Wolford Bondage Tights'. "In one scene she is dressed in a Madonna-styled black leotard and black jacket with her hair pushed back in a high ponytail. Another scene shows her dressed as a ballerina, and there's another one where she wears a red flamenco dress, all in all she looks spectacular." "The Flood" 2012 Cheryl ColeSophie MullerFilmed on the southern coast of England, it portrays Cheryl alone in a remote house overlooking a stormy ocean, while she struggles to adjust to life without her love. "Call My Name"2012 Cheryl Anthony MandlerIt starts with a quote from philosopher Marquis de Sade that reads, "The only way to a woman's heart is along the path of torment." This is followed by scenes of Cheryl strutting down a deserted tunnel that is strewn with graffiti before meeting with her dancers and performing an elaborate dance routine in a neon yellow bra, There was also some offseens which featured Cheryl Posing In The London Eye. "Under the Sun"2012 Cheryl Anthony MandlerThe video starts with Cheryl in a crowded café of suited men strolling to a juke box before leaving – attracting the attention of every bloke present. Later, she walks down a decidedly modern street, complete with phone box, bus stop and cash point, before reclining on the bonnet of a classic car while a gang of gents in 50s suits dance around her. Not being able to get enough of hunky dancers, after more strutting down the street in her leopard print heels, Cheryl breaks out a routine in front of a flashing background with the help of two shirtless blokes. As the sun sets, she walks down a dark street – with yet more dancing – before going back into a café and chatting up a group of soldiers, making sure she nabs a slurp of milkshake on the way. "Ghetto Baby"2012 Cheryl RankinAn accompanying music video was directed by Rankin, and features Cheryl and her then boyfriend and back-up dancer Tre Holloway indulging in a public display of affection while performing the track. "Crazy Stupid Love"2014 Cheryl featuring Tinie Tempah Colin TilleyThe music video for the song was shot in May 2014 at The Underground Club in London and directed by Colin Tilley. It premiered on 9 June 2014. The video sees Cheryl performing the track in The Underground Club, while Tinie Tempah also makes a cameo. "I Don't Care"2014 Cheryl Colin TilleyThe accompanying music video for "I Don't Care" was directed by Colin Tilley in August 2014 in Málaga, Spain. The pair had previously collaborated on previous single "Crazy Stupid Love". The same month, the singer teased her followers on social media with pictures from the video. It starts with a honey-skinned Cheryl skipping around a beach with long locks and smiling, wearing oversized wooly jumper. In another scene, Cheryl is on a luxury boat with a group of friends in a white crop-top, denim shorts and bright pink sunglasses. During the video, she also dances in a yellow crop-top, while shots of her on top of a cliff are also shown. At one point, the singer is in bed wearing nothing but a white shirt and smudged eyeliner, with glimpses of black, lace underwear underneath, and looks directly into the camera and mouthing "zero fucks given". "Only Human"2015 Cheryl Chris SweeneyThe accompanying music video for "Only Human" was directed by Chris Sweeney and co-directed by Cheryl herself. On 2 February 2014, Cheryl shared a sneak peek of the video, along with pictures which saw her with very long hair extensions and a tummy-baring top, along with another one featuring her sitting in the sand wearing a T By Alexander Wang beige silk bralet and a pink tutu. The music video officially premiered on 4 February 2015. It depicts the singer controlling the world opening her fingers to release energy, dust and glistening stars. The video also flicks from day to night through Cheryl's powers, whilst flames begin to light up the night's sky. "Love Made Me Do It"2018 Cheryl Sophie Muller "Let You"2019 Cheryl
Featured videos Song Year Artist(s) Director(s) Description "Heartbreaker" 2008 will.i.am featuring Cheryl Cole Toben Seymour The music video begins with various shots of will.i.am and Cheryl in front of a black background with flashing lights. As the first verse begins, will.i.am sings in front of the black background while controlling and/or holding a glowing red ball a la telekinesis. He is also seen in a convertible with a girl, while they look at moving stars. will.i.am dances using the famous Michael Jackson slide from "Billie Jean" in front of the black, with a spotlight shining on one of various women posing next to him. One of the women is Cheryl, who can be seen with will.i.am or singing her lines in front of moving lights. The light turns off of her when her lines have finished, and shots of different women grinding on will.i.am are shown. He moves star-like lights with his hands, like the red ball from the beginning of the music video. The stars, which are people wearing black bodysuits with lights attached, mimic will.i.am's dancing. A number of clips of will.i.am and Cheryl singing and dancing, both together and separately, are shown throughout the remainder of the video. "Everybody Hurts"(as part of Helping Haiti)2010 Various artistsJoseph Kahn "Check It Out" (UK Special Mix version)2010 will.i.am featuring Nicki Minaj and Cheryl ColeRich LeeThe music video for the UK special mix was released on 11 November 2010. It is mostly the same as the original, with added clips that include Cheryl.
Filmography Year Film Role Description 2007St Trinian's Girl group member Cameo role with Girls Aloud 2012 What to Expect When You're Expecting Herself Cameo role as TV dance talent show judge 2020 Four Kids and It Coco Rayne TV film
Television