Lauren Jauregui Bio
Lauren Michelle Jauregui Morgado (born 27 June 1996) is an American singer and songwriter who first gained national attention as a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony. Born and raised in Miami to Cuban parents, Jauregui blends pop, R&B and Latin influences, writes much of her own material, and has built a solo career since the group’s 2018 hiatus. After releasing her debut solo single “Expectations” on Columbia Records, she went on to release the independent EPs Prelude (2021) and In Between (2023). She is also known for her activism and for identifying as bisexual.
Early Life and Background
Lauren Michelle Jauregui Morgado was born on June 27, 1996, in Miami, Florida, to Cuban parents Michael Jauregui and Clara Morgado. Her father works as a plant manager and her mother is a teacher who moved to the United States when Fidel Castro came to power. The eldest of three siblings, Jauregui grew up in a close-knit Cuban-American household that valued education, faith, and creative expression.
She attended a co-ed Catholic school from pre-K through sixth grade before enrolling at Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, an all-girls Catholic college preparatory school in Miami, where she attended on academic scholarship. Jauregui participated in the international baccalaureate program, took part in the talent show, and played on the softball team. Throughout her school years she expressed herself through the arts, enjoying singing, writing, dancing, choreographing, playing piano, and painting.
Path to Music
From an early age, Jauregui gravitated toward music, drawing influence from 1990s R&B, alternative rock, singer-songwriters, pop, Latin music, and soul. She has cited Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, Amy Winehouse, Janelle Monáe, Paramore, Shakira, Lana Del Rey, John Mayer, and Frank Ocean among her inspirations. Her bilingual upbringing and Miami roots helped shape a sound rooted in soul, R&B, rock, alternative, pop, and Latin traditions.
At the age of 15, Jauregui auditioned for the second season of The X Factor U.S., performing “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys, which judge Antonio Reid described as “perfect.” After being eliminated as a solo artist, she was placed into a five-member group alongside Ally Brooke, Normani, Dinah Jane, and Camila Cabello. The group, later named Fifth Harmony, advanced to the finale and finished in third place, launching Jauregui’s professional career in 2012.
Lauren Jauregui Career
Early Career (2012–2018)
In January 2013, Fifth Harmony signed with Simon Cowell’s Syco Music and L.A. Reid’s Epic Records, prompting Jauregui to leave school and later earn her high school diploma through homeschooling. The group released their debut EP Better Together in October 2013 and their first full-length album Reflection in January 2015, which featured the hit single “Worth It.” In December 2015, Fifth Harmony was honored as “Group of the Year” at the Billboard Women in Music ceremony.
The group’s second album 7/27 arrived in May 2016 and produced “Work From Home,” the first song by a girl group to reach the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 in eight years. Their self-titled third album Fifth Harmony was released in August 2017, marking the group’s first project as a four-piece following Camila Cabello’s departure. In March 2018, Fifth Harmony announced an indefinite hiatus to pursue solo ambitions, opening the door for Jauregui’s individual career.
Breakthrough (2018–Present)
Jauregui released her debut solo single “Expectations” with its music video on October 24, 2018, under Columbia Records, after having collaborated with artists including Marian Hill, Halsey, Steve Aoki, and Ty Dolla Sign. She had earlier opened the Latin American leg of Halsey’s Hopeless Fountain Kingdom World Tour in June 2018, performing new songs “Toy,” “Inside,” and “Expectations.” In July 2019 she performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival by Quincy Jones’ invitation during his closing night.
After her debut full-length album was postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Jauregui launched her independent label Attunement Records and released her debut EP Prelude on November 5, 2021, featuring tracks “Colors,” “Scattered” with Vic Mensa, and “On Guard” with 6lack. She followed it with the seven-track EP In Between on May 26, 2023, led by singles “Always Love” and “Trust Issues.” In 2025, she reunited with her Fifth Harmony bandmates for surprise performances of “Worth It” and “Work From Home” during a Jonas Brothers concert, and competed in the thirty-fourth season of Dancing with the Stars before being eliminated in the third week.
Notable Works and Milestones
Jauregui’s signature solo releases include the single “Expectations” (2018) and the EPs Prelude (2021) and In Between (2023), all of which showcase her songwriting and her blend of pop, R&B, and Latin influences. She was voted “Celebrity of the Year” at the 2017 British LGBT Awards for promoting equality for the LGBTQ community, and in 2016 Billboard published her open letter to Trump voters in which she wrote, “I am a bisexual Cuban-American woman and I am so proud of it.” Her collaborations with Marian Hill, Halsey, Steve Aoki, and Tainy further cemented her reputation as a versatile collaborator.
Lauren Jauregui Award Nominations
Lauren Jauregui has received industry recognition as a member of Fifth Harmony, with the group earning a “Group of the Year” honor at the 2015 Billboard Women in Music ceremony. Her individual contributions as a featured vocalist and songwriter on tracks by Halsey, Marian Hill, Steve Aoki, and Ty Dolla Sign have also drawn critical attention across pop, R&B, and electronic charts.
Lauren Jauregui Awards Won
Lauren Jauregui was voted by the public as “Celebrity of the Year” at the 2017 British LGBT Awards in recognition of her work promoting equality for the LGBTQ community. As a member of Fifth Harmony she shared in the group’s “Group of the Year” honor at the 2015 Billboard Women in Music ceremony.
| Award | Wins | Year |
|---|---|---|
| British LGBT Awards (Celebrity of the Year) | 1 | 2017 |
| Billboard Women in Music (Group of the Year, with Fifth Harmony) | 1 | 2015 |
Lauren Jauregui Family
Lauren Jauregui was born to Cuban parents Michael Jauregui, a plant manager, and Clara Morgado, a teacher who moved to the United States when Fidel Castro came to power. She is the eldest of three siblings and grew up in a close Cuban-American family in Miami that has remained an important part of her personal and cultural identity.
Personal Life
From 2017 to 2019, Jauregui was in a relationship with singer Ty Dolla Sign. From late 2022 to early 2024, she was in a relationship with dancer and So You Think You Can Dance alum Sasha Mallory. Jauregui has openly discussed her struggles with anxiety and depression, and she has used her platform to raise awareness about human rights, education, criminal justice, immigration, gun violence, and LGBTQ issues. In a 2016 Billboard open letter she publicly identified as bisexual, and she has continued to speak in support of sexual fluidity and the LGBTQ community throughout her career.