Marianne Faithfull, the legendary British singer and actress, received the World Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2009 Women’s World Awards, recognising her incredible 45-year career in music and entertainment.
Faithfull was born on December 29, 1946, in Hampstead, London, and first rose to prominence in the 1960s with her hit ballad “As Tears Go By.” Her early success was fuelled by a high-profile relationship with Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones, which kept her in the public eye. Despite confronting personal obstacles such as addiction and health issues, Faithfull remade herself artistically, most notably with the critically acclaimed 1979 album “Broken English.”
Throughout her career, Faithfull has won various honours, including being appointed a Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government in 2011 for her great contributions to the arts.
Faithfull’s legacy is defined by her persistence and artistic growth, which inspired both her contemporaries and future generations of musicians. Her unusual voice and expressive performances have left an unforgettable effect on the music business, guaranteeing her legacy as a trailblazing artist who constantly reinvented herself while remaining true to her unique vision.