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Australian singer-songwriter renowned for her powerful voice, emotive lyrics, and signature obscured-face performances. Sia Furler began her career in the 1990s with the Adelaide acid jazz band Crisp. After modest solo success in Australia, she achieved international fame as a songwriter for major artists like Rihanna, Beyoncé, and David Guetta in the early 2010s. Her own career exploded with the album '1000 Forms of Fear' (2014), featuring the global hit 'Chandelier'. Known for hiding her face with oversized wigs during performances, Sia combines massive commercial success with a unique approach to fame, focusing on her artistry over personal celebrity.

• Sia faced significant personal struggles, including severe depression, addiction, and a bipolar disorder diagnosis, particularly following the sudden death of her boyfriend in a 2010 traffic accident, which nearly led her to end her life.
• She deliberately adopted the policy of hiding her face with wigs (often featuring a black-and-blonde two-tone style) and bows during performances and public appearances starting around 2014, as a strategy to cope with fame-induced anxiety and maintain privacy.
• Despite stepping back from the spotlight as a performer, Sia became one of the most sought-after songwriters in pop music, penning massive hits like 'Diamonds' (Rihanna), 'Pretty Hurts' (Beyoncé), 'Wild Ones' (Flo Rida ft. Sia), and 'Titanium' (David Guetta ft. Sia).
• Sia has been open about her sexuality, identifying as queer. In 2020, she announced she had adopted two teenage sons who were aging out of the foster care system.