Jesy Nelson
Awards & Honours
10
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
4
Covers
2
Records
Jesy Nelson's documentary Odd One Out was a landmark in mental health storytelling, drawing over 3 million viewers on its first broadcast and sparking national conversations about online bullying. It earned her a place on Forbes' 30 Under 30 Europe list in 2020 and a special recognition from the Royal College of Psychiatrists for its impact. In 2025, she was honoured by SMA UK for her advocacy work, and in 2026 she received a commendation from the UK Parliament's Health and Social Care Committee for her campaign on newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Special Recognition from the Royal College of Psychiatrists
For her documentary's impact on mental health awareness.
SMA UK Honour
For advocacy work in newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy.
Commendation from UK Parliament Health and Social Care Committee
For her campaign on SMA newborn screening.
Rankings & Lists
Most Influential People in Mental Health
30 Under 30 Europe (Entertainment)
Magazine Covers
Cosmopolitan UK
December 2019
Jesy Nelson: 'I Was Trolled So Badly I Tried to Kill Myself'
Glamour UK
March 2020
Jesy Nelson: The Truth About Bullying, Body Image and Finding Her Voice
Rolling Stone UK
November 2021
Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix
Attitude
May 2023
Jesy Nelson: 'I'm Done Apologising for Being Me'
Records & Feats
First group to win The X Factor UK
Little Mix, of which Nelson was a member, became the first group ever to win The X Factor UK in 2011.
Documentary with over 3 million viewers on first broadcast
Her BBC documentary 'Odd One Out' drew over 3 million viewers on its initial airing.