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Ethel Cain
March 24, 1998
Tallahassee, Florida, US
28 Years Old
Aries
Who Is Ethel Cain?
Ethel Cain is an American singer-songwriter and model, known for her atmospheric, Southern Gothic-inspired music. She crafts haunting narratives that explore themes of religion and trauma.
Her breakout arrived with the critically acclaimed debut album, Preacher's Daughter, garnering a devoted cult following. This work cemented her unique artistic vision.
Early Life and Education
A Southern Baptist family molded Hayden Silas Anhedönia's early life in Perry, Florida, where her father served as a deacon. She was the eldest of four children and deeply involved in the church choir from a young age.
Anhedönia was homeschooled, studying classical piano by age eight and drawing early musical influence from Christian music. She later explored film studies before committing to music.
Notable Relationships
Ethel Cain, also known as Hayden Silas Anhedönia, maintains a private personal life, with no publicly confirmed long-term partners or significant relationships reported in recent years. She has focused her public persona primarily on her artistic endeavors and musical storytelling.
She has no children and has not publicly confirmed any current romantic affiliations, keeping details of her relationships largely outside the public eye. The artist prefers to let her music speak for itself.
Career Highlights
Ethel Cain's career took flight with the release of her debut studio album, Preacher's Daughter, in 2022. The concept album, blending indie rock and Southern Gothic themes, earned widespread critical acclaim.
Her influence expanded significantly when the album's 2025 vinyl release debuted in the top ten of the US Billboard 200 chart, making Anhedönia the first transgender artist to achieve this milestone. Cain also launched her own label, Daughters of Cain.
Signature Quote
“I'd like to think I'm pretty tough on the course, but I also like to teach everybody that you can smile and be happy and still be really good at something you do.”