“Natasha Bedingfield on 'Unwritten' TikTok Revival, US Hits Unreleased in UK, and Her Quest” — what this page in the network covers. The Guardian Lifestyle Oct 25, 2026 • 2:00 PM Natasha Bedingfield, the British singer-songwriter born in London in 1981, reflects on her unconventional path to global success in a new interview. Her 2004 debut album Unwritten sold over 2.3 million copies and included the No.
1 single 'These Words,' but she reveals that some of her biggest US hits were never released in England. 'I had hits in the US that weren’t released in England,' she says. 'It was like being banished.' This disconnect shaped her career, as she balanced UK Top 10 successes with American fame, including her hit 'Pocketful of Sunshine.' Nearly two decades after its release, her song 'Unwritten' became a viral TikTok sensation in 2021, introducing her to a new generation. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.