Birth name Kim Smith
Born November 18, 1960 (1960-11-18) (age 46)
Origin Chiswick, West London, England
Genre(s) Pop, New wave, Rock, Dance
Occupation(s) Vocalist, Songwriter
Years active 1981–present
Label(s) RAK Records, MCA Records, EMI
Website www.kimwilde.com
Kim Wilde (born Kim Smith, November 18, 1960 in Chiswick, West London) is an English pop singer, professional gardener, and pop cultural figure. She debuted in 1981 with the hit "Kids in America", which reached number two in the UK Singles Chart. In 1987 she made the #1 spot in the United States with her version of "You Keep Me Hangin' On", which had previously been a #1 hit there for The Supremes in 1966.