She's been living a very low-key existence for the past 15 months, nearly completely avoiding the spotlight. Cheryl made a triumphant return last week, tweeting a selfie-and a group photo with her glam team with the statement, "We back." The 37-year-old didn't provide any specifics about the top-secret project she was working on, but it wasn't lost on anyone that her timing was excellent, given her ex-boyfriend, Liam Payne had announced his breakup from his fiancée Maya Henry just days before.
Cheryl has reportedly stepped up to help Liam – with whom she has a four-year-old son Bear – in a large way during the last several months, according to insiders. While fans and A-list friends rejoiced at her return to Instagram, it's her behind-the-scenes support for her ex that has been most essential.