Amanda Holden is an author, actress, television presenter, and media personality. She has been a judge on the ITV talent show Britain’s Got Talent since it first aired in 2007.
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Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
Amanda Louise Holden was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire, in the United Kingdom. Holden was born to Frank Holden, her father, and Judith Holden, her mother. Both are of British ancestry. She grew up in Bishop Waltham, South Hampshire.
Amanda became a member of the Little Theatre Company. She later transferred to Swanmore Secondary School. She took part in school-sponsored theatrical performances. During her adolescence, she moved to Bournemouth to attend Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, where she graduated.
Amanda Holden’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Amanda Holden, who was born on February 16, 1971, will be 51 years old on July 1, 2022. Her height is 1.62 m, and she weighs 60.3 kg.
Amanda Holden’s Profession & Career
Holden’s acting career began in 1994. She began her career with the soap opera EastEnders. Amanda appeared in the 1997 film We Know Where You Live, and in 1998, she played Petra in the Jonathan Creek series. She appeared in the sitcom Kiss Me, Kate. From 1998 to the year 2000, she played Mel, a recurring character. She appeared in several films, including Wild at Heart, Big Top, Virtual Sexuality, One Chance, and The Grimley’s, Hearts, and Bones. Holden made his television debut as a contestant on Blind Date, a game show that aired in 1991.
Amanda also appeared on BBC and ITV in the productions of Superstar, The Door, I’ve Got Something To Tell You, The Sun Military Awards, This Morning, and Give a Pet a Home, among other shows. Alan Carr’s Happy Hour, The Graham Norton Show, Magic Numbers, The Paul O’Grady Show, and Up Late with Rylan are among her other shows. She has appeared in several stage productions, including Shrek, the musical in which she played Princess Fiona. Which earned her an award for best actress in a musical.
Amanda Holden’s Husband, Marriage & Relationship
She was married to Les Dennis, an English comedian. They married in 1995 and divorced five years later after Holden allegedly had an affair with actor Neil Morrissey. They divorced legally in 2002. Chris Hughes sparked her interest. Hughes is a music producer and performer from England. He is best known for his work on Tears for Tears’ Songs from the Big Chair.
Hollie Hughes is the name the couple gave to their child. They were married on December 10, 2008, at Babington House in Somerset. Amanda had a miscarriage in 2010. Despite the medical complications, they were able to have their second child, Alexa Hughes, in 2012. The couple has had a happy marriage.
Amanda Holden’s Salary and Net Worth
Her net worth is estimated to be around $8 million as of July 2022. She has agreed to a $4 million contract with Heart FM Breakfast.
The show’s first season paid her $1.5 million. She is set to film 12 more series of the ITV show, with reports claiming she earns $800,000 per year.
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | Amanda Holden |
Full Name | Amanda Louise Holden |
Gender | Female |
Age | 51 years old |
Birth Date | 16 February 1971 |
Birth Place | Portsmouth, United Kingdom |
Nationality | English |
Height | 1.62 m |
Weight | 60.3 kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Married |
Husband | Chris Hughes (m. 2008), Les Dennis ( m. 1995; div. 2003) |
Children | Yes ( Hollie Rose Hughes, Alexa Louise Florence Hughes) |
Dating | N/A |
Profession | Actress, Singer, Author |
Salary | $1.5 million |
Net Worth | $8 million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |