Holly Willoughby is a British television presenter, model and children’s book author who worked on a number of CBBC and CITV shows during her early career and later became known for her work with ITV.
She currently co-presents the television shows ‘Dancing on Ice’ and ‘This Morning’, both with Phillip Schofield, and is also a team captain on the ITV2 show ‘Celebrity Juice’ alongside Fearne Cotton.
She rose to fame as a children’s entertainer co-presenting the CITV game show ‘Ministry of Mayhem’ with Stephen Mulhern.
She hosted the revived version of ‘Surprise Surprise’ for four seasons. Other notable shows she has worked on include ‘The Xtra Factor’, the charity telethon ‘Text Santa’, ‘The Voice UK’ and the sports-based panel show ‘Play to the Whistle’.
She has also presented various dating shows like ‘Streetmate’, ‘Holly & Fearne Go Dating’ with Fearne Cotton, and ‘Meet the Parents’.
She has co-authored a series of children’s books with her sister Kelly, another book with her friend and colleague Fearne Cotton, and has published a couple of self-help books for new mothers.
Holly Willoughby Biography
Holly Willoughby was born in Brighton, East Sussex, the younger of two daughters of Brian Willoughby, a sales manager of a double-glazing company, and Linda Willoughby (née Fleming), a former air stewardess.
She was educated at the independent Burgess Hill Girls in the town of Burgess Hill in West Sussex, and The College of Richard Collyer in Horsham.
In 1995, at the age of 14, Willoughby was spotted by talent scouts at The Clothes Show Live exhibition and signed with the model agency, Storm Management.
She appeared in teen magazines for girls such as Mizz, Just Seventeen, Shout, and More!.
From 1998, at the age of 17, Willoughby started modelling bras, underwear and tights for clients including Pretty Polly, appearing in advertisements and posters.
Holly Willoughby Husband
Willoughby is married to Dan Baldwin, co-founder of Hungry Bear Media and a former producer on Ministry of Mayhem and later executive producer on Celebrity Juice.
Holly Willoughby Children
The two have three children together: son Harry James Baldwin (born May 11, 2009), daughter Belle Baldwin (born April 14, 2011) and another son, Chester William Baldwin (born September 29, 2014).
Holly Willoughby Parents
Holly Marie Willoughby was to Brian R. Willoughby and his wife Linda J. (née Fleming).
Her father was a sales manager of a double-glazing company and her mother was an air stewardess.
Holly Willoughby Siblings
She is the youngest child of her parents and was raised in Woodmancote with her older sister Kelly Willoughby, who also became a television personality.
Holly Willoughby Family
Husband: Daniel Baldwin .
Sons: Harry James Baldwin and Chester William Baldwin.
Daughter: Belle Baldwin.
Holly Willoughby Mother : Linda J. Willoughby.
Holly Willoughby Father: Brian R. Willoughby.
Holly Willoughby Sister: Kelly Willoughby.
Holly Willoughby Net Worth
Willoughby’s net worth is estimated to be $8 Million.
Salary
In 2017 it was revealed through public filings that up to that point, Holly Willoughby’s salary was 250,000 pounds, which was roughly a third of the 700,000 pounds that was being earned by her “This Morning” co-host Phillip Schofield.
At that contract negotiation, Holly’s salary was matched to Schofields, so today Holly’s salary is equal to around $865,000.
Who is Holly Willoughby?
Holly Willoughby is a TV presenter, model and author.
The ITV presenter is most famous for hosting This Morning, though she has also worked on numerous other TV shows such as Celebrity Juice and Dancing On Ice.
Aside from her talent as a much-loved television presenter, the mother-of-three is married to Dan Baldwin and is often praised for her fashion choices and red carpet looks.
She has written Reflections, a book about her life in the public eye and in 2022 launched her lifestyle brand Wylde Moon.
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