Emma Thynn, Marchioness of Bath facts for kids

Emma Clare Thynn, also known as the Marchioness of Bath, is a British fashion model and socialite. She was born on March 26, 1986. From 2013 to 2020, she was known as Viscountess Weymouth. She is married to Ceawlin Thynn, 8th Marquess of Bath. In 2020, she made history by becoming the first black marchioness in Britain.

Early Life and Education

Emma Thynn was born in London on March 26, 1986. She grew up in South Kensington, a part of London. Her father, Chief Oladipo Jadesimi, is a Nigerian businessman. He is the chairman of a company called Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics Company. Her mother, Suzanna McQuiston, is from England.

Emma studied art history at University College London. After that, she went to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. There, she studied classical acting.

Emma's Career and Work

After she got married, Emma became the chatelaine of Longleat. This means she helps manage the Longleat estate and its safari park. She also started her own brand called Emma's Kitchen. It focused on food and lifestyle.

TV Appearances and Modeling

In 2015, Emma and her husband were in a TV show. It was a three-part documentary called All Change at Longleat. It was shown on BBC One.

Emma has worked as a model for famous brands. In 2017, she became an ambassador for Fiorucci. She also modeled for Dolce & Gabbana. She walked in their fashion shows at Harrods.

In 2018, Emma started working at British Vogue, a well-known fashion magazine. She was a fashion editor there. She also writes for HuffPost.

Business Ventures

Emma ran her business, Emma’s Kitchen, from Longleat. She sold baked goods and items for the home. She also gave cooking demonstrations. These took place in the old bakehouse at the estate.

TV Competitions

In 2019, Emma was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. This is a popular BBC TV show. She danced with professional dancer Aljaž Škorjanec. They were eliminated in week seven of the competition.

In 2021, she appeared on a special "Strictly" episode of Pointless. She was a contestant with Lauren Steadman.

In August 2024, Emma took part in Celebrity MasterChef on BBC One. She was eliminated in the third round of the cooking show.

Recent Activities

In 2024, Emma became an ambassador for Victoria’s Secret. The company filmed her campaign at Longleat. This was part of their plan to update their brand image.

In 2025, Tatler magazine gave Emma an award. She was named "Best Hostess" in their Country House Awards.

Personal Life and Engagements

As the chatelaine, Emma helps manage Longleat House. She works to make sure the estate can continue for many years. Her husband's grandfather first opened Longleat to the public. He also started the first safari park outside Africa.

Emma attends many important events. In November 2021, she was at the opening of a restaurant in Mayfair, London. In May 2022, she attended a dinner before the Royal Ascot races.

In June 2022, Emma went to the opening of the Africa Fashion exhibition. This was at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The exhibition showed clothes and fabrics from different African countries.

In September 2022, Emma was at a book launch in London. It was for the memoir of Edward Enninful, the editor of British Vogue. In October, she co-hosted a dinner at Sir John Soane's Museum. This event brought together people from fashion and culture.

In November 2022, Emma attended the unveiling of the Claridge's Christmas Tree in London. She also went to the opening of a new restaurant called Bacchanalia. Later that month, she attended a book launch for Venetian Gardens.

In April 2023, Emma attended the opening of a rooftop terrace at Harrods. In the summer of 2023, she traveled along the French Riviera and the Amalfi Coast. She visited places like Saint-Tropez and Portofino. In November, she attended the launch of the Louis Vuitton Christmas tree at Claridge's.

In 2024, Emma attended Prince Michael of Kent's 82nd birthday party. In December 2024, she attended the annual Claridge's Christmas Tree unveiling.

In February 2025, Emma attended a party after the Brit Awards. She was photographed with fashion designer Christian Louboutin.

Marriage and Family

Emma first met her husband, Ceawlin, when she was four years old. He was 16 at the time. They met at a family wedding. For the next 20 years, they only saw each other at big family gatherings.

Emma and Ceawlin Thynn, who was then Viscount Weymouth, got married on June 8, 2013. There were 355 guests at their wedding. After her marriage, she became Viscountess Weymouth.

Emma became the first person in the British aristocracy to have a child using surrogacy. This happened after doctors advised her that another pregnancy could be risky for her health. Emma and Ceawlin welcomed their son, Henry Thynn, in the United States. They already had a son named John. Doctors found that Emma had a brain bleed and a pituitary gland disorder during her first pregnancy. This condition caused a lot of pain.

When her husband became the Marquess of Bath in 2020, Emma became the first black marchioness in British history.

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