Hilary Farr facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hilary Farr
Farr in 2012
Born	Hilary Elizabeth Labow August 31, 1951 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality	British-Canadian
Occupation	Designer businesswoman television host actress
Years active	1972–present
Notable credit(s)	Love It or List It (2008–2023)
Spouse(s)	Gordon Farr ​ ​ (m. 1982; div. 2008)​
Children	1

Hilary Elizabeth Farr is a British-Canadian designer, businesswoman, and TV host. She is famous for being the co-host of the popular TV show Love It or List It. On the show, she worked alongside David Visentin.

Hilary was born in Toronto, Canada, and grew up in London, England. She started her career in Los Angeles, where she bought and fixed up homes. She also designed sets for movies and TV shows. Sometimes, she even acted in small roles in films like The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and City on Fire (1979).

She continued her work in home design and renovation for many years. In 2010, she became a well-known designer and co-host of Love It or List It. Hilary Farr also runs her own design company, Hilary Farr's Designs, which has offices in Toronto and New York City.

Hilary Farr's Early Life and Interests

Hilary Farr was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on August 31, 1951. Her mother was British, and her father was Canadian. She grew up celebrating both Jewish and Christian traditions.

Hilary spent her childhood in London, England. She went to the Royal Ballet School until she was 11 years old. At that time, she dreamed of becoming a ballerina. She also became interested in theatre. Her mother helped her learn about interior design by letting her help decorate their family home.

Hilary Farr's Career Journey

Hilary Farr started her career in Los Angeles. She began buying and renovating houses. She also worked as a designer for film and television sets. Early in her career, she had small acting roles in a few films. She also performed a singing role in the musical Grease in London in 1973.

Hilary designed and renovated properties in many places. These included Australia, the United Kingdom, California, New York, and later Toronto. She even renovated homes for famous people like Jenna Elfman and Jennifer Hudson.

Becoming a TV Star

In 2008, Hilary returned to Toronto. She was chosen to be a co-host for the show Love It or List It. She hosted the show with David Visentin. The show became very popular and was shown on HGTV and W Network.

Hilary also appeared as a judge on the W Network's Search for the Next W Expert 2010. She made guest appearances at the Canadian International Interior Design Show. She also appeared on The Marilyn Denis Show and wrote for the Huffington Post.

In 2014, Hilary was a guest and design expert at a furniture convention in Illinois. In 2016, she acted in a stage play called Sleeping Beauty in Toronto. She played the character Malignicent.

In 2017, Hilary Farr helped start Rules of Renovation. This was a series of seminars for people who wanted to learn about real estate investing. Hilary left Love It or List It in 2023 after many successful years.

Hilary Farr's Personal Life

Hilary Farr married Canadian TV producer Gordon Farr in 1982. They had a son in 1983. The couple later divorced in 2008.

Hilary is very passionate about animal rescue. In 2017, she volunteered in Nairobi, Kenya. She worked with an organization that helps protect orphaned elephants.

In December 2021, Hilary shared that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014. Before that, in 2012, she had a precancerous tumor removed. After her cancer diagnosis, she had radiation therapy and more surgery. As of 2022, she was in remission, meaning the cancer was under control.

Film and Television Appearances

Hilary Farr has appeared in various films and television shows throughout her career.

Film Roles

Television Roles and Appearances

See also

In Spanish: Hilary Farr para niños