Hilary Farr facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hilary Farr
Farr in 2012
Born	Hilary Elizabeth Labow 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–present)
Spouse(s)	Gordon Farr ​ ​ (m. 1982; div. 2008)​
Children	1

Hilary Elizabeth Farr is a famous British-Canadian designer, businesswoman, and TV host. She is best known for co-hosting the popular TV show Love It or List It with David Visentin. You can watch this show on HGTV and W Network.

Hilary was born in Toronto, Canada, but 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 movies like The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975).

Over the years, she continued her work in home renovation and design. In 2010, she became a well-known designer and co-host of Love It or List It. Today, she is the president of Hilary Farr's Designs, a company with offices in Toronto and New York City.

Hilary Farr's Early Life

Hilary Farr was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 theater. Her mother helped her decorate their home, which sparked Hilary's interest in interior design.

Hilary Farr's Career Journey

Hilary Farr began her career in Los Angeles. She started by buying old homes and making them look new again. She also used her creative skills to design sets for movies and television shows. For a short time, she also acted in some films and TV shows.

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.

In 2008, Hilary moved back to Toronto. Soon after, she became a co-host for the TV show Love It or List It. She works alongside David Visentin on the show. It became very popular and is 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 has been a guest at design shows and on other TV programs like The Marilyn Denis Show. She also writes articles for the Huffington Post.

In 2016, Hilary Farr acted in a stage play called Sleeping Beauty in Toronto. She played the character Malignicent. In 2017, she helped start Rules of Renovation. This is a series of seminars that teach people about real estate investing.

Hilary Farr's Personal Life

Hilary Farr married Gordon Farr, a Canadian TV producer, in 1982. They had a son named Joshua, who was born in 1983. Hilary and Gordon 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 2021, Hilary shared some personal news. She revealed that she had been diagnosed with and treated for breast cancer in 2014. She had a precancerous tumor removed in 2012. After her cancer diagnosis, she received treatment and had surgery. As of 2022, she is doing well and is in remission.

Hilary Farr's TV Shows

Hilary Farr has appeared in many television shows. Here are some of the most notable ones:

See also

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