Kelly Brook facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kelly Brook
Brook in 2015
Born	Kelly Anne Parsons (1979-11-23) 23 November 1979 (age 45) Rochester, Kent, England
Alma mater	Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
Occupation	Model actress media personality
Years active	1996–present
Spouse(s)	Jeremy Parisi ​ (m. 2022)​
Modelling information
Height	1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Hair colour	Brown
Eye color	Brown

'Kelly Brook (born Kelly Anne Parsons, 23 November 1979) is an English model, actress, and media personality. She started her career modeling for different advertisements. This led to her being featured in newspapers and popular magazines. She was named ...'s most popular woman in the world in 2005. She has been featured in ...s "100 ..." countdown every year since 1998.

As an actress, Kelly Brook has appeared in films like Ripper (2001) and Piranha 3D (2010). She has also been on many British TV shows. These include The Big Breakfast (1999) and Strictly Come Dancing (2007). Since 2019, Brook has co-presented Heart London's Drivetime Radio Show. She works alongside Jason King.

Early Life and Education

Kelly Brook was born Kelly Anne Parsons in Rochester, Kent. Her mother, Sandra Kelly, was a cook. Her father, Kenneth Parsons, was a scaffolder. Kelly has a younger brother, Damian, and an older half-sister, Sasha. Her father passed away in 2007.

Kelly attended the Thomas Aveling School in Rochester. In 1996, when she was 17, she appeared in the BBC comedy show Fist of Fun. She played a schoolgirl in some sketches. She then studied at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts for three years. She became a professional model at age 16.

Kelly Brook's Modeling Career

Kelly Brook's modeling career began when she was 16. She won a beauty competition that her mother had entered her into. After that, she worked on many advertising campaigns. These included Foster's Lager, Renault Mégane, and Walker's crisps. She also modeled for Bravissimo, a company that makes bras and lingerie.

..... A poll for Grazia magazine said she had the best British female body. ..... She appeared on this list every year since 1998.

In 2007, Kelly signed a contract to represent Lynx body spray. She appeared on billboards and in newspapers for their ads. She also appeared in commercials for Sky+ and T-Mobile. In 2010, she became the new face for the lingerie brand Ultimo. She also created her own line of swimwear with New Look. In 2015, she became a brand ambassador for Skechers.

Kelly Brook's Acting Roles

In 2000, Kelly Brook made her first film appearance in Sorted. Soon after, she was in the film Ripper. She also played a small role in the 2003 film The Italian Job. ..... She received good reviews for her performance.

In 2005, she appeared in the thriller House of 9. She also starred with Billy Zane in the survival thriller Survival Island. In 2006, she was in an Agatha Christie's Marple drama on ITV. She also had a leading role in the horror comedy Piranha 3D. This film was released in 2010 and was very successful.

Kelly played herself in the British comedy film Keith Lemon: The Film (2012). This film won 'Funniest Film' at the 2013 Loaded Lafta Awards. In 2014, she was cast as Prudence in the NBC sitcom One Big Happy.

Theatre Performances

In December 2000, Kelly played Anya in the play Eye Contact. In October 2008, she returned to the West End in London. She played Jeannie in Neil LaBute's Fat Pig. In November 2009, she started playing Celia in Calendar Girls.

Other Work and Appearances

Music Videos

In 1997, when she was 17, Kelly Brook appeared as a nurse in the music video for the KMFDM song "Megalomaniac". That same year, she was in the video for Pulp's "Help the Aged". In 2013, she appeared in the Lawson music video for their song "Juliet".

Television Presenting

In 1997, Kelly Brook started presenting youth TV shows on MTV UK & Ireland and other channels. In 1999, she became a co-presenter for The Big Breakfast alongside Johnny Vaughan. She left the show in July 1999. In 2005, she hosted the reality TV show Celebrity Love Island for ITV.

Reality Television Shows

Brook at the 2009 London Boat Show

In 2007, Kelly participated in the dancing competition Strictly Come Dancing on BBC1. Her dance partner was Brendan Cole. She had to leave the competition in week nine because her father passed away. She also competed in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2008.

In January 2009, she joined Britain's Got Talent as a fourth judge. However, she left the show after less than a week. The producers decided that having four judges was "too complicated." In 2013, Kelly became a temporary team captain on Celebrity Juice. In 2021, she appeared on The Masked Dancer as the Frog. She was unmasked in the semi-final.

Books and Business Ventures

In September 2014, Kelly Brook released her autobiography. It became a Sunday Times Bestseller. In late 2013, Kelly opened her bar called Steam and Rye in London. She partnered with Nick House for this venture. In June 2014, Steam and Rye won Bar of the Year at the London Club and Bar Awards.

Radio Work

Since January 2019, Kelly Brook has co-presented Heart London Drivetime. She also co-presents Saturday Breakfast with Jason King.

Personal Life

In July 2022, Kelly Brook married her longtime boyfriend Jeremy Parisi. They had been dating since 2015.

Filmography

Film Appearances

Television Roles

Television Advertisements

Music Videos

Images for kids

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  Brook in a campaign for the LG Optimus One mobile phone in 2010

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  Kelly Brook with Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis) at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival

See also

In Spanish: Kelly Brook para niños