Patsy Kensit facts for kids
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Patsy Kensit
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Kensit at the British Academy Film Awards in 2009
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Patricia Jude Francis Kensit
4 March 1968 |
| Alma mater | Corona Theatre School Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts |
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| Years active | 1972–present |
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| Children | 2 |
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| Genres | Pop |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Labels | Sony Music |
Patricia Jude Francis Kensit (born 4 March 1968) is an English actress and singer who has been famous since she was a child. She first appeared on TV in commercials for Birds Eye frozen peas. As a child, she acted in movies like The Great Gatsby (1974) and The Blue Bird (1976).
In the 1980s, Patsy became the lead singer of the pop band Eighth Wonder. The band had popular songs like "I'm Not Scared" and "Cross My Heart". After the band broke up in 1989, she focused on acting.
She became a big star with her roles in the musical film Absolute Beginners (1986) and the action movie Lethal Weapon 2 (1989). She continued to star in many films throughout the 1990s.
Later, she became well-known for her roles in popular British TV shows. From 2004 to 2006, she played Sadie King in the soap opera Emmerdale. Then, from 2007 to 2010, she played nurse Faye Morton in the medical drama Holby City. In 2023, she joined the cast of EastEnders as Emma Harding.
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Early Life and School
Patricia Jude Francis Kensit was born in Lambeth, London, on 4 March 1968. Her mother, Margaret, was a secretary and former model. Her father, James, had a difficult past and worked as an antiques dealer. Patsy has an older brother.
She grew up in Hounslow on a council estate, which is a type of public housing. She went to several schools, including the Corona Theatre School, which specializes in training young performers.
Career Journey
Starting as a Child Actor
Patsy's career began when she was only four years old, in a TV ad for Birds Eye peas. Her first movie role was in For the Love of Ada in 1972. Two years later, she appeared in the famous movie The Great Gatsby.
She also had a main role in the movie The Blue Bird, where she became friends with the legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor. In 1979, she starred in the movie Hanover Street with Harrison Ford. Her performance earned her a nomination for a Young Artist Award.
Music and Movie Stardom
In 1983, Patsy and her brother Jamie formed the band Eighth Wonder. She was the lead singer. The band became famous in 1988 with two hit songs. "I'm Not Scared" was a top 10 hit in Britain. Their other hit, "Cross My Heart," also made it to the charts.
At the same time, Patsy's acting career was taking off. In 1986, she starred in the musical Absolute Beginners. Her role as Rika van den Haas in the 1989 blockbuster Lethal Weapon 2 made her an international star. In the movie, she played the love interest of Martin Riggs, a character played by Mel Gibson.
Throughout the 1990s, she starred in many films, including Twenty-One, for which she received an award nomination, and Angels & Insects.
Return to Television
In 2004, Patsy joined the popular soap opera Emmerdale as the villain Sadie King. Her character was so popular that it brought her a new wave of fame. She left the show in 2006 because the long commute to Yorkshire, where the show was filmed, was difficult.
In 2007, she joined the cast of the BBC medical drama Holby City as nurse Faye Morton. She played this role until 2010 and returned for a special episode in 2019.
Patsy has also appeared on many reality and game shows. In 2010, she was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. In 2015, she was a housemate on Celebrity Big Brother.
In 2023, she took on the role of Emma Harding in the long-running BBC soap opera EastEnders.
Personal Life
Patsy Kensit has been married four times. Her husbands were musicians Dan Donovan, Jim Kerr of the band Simple Minds, Liam Gallagher of the band Oasis, and DJ Jeremy Healy.
She has two sons. Her first son, James, was born during her marriage to Jim Kerr. Her second son, Lennon, was born during her marriage to Liam Gallagher. Lennon was named after the famous musician John Lennon.
Patsy is a Roman Catholic. She has said that her faith became more important to her after her mother passed away.
See also
In Spanish: Patsy Kensit para niños
