Petra Ecclestone facts for kids
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Petra Ecclestone
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| Born | 17 December 1988 London, England
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| Occupation | Heiress, model, fashion designer, socialite |
| Spouse(s) |
James Stunt
(m. 2011; div. 2017)Sam Palmer
(m. 2022) |
| Children | 4 |
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| Relatives | Tamara Ecclestone (sister) |
Petra Ecclestone (born 17 December 1988) is a British heiress, model, and fashion designer. An heiress is someone who inherits a lot of money or property. She is known for her work in fashion and for owning some very large homes.
Early Life and Health
Petra Ecclestone was born in London, England. Her mother is Slavica Radić, a former model. Her father is Bernie Ecclestone, a famous billionaire from Formula One racing. Petra has an older sister named Tamara Jane.
She went to several schools, including Francis Holland School. When she was 14, Petra got a serious illness called viral meningitis. This experience changed her life. She later became an ambassador for the Meningitis Trust. This charity helps people affected by meningitis.
Fashion Career
From a young age, Petra wanted to be a fashion designer. She decided to create menswear. She felt that menswear was a good area to focus on.
At 19, she launched her own menswear brand called FORM. Her designs were sold in stores like Harrods. In 2009, she signed a contract with a clothing company in Croatia.
Personal Life and Homes
Petra speaks Croatian very well. She also understands some French and Italian.
On August 27, 2011, Petra married businessman James Stunt. They had a daughter in 2013 and twin boys in 2015. They later divorced in 2017. In 2020, she had another daughter. Petra married businessman Sam Palmer on July 16, 2022.
Amazing Homes
Petra once owned a huge house in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California. It was called The Manor. This house was about 57,000 square feet. That's bigger than many football fields! It was the largest house in Los Angeles County at the time.
She bought The Manor in 2011. In 2019, she sold it for a very high price. It was one of the most expensive homes ever sold in California. Petra also owns a large home in Chelsea, London.
See also
- List of largest houses in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- List of largest houses in the United States
