Sam Faiers facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sam Faiers
Faiers in 2015
Born	Samantha Elizabeth Faiers (1990-12-31) 31 December 1990 (age 34) Brentwood, Essex, England
Occupation	Television personality model
Years active	2010–present
Children	3
Relatives	Billie Shepherd (sister)

Samantha Elizabeth Faiers (born 31 December 1990) is an English television personality. She became famous on the ITV2 reality show The Only Way Is Essex from 2010 to 2014. Later, she starred in her own reality series, "Sam Knightley and Billie Shepherd: The Mummy Diaries," which ran for nine seasons from 2016 to 2021.

Sam Faiers' TV Journey

Sam Faiers first appeared on The Only Way Is Essex (often called TOWIE) on October 10, 2010. She was a main cast member for eleven seasons of the show. Her sister, Billie, joined the cast during the second season.

Life in the Big Brother House

In January 2014, Sam entered the Celebrity Big Brother house. She competed in the thirteenth series of the show. Sam made it to the final on Day 27 and finished in fifth place. While she was in the house, Sam became unwell. Doctors later diagnosed her with Crohn's disease.

Taking a Break from TOWIE

After her diagnosis, Sam announced in March 2014 that she would take a break from The Only Way Is Essex. This break allowed her to focus on her health.

The Mummy Diaries and Podcast

In 2016, Sam started her own reality show on ITVBe called Sam Faiers: The Baby Diaries. Her sister Billie later joined the show. The program then changed its name to Sam and Billie Faiers: The Mummy Diaries. Since November 2021, Sam has co-hosted The Sam & Billie Show podcast with her sister Billie Shepherd. In 2023, their podcast joined Amazon's Wonderly platform.

Other Projects and Businesses

Sam Faiers has also appeared on many popular chat shows. These include Loose Women, This Morning, and Daybreak. She was also a guest on Shooting Stars and The Real Hustle.

Starting a Business: Revive Collagen

In 2018, Sam Faiers started her own company called Revive Collagen. This company sells special ready-to-drink collagen supplements. Her brand is sold in big stores like Harrods and Boots. In 2022, Revive Collagen won an award for "New Business of the Year." By 2024, the company had sold over 20 million units. It was also named one of the UK’s fastest-growing private businesses.

Sam's Personal Life

Sam Faiers was engaged to her fellow TOWIE cast member, Joey Essex. They had an on-again, off-again relationship. They got engaged in March 2013 but later split up for good in October 2014.

Living with Crohn's Disease

In February 2014, Sam was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. This is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the digestive system. She showed symptoms while she was on Celebrity Big Brother. She had to go to the hospital for tests.

Sam Faiers' TV Appearances

Acting Roles

See also

• List of The Only Way Is Essex cast members