About Billie Piper
An English actress, filmmaker, dancer, & former singer, Leian Paul Piper is professionally known as Billie Piper. She is famous for her role as 'Rose Tyler' in the BBC science fiction TV series "Doctor Who" from 2005 to 2006 as well as reprising the role in 2008, 2010, & 2013, "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005-2008). Some of her notable TV series are "Penny Dreadful", "Collateral", "Secret Diary of a Call Girl", "I Hate Suzie", "Bella and the Boys", "The Canterbury Tales: The Miller's Tale". She rose to fame with her debut single "Because We Want To" which was No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart, "She Wants You", "Last Christmas", "Honey to the Bee", "Day & Night", "Walk of Life" and much more.
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Being a former singer, Billie initially made her appearance as a performer in Scratchy & Co, aged 13, and released her debut single "Because We Want To" when she was only 15 years old. She released her debut studio album "Honey to the B" (1998) which was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry, "Walk of Life" (2000), "The Best of Billies" (2005), "The Single Collection" (2012). She has signed her upcoming movie adaptation of the children's book "Catherine, Called Birdy" in March 2021 and also appeared alongside Sally Hawkins, Alice Lowe, and David Thewlis in "Eternal Beauty" (2019) directed by Craig Roberts. She has published her books "growing Pains" through Hodder & Stoughton On 19 October 2006 and "Billie" On 9 August 2007. She is also known for her stage work "Threats", "The Effect", "Reasons to be Pretty", "Yerma". She is the only actress in British theater history to win all six UK theater "Best Actress" Awards for that one performance, for her portrayal of 'Her' in "Yerma" such as "Evenings Standard Theatre Awards", "What's On Stage Theatre Awards", "Critic's Circle Theatre Awards", "Broadway World Theatre Awards", "Laurence Olivier Awards" and "Glamor Woman Awards".
Early Life and Family
Born and brought up in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, Billie Piper will be 39 years old in 2021. Thus, she is 38 years old at present. Billie Piper was given birth as Leian Paul Piper on 22 September 1982. She is of British nationality and belongs to British-White ethnicity. Likewise, her birth sign is Capricorn as per her birth date and her race is white. She is Christian by religion. She changed her first name from Leian to Billie on 25 April 1983.
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About her parents, Billie Piper was born to her father, Paul Victor Piper, and her mother Mandy Kane Kent. She has two younger sisters named Harley, and Elle and a younger brother named Charley.
Billie Piper attended Sylvia Young Theatre School as well as Bradon Forest School.
Billie Piper Married Life and Children
The famous actress, Billie Piper is in a relationship with her partner Johnny Lloyd, who is the frontman of the four-piece indie rock band 'Tribes'. The couple started dating each other in 2016. On 1 August 2018, she announced that she was pregnant with her third child. She gave birth to daughter Tallulah in 2019 with Johnny. Regarding her sexual orientation, she is straight.
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Before that, Billie Piper was married to DJ television presenter and businessman Charis Evans (16 years older than Billie Piper). After six months of dating, she got married in May 2001. She later separated in 2004 and got divorced in May 2007. They are still friends. Meanwhile, in 2006, Billie Piper started dating Laurence Fox, her co-star from 'Treats" and the couple got married on 31 December 2007. They have two sons: Winston James (Born on 21 October 2008) and Eugene Pip (Born on 5 April 2012). But unfortunately, on 24 March 2016, they separated after eight years of marriage. On 12 May 2016, she got divorced.
Billie Piper Net Worth
The multi-talented actress, Billie Piper has accumulated a net worth of $12 million. Her major source of wealth comes from her profession in the field of the entertainment industry such as acting, dancer, singing, filmmaker. But she hasn't mentioned her salary to the media. She also featured in a TV commercial to promote 'Smash Hits' a British pop music magazine. She is living a cool lifestyle at present.
Billie Piper Body Measurements - Height and Weight
Billie Piper is a good-looking and beautiful lady, who has a height of 5 feet 5¼ inches or 1.65 m with a slim body build. She has a perfect body weight of 55 Kg. She has a pair of hazel eyes color and her hair color is dark brown. Likewise, her body measurement is 36-25-35 inches and wears a bra size of 40B. Her dress size is 4 US and her shoe size is 8 US. During her singing career, she was suffered from insomnia due to the pressure of fame.
Filmography
- 1996- "Evita", "The Leading Man"
- 2004- "The Calcium Kid"
- 2005- "Things to Do Before You're 30", "Spirit Trap"
- 2007- Mansfield Park"
- 2010- "Animals United", "The Raven"
- 2016- "City of Tiny Lights"
- 2017- "Beast"
- 2018- "Two for Joy"
- 2019- "Rare Beasts", "Eternal Beauty"
Television Shows / Television Series
- 1999- "Billie Wants You"
- 2000- "Victoria Wood With All the Trimmings"
- 2003- "The Canterbury Tales: The Miller's Tale"
- 2004- "Bella and the Boys"
- 2005- "ShakespeaRe-Told: Much Ado About Nothing"
- 2005-2006, 2008, 2010- "Doctor Who"
- 2005-2008- "Doctor Who Confidential"
- 2006- "The Ruby in the Smoke"
- 2007- "Top Gear", "The Shadow in the North"
- 2007-2011- "Secret Diary of a Call Girl"
- 2010- "A Passionate Woman"
- 2012- "True Love"
- 2014- "Playhouse Presents: Foxtrot"
- 2014-2016- "Penny Dreadful"
- 2018- "Collateral"
- 2020- "I Hate Suzie"
Stage Work
- 2007- "Treats"
- 2011-12- "reasons to be pretty"
- 2012-13- "The Effect"
- 2014- "Great Britain"
- 2016, 2017, 2018- "Yerma"
Awards and Achievements
Theatre
- 2016- Critics; Circle Theatre Awards for "Yerma"
- 2018- Drama Desk Awards for "Yerma"
- 2018- Drama League Awards for "Yerma"
- 2007, 2012, 2014, 2017- Evening Standard Theatre Awards for "Treats", "The Effect", "Great Britain", "Yerma"
- 2012, 2017- Laurence Olivier Awards for "The Effect", "Yerma"
- 2013, 2014, 2017- WhatOnStage Awards for "The Effect", "Great Britain", "Yerma"
- 2017- Broadway World Theatre Awards for "Yerma"
- 2014, 2017- "Glamour Awards for "Great Britain", "Yerma"
Television Work
- 2005, 2006- "The National Television Awards for "Doctor Who"
- 2006, 2007, 2009- TV Quick Awards for "Doctor Who", "Mansfield Park", "Secret Diary of a Call Girl"
- 2005, 2006, 2010- Glamour Awards for "Doctor Who", "Secret Diary of a Call Girl"
- 2006, 2007, 2019, 2021- BAFTAs for "Doctor Who", "Collateral", "I Hate Suzie"
- 2005, 2006- BBC Drama Awards for "Doctor Who", "Doomsday (Doctor Who episode)"
- 2006- The South Bank Show Awards for "Doctor Who"
- 2006- Tric Awards for "Doctor Who"
- 2006- GQ Magazine Awards for "Doctor Who"
- 2015, 2016- Fangoria Chainsaw Awards for "Penny Dreadful"
- 2009- Ewwy Awards for "Secret Diary of a Call Girl"
- 2006- Broadcasting Press Guild Awards for "Doctor Who", "ShakespeaRe-Told: Much Ado About Nothing"
- 2008- Rose d'Or for "Secret Diary of a Call Girl"
- 2005, 2007- SFX Awards for "Doctor Who"
Music Award
- 1998, 1999- Smash Hits Awards
- 1999- Brit Awards
- 1998- MTV Europe Music Awards
Other
- 2011- Hello Magazine
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Discography
Studio Albums
- Honey to the B (On 19 October 1998)
- Walk of Life (On 18 October 2000)
Compilation Albums
- The Best of Billie (On 8 Agust 2005)
- The Singles Collection (On 10 September 2012)
Singles
- 1998- "Because We Want To", "Girlfriend", "She Wants You", "Last Christmas"
- 1999- "Honey to the Bee", "Thank ABBA for the Music"
- 2000- "Day & Night", "Something Deep Inside", "Walk of Life"
Music Videos
- 1998- "Because We Want To", "Girlfriend", "She Wants You" (Version one), "She Wants You" (Version two)
- 1999- "Honey to the Bee"
- 2000- "Day and Night", "Something Deep Inside", "Walk of Life"
