The multi-talented persona, Gemma Collins is a British media personality and businesswoman who came limelight being a cast member of the ITVBe semi-reality program The Only Way Is Essex. During her career, she has appeared in several TV series and was also honored with several awards for her outstanding performances which are mentioned below. She is also an author. During her career, she wrote two bibliographies which are pointed below.
Apart from these, She runs a boutique in Essex and a pop-up shop in Marbella. Later, she turned designer when she started her own chain of swimwear for plus-size women. in 2018. Today, she is one of the successful media personalities who has inspired many people with her achievements. Let's explore more about her through this article.
Early Life
Gemma Collins was born in Romford, London, England, the United Kingdom to her parents in the year 1981. Currently, she aged 40 years old. Her parents are Alan Collins and Joan Collins. She has also a brother named Russell Collins. Similarly, she holds British nationality and belongs to the White ethnicity. Further, her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
For education, she studied theatre at Sylvia Young Theatre School during her childhood.
Personal Life
Gemma Collins is not married yet but engaged with her boyfriend named Rami Hawash in 2013. However, the couple split up in 2014 and again patch up in July 2021. Currently, They seem to be happy with each other and enjoying their love life without any disturbances. They also plan to have a baby soon. Let's see what will be happing in the future. They will exchange the wedding vows or have separate as before. Until then stay with us for new updates.
Previously, she has an on-and-off relationship with a celebrity named James Argent. The duo first met in 2011 when she joined the TV series named The Only Way is Essex as a cast member. With a flow of time, they came nearer and fall in love. After dating a year, they were separated but again patch up in 2017. However, their relationship did not go long, and again separated in 2020.
Net Worth
Gemma Collins is a part of the entertainment industry for a long time. She has appeared in 12 reality TV series to date. Thus, she should have the sum of a good amount of money from her career. Based on the online sites, her current estimated net worth is said to be $4 million at present. However, her salary and financial details are yet to be disclosed.
Body Measurements
Gemma Collins has a large body build with a body measurement of 42-36-45 inches. Her eyes are brown and she has dyed her hair blonde. Similarly, she used to wear 46D (US) bra cup size, 14 (US) dress size, and 5 (US) shoe sizes. Further, she stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches and she weighs around 110 Kg.
As per the recent updates, she has three stones of weight loss through a mixture of exercise and controversial 'Skinny Jab' appetite suppressant injections. You should check her latest pictures on her Instagram, it looks slimmer than ever. She continues her incredible 3.5st weight loss journey to date.
Filmography
- The Only Way Is Essex (2011-19)
- Splash! (2014) - Contestant; Series 2
- I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2014) - Contestant; Series 14
- Celebrity Big Brother (2016) - Housemate; Series 17
- Sugar-Free Farm (2017) - Participant
- Big Brother (2017) - Guest housemate
- Celebs Go Dating (2018) - Main cast
- Gemma Collins: Diva (2018 - Present) - Lead Role
- Celebrity MasterChef (2018) - Contestant
- All Together Now, Celebrities (2018) - Finalist
- Dancing on Ice (2019) - Contestant; Series 11
Guest Appearances
- Snobs (13 January 2000) - 1 Episode
- Loose Women (16 September 2011, 1 March 2012, 26 April 2013, 3 October 2013, 24 February 2014, 4 February 2016, 4 March 2016, 3 March 2017, 6 April 2017, 7 September 2017, 2 March 2018, 27 June 2018, 11 February 2019, 20 February 2019, 19 March 2019, 6 August 2020) - 16 Episodes
- I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! NOW! (23-25 November 2011, 16 November 2015) - 4 Episodes
- Peter Andre: My Life (14 December 2011) - 1 Episode
- That Sunday Night Show (8 January 2012) - 1 Episode
- Celebrity Juice (15 March 2012, 9 May 2013, 11 April 2019, 24 October 2019, 12 November 2020) - 5 Episodes
- This Morning (30 March 2012, 2 April 2012, 4 April 2012, 31 August 2012, 19 September 2012, 18 January 2013, 5 April 2013, 19 April 2013, 24 April 2013, 28 November 2014, 3 December 2014, 4 December 2014, 13 May 2015, 5 February 2016, 4 July 2016, 2 August 2016, 30 April 2018, 1 October 2018, 7 January 2019, 23 January 2019, 4 February 2019, 11 February 2019, 14 August 2019, 18 December 2019) - 24 Episodes
- The Big Quiz (15 April 2012) - 1 Episode
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (15 June 2012, 25 January 2013, 28 January 2020) - 3 Episodes
- Big Brother's Bit on the Side (4 July 2012, 28 July 2013, 13 May 2015, 16 June 2017) - 4 Episodes
- Let's Do Lunch with Gino & Mel (29 August 2012) - 1 Episode
- Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side (6 September 2012, 9 January 2013, 1 September 2013, 19 August 2014, 29 January 2015, 2 February 2016, 4-5 February 2016, 1 August 2017) - 9 Episodes
- Fake Reaction (3 January 2013) - 1 Episode
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Deal or No Deal (4 January 2013) - 1 Episode
- Food Glorious Food (24 April 2013) - 1 Episode
- Sunday Side Up (29 December 2013) - 1 Episode
- Who's Doing the Dishes? (3 October 2014) - 1 Episode
- Mel & Sue (14 January 2015) - 1 Episode
- If Katie Hopkins Ruled the World (6 August 2015) - 1 Episode
- Kendra on Top (21 August 2015) - 1 Episode
- Keep It in the Family (22 August 2015) - 1 Episode
- Safeword (27 August 2015) - 1 Episode
- Tina Malone: My New Body (1 October 2015) - 1 Episode
- Tricked (27 October 2015) - 1 Episode
- The Wright Stuff (4 February 2016) - 1 Episode
- Virtually Famous (8 March 2016) - 1 Episode
- In Therapy (5 July 2016) – 1 Episode
- It's Not Me, It's You (29 July 2016) - 1 Episode
- Alan Carr's Specstacular (31 December 2016) - 1 Episode
- Through the Keyhole (4 February 2017) - 1 Episode
- BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards (22 October 2017, 21 October 2018)
- Celebrity 100% Hotter (25 January 2018) - 1 episode
- The Generation Game (1 April 2018) - 1 Episode
- Livin' with Lucy (10 September 2018) - 1 Episode
- ReFreshers Week Presented By Strongbow (1 October 2018) - 1 Episode
- Your Face or Mine? (3 October 2018) - 1 Episode
- Good Morning Britain (30 October 2018, 19 December 2018, 4 February 2019, 1 April 2019, 24 June 2019, 7 August 2019, 13 November 2019, 25 November 2019, 8 December 2020) - 9 Episodes
- I'll Get This (4 December 2018) - 1 Episode
- Lorraine (4 January 2019, 18 January 2019, 23 January 2019, 8 March 2019, 9 September 2019, 30 September 2019, 15 November 2019) - 7 Episodes
- The Jonathan Ross Show (9 March 2019) - 1 episode
- The Real Housewives of Cheshire (22 April 2019, 11 November 2019) - 2 Episodes
- The Crystal Maze (21 June 2019) - 1 Episode
- Celebrity Catchphrase (31 August 2019) - 1 Episode
- MTV Cribs UK (16 September 2019, 7 December 2020) - 2 Episodes
- Dancing on Ice at Christmas (22 December 2019) - 1 episode
- The Big Narstie Show (7 February 2020) - 1 Episode
- Inside Missguided: Made in Manchester (12 August 2020) - 1 Episode
- Rolling In It (15 August 2020) - 1 Episode
- Shopping with Keith Lemon (25 October 2020) - 1 Episode
- Celebrity Supply Teacher (17 November 2020) - 1 Episode
- Michael McIntyre's The Wheel (19 December 2020) - 1 Episode
- Dancing on Ice (24 January 2021) - 1 Episode
- Piers Morgan's Life Stories (11 February 2021) - 1 Episode
- RuPaul's Drag Race UK (18 February 2021) - 1 Episode
- Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable (23 February 2021) - 1 Episode
- The Weakest Link (23 December 2021) - 1 Episode
Awards and Nominations
- National Reality Television Awards - Best Female Personality (2021) - Gemma Collins: Diva on Lockdown - Won
- National Reality Television Awards - Reality Personality of the Year (2012) - The Only Way Is Essex - Nominated
- National Reality Television Awards - Reality Personality of the Year (2015) - The Only Way Is Essex - Nominated
- National Reality Television Awards - Best Female Personality (2018) - The Only Way Is Essex - Nominated
Podcasts
- The Gemma Collins Podcast (BBC Sounds, 2019)
- The Gemma Collins Love Lounge (BBC Sounds, 2020)
Bibliography
- Basically...: My Life as a Real Essex Girl (2013)
- The GC: How to Be a Diva (2018)
