Jemima Goldsmith was born on January 30, 1974, in London to financier Sir James Goldsmith and Lady Annabel Vane-Tempest-Stewart. Her mother is of Anglo-Irish descent, while her father had French and Jewish heritage. She attended the Old Vicarage preparatory school followed by Francis Holland School in London. From a young age, Jemima developed a passion for horse riding and became an accomplished equestrian by the age of 17.
She later enrolled at the University of Bristol to study English but did not complete her degree as she married in 1995.
On May 16, 1995, Jemima married Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan. Prior to the wedding, she converted to Islam and subsequently moved to Pakistan to live with her husband. During her time there, she focused on charitable causes, particularly in healthcare. In 1999, she faced allegations regarding the theft of antique tiles, which she publicly denied.
The couple had two sons: Sulaiman Isa and Qasim. However, adapting to life in Pakistan proved difficult for Jemima, and on June 22, 2004, they officially divorced. She later cited the cultural differences and challenges in adjusting to the Pakistani lifestyle as the primary reasons for their separation.
After returning to England, Jemima began a successful writing career. She contributed regularly to notable newspapers such as The Independent, the Evening Standard, and The Sunday Times. In 2008, she conducted a high-profile interview with then-Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf. Her journalistic work continued to grow in influence, reflecting her deep interest in global and political issues.
In 2011, she was appointed editor-at-large for Vanity Fair. She also held the position of associate editor at The Independent and later, The New Statesman, where she conducted interviews with public figures including Nick Clegg.
Later in 2011, Jemima served as an executive producer for the documentary We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks, directed by Alex Gibney. The film was critically acclaimed and received a BAFTA nomination for Best Documentary.
| Net Worth 2021: | 100 million |
