Kelly Brook
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Early Life and Education
Kelly Brook was born in 1979 in Rochester, Kent, England, under the birth name Kelly Ann Parsons. She is of English nationality and is known for her career as a television presenter, actress, and model. Her father, Kenneth Parsons, worked as a scaffolder, while her mother, Sandra Parsons, was a cook. She has a younger brother named Damian and an older half-sister named Sasha. Her father passed away at the age of 57 from lung cancer while she was participating in the BBC television show Strictly Come Dancing.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 23 Nov, 1979
- Age
- 40 yrs
- Occupations
- Actor
Model
Film actor
Television presenter
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- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Birth Place
- Rochester
- Education
- Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
- Gender
- Female
- Description
- British actress and model
- Net Worth 2021
- 10 million
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Brook attended the Thomas Aveling School in Rochester before enrolling in the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London, where she studied for three years. Her training at Italia Conti laid the foundation for her future career in the entertainment industry.
Modeling Career
Kelly Brook began her modeling career at the age of 16 after her mother entered her into a beauty competition, which she won. This early success led to work in various advertising campaigns for brands including Bravissimo, Piz Buin, Walkers crisps, Renault Mégane, and Foster’s Lager. Bravissimo, in particular, is known for specializing in lingerie and bras for large-breasted women.
Her modeling career took off after the Daily Star featured her as a Page Three girl. She quickly became a favorite in men's lifestyle magazines such as FHM, Loaded, and GQ. In 2005, she topped FHM's list of the "100 Sexiest Women in the World," reportedly based on votes from over 15 million readers. She appeared on the list for four consecutive years, further solidifying her status as a leading model.
Additionally, Brook signed a £1 million contract with Unilever to appear in advertising campaigns for Lynx body spray, marketed as Axe in European and U.S. markets. She featured prominently in both billboard and print ads during this internationally recognized campaign.
