Lorraine Kelly is a Scottish television presenter and journalist, widely recognized for her extensive career on ITV's breakfast programs. She was born on November 30, 1959, in the Gorbals area of Glasgow, Scotland. Her father worked as a television repairman. Kelly was raised in East Kilbride, where she attended Claremont High School. Demonstrating an early passion for journalism, she turned down an opportunity to study English and Russian at university in favor of a reporting position at the local newspaper, the East Kilbride News.
Kelly began her television career in October 1984 when she joined TV-am as its Scotland correspondent. She gained prominence in 1989 as a presenter on TV-am’s Summer Sunday, and in 1990, she became one of the main presenters of Good Morning Britain. Her engaging on-screen presence and journalistic skills led to her receiving the TRIC Diamond Jubilee Award for New Talent of the Year in April 1991.
Over the years, Lorraine Kelly has become a household name in British broadcasting, particularly through her hosting role on ITV’s Lorraine and segments on Daybreak. Known for her warm and relatable style, she has built a loyal following across generations.
In addition to her television work, Kelly contributes weekly columns to The Sun and The Sunday Post, where she covers lifestyle, current events, and personal reflections. Her involvement extends beyond media; she is a committed celebrity patron of Worldwide Cancer Research and Help for Heroes, and she serves as an honorary patron of The Courtyard, an arts center in Herefordshire. These roles reflect her ongoing dedication to charitable and cultural causes.
Lorraine Kelly married television cameraman Steve Smith in 1992. The couple has one daughter, Rose, who was born in 1994. They reside in Berkshire, just outside of London. Despite a busy professional life, Kelly remains grounded in her family life and is known for maintaining a low-key personal profile.
In June 2018, Kelly was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Arts degree by Edinburgh Napier University in recognition of her contributions to broadcasting and journalism. The honor underscores her longstanding impact on British media and public life.
| Birth Date: | 30 Nov, 1959 |
| Age: | 60 yrs |
| Occupations: | Television presenter Journalist |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Gorbals |
| Education: | Claremont High School |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | British broadcaster |
| Net Worth 2021: | 6 million |
