What Is Kelly Brook's Net Worth?
Kelly Brook is an English model, actress, and media personality with a net worth of $10 million. She has graced British shows like "Strictly Come Dancing," "Celebrity Juice," and "The Masked Dancer," as well as American series such as "Smallville" and "One Big Happy." Her film credits include "School for Seduction," "Survival Island," "Fishtales," and "Taking Stock."
At 16, Brook's career took off after winning a beauty competition. She landed major ad campaigns for Foster's Beer and Renault and gained prominence as a Page Three Girl for the "Daily Star" tabloid. She became one of the top glamour models, appearing in magazines like "FHM," "Loaded," and "Playboy."
In 2005, Kelly was named the sexiest woman alive by 15 million "FHM" magazine subscribers. She has since signed numerous endorsement deals with brands like Reebok, T-Mobile, and Lynx body spray.
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Early Life and Education
Kelly Brook, born Kelly Ann Parsons on November 23, 1979, in Rochester, Kent, England, is the daughter of scaffolder Kenneth and cook Sandra. She has a younger brother named Damian and an older half-sister named Sasha. Brook attended Thomas Aveling School and later studied at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London.
Modeling Career
At 16, Brook began professional modeling after winning a beauty contest. She modeled for brands like Walkers, Foster's, and Renault and posed topless for the "Daily Star". Kelly appeared in men's magazines such as "Loaded," "FHM," and "GQ." In 2005, she topped "FHM's" list of the 100 Sexiest Women in the World and was on the cover of "Playboy" in 2010.
Kelly's modeling portfolio includes ad campaigns for Sky+, T-Mobile, Reebok, Lynx, and Ultimo. In 2015, she became a brand ambassador for Skechers.
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Television Career
Brook debuted on television in 1996 on the British comedy show "Fist of Fun." In 1999, she co-hosted "The Big Breakfast." Her significant TV role came in 2002 on "Smallville" as Victoria Hardwick. She later hosted "Celebrity Love Island" and appeared on "Agatha Christie's Marple" and "Hotel Babylon."
In 2007, Kelly competed on "Strictly Come Dancing" with Brendan Cole but withdrew in week nine after her father's passing. She returned as a guest judge on "Britain's Got Talent" in 2009. From 2012 to 2013 and again in 2015, she appeared on "Celebrity Juice" and other series like "Métal Hurlant Chronicles," "NTSF:SD:SUV::," and "One Big Happy." In 2021, she was the Frog on "The Masked Dancer."
Film Career
Brook's film debut was in the 2000 thriller "Sorted." She appeared in "Ripper" in 2001 and starred in "The Italian Job" and "Absolon" in 2003. Brook's first leading role was in "School for Seduction" (2004) as an Italian temptress. She also appeared in "House of 9" with Dennis Hopper and starred opposite Billy Zane in "Survival Island" (2005), and "Fishtales" (2007).
Kelly starred in the horror-comedy "Piranha 3D" (2010) and appeared in "Keith Lemon: The Film" and "Taking Stock."
Stage Career
Brook starred as exotic dancer Anya in the play "Eye Contact" in 2000 and portrayed Jeannie in Neil LaBute's "Fat Pig" at London's Comedy Theatre in 2008.
Other Endeavors
Brook opened a bar in London called Steam and Rye in 2013. In 2014, she published her autobiography, "Close Up," which made the "Sunday Times" bestseller list. By 2019, Kelly was co-hosting "Heart London Drivetime" and "Saturday Breakfast with Jason King."
Personal Life
Brook was engaged to Billy Zane, whom she met on the set of "Survival Island" in 2004. Their marriage was postponed due to her father's death in 2007, and they broke up in 2008. She later dated rugby player Thom Evans but experienced a miscarriage in 2011 and separated in 2013. Brook also dated actor and model David McIntosh, with whom she appeared in leaked nude photos in 2014.
