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Who Is Holly Willoughby?, Birthday, Education, Family, Social Media

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Robert King

Updated on December 31, 2025

Who Is Holly Willoughby?, Birthday, Education, Family, Social Media: Born on February 10, 1981, Holly Willoughby, officially known as Holly Marie Willoughby is an English television presenter, author, and model.

She developed a passion for journalism at a younger age and has been consistent throughout her career rising through the ranks to become one of the most sought-after broadcasters.

As a model, Willoughby was first spotted at the age of 14 by talent scouts at The Clothes Show Live exhibition and signed with the model agency, Storm Management

She appeared in teen magazines for girls such as Mizz, Just Seventeen, Shout, and More!. At the age of 17, she started modeling bras, underwear, and tights for clients including Pretty Polly.

At the time of this writing (M onday, June 6, 2023), Holly Willoughby is a co-presenter on ITV’s This Morning (2009–present), and Dancing On Ice (2006–2011, 2018–present).

Previously (from 2008 to 2020), she was a team captain on the ITV2 comedy panel show Celebrity Juice.

Her other television work includes; The Xtra Factor (2008–2009), Text Santa (2011–2013, 2015), The Voice UK (2012–2013), and Surprise Surprise (2012–2015).

She has also had a stint on; Play To The Whistle (2015–2017), I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! (2018), Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof (2022), and The Games (2022).

In June 2023, Holly Willoughby hit major headlines following an emotional statement on the departure of Phillip Schofield from This Morning and ITV.

The presenter admitted she felt “let down” by the actions of her co-host in the opening minutes of her first show without Schofield on Monday, June 6, 2023.

Holly Willoughby And Phillip Schofield
Holly Willoughby And Phillip Schofield

Willoughby took a break from presenting duties after her co-host, Schofield resigned from ITV after admitting to an ‘unwise but not illegal’ affair with a younger male colleague

As she made her first appearance on This Morning after the two weeks break, Holly Willoughby said she felt “shaken, troubled, let down”

Willoughby started Monday, 6th June show with the emotional statement saying: “It feels very strange indeed sitting here without Phil.

“And I imagine that you might have been feeling a lot like I have – shaken, troubled, let down, worried for the wellbeing of people on all sides of what’s been going on, and full of questions.

“You, me, and all of us at This Morning gave our love and support to someone who was not telling the truth, who acted in a way that they themselves felt that they had to resign from ITV and step down from a career that they loved.

“That is a lot to process.”

Holly Willoughby Birthday

Holly Willoughby was born on February 10, 1981, in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom. She celebrated his 42nd birthday in February this year (2023).

Holly Willoughby Education

Not much is known about Holly Willoughby’s educational background. However, she attended Burgess Hill Girls in the town of Burgess Hill in West Sussex and The College of Richard Collyer in Horsham.

Holly Willoughby Family

Parents

Holly Willoughby was born in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom to her parents; Linda J. Willoughby (mother) and Brian R. Willoughby (father).

His father worked as a sales manager of a double-glazing company while his mother is a former air stewardess.

In April 2022, the renowned broadcaster shared a gushing tribute to her parents as they marked their 45th wedding anniversary.

Husband

Holly Willoughby has been married to Daniel Baldwin since Saturday, 4 August 2007 and they live in Barnes, London.

Dan Baldwin is a co-founder of Hungry Bear Media and a former producer on Ministry of Mayhem and later executive producer on Celebrity Juice.

Children

Holly Willoughby has been blessed with three children; two sons and a daughter. The renowned broadcaster shares all her kids with her husband, Daniel Baldwin.

The couple welcomed their eldest son, Harry, on May 11, 2009, and their second child, daughter Belle, followed on April 14, 2011. Chester, the youngest son was born on September 29, 2014.

The TV presenter has previously said she chooses to keep the kids out of the limelight.

Siblings

Holly Willoughby is not the only child of her parents; Linda J. Willoughby (mother) and Brian R. Willoughby (father). She has an elder sister name; Kelly Willoughby who works for film and TV.

Holly Willoughby Social Media

Holly Willoughby owns a verified Facebook page with over 2.5 million followers, a verified Twitter account with over 7.2 million followers, and a verified Instagram account with over 8.3 million followers. The renowned broadcaster is very active on these social media platforms.

Holly Willoughby Net Worth

As of June 2023, Holly Willoughby has an estimated net worth of about £11 million. She has made such an amount from her career as a television presenter, and author.