Gemma Collins Biography

(Media Personality and Businesswoman Known for Her TV Reality Series ‘The Only Way Is Essex’)

Birthday: January 31, 1981 (Aquarius)

Born In: Romford, England

Gemma Collins is an English reality TV personality and businessperson, best known for appearing on the reality TV show ‘The Only Way Is Essex.’ Gemma was born and raised in Essex, London, and was interested in acting ever since she was a kid. She attended the ‘Sylvia Young Theatre School,’ where she participated in many theatrical plays to hone her skills as an actor. Before she embarked on a full-time career in the entertainment industry, she worked as a used-car saleswoman. In 2011, she made her TV debut with the British reality TV series titled ‘The Only Way Is Essex.’ The award-winning reality show provided Gemma great exposure to the industry. She then came to be known for her appearances on TV shows such as ‘Celebrity Big Brother,’ ‘Splash!,’ ‘Sugar Free Farm,’ ‘Celebs Go Dating,’ and ‘Dancing On Ice.’ She has, however, failed to forge a successful career as an actor. Over the years, she has appeared in guest roles in TV shows such as ‘Safeword,’ ‘Through the Keyhole,’ ‘Keep It in the Family,’ and ‘Kendra on Top.’ In 2019, she announced her own reality show, ‘Diva Forever.’
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Quick Facts

British Celebrities Born In January

Also Known As: Gemma Clare Collins

Age: 43 Years, 43 Year Old Females

Family:

father: Alan Collins

mother: Joan Collins

siblings: Russell Collins

Partner: James Argent (2017–)

Business Women British Women

Height: 5'9" (175 cm), 5'9" Females

Notable Alumni: Sylvia Young Theatre School

City: Romford, England

More Facts

education: Sylvia Young Theatre School

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    What businesses does Gemma Collins own?

    Gemma Collins owns a successful clothing boutique called Gemma Collins Boutique in Brentwood, Essex.
  • 2

    Has Gemma Collins written any books?

    Yes, Gemma Collins has released an autobiography titled "Basically: My Real Life as an Essex Girl" in 2013.
  • 3

    What reality TV shows has Gemma Collins appeared on?

    Gemma Collins is best known for her appearances on reality TV shows such as "The Only Way Is Essex," "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!" and "Dancing on Ice."
  • 4

    Does Gemma Collins have her own podcast?

    Yes, Gemma Collins hosts a podcast called "The Gemma Collins Podcast" where she shares her thoughts and experiences on various topics.
  • 5

    What is Gemma Collins' signature catchphrase?

    Gemma Collins is known for her iconic catchphrase "I'm claustrophobic, Darren!" which she famously exclaimed during her stint on "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!"
Childhood & Early Life
Gemma Clare Collins was born on January 31, 1981, in Romford, England, to Alan and Joan Collins. Her family was affluent, as Alan, her father, worked in a highly profitable shipping company.
Gemma’s mother revealed in a recent interview that Gemma was heavily bullied when she was a child. She often came back home crying during her pre-teen years. However, she also believes that the difficulties she endured as a kid had turned her into the positive woman that she is.
Interested in acting and performing arts, Gemma enrolled at the ‘Sylvia Young Theatre School’ in London. She then completed her education at the ‘Frances Bardsley Academy.’
Following her education, she auditioned for TV and film roles. As she was not a conventionally good-looking young woman, she struggled a bit in the beginning. During her struggling period, she worked as a used-car salesperson.
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Career
In 2011, she was part of the regular cast of the British reality TV series titled ‘The Only Way Is Essex.’ She joined the cast of the show in the second season and has, since then, been a series regular.
The ‘BAFTA Award’-winning series puts people in modified yet unscripted situations, and the concept has been extremely popular in Britain, making it one of the most popular British reality TV series. Ever since Gemma joined the cast in 2011, she has become a favorite with her fans and has appeared in all its seasons.
The same year, she appeared in 14 episodes of the panel show ‘Loose Women.’ Later that year, she appeared as a guest in three episodes of the British TV show ‘I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! NOW!’
In the next few months, Gemma was seen making appearances on shows such as ‘That Sunday Night Show’ and ‘Peter Andre: My Life.’ All the celebrity status she was enjoying was due to her becoming a household name through her regular appearance on ‘The Only Way is Essex’.
In 2014, she entered a reality TV show titled ‘Splash!,’ which had celebrities learning and mastering the art of diving. Gemma appeared in the second season of the show and was the third celebrity to be eliminated that season.
Around the same time, she was also making guest appearances on a number of TV shows, such as ‘Alan Carr’s Specstacular’ and ‘Who’s Doing the Dishes?’
In 2015, she appeared as a guest on shows such as ‘Mel & Sue,’ ‘Kendra on Top,’ ‘Keep It in the Family,’ and ‘Safeword.’
In 2016, she received a huge break when she appeared in the seventeenth season of ‘Celebrity Big Brother.’ Gemma performed well among the more popular celebrities on the show and held her place for 32 days. She was the seventh celebrity to be removed from the house. The show happens to be the most-watched TV reality show in the UK and brought her great exposure.
The same year, she appeared in another reality show, ‘In Therapy,’ in which a therapist spoke to guest celebrities about their issues.
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In 2017, she appeared on another reality TV show, ‘Sugar Free Farm.’ The show featured celebrities following a sugar-free diet and sharing their experiences.
The same year, she entered the show ‘Big Brother’ as a guest housemate. She was invited to the house owing to the popularity she had gained when she had previously appeared on the show.
In early 2017, she became part of the comedy panel game show ‘Through the Keyhole,’ appearing in one episode.
She began 2018 with an appearance on the show ‘Celebs Go Dating’ as a main cast member. The reality show was based on the unique concept of celebrities going on dates with common people.
The same year, she entered the cooking reality TV show ‘Celebrity MasterChef’ as a contestant. She also appeared on the show ‘All Together Now, Celebrities,’ which had several celebrities competing with each other based on their music skills. Gemma was named one of the finalists by the end of the season.
In 2019, she was seen as a contestant on another reality show, ‘Dancing on Ice.’ Gemma was the fifth contestant to be eliminated.
She announced in early 2019 that she would soon be launching her own reality show, ‘Diva Forever,’ which would have her as one of its main cast members.
Apart from her being a TV celebrity, Gemma runs a boutique in Essex and a pop-up shop in Marbella.
In 2018, she turned designer when she started her own chain of swimwear for plus-size women.
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She is also a bestselling author. In 2013, she released her autobiography, ‘Basically: My Real Life as an Essex Girl.’ The book became a bestseller within the first week of its release.
In 2018, she released another book, ‘The GC: How to Be a Diva,’ a self-help book inspiring women to be confident despite their body-image issues.
Family & Personal Life
Gemma Collins started dating her ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ co-star James Argent in 2017. Since then, the couple has been in an on-again, off-again relationship. Gemma has alleged that James has body-shamed her on many occasions. James has also publicly apologized for his rude behavior toward Gemma.
Gemma is extremely close to her parents. She considers their marriage an inspiration for herself. She claims that her father is the first person she goes to when she needs advice about her life.
Her mother was recently diagnosed with pneumonia. Gemma took good care of her, along with her father. Her mother has since recovered.
Facts About Gemma Collins
Gemma Collins once auditioned for a role on the hit TV show "The Only Way is Essex" without any prior acting experience, and ended up becoming one of the most beloved cast members.
In 2019, Gemma Collins became the face of a popular plus-size fashion brand, using her platform to promote body positivity and self-confidence.
Gemma Collins has a strong passion for animals and often advocates for animal rights, participating in charity events and campaigns to raise awareness.
Gemma Collins is a talented businesswoman, having successfully launched her own clothing line and collaborated with various brands to create unique fashion collections.
Despite facing criticism and negative comments, Gemma Collins remains resilient and confident in her own skin, inspiring others to embrace their individuality and be unapologetically themselves.

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