Early Life and Education
Kelly Brook, originally named Kelly Anne Parsons, was born on November 23, 1979, in Rochester, Kent, England. She is the daughter of Sandra Parsons, a cook, and Kenneth Parsons, a scaffolder. She has a younger brother named Damian and an older half-sister named Sasha. Kelly Brook attended the Thomas Aveling School in Rochester and later studied at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London, where she trained for three years.
Career Beginnings
Kelly Brook career began at age 16 when she won a beauty competition, entered by her mother. This success led to her working on various advertising campaigns, including Foster's Lager and Walker's crisps. Her big break came when she was discovered by the editorial team of the Daily Star, who began featuring her as a Page Three girl. Kelly Brook quickly gained popularity, appearing in magazines like GQ, Loaded, and FHM. She was named FHM’s Sexiest Woman in the World in 2005 and was regularly featured in their 100 Sexiest Women in the World list.
Modeling Career
Throughout her modeling career, Kelly Brook appeared in numerous advertising campaigns for major brands such as Renault Mégane, Bravissimo, and Ultimo lingerie. She also graced the cover of Playboy magazine in September 2010 and collaborated on swimwear lines with New Look and Simply Be. In 2014, she became a brand ambassador for Skechers.
Acting Career
Kelly Brook made her film debut in 2000 with a small role in "Sorted" and subsequently appeared in "Ripper" (2001) and "House of 9" (2004). She gained international attention for her role in the horror comedy "Piranha 3D" (2010). She also appeared in American TV shows, including four episodes of "Smallville" as Lex Luthor’s girlfriend and played the lead role in the 2014 NBC sitcom "One Big Happy." Kelly Brook has also appeared in several British TV shows such as "The Big Breakfast," "Strictly Come Dancing," and "Britain’s Got Talent."
Theatre and Television Presenting
In addition to her work in film, Brook has had a notable theatre career. She starred in the West End productions of "Eye Contact," "Fat Pig," and "Calendar Girls." Kelly Brook also began her television presenting career in 1997, hosting youth programs on MTV UK, Granada Television, and Trouble TV. She gained wider recognition when she co-hosted "The Big Breakfast" in 1999. Kelly Brook has also hosted reality TV shows, including "Celebrity Love Island" in 2005.
Reality TV and Other Ventures
Kelly Brook participated in the 2007 season of "Strictly Come Dancing," though she withdrew following the death of her father. She served as a judge on "Britain's Got Talent" in 2009 and "Dirty Dancing: The Time of Your Life" in 2008. In 2021, she appeared on "The Masked Dancer" as Frog.
Writing and Business Ventures
In 2014, Brook released her autobiography "Close Up," which became a Sunday Times Bestseller. She has also ventured into business, opening a bar named Steam and Rye in London in 2013, which won Bar of the Year at the London Club and Bar Awards in 2014.
Personal Life
Kelly Brook married her longtime boyfriend, Jeremy Parisi, in July 2022, after dating since 2015. She continues to work in the media industry and co-hosts Heart London’s Drivetime Radio Show with Jason King, a role she has held since 2019.
Kelly Brook Parents
Kelly Brook parents are Sandra Parsons and Kenneth Parsons. Sandra worked as a cook, while Kenneth was a scaffolder. The family lived in Rochester, Kent, England, where Kelly Brook was born and raised. Kenneth Parsons passed away from lung cancer in 2007 at the age of 57, during Kelly's time on the show "Strictly Come Dancing." Sandra and Kenneth had two children together, Kelly Brook and her younger brother Damian. Kelly also has an older half-sister named Sasha.
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