Amanda Holden Biography

(Actress)

Birthday: February 16, 1971 (Aquarius)

Born In: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

Amanda Louise Holden is a British actress, singer, and TV presenter. She is best recognized as a judge on the reality competition show, ‘Britain's Got Talent’. On television, she has also appeared in several American and British programs, such as ‘Wild at Heart’, ' Kiss Me Kate', 'The Grimleys,' 'Hearts and Bones', ' Ready When You Are, Mr McGill', 'Big Top', ‘Smack the Pony’, ‘Celeb’ and ‘EastEnders’, to name a few. As a television presenter, she has presented/co-presented various shows like 'A Night of Heroes: The Sun Military Awards', 'The Door', 'Dispatches: Exposing Hospital Heartache', 'Give a Pet a Home' and 'I've Got Something To Tell You'. The British actress has also acted on stage, most notably in the plays 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' and 'Shrek the Musical'. She has also done a few films including ‘Intimate Relations’ and ‘Virtual Sexuality’. Talking about Holden’s accolades, she was awarded with ‘WhatsOnStage.com Theatregoers' Choice Award’ under the category ‘Best Actress in a Musical’ for her performance in ‘Shrek the Musical.’

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Quick Facts

British Celebrities Born In February

Also Known As: Amanda Louise Holden

Age: 53 Years, 53 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Chris Hughes (m. 2008), Les Dennis (m. 1995–2003)

father: Frank Holden

mother: Judith Mary Harrison

siblings: Debbie Holden

children: Alexa Louise Florence Hughes, Hollie Rose Hughes

Born Country: England

Actresses British Women

Height: 5'4" (163 cm), 5'4" Females

City: Portsmouth, England

More Facts

education: Swanmore College of Technology

  • 1

    What is Amanda Holden's most famous TV show?

    Amanda Holden is best known for being a judge on the TV talent show "Britain's Got Talent."
  • 2

    Has Amanda Holden released any music albums?

    Yes, Amanda Holden released her debut album titled "Songs from My Heart" in 2020.
  • 3

    Is Amanda Holden involved in any charity work?

    Yes, Amanda Holden is a supporter of various charitable organizations, including the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity (Sands).
  • 4

    Does Amanda Holden have any upcoming acting projects?

    Yes, Amanda Holden has appeared in various theater productions and has upcoming projects in the entertainment industry.
  • 5

    What is Amanda Holden's favorite hobby outside of work?

    Amanda Holden is known to have a passion for gardening and often shares her gardening tips and experiences on social media.
Theatre Career
Amanda Holden has appeared in many stage musicals till date. One of her best stage performances was in ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ for which she was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 2004. She then played Princess Fiona in ‘Shrek the Musical’. After this, she starred in a revival of ‘Stepping Out’.
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Film Career
She has also made a few film appearances. In 1996, Holden was cast as Pamela in the film ‘Intimate Relations’. Three years later, she appeared in the flick ‘Virtual Sexuality’.
Television Career
Amanda Holden first appeared on television as a contestant in a game show titled ‘Blind Date’. She then played Mel in the series ‘Kiss Me Kate’. During this time, she also guest starred in ‘Jonathan Creek’ and ‘'Goodness Gracious Me'. After this, the actress had minor roles in ‘The Grimleys’ and ‘Hearts and Bones’. In 2002, she joined the cast of ‘Cutting It’ as Mia Bevan. Two years later, she appeared as Alice on BBC One’s ‘Mad About Alice’.
From 2006 to 2008, Holden played Sarah Trevanion in ‘Wild at Heart’. She also began serving as a judge on ‘Britain's Got Talent’ in 2007. She co-presented ‘A Night of Heroes: The Sun Military Awards’ from 2009 to 2014. During this time, she also made guest appearances on 'The One Show', 'Magic Numbers', ‘The Graham Norton Show,' 'The Talent Show Story,' and 'The One and Only Cilla Black'. The British beauty also served as a presenter on ‘Dispatches: Exposing Hospital Heartache’ in 2014. Then she presented ‘Give a Pet a Home’ and ‘I've Got Something to Tell You’.
Personal Life
Amanda Holden was born as Amanda Louise Holden on February 16, 1971 in Bishop’s Waltham, Hampshire, UK, to Judith Mary Harrison and Frank Holden. She has a younger sister named Debbie. She studied at Swanmore Secondary School (present day - Swanmore College) and later attended Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.
Coming to her love life, the British actress married comedian Les Dennis in 1995 and divorced him in 2003.
In 2006, she gave birth to her first child, daughter Alexa Louise Florence Hughes, with her then-fiancé Chris Hughes. The couple married two years later on 10 December 2008. Holden gave birth to Hughes’ second child, son Theo Hughes, in February 2011. Unfortunately, the child was stillborn. She then gave birth to his third child, daughter Hollie Rose Hughes, the following year.
Facts About Amanda Holden
Amanda Holden is an accomplished actress who has appeared in various television shows and West End productions, showcasing her versatile talents beyond just hosting talent shows.
Amanda Holden is known for her love of animals and is a passionate advocate for animal welfare, often using her platform to raise awareness and funds for animal charities.
Amanda Holden has a playful sense of humor and is known for her witty banter and quick comebacks, making her a lively presence on panel shows and interviews.
Amanda Holden is a dedicated mother to her two daughters and often shares heartwarming moments with her family on social media, showing her nurturing and caring side.
Amanda Holden is a fashion icon, known for her glamorous red carpet looks and stylish ensembles, always pushing the boundaries with her bold and chic fashion choices.

Amanda Holden Movies

1. Virtual Sexuality (1999)

  (Romance, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi)

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