Amanda Louise Holden was born on February 16, 1971, in Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom. She attended Swanmore Secondary School and, by the age of nine, had joined the Bishop’s Waltham Little Theatre Company, sparking her early interest in performing arts. At sixteen, she began formal training at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London, where she honed her acting and stage skills.
Amanda Holden is a British television presenter, actress, and media personality, best known for her long-standing role as a judge on ITV's popular talent competition Britain’s Got Talent, created by Simon Cowell. She joined the panel in 2007 and has remained one of its most enduring and recognizable figures.
In addition to her work on Britain’s Got Talent, Holden's acting credits include roles in British television series such as Kiss Me Kate, The Grimleys, Hearts and Bones, EastEnders, and the sketch comedy show Smack the Pony. Her versatility on screen has made her a well-known figure in British entertainment spanning both comedic and dramatic roles.
Amanda Holden has been married twice. Her first marriage was to comedian Les Dennis in 1995. Their relationship faced challenges, and they ultimately separated before divorcing in 2003. In 2004, Holden began a relationship with record producer Chris Hughes. The couple welcomed their first daughter in January 2006 and were married in Somerset in December 2008.
Their family grew with the birth of a second daughter in 2012. Holden and Hughes reside in a mansion in Surrey and also own a countryside cottage in the Cotswolds, which has been undergoing renovations since 2017.
Amanda Holden is a dedicated celebrity ambassador for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, reflecting her passion for animal welfare. She became a vegetarian at the age of thirteen and has been an advocate for plant-based living and animal rights advocacy throughout her career.
| Birth Date: | 16 Feb, 1971 |
| Age: | 49 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Film actor Stage actor Television presenter |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Bishop's Waltham |
| residence: | London Borough of Richmond upon Thames |
| Education: | Swanmore College of Technology |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | English actress, singer and presenter |
| Spouse: | Les Dennis[1995-2003] Chris Hughes [M. 2008] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 3.6 million |
