Abbey Clancy’s journey in the spotlight is nothing short of inspiring.
She started off trying her luck as a singer and reality TV hopeful, but today she’s a well-known model, TV presenter, and entrepreneur.
At 39, Abbey is living her best life, juggling a popular podcast with her husband Peter Crouch, hosting her own ITVBe show, and designing fashion collections for big names like Tesco and Agent Provocateur.
Soaking Up the Sun in Style
Recently, Abbey and her husband Peter were spotted enjoying some downtime on a luxury superyacht in the South of France.
The couple, married since 2011, are parents to four kids—Sophia, 13, Liberty, 9, Johnny, 6, and little Jack, 5—and together they’ve built a fortune estimated around £30 million.
The Early Days in Showbiz
Abbey’s first taste of fame came much earlier, at just 17 years old, when she was part of a girl group called Genie Queen.
Created by Atomic Kitten’s Andy McCluskey, the trio never quite hit the big time and soon split up.
Abbey has joked about how she once cringed when the band’s music was played on a radio show last year, recalling the embarrassment with humor.
A Pop Star Dream and a Vintage Shop Beginning
Back then, Abbey was working in a vintage clothing store in Liverpool and loved singing.
When some fellow shop girls showed their vocal talents, that’s how Genie Queen was born.
Though the band didn’t succeed, Abbey’s passion for music never truly faded.
Rising Through Reality TV
Abbey’s breakthrough came with the second season of Britain’s Next Top Model in 2006.
Despite the teasing from other contestants about her glamorous look, she finished as runner-up.
Around this time, she was dating Stoke City striker Peter Crouch, a relationship that would soon catapult her career.
Making Waves in Fashion and TV
Abbey’s career soared as she graced the pages of Sports Illustrated in a daring body paint England shirt and starred alongside other football WAGs in major campaigns.
The couple tied the knot in 2011 and celebrated their tenth anniversary with a vow renewal in the Maldives, sharing exclusive photos with HELLO! magazine.
Abbey also conquered Strictly Come Dancing in 2013 and appeared in shows like Hell’s Kitchen.
In a full-circle moment, she returned to Britain’s Next Top Model in 2015, this time as head judge, bringing her experience back to the show where she once competed.
A Fashion and Endorsement Powerhouse
Abbey’s face has been front and center in campaigns for brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Matalan, and Reebok.
In 2023 alone, she earned over £1 million from endorsements.
One standout moment came last year when she starred alongside Peter in a sultry Agent Provocateur ad, boosting the brand’s sales significantly.
It was the first time the couple appeared together in a lingerie campaign, and Peter’s playful role in the ad helped attract more male customers.
Power Couple Podcast and Growing Success
With a combined net worth of around £30 million, Abbey and Peter continue to rise.
Their joint podcast, The Therapy Couch, is a hit, reportedly bringing in about £10,000 per episode.
Alongside multiple endorsement deals, they’re proving that teamwork really does make the dream work.