Harry Hill opens up about his daughters choosing creative careers over showbiz and reveals why he has to keep working to fund their lifestyles in the UK

Harry Hill opens up about his daughters choosing creative careers over showbiz and reveals why he has to keep working to fund their lifestyles in the UK

When most celebrity kids follow in their parents’ footsteps, you’d expect them to hit the spotlight, star on screens, or grab big-name endorsements.

But Harry Hill’s three daughters are doing something very different.

While other “nepo babies” like Brooklyn Beckham or Lila Moss use their family name to rocket into high-profile careers, Harry’s girls have chosen quieter, more hands-on paths.

The comedian, 61, and his wife, artist Magda Archer, are raising Kitty, 28, Winifred, 27, and Frederica, 21.

Unlike many children of celebrities, these daughters haven’t been drawn to fame or flashy paychecks.

Instead, they’ve embraced artistic and creative work—careers their father describes as “bohemian” and decidedly low-profile.

Creative Careers Over Showbiz

Kitty has become a ceramist, Winifred focuses on painting, and Frederica works in textiles.

Harry, whose real name is Matthew Keith Hall, admits their career choices mean he can’t retire just yet.

On Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe’s Parenting Hell podcast, he opened up about his mixed feelings.

“One’s a painter, one’s a ceramicist, and the other’s in textiles—that’s why I have to keep working,” Harry joked.

“Get a nine-to-five. What’s wrong with that? Get a Travelcard.”

Despite the modest salaries, Harry says he respects their independence and passion for their art.

Their choice to stay out of the spotlight has kept them grounded in a way that many celebrity offspring never experience.

Life Away From the Limelight

Winifred, affectionately called Winnie, even experienced some struggles along the way.

She was reportedly excluded from her secondary school due to low grades.

But instead of chasing a traditional office job, she channels her energy into her art, holding exhibitions and workshops for children.

Harry shared some humorous insights about his daughters’ “average” lives.

Winnie, he revealed, loves joining her parents on luxury vacations to escape the confines of her small flat.

“They still want to come on holiday with us because it’s a fancy holiday,” he explained.

“She once sat on a sun lounger with a cocktail, a couple of baby bells, and an olive, saying, ‘Oh, I’d forgotten this is my heritage.’

Because the rest of the time she’s in a poky flat. It must be very odd for them.”

Winifred even documented her lavish Los Angeles trip on Instagram last summer, showing off a mix of artistic flair and family fun.

Bringing the Family on Stage

Despite avoiding showbiz, Harry’s daughters have joined him on stage on occasion.

During a recent performance at Shepherds Bush, Kitty, Winifred, and Frederica appeared dressed as Stouffer, Gary, and Ice Cream.

Harry admitted he had initially discouraged them but changed his mind as they got older.

“You can’t see their faces, but somehow I know it’s them by the way they dance,” he said.

“I even thought maybe it would be great if they did go into performing—they’re all funny.”

Even if they haven’t pursued careers in front of the camera, the girls clearly inherited their father’s sense of humor.

Proud, Independent, and Social Media Savvy

All three daughters proudly showcase their creative work online but rarely feature their famous dad.

Kitty sells her handmade ceramics, including soap dishes and vases, at local markets, while Winifred shares her paintings and workshops.

Harry has long accepted that giving advice is futile.

“I think my girls are both proud and embarrassed of me,” he told The Mirror in 2015.

“They think it’s cool that I know certain people on TV, but they don’t like me picking them up from school or going to parents’ evenings.

As a father, I don’t give my kids advice. They’ll do what they want anyway.”

Ultimately, Harry believes the most important thing is for his daughters to find what they love.

“I was lucky enough to discover that myself,” he said.

“No one wants to think, ‘What if?’ and live with regret.”

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