Jane McDonald is a well-known British celebrity who has carved out a niche in several industries including broadcasting, acting, and singing.
She first rose to fame after appearing on the BBC TV show The Cruise in 1998. Now she has established herself in the entertainment industry.
During her career as a television personality, MacDonald has hosted several shows. From 2004 to 2015, she co-hosted the famous daytime discussion show Loose Women. In 2013, she served as the host of the ITV show Star Treatment.
Apart from this, she also started hosting her own shows in 2017 such as Jane and Friends and Cruising with Jane MacDonald.
MacDonald has a successful singing career and has released several albums.
In 1998, her self-titled debut album topped the UK charts upon its release. In 2006, she released the album Inspiration, which peaked at number six in the UK charts.
She has recorded several other albums, including Hold the Covers Back, Love at the Movies, Singer of Your Soul, You Belong to Me, Jane and Jane.
MacDonald has had an illustrious career in the entertainment industry and in 2000, she published her book, Follow Your Dreams. With her versatility and accomplishments, MacDonald has become a beloved figure in the entertainment industry and a role model for many aspiring performers.
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- Jane MacDonald
- Date of Birth: April 4, 1963
- Birthplace: Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England
- Professional singer, TV host, actor
- Genre Pop, Country, Adult Contemporary
- Instruments and Vocals
- Active since 1998 – present
Early life and education
Jane MacDonald was born in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, on April 4, 1963. She attended community school and grew up in a working-class family.
She continued her higher education, earning a Bachelor of Arts, a Diploma in Education, a Master of Arts in Theological Studies, and a Master of Education in Religious Studies (with a thesis).
She pursued teaching as a profession, specializing in religious teaching.
Profession
Jane MacDonald’s entertainment career began when she was discovered while working on a cruise ship. She performed regularly on the ship and television producers soon noticed her skills.
She appeared Cruise Special: Jane ties the knotThis is a special episode of the Terrill documentary series, which aired on BBC One in 1998.
This episode follows her relationship with Henrik, a ship piping engineer who becomes her manager.
Although the couple split in 2003, mainly due to Henrik’s ignorance of the music industry, it marked a turning point in Jan’s career.
After The Cruise, Jane continued to appear frequently on television and released her debut album, Jane McDonald, in 1998.
She also starred in her own TV series, The Jane MacDonald Show, from 1998 to 2000. She has since released several more albums and singles, and continues to appear frequently on television.
She is also a renowned theatre actress, having starred in numerous West End plays such as Chicago and Cats, and has performed at numerous concerts and festivals, as well as hosting live tours.
Personal life
Jane MacDonald has been married twice. She first married Paul in 1987, but they were together for only two years.
She then married Henrik Brixen in 1998, but the couple divorced in 2003. She reconnected with her old teenage friend Eddie Rothe, also a member of the band The Searchers, in 2008. They exchanged vows on December 24, 2008. Unfortunately, lung cancer took his life on March 26, 2021.
Jan had always been outspoken about wanting children, but she was childless, and in her memoirs she talked about how her first husband Henrik’s lack of desire for children played a major role in the breakdown of their marriage.
Jane McDonald revealed she has met a new partner during an appearance on daytime chat show Loose Women following the death of her long-term partner.
Later in the conversation, she discussed her choice to no longer do live shows and her plans to move in with Sue, her best friend of 30 years.
Jane McDonald is a childless woman who has expressed a desire to have children, but obstacles have prevented her from doing so.
Her first husband, Henrik, had a lot of control over their relationship, which was one of her biggest issues.
Although Jane wanted to have children, she was unable to do so due to her relationship with Henrik, and she remained childless throughout her marriage.
Social Media
- Twitter: @TheJaneMcDonald
net worth
Jane MacDonald has a net worth of $6 million. Her annual salary is estimated to be $32,000.
