Shelley Jenkins is a former netball player best known as the wife of former England rugby star Jonny Wilkinson, with whom she has been dating since their marriage in 2013 Live together.
Shelley is more publicly recognized due to her relationship with rugby icons, but she also has an impressive background.
She is a former Welsh national netball player who represented the country at international events including the 1998 Commonwealth Games.
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- Full name: Shelley Jenkins
- Date of birth: 1977
- Age: 47 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Wales
- Nationality: Welsh
- Occupation: Former netball player
- Height: Not applicable
- Parents: Malcolm Jenkins (father), Linda Jenkins (mother)
- Siblings: Twin sister Tracey Jenkins
- Spouse: Jonny Wilkinson
- Children: Two (names not applicable)
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Welsh
- Net worth: $1 million
early life and education
Shelley Jenkins, 47, was born in Wales in 1977. Along with her twin sister Tracy, she grew up in a family with strong ties to business. Her father, Malcolm Jenkins, was a director of Sureway Scaffolding in Bristol, while her mother, Linda, worked as company secretary.
Shelley attended school near Bristol Cliff and later went on to further education, but details of her university studies are not public.
Her early life was one of balancing sport and education, leading to a successful career in netball. Shelley’s Welsh heritage has always been a point of pride for her and her athletic ability is highlighted by her inclusion in the national team.
personal life
Shelley Jenkins and Jonny Wilkinson first met in 2005 while Shelley was working as a waitress at a cocktail bar in Mallorca, Spain. Their relationship flourished, and after eight years of dating, the couple married in an intimate ceremony in Bandol, France, in 2013.
The wedding was very private, with only two guests in attendance. Shelley and Jonny now have two children, a son and a daughter, although the couple has not revealed their family life to the media to protect their privacy.
Jonny often spoke of Shelley’s unwavering support throughout his rugby career, crediting her with playing a key influence in helping him cope with the pressures of professional sport. Together they built a quiet, family-oriented life, with Shelley playing an important role in their household.
Profession
Shelley Jenkins had a stellar career as a professional netball player. In 1998, she represented the Welsh national netball team at the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Shelley also played for Celtic Dragons in the Netball Premier League, one of the top professional netball leagues in the UK. After retiring from netball,
Shelley joined her father’s scaffolding business and eventually moved to France in 2009 with Jonny Wilkinson, where she focused more on her family and personal life. Despite retiring from sport, her legacy in Welsh netball is still respected.
net worth
Shelley Jenkins’ net worth is estimated to be around $1 million, although she has largely stayed away from the media spotlight after retiring from netball.
However, her husband Jonny Wilkinson has an estimated net worth of around $21 million from his football career and business ventures.
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