Paul Hollywood is a British celebrity chef, television personality and judge on the BBC’s popular baking competition show, “The Great British Bake Off”.
With a career spanning over three decades, Hollywood has become a household name synonymous with exceptional baking skills and a keen eye for detail.
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- Full name: Paul John Hollywood
- Date of birth: March 1, 1966
- Age: 58 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Wallasey, Cheshire, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Celebrity Chef, TV Host
- Height: 5 ft 10 in
- Parents: John F. Hollywood (father), Gillian M. Hollywood (mother)
- Brothers and sisters: Two brothers and sisters
- Spouse: Alexandra Hollywood (married 1998-2019)
- Children: Josh Hollywood (son)
- Relationship status: Divorced
- Net worth: £10 million
Early life and education
Paul Hollywood is 58 years old and was born on March 1, 1966 in Wallasey, Cheshire, England.
He grew up in a family of bakers, his father owned a local bakery. Hollywood started working in his father’s bakery at a young age.
He attended Wallasey School of Art, where he studied sculpture. His early life and education in Hollywood shaped his future career as a baker and television personality.
Personal life
Hollywood met his ex-wife, Alexandra, in 1998 and they married the same year. They have a son, Josh.
The couple divorced in 2019 after 21 years of marriage. Hollywood has been open about his struggles with infidelity and the impact it had on his marriage.
He also shared about his experiences with anxiety and depression. Hollywood is currently dating Melissa Spalding.
Career
Hollywood’s baking career began at his father’s bakery, where he worked for many years. He became head baker at several British and international hotels. In 2010, he appeared as a judge on “The Great British Bake Off”, alongside Mary Berry and Sue Perkins.
The show was a huge success and Hollywood expertise and criticism became an integral part of the show’s appeal.
He has also appeared on many other television shows, including “The Generation Game,” “This Morning,” and “The Alan Titchmarsh Show.”
Prize
- Gourmand World Cookbook Award for Top Bread and Pastry Book (2005)
Net worth
Hollywood’s net worth is around £10 million, earned through his successful career as a celebrity chef, TV presenter and author.
Argumentative
Hollywood has been involved in a number of controversies throughout his career, including a highly publicized relationship with a contestant on “The Great British Bake Off” in 2013.
He also faced criticism for his harsh criticism of the show, with some contestants and viewers accusing him of being too harsh and unfair.
Social media
- Instagram: @paul.hollywood
- Twitter: @PaulHollywood
List of movies played
- The Great British Baking Competition
- Paul Hollywood’s Bread
- Paul Hollywood’s Pies and Puds
- Paul Hollywood Eats Mexican
Book
- 100 Great Breads (2005)
- How to Bake a Cake (2010)
- Pies and Puds (2013)
- Bread (2016)
