EXCLUSIVE: As Amanda Holden marks 15 years with her husband Chris Hughes, she tells us how she still 'fancies' him, and gives us an insight into her everyday life and career
There’s no doubt about it – Amanda Holden is a force of nature. A 5ft 4in tornado in “killer heels”, the Heart Breakfast presenter works hard, loves fiercely and laughs loudly! All while managing to looking effortlessly glamorous, of course.
The perfectly matched pair met in Los Angeles in 2003. It was shortly after Amanda’s divorce from her first husband of five years, comedian and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Les Dennis, but they didn’t start dating until a year later. She says, “I feel very fortunate. I’ve always had a strong work ethic. I’ve worked since I was 13 in various ways. I always say I’m a waitress that got lucky!”
However, one of her favourite roles is still on the Britain’s Got Talent judging panel alongside her good friend Simon Cowell. The opportunity to pick and choose her work projects is a position that Amanda is privileged to find herself in. “The last few years it’s been Chris’ job to get the girls out the door for school. But I now make a lot of work decisions around my family: can I do school pick up? Can I bring my family on this work trip? Can I be home for dinner? I’ll need this day off to attend a school event. It’s very much a compromise and involves forward planning.
This positivity is something she strives to pass on to her daughters, adding, “We have those important conversations over dinner and we’ve always been a very open and honest family, so any issues have always been tackled early on.” She shares her passion for fashion with her daughters and says they not only support her outfit choices, they raid her wardrobe too! “Lexi and Hollie see me trying on frocks all the time at home and they’re the ones saying, ‘Go for it, Mum. We love that, you look great.’ Fashion is about taking risks. I encourage everyone to have fun and be a little daring. I’d be bored playing it safe.”
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