Peaches Geldof
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Peaches Honeyblossom Geldof (born 13 March 1989) is a British journalist, television presenter and model.
and Paula Yates
. She is the granddaughter of Hughie Green
. Her sisters are Fifi Trixibelle Geldof and Pixie Geldof
. She also has a younger half-sister, Tiger Lily Hutchence Geldof.
She grew up in Chelsea, London
and Faversham
, Kent, and was educated at Queen's College, London
. After moving out of her father's house at eighteen, Peaches rented a flat in Islington
, North London, but gave up her lease to move to New York with then-husband, Max Drummey.
, starting with its April 2004 issue and continuing until the magazine folded in October 2005. From age 14-17 she wrote a weekly socio-political column for The Daily Telegraph
, and wrote numerous articles for The Guardian
. Geldof worked for a time as an advice columnist in ES Magazine, and writes a regular monthly column for Nylon magazine, and also for Cleo Australia.
Geldof wrote and presented her own documentary TV programme, Peaches Geldof: Teenage Mind in 2005, which was followed up with Peaches Geldof: Teen America, which aired on Sky One
in the UK on 1 March 2006. In 2006, Geldof was placed at number seven in the Tatler
s list of Top Ten Fashion Icons for the year, the youngest person on the list. In 2007, readers of FHM
voted her the 53rd sexiest woman in the world.
In September 2007 Geldof made her catwalk debut modelling for PPQ at London Fashion Week. She was also announced as the face of the Australian fashion line Dotti
. Premiering on 19 October 2008 was Peaches: Disappear Here, a MTV One reality show in which Peaches founds a new youth-orientated magazine.
In 2009 Peaches was signed to a six-figure modeling deal to become the face of the Miss Ultimo collection. Michelle Mone, the head of Ultimo underwear said at the time "Peaches was the perfect choice for this campaign. She's young, edgy with lashings of style". The collection was launched at the Debenhams
department store in Oxford Street
in May 2009. Peaches was subsequently dropped from the Ultimo brand in March 2010 after nude pictures and allegations of drug use were posted on the Internet and published in the media. Geldof vehemently denied the claims and said, "I am disappointed that Ultimo has decided not to extend my contract based on a wildly exaggerated account of a night in Los Angeles five months ago." Mone said that "as a brand that targets young women, we feel it is impossible for Peaches to continue."
In 2011 Geldof presented a six part series on ITV2
called, OMG with Peaches Geldof, a problem solving chat and guest show with audience participation.
, at the Little White Wedding Chapel
in Las Vegas. In a statement on 12 August 2008, the couple said they were "delighted to announce their very happy marriage." They also have each other's names tattooed on their hands. The couple announced on 7 February 2009 that their marriage had amicably ended.
In 2009, in the ITV2
documentary Fearne
and....Peaches Geldof, Peaches revealed that she was interested in and had begun following Scientology
. When questioned about her father's opinion about it, Peaches said, 'My father says anything that makes me feel like a better person and makes me happy is a good thing'.
Background
Geldof was born in London in 1989, the second daughter of Bob GeldofBob Geldof
Robert Frederick Zenon "Bob" Geldof, KBE is an Irish singer, songwriter, author, occasional actor and political activist. He rose to prominence as the lead singer of the Irish rock band The Boomtown Rats in the late 1970s and early 1980s alongside the punk rock movement. The band had hits with his...
and Paula Yates
Paula Yates
Paula Elizabeth Yates was a British television presenter and writer, best known for her work on two television programmes, The Tube and The Big Breakfast.-Early life:...
. She is the granddaughter of Hughie Green
Hughie Green
Hughie Green was the host of numerous British television shows.-Early life:Hugh H. Green was born in London; his Scottish father was a former British Army Major who made his fortune supplying tinned fish to the Allied forces in World War I, while his mother Violet was the Surrey-born daughter of...
. Her sisters are Fifi Trixibelle Geldof and Pixie Geldof
Pixie Geldof
Little Pixie Geldof is a British model and socialite, most recently modelling for Debenhams.She is the youngest daughter of Bob Geldof and Paula Yates. Her sisters are Fifi Trixibelle Geldof and Peaches Honeyblossom Geldof...
. She also has a younger half-sister, Tiger Lily Hutchence Geldof.
She grew up in Chelsea, London
Chelsea, London
Chelsea is an area of West London, England, bounded to the south by the River Thames, where its frontage runs from Chelsea Bridge along the Chelsea Embankment, Cheyne Walk, Lots Road and Chelsea Harbour. Its eastern boundary was once defined by the River Westbourne, which is now in a pipe above...
and Faversham
Faversham
Faversham is a market town and civil parish in the Swale borough of Kent, England. The parish of Faversham grew up around an ancient sea port on Faversham Creek and was the birthplace of the explosives industry in England.-History:...
, Kent, and was educated at Queen's College, London
Queen's College, London
Queen's College is an independent school for girls aged 11–18. It is located in central London at numbers 43-49, Harley Street. Founded in 1848 by F. D. Maurice, Professor of English Literature and History at King's College London along with a committee of patrons, the College was the first...
. After moving out of her father's house at eighteen, Peaches rented a flat in Islington
Islington
Islington is a neighbourhood in Greater London, England and forms the central district of the London Borough of Islington. It is a district of Inner London, spanning from Islington High Street to Highbury Fields, encompassing the area around the busy Upper Street...
, North London, but gave up her lease to move to New York with then-husband, Max Drummey.
Career
Geldof wrote a magazine column for the UK edition of Elle GirlElle Girl
Elle Girl was the largest older-teen fashion and beauty magazine brand in the world with 12 editions and supplements worldwide. Launched in August 2001, it was the younger sibling to Elle magazine, and similarly focused on beauty, health, entertainment and looked at daring fashion—its slogan: "Dare...
, starting with its April 2004 issue and continuing until the magazine folded in October 2005. From age 14-17 she wrote a weekly socio-political column for The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B...
, and wrote numerous articles for The Guardian
The Guardian
The Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
. Geldof worked for a time as an advice columnist in ES Magazine, and writes a regular monthly column for Nylon magazine, and also for Cleo Australia.
Geldof wrote and presented her own documentary TV programme, Peaches Geldof: Teenage Mind in 2005, which was followed up with Peaches Geldof: Teen America, which aired on Sky One
Sky One
Sky1 is the flagship BSkyB entertainment channel available in the United Kingdom and Ireland.The channel first launched on 26 April 1982 as Satellite Television, and is the fourth-oldest TV channel in the United Kingdom, behind BBC One , ITV and BBC Two...
in the UK on 1 March 2006. In 2006, Geldof was placed at number seven in the Tatler
Tatler
Tatler has been the name of several British journals and magazines, each of which has viewed itself as the successor of the original literary and society journal founded by Richard Steele in 1709. The current incarnation, founded in 1901, is a glossy magazine published by Condé Nast Publications...
s list of Top Ten Fashion Icons for the year, the youngest person on the list. In 2007, readers of FHM
FHM
FHM, originally published as For Him Magazine, is an international monthly men's lifestyle magazine.- History :The magazine began publication in 1985 in the United Kingdom under the name For Him and changed its title to FHM in 1994 when Emap Consumer Media bought the magazine, although the full For...
voted her the 53rd sexiest woman in the world.
In September 2007 Geldof made her catwalk debut modelling for PPQ at London Fashion Week. She was also announced as the face of the Australian fashion line Dotti
Dotti
Dotti is a female fashion store in Australia and New Zealand. It was acquired by the Just Group in 2004.-History:Dotti was founded by Raymond Levis and Linda Bowen launched Dotti in Sydney during 1981...
. Premiering on 19 October 2008 was Peaches: Disappear Here, a MTV One reality show in which Peaches founds a new youth-orientated magazine.
In 2009 Peaches was signed to a six-figure modeling deal to become the face of the Miss Ultimo collection. Michelle Mone, the head of Ultimo underwear said at the time "Peaches was the perfect choice for this campaign. She's young, edgy with lashings of style". The collection was launched at the Debenhams
Debenhams
Debenhams plc is a British retailer operating under a department store format in the UK, Ireland and Denmark, and franchise stores in other countries. The Company was founded in the eighteenth century as a single store in London and has now grown to around 160 shops...
department store in Oxford Street
Oxford Street
Oxford Street is a major thoroughfare in the City of Westminster in the West End of London, United Kingdom. It is Europe's busiest shopping street, as well as its most dense, and currently has approximately 300 shops. The street was formerly part of the London-Oxford road which began at Newgate,...
in May 2009. Peaches was subsequently dropped from the Ultimo brand in March 2010 after nude pictures and allegations of drug use were posted on the Internet and published in the media. Geldof vehemently denied the claims and said, "I am disappointed that Ultimo has decided not to extend my contract based on a wildly exaggerated account of a night in Los Angeles five months ago." Mone said that "as a brand that targets young women, we feel it is impossible for Peaches to continue."
In 2011 Geldof presented a six part series on ITV2
ITV2
ITV2 is a 24 hour, free-to-air entertainment television channel in the United Kingdom owned by ITV Digital Channels Ltd, a division of ITV plc. It was launched on 7 December 1998, and is available on digital television via satellite, cable, IPTV and terrestrial platforms. The channel has the...
called, OMG with Peaches Geldof, a problem solving chat and guest show with audience participation.
Personal life
On 5 August 2008, she married Max Drummey, an American musician from the band Chester FrenchChester French
Chester French is an American indie pop band consisting of lead vocalist and songwriter David-Andrew 'D.A.' Wallach and multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Maxwell Drummey...
, at the Little White Wedding Chapel
The Little White Wedding Chapel
The Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada has been the site of many "quickie" celebrity weddings. It is noted for its Drive-Thru Tunnel of Vows. It was established in 1951, and has married about 800,000 couples...
in Las Vegas. In a statement on 12 August 2008, the couple said they were "delighted to announce their very happy marriage." They also have each other's names tattooed on their hands. The couple announced on 7 February 2009 that their marriage had amicably ended.
In 2009, in the ITV2
ITV2
ITV2 is a 24 hour, free-to-air entertainment television channel in the United Kingdom owned by ITV Digital Channels Ltd, a division of ITV plc. It was launched on 7 December 1998, and is available on digital television via satellite, cable, IPTV and terrestrial platforms. The channel has the...
documentary Fearne
Fearne Cotton
Fearne Cotton is an English television and radio presenter who is known for presenting a number of popular TV programmes such as Top of the Pops and the Red Nose Day telethon. In 2007, she became the first regular female presenter of BBC Radio 1's Chart Show...
and....Peaches Geldof, Peaches revealed that she was interested in and had begun following Scientology
Scientology
Scientology is a body of beliefs and related practices created by science fiction and fantasy author L. Ron Hubbard , starting in 1952, as a successor to his earlier self-help system, Dianetics...
. When questioned about her father's opinion about it, Peaches said, 'My father says anything that makes me feel like a better person and makes me happy is a good thing'.