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Gemma Collins
Gemma Collins is an English reality TV personality and businessperson, best known for appearing on the reality TV show ‘The Only Way Is Essex.’ Gemma was born and raised in Essex, London, and was interested in acting ever since she was a kid. She attended the ‘Sylvia Young Theatre School,’ where she participated in many theatrical plays to hone her skills as an actor. Before she embarked on a full-time career in the entertainment industry, she worked as a used-car saleswoman. In 2011, she made her TV debut with the British reality TV series titled ‘The Only Way Is Essex.’ The award-winning reality show provided Gemma great exposure to the industry. She then came to be known for her appearances on TV shows such as ‘Celebrity Big Brother,’ ‘Splash!,’ ‘Sugar Free Farm,’ ‘Celebs Go Dating,’ and ‘Dancing On Ice.’ She has, however, failed to forge a successful career as an actor. Over the years, she has appeared in guest roles in TV shows such as ‘Safeword,’ ‘Through the Keyhole,’ ‘Keep It in the Family,’ and ‘Kendra on Top.’ In 2019, she announced her own reality show, ‘Diva Forever.’
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Born
January 31, 1981
Birth Place
Romford, England
Nationality
British
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Also Known As
Gemma Clare Collins
Famous As
Businesswoman
Height
5'9" (175 cm)
Education
Sylvia Young Theatre School Frances Bardsley Academy
Partner
James Argent (2017–)
Father
Alan Collins
Mother
Joan Collins
Siblings
Russell Collins
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Emmerdale star Samantha Giles apologises to Gemma Collins over "misjudged" jokes

Emmerdale star Samantha Giles has issued an apology over recent comments she made about The Only Way is Essex star Gemma Collins. During an appearance at the MEN Pride of Manchester Awards earlier this week, the Bernice Blackstock actress said during an interview that she would "punch [Gemma] if I ever came across her" as she took aim at reality stars.
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Gemma Collins says Leonardo DiCaprio had her ‘thrown out’ of LA club

TV star Gemma Collins has claimed that Leonardo DiCaprio once had her thrown out of a club in Los Angeles for saying hello to him.Collins told The Sun that she was at DiCaprio's private members club when she spotted him, said hello, and was subsequently asked to leave the premises.“He looked at me and I looked at him back and all I said was hello. Next thing I know, I’ve been thrown out. I thought, ‘You do realise I am famous as well. Thank you very much!’” Collins said.Click here to sign up for our newsletters.
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Gemma Collins announced as new star of ‘Chicago’

Gemma Collins has been announced as the latest cast member of Chicago as it continues its UK tour.The Only Way Is Essex star will play prison matron Mama Morton in the famed musical, joining the tour at the Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 31 May 2022.“The one and only @missgemcollins is about to bring the razzle dazzle to the #ChicagoUKTour as she joins our company as ‘Mama’ Morton,” the official Chicago Twitter account announced Tuesday (29 March).The cast also includes Faye Brookes, Djalenga Scott, Jamie Baughan and B E Wong. Producer David Ian said in a statement sent to The...
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Gemma Collins shocks theatre fans as she's cast in hit musical Chicago

When it comes to naming some of the greatest names in musical theatre, The Only Way is Essex star Gemma Collins may not be the first person who comes to mind.Yet in an announcement which has angered fans of the stage, the TV personality is set to star as Mama Morton in the UK and Ireland tour of the international hit Chicago.Numbers from the popular production include “Cell Block Tango” and “All That Jazz”, with the GC due to take to the stage when the show stops off at Sunderland in May.Posting on Instagram, Collins wrote the news was “the...
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Gemma Collins: Self Harm and Me, review: a superb takedown of the stiff upper lip

It’s quite possible that you have never heard of Gemma Collins, but there was still something to be gained from watching Gemma Collins: Self-Harm and Me (Channel 4). It was a programme raising awareness of a mental health issue experienced by many – one in six people aged 16-24 has self-harmed, according to NHS statistics – and which provided food for thought on parenting in general.
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Gemma Collins: Self-Harm and Me review: This shocking documentary shows a different side to the reality star

If there’s one thing to take from Gemma Collins’ documentary series, it’s that Gemma Collins is a completely different entity to “The GC”. The latter is the public-facing version of the Essex reality star, who came up from the world of The Only Way Is Essex over a decade ago to become a household name and the star of countless reaction memes. But it is Collins who is the subject of this four-part project: sensitive, softly spoken and fiercely protective of her loved ones. Although it’s refreshing to be introduced to someone unfamiliar, it’s Collins’s inability to fully address her...
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Gemma Collins: 'My fiancé is the only one who knew I self-harmed'

Speaking to heat, Gemma Collins is at pains to get across that her new documentary, Gemma Collins: Self-Harm & Me, is just Gemma, and not the infamous “GC”. This is the 41 year old stripped back and letting fans in on her traumatic past. She is proud to tell her story and show people how far she has come, telling us how grateful she is to be healthy and happy now, and in a great relationship with fiancé Rami Hawash…
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Only Gemma Collins herself could get full marks in this Celebrity Big Brother 17 quiz

I don’t want to alarm you, but the most iconic, gripping series of Celebrity Big Brother (RIP) aired exactly six years ago this month. I’m happy to make the case that no single series of a British reality show has been as good since – all TV writers and producers should’ve just given up after the “David’s dead” episode in my humble opinion.
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Gemma Collins confirms she's re-engaged to Rami Hawash

The Only Way Is Essex star confirmed that she's gotten re-engaged to her businessman boyfriend Rami Hawash for the second time. The two previously called off their engagement after he popped the question in 2013. Gemma revealed the exciting news to The Times this week after rekindling her romance with...
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Gemma Collins says she ‘saved James Argent from death three times’ during addiction struggles

Gemma Collins has said she chose to walk away from her on-off relationship with James Argent after his addiction struggles became “too much”.The Only Way is Essex star, 40, gave an interview to The Sunday Times, in which she discussed the impact the relationship had on her. “I saved him from death three times, never got a thank you,” she said.Asked by journalist Polly Vernon if she meant she had saved Argent – who revealed in 2020 he suffered from cocaine addiction – from overdosing, Collins said she had intervened “loads of times”. “I was filming Dancing on Ice...
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Gemma Collins at Glasgow O2 Academy Glasgow

Gemma Collins is a television personality who first came into the public eye when appearing on the show The Only Way Is Essex in 2011. Scroll down to see all ticket options and prices. See a full list of Gemma Collins events here. Address: Glasgow O2 Academy Glasgow, 121 Eglington...
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The Absurd Amount Of Money Salt Bae Charged Gemma Collins For Steak

We often hear about the outrageous expenses of the rich and famous. Sometimes it makes sense — hopping into a private jet for a weekend getaway seems more pleasant than spending hours stuck in an economy seat. However, other times it's downright absurd, making it easy to question their connection to reality. Among uselessly expensive menu items, a surprisingly common trend is to add edible gold leaf to food.
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Gemma Collins donated bras to charity after spending £1,450 on steak

Gemma Collins has donated “four bags” of her bras to charity after she spoke about feeling guilty for spending £1,450 on golden steak in Salt Bae’s restaurant in London. The former TOWIE star admitted she “went a bit over the top” when dining with her boyfriend Rami Hawash at Nusr-et...
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