What is Lorraine Kelly’s real name and what’s her net worth?... (original) (raw)

LORRAINE Kelly is a much-loved feature of daytime TV, who is currently celebrating 35 years in broadcast journalism.

Here's what you need to know about Lorraine - including the lowdown on her husband, her real name and her career...

Lorraine Kelly has been on TV for 39 years

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Lorraine Kelly has been on TV for 39 yearsCredit: PA

Who is Lorraine Kelly?

Lorraine was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 30, 1959.

Lorraine got her first gig in front of the camera in her early 20s. She first appeared as an anchor for Scottish news 34 years ago, back in 1984.

Lorraine is the face of the ITV daytime chat-show of the same name, as well as hosting a number of high-profile programmes and live events, including Good Morning Britain, This Morning and The Sun Military Awards.

Lorraine was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) after being named on the 2012 honours list for services to charity before being promoted to Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 202 for services broadcasting, journalism and charity.

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What is Lorraine Kelly's real name?

Lorraine left fans shocked when she posted a snap of her holding her card to certify she had received her COVID-19 vaccination.

Eagle-eyed fans spotted that the card read 'Lorraine Smith' in the name section, as opposed to 'Lorraine Kelly'.

One twitter user responded: "I had no idea your current surname was Smith!! My full name is Lauren Kelly & I’ve been called Lorraine Kelly (or LK today!!!) my entire life, my partner's surname is Smith so I may also end up a smith one day. Twinning."

Lorraine has been married to cameraman Steve Smith since 1992, and her daughter Rosie was born two years later

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Lorraine has been married to cameraman Steve Smith since 1992, and her daughter Rosie was born two years laterCredit: Getty - Contributor

What is Lorraine Kelly's net worth?

Interested spiked in Lorraine Kelly's net worth after she won a £1.2 million tax case against HMRC in 2019.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, the ITV breakfast show host is worth £4.6 million.

If you're wondering what she spends her hard-earned cash on, Lorraine resides in a stunning seven-bedroom mansion worth £825,000.

The property boasts an outdoor hot tub and wine cellar.

Who is Lorraine's husband Steve Smith?

Steve Smith is a TV cameraman, who married Lorraine in 1992.

Lorraine caused many to worry about the status of her relationship at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic when she was spotted without her wedding ring, though she told viewers this was because of chapped hands where she had been washing them so much.

The couple have one daughter, called Rosie, who was born in 1994, two years after their wedding.