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Carol Wright (The Only Way is Essex)

Carol Ellen Wright (née Brooker; born 21 September 1960) is an English television personality and exhibitions organizer. She is best known as a former recurring cast member on the ITVBe reality television series The Only Way Is Essex (2011–2017).

Carol Wright
Born
Carol Ellen Brooker

(1960-09-21) 21 September 1960 (age 64)
West Ham, Essex, England
Education
  • Tidal Basin School
  • South Park Primary School
Occupation(s)Television personality, exhibitions organizer
Years active2008, 2011–present
TelevisionThe Only Way Is Essex
Spouse
Mark Wright
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(m. 1983)​
Children4, including Jess Wright, Mark Wright and Josh Wright
MotherPatricia Brooker
RelativesMichelle Keegan (daughter-in-law)
FamilyChipperfield (maternal)

Early life

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Carol Ellen Brooker was born at her parents home in West Ham, Essex, England on 21 September 1960.[1][2] She is the third and youngest daughter[3] to Charles Thomas Brooker (1930–2007) and his wife, Patricia Joan "Nanny Pat" (née Spicer; 1935–2015).[4][5][6][7] She weighed eight pounds.[3] She has two elder sisters[8][9][10] and two younger brothers.[11] Her maternal grandmother was part of the family who ran Chipperfield's Circus.[12]

Wright attended Tidal Basin School.[13][14] She attended South Park Primary School in Redbridge.[12]

Career

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Wright made her debut as a producer on the drama film Let Him Be in 2008.[15]

Wright made her television debut on the second series of the ITV2 reality television series The Only Way Is Essex on 20 March 2011. She appeared as a supporting cast member until series 21, making her final appearance on 4 October 2017. She appeared on TOWIE Live and on two episodes of The Only Way Is Essex: All Back to Essex in 2014 and 2020, respectively. She appeared on 154 episodes.[16][17][18][19][20]

Wright worked as a exhibitions organizer before she was on The Only Way Is Essex.[2]

Wright attended the 2011 British Academy Television Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane, London on 22 May.[21] The Only Way Is Essex won the YouTube Audience Award.[22]

Wright appeared on the 11th episode in the 11th series of the ITV survival reality television series I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! on 25 November 2011, during a challenge. Her son, Mark, was the runner-up of the series. She appeared on The Coming Out Show, broadcast on 5 December 2011.[23]

Wright appeared with her daughter, Jess, on the final episode of the ITV game show Big Star's Bigger Star on 5 December 2018.[24]

Wright has made several appearances on the ITV talk show Loose Women.[25]

Personal life

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Brooker married Mark William Wright (born 19 December 1956)[26] in Barking & Dagenham on 13 August 1983, when she was 22 and he was 26.[27][28][29] They have four children together;[2] Jessica Sophia "Jess" Wright (born 14 September 1985),[30][31] Mark Charles Edward Wright (born 20 January 1987),[32][33] Joshua William "Josh" Wright (born 6 November 1989),[34][35] and Natalya Anne Patricia Wright (born 7 August 2000).[36][37] Her daughter-in-law is actress Michelle Keegan.[38][39] She has three grandsons.[40]

 
Brooker and her father, Charlie, on her wedding day, 13 August 1983

Wright underwent breast augmentation surgery in 2021.[41] She participated in the 2023 London Marathon, which she completed.[42]

Filmography

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Year Title Notes
2011–2017 The Only Way Is Essex 154 episodes
2011 I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! 2 episodes
2011 I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! Now! 1 episode
2014, 2020 The Only Way Is Essex: All Back to Essex 2 episodes
2016 Loose Women 2 episodes
2018 Big Star's Little Star 1 episode

Source(s): [24][43][44]

References

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  2. ^ a b c Vierke, Ted (1 February 2024). "TOWIE's Carol Wright: her age, Instagram, job and children". Closer. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  3. ^ a b Pat, Nanny (2012). Penny Sweets and Cobbled Streets: My East End Childhood. Pan Macmillan. p. 211. ISBN 9781447218753.
  4. ^ Deen, Sarah (25 February 2016). "TOWIE star Carol Wright thinks she is being haunted by her late mum Nanny Pat". Metro. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  5. ^ Tutton, Charlotte (25 February 2016). "Loose Women: Carol Wright opens up about losing Nanny Pat in emotional interview: 'It's really hard'". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  6. ^ Rigney, Catriona (27 March 2017). "TOWIE's Carol Wright writes emotional message to late mum Nanny Pat". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  7. ^ Tutton, Charlotte (16 December 2017). "TOWIE's Carol Wright shares heartbreaking tribute to Nanny Pat on the two year anniversary of her death: 'The hole has never repaired'". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  8. ^ Pat, Nanny (2012). Penny Sweets and Cobbled Streets: My East End Childhood. Pan Macmillan. p. 188. ISBN 9781447218753.
  9. ^ Pat, Nanny (2012). Penny Sweets and Cobbled Streets: My East End Childhood. Pan Macmillan. p. 190. ISBN 9781447218753.
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  11. ^ Pat, Nanny (2012). Penny Sweets and Cobbled Streets: My East End Childhood. Pan Macmillan. p. 221. ISBN 9781447218753.
  12. ^ a b Pat, Nanny (2013). Queen of the Rising Sun: From Landlady of an East End Pub to Essex Nan. Pan Macmillan. p. 93. ISBN 9781447218784.
  13. ^ Pat, Nanny (2012). Penny Sweets and Cobbled Streets: My East End Childhood. Pan Macmillan. p. 212. ISBN 9781447218753.
  14. ^ Pat, Nanny (2012). Penny Sweets and Cobbled Streets: My East End Childhood. Pan Macmillan. p. 232. ISBN 9781447218753.
  15. ^ "Let Him Be". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  16. ^ Hardingham-Gill, Tamara (29 February 2016). "TOWIE viewers were moved to tears as Carol Wright discussed the death of her mum Nanny Pat". Metro. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  17. ^ Tutton, Charlotte (4 June 2017). "TOWIE star Carol Wright 'QUITS' show: Mark Wright's mum third to 'leave' ITVBe series in weeks following Lydia Bright and Debbie Douglas exits: 'She's doesn't feel she has a place'". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  18. ^ Donaldson, Laura (5 June 2017). "TOWIE's Carol Wright has broken her silence amid show exit rumours fuelled by Lydia Bright and Debbie Douglas leaving the ITVBe series saying she's yet to decide her future". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  19. ^ Donaldson, Laura (28 September 2017). "The Only Way Is Essex fans rejoice as Carol Wright makes shock return – as son Mark celebrates success in America". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  20. ^ Anisiobi, JJ (13 October 2017). "TOWIE: Carol Wright becomes last member of her family to quit The Only Way Is Essex following son Mark and daughter Jessica". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  21. ^ Pat, Nanny (2013). Queen of the Rising Sun: From Landlady of an East End Pub to Essex Nan. Pan Macmillan. p. 235. ISBN 9781447218784.
  22. ^ Pat, Nanny (2013). Queen of the Rising Sun: From Landlady of an East End Pub to Essex Nan. Pan Macmillan. p. 237. ISBN 9781447218784.
  23. ^ Sperling, Daniel (3 December 2011). "'I'm a Celeb' runner-up Mark Wright: 'It was an honour to be myself'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  24. ^ a b "Carol Wright". IMDb. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  25. ^ "Next week's Loose guests! (w/c 22nd Feb)". ITVX. 22 February 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  26. ^ "Mark William WRIGHT". gov.uk. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  27. ^ Pat, Nanny (2013). Queen of the Rising Sun: From Landlady of an East End Pub to Essex Nan. Pan Macmillan. p. 186. ISBN 9781447218784.
  28. ^ Rodger, James (15 August 2023). "Mark Wright shares joint statement with Michelle Keegan after 'a special day'". Birmingham Live. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  29. ^ Brown, Georgia (15 August 2023). "Michelle Keegan looks breathtaking in floral dress to mark special wedding anniversary". HELLO!. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  30. ^ Holloway, Katie (21 November 2019). "Christmas with the Wrights: Jess and Carol spill their festive secrets". Heatworld. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  31. ^ Casey, Isabelle (21 March 2022). "Jessica Wright unveils her new 'baby' and reveals why mum Carol has been such a big support - EXCLUSIVE". HELLO!. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  32. ^ Hoffman, Grace (2 April 2022). "Mark Wright's mum Carol shares rare glimpse of stunning Essex family home". Essex Live. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  33. ^ Hughes, Roxanne (20 January 2023). "Mark Wright's mum Carol blasted for 'horrible' birthday post as she calls him 'controlling'". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  34. ^ Matheson, Anna (3 January 2022). "Carol Wright admits she was behind son Josh's divisive baby announcement timing". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  35. ^ Devine, Kenzi (30 March 2024). "Carol Wright 'so proud' as she shares touching tribute to 'hero' son Josh". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  36. ^ Mellin, Hannah (16 June 2021). "Natalya Wright: everything you need to know about Mark Wright's influencer sister". Closer. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  37. ^ Shackleton, Niamh (24 April 2023). "Carol Wright, 63, called a 'hero' by her famous children as she finishes London Marathon". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  38. ^ Murphy, Nichola (12 March 2024). "Michelle Keegan's mother-in-law is dripping in pearls in resurfaced wedding photo with Mark Wright". HELLO!. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  39. ^ Jones, Amy (27 March 2024). "Inside Michelle Keegan's close relationship with mother-in-law Carol Wright - from public tributes to sweet surprise party". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  40. ^ Ball, Elliot (22 June 2022). "Carol Wright all smiles as she enjoys first sleepover with adorable grandchildren". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  41. ^ Akinwumi, Stella (18 January 2022). "'If I don't go for this before I'm 60, I'll never have the guts to do it': Towie's Carol Wright opens up about breast surgery for her birthday". Metro. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  42. ^ Shaw, Neil (20 March 2023). "Mark Wright back in training for London Marathon - with his family". DerbyshireLive. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
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