| Jane McDonald Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 4 in |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Date of Birth | April 4, 1963 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Boyfriend | Eddie Rothe |
Jane McDonald is an English singer, songwriter, media personality, actress, and TV presenter who became a household name in the United Kingdom in 1998 after her appearance in the observational documentary TV series The Cruise, which had followed the daily lives of a group of staff on board the luxury cruise ship Galaxy as it took on its maiden voyage. She has hosted/presented several TV programs such as Loose Women (2004-2014), Star Treatment (2013), and Cruising with Jane McDonald (2017-Present). She has also released several studio albums over the course of her career.
Born Name
Jane Anne McDonald
Nick Name
Jane
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Residence
Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Media Personality, Actress, TV Presenter
Family
- Father – Peter McDonald (Miner)
- Mother – Jean McDonald (Boarding-House Owner)
- Siblings – Tony McDonald (Brother), Janet McDonald (Sister)
Manager
She is represented by –
- Martin Hudson, Booking Agent (Live Performances, Touring, Concerts), England, United Kingdom
- Craig Latto, Booking Agent (TV, Media, Personal Appearances, Acting, Endorsements), Talent4 Media, London, England, United Kingdom
Genre
Pop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
- Focus Music International
- Sony BMG
- Channel 5 Broadcasting
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 4 in or 162.5 cm
Weight
65 kg or 143.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Jane has dated –
- Paul (1987–1988) – Jane had married a man named Paul in 1987, about whom she has revealed very few details publicly. Their marriage had lasted only about a year though as they had parted ways in 1988.
- Henrik Brixen (1998–2002) – She married Henrik Brixen, a Danish ship plumbing engineer, on May 26, 1998, in a ceremony that was televised by the BBC. She had met him on board The Century, a cruise ship where she was performing, and he was a part of the ship’s crew. Their romance and subsequent marriage had later become a key segment of the documentary titled The Cruise. Henrik had later become her manager but admitted in 2002 that he did not understand much about the music business and therefore he wished to part ways with Jane so that her career in the industry would not be hindered.
- Eddie Rothe (2008-Present) – Jane had started dating musician Eddie Rothe, a former member (drummer) of the English music group The Searchers, in 2008. They had known each other since their teenage years but were reunited only in 2008. They got engaged in December that year after Eddie proposed to her.
Race / Ethnicity
White
She is of British descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
She often tends to dye her hair blonde, auburn, or red.
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Mildly stocky frame
- Center-parted, neck-length, wavy hair
- Charming smile
- Radiant face
Jane McDonald Facts
- Jane, in her younger days, used to tour several clubs in England and perform music, where her father would help her out as her roadie.
- Her self-titled debut album had peaked at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and had stayed number 1 for 3 weeks. It was later certified ‘Platinum’ by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
- Cruising with Jane McDonald, a TV show hosted by her had won the 2018 BAFTA Award in the category of ‘Best Feature’. It was the first such win for a show broadcast on Channel 5.
Featured Image by Jane McDonald / Instagram
