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Jodie Marsh Profile |
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Birth Date: December 23, 1978
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Birth Place: Brentwood, Essex, England, UK
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Birth Name: Jodie Marsh
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Biography |
Jodie Marsh was born in 1979, in the British town of
Brentwood, Essex. While one wouldn't normally think that
being a scaffolding contractor could be especially
lucrative, it certainly was for Jodie's father John. Along
with her mother Kris and younger brother Jordan, she
benefitted from an affluent lifestyle.
From a young age, Jodie was sent to an expensive private
establishment known as the Brentwood School. While she was a
smart kid who earned good grades, her school years were made
difficult by persistent teasing and bullying.
Jodie claims that it all started when an older boy, the most
popular kid in school, asked her out. She declined because
she wanted to focus on her studies instead of her social
life. This event signaled the beginning of tough times for
Jodie.
Harassment at school shattered Jodie's self-confidence. She
felt deformed and broken, and even went through a phase of
contemplating suicide.
Jodie's concerned parents sensed that her crooked nose (the
product of a childhood hockey accident) had something to do
with her problems. They offered to pay for costly cosmetic
surgery, and 15-year-old Jodie jumped at the opportunity.
While the operation didn't change the situation at school,
Jodie's nightlife began to change. Her new nose brought back
some self-assurance, and she started going to nightclubs.
Jodie soon discovered that dressing in a sexy manner and
applying loads of makeup made people pay attention to her.
At 16, she used her newfound sexuality to hide her
insecurities, letting men drool over her. The more revealing
the outfit, the more she felt in control.
Still, the bullying at school didn't cease, and it
culminated in a punch in the face from a male student in her
senior year. This incident was the last straw -- Jodie
transferred to South East Essex College in Southend where
she took classes in media studies, English, and photography.
With Jodie's studies behind her, she found work as a
stripper where she could continue exercising her power over
men. After a short time, she was discovered by people from
the British tabloid The Sun, and was invited to become one
of their legendary Page 3 girls. Jodie jumped at the chance
to become famous.
Her big break came in January 2003, when she was featured on
the TV documentary Essex Wives. This show was about the
lives of rich women who are both glossy and determined to
make it in life. The show earned a lot of attention, as did
Jodie, who was both hated and loved by the general public.
From there, Jodie further established herself as a glamour
model. She made the front page of British magazine Front in
August 2003, and her tabloid appearances became almost daily
occurrences.
In 2004, Jodie became one of the participants in the second
season of Channel 4's The Games, a reality show where
celebrities compete in various sporting events. Soon after,
she made an appearance on another reality show called
Celebrity Penthouse, where she was locked in a house for 24
hours with other pseudo-celebs.
While Jodie enjoys the fame, she has discovered the downside
to it. Not only has she become the arch-nemesis for another
famous glamour model, Jordan, she also got her own stalker.
Pop Idol reject Daniel Webster, who once threatened judge
Simon Cowell on television, started writing Jodie letters
revealing the harm he planned to do to other celebrities.
While this is as far as Webster got in Jodie's life, she's
had a string of famous boyfriends, at least by tabloid
standards. They range from club boss Fran Cosgrove to male
model Callum Best and singer Kian Egan, from the Irish band
Westlife.
In July 2004, Jodie became the sex expert for Zoo magazine,
kicking off the announcement with an 8-page pictorial. |
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Found fame after appearing on the British TV Show, "Essex
Wives". |
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