Jonathan Ross' famous family - rarely-seen son, model daughter and split from wife
Jonathan Ross has been a familiar face in our living rooms since the 80s but he isn't the lone star of his household.
First captivating audiences in The Last Resort with Jonathan Ross on Channel 4 back in 1987, he's since fronted an array of programmes, including his eponymous talk show and now sparkles ahead of his anticipated appearance in the first-ever celebrity edition of The Traitors.
With a storied career spanning television, radio presenting, and advertising, Ross has accrued an impressive net worth estimated at £30 million.
Away from the spotlight, Jonathan is happily married to screenwriter Jane Goldman. After tying the knot in 1988 when Jane was just 18, they've enjoyed nearly three decades of marriage.
Together, they parent three children: Betty Kitten, 33, Harvey Kirby, 31, and Honey Kinney, 28. They met when Jonathan was 26 and Jane only 16, during her days as a showbiz journalist, reports the Mirror.
Like any couple in the limelight, they've had their share of ups and downs, including a publicised rift in their relationship.
Heartbreaking split
In 1999, marital harmony took a downturn as Goldman struggled with depression, leading to a breakdown and a stay at the Priory Clinic that called for a brief separation.
Their joint statement at the time disclosed: "Jane, who suffers from depression, recently had a breakdown for which she checked into the Priory Clinic for treatment.
"As a result of this very stressful period a great deal of strain has been put on the marriage. Jane and Jonathan's main concern at the moment is the happiness and security of their children."
Rarely-seen son
Middle child Harvey, who generally shuns the limelight, was recently seen soaking up some fame alongside his father and sister Honey during an appearance on Celebrity Gogglebox.
Albeit typically discreet about his life, Harvey found himself the topic of unintended scrutiny when his dad and sister let slip about his upcoming wedding.
On an instalment of the Table Manners podcast featuring Jessie and Lennie Ware, with Honey also joining her renowned father, the conversation veered towards family affairs, ultimately spotlighting Harvey.
Renowned for poking fun, Jonathan remarked: "Harvey has got the longest hair in the family, and largely unwashed. He doesn't wash it often because he's part of that gang who think you shouldn't use soaps."
In the midst of chatter, Honey unexpectedly disclosed: "He did just get engaged!" while Jonathan dropped hints about potential expansion to the family by mentioning: "They're thinking of starting a family next year."
Devastating diagnosis
The family's eldest, Betty, has faced formidable health challenges, courageously discussing her journey post-fibromyalgia diagnosis made in 2021.
Jane and Jonathan's eldest child, Betty, has faced significant health challenges, including chronic fatigue syndrome and postural tachycardia syndrome, which affects her heart rate and mobility, requiring her to use an electric wheelchair.
Jonathan has been open about his admiration for her strength, telling the Express: "It's been a tough couple of years for her [Betty] in particular, but she is getting slowly better."
TV and podcast star
In contrast, their youngest daughter, Honey, has followed in her father's footsteps in the entertainment industry, working as a model and advocating for body positivity. She co-hosts the podcast Reel Talk with Jonathan, discussing their favourite TV shows and films.
However, she has also spoken out about the pressures of growing up in the public eye, recently expressing her distress over her family's "overexposure" on the show.
Honey has been candid about her own struggles with self-esteem, using her platform to raise awareness about the importance of promoting positive body image. During an appearance on Loose Women, she urged parents not to put their children on diets, sharing her own experiences of being presented with weight loss solutions as a teenager.
She advised parents to avoid shaming their children about their bodies, saying: "They presented me with diets and diets, as we know, don't work and are absolutely toxic. My advice to parents is keep that as far away from your children as possible, if you want them to have a good relationship with food and their bodies growing up do not shame them."
Other famous faces in the family
In addition to his many pets and children, Jonathan's brother Paul also made a name for himself as a TV presenter on Channel 4's popular breakfast show The Big Breakfast, among other television appearances.
Another prominent member of the family includes his late mother Martha, who became a familiar face on EastEnders.
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