Kelly Hoppen Biography
Kelly Hoppen CBE is a British interior designer, author, and owner of Kelly Hoppen Interiors who was born in South Africa. She was a “Dragon” on BBC Two’s Dragons’ Den from 2013 to 2015.
How old is Kelly Hoppen? – Age
She is 63 years old as of 28 July 2022. She was born in 1959 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Kelly Hoppen Family
Her mother, Stephanie Hoppen (née Shub), is of Estonian-Jewish ancestry, and her father, Seymour Hoppen, is of Irish-Jewish ancestry and was a member of the Weinstock family from Dublin. Hoppen’s family moved to London when she was two years old. Hoppen returned to South Africa for a short time after her father died.
Does Kelly Hoppen have a Degree?
She has no degree in interior design.
Is Kelly Hoppen married? – Husband
She has two marriages. From 1982 to 1989, she was married to Graham Corrett. Natasha Corrett, a food writer, is the result of her marriage. From 1989 to 2003, she was married to Edwin Miller. She was the stepmother of actress Sienna Miller and fashion designer Savannah Miller through her marriage. Hoppen previously had a public ten-month relationship with ex-England footballer Sol Campbell.
Is Kelly Hoppen Dyslexic?
Hoppen has struggled throughout her life due to her dyslexia.
How rich is Kelly Hoppen?
She has an estimated net worth of £50 million.
Kelly Hoppen Books
Hoppen is the author of nine design books to date, and her first book, East Meets West, was published in 1997 and received widespread critical acclaim and recognition. Hoppen published Kelly Hoppen Design Masterclass – How to Achieve the Home of Your Dreams in November 2013.
How did Kelly Hoppen make her money? – Career
Hoppen began her career at the age of 16 when she was given the opportunity to design a kitchen for a family friend. She has designed for celebrities such as David and Victoria Beckham, as well as Martin Shaw, who was one of her first clients. She has designed private clients’ homes, yachts, and jets, as well as commercial projects in several countries, including hotels, restaurants, offices, and aircraft. Hoppen’s most recent projects include a collaboration with Disney to commemorate Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday, the Celebrity Edge cruise ship for Celebrity Cruises, One Park Taipei, an ultra-luxury residential tower block in Taiwan, and the LUX* Grand Gaube hotel, the second LUX* hotel she has designed in Mauritius.
Hoppen is known as the “Queen of Taupe” for her signature neutral palette and trademarks Perfect Neutrals. She launched her first e-commerce store with self-designed interior accessories range in January 2014. The Daily Telegraph named her the second most influential female interior designer in Britain the same year. Vogue named her one of the 100 Most Inspiring Women in 2012, and the Evening Standard named her one of London’s most influential people in 2017. Kelly Hoppen also appears on QVC UK, where she showcases her exclusive QVC K by Kelly Hoppen jewelry and homewares. Superior Interiors with Kelly Hoppen was Hoppen’s own Channel 5 show in 2011.
From 2013 to 2015, Hoppen was a dragon on BBC Two’s Dragons’ Den. Kelly made a cameo appearance in the 2016 film Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie. Hoppen appeared as a guest judge on the final episode of BBC Two’s The Great Interior Design Challenge’s third series. In 2017, she took over as a judge alongside Daniel Hopwood, replacing Sophie Robinson. Andrew Martin International presented Hoppen with the Andrew Martin Interior Design Award in 1996. She has since received several other honors, including European Woman of Achievement in 2007, the ELLE Decoration Award, and Grazia Designer of the Year. Hoppen has worked with the Prince’s Trust, the Government’s GREAT campaign, and UK Trade & Investment.