Holly Willoughby
Also known as Holly Marie Willoughby
Career
Active 1999 – present
Biography
About Holly Willoughby
Holly Willoughby stands apart from most television presenters for a reason that has little to do with her hosting work. She is a British glamour model turned TV star, and her hourglass figure has been a defining part of her public image. With blonde hair, blue eyes, and measurements of 38–28–38, Holly has a slim yet curved body that has earned her plenty of attention over the years. Her natural 34DD breasts have been the subject of a famous nickname, 'Holly Willoughbooby', which she has publicly embraced. She finds it amusing and even says she is proud of it, noting that she loves that a mother can have that sort of accolade.
Born in Brighton on 10 February 1981, Holly started modelling in 1998, posing for underwear and tights brands like Pretty Polly. She moved into television in 2006, first co-presenting Ministry of Mayhem, then becoming a team captain on the panel show Celebrity Juice from 2008 to 2020. Since 2009, she has been a co-presenter on ITV's This Morning, and she also fronts Dancing on Ice. Alongside her TV career, she has continued modelling, appearing in FHM, Esquire, and Maxim, and she was the cover star for FHM's final print edition in 2016. Despite her many sexy lingerie shoots, she has never posed nude or topless.
Holly is married, has three children, and lives in London. She has an Instagram following of 8.1 million, where fans keep up with her life and work. Now 45, she has been active in the entertainment industry for over two decades, building a career that spans both presenting and modelling. Her popularity in the UK remains strong, and she is considered one of the country's most influential celebrities.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1999-present (started around 18 years old; 27 years active)
- Birthplace
- Brighton, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 143 lbs (or 65 kg)
- Measurements
- 38–28–38 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.74
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34DD show conversions - UK: 34DD, EU: 75E, AU: 12DD, JP: 75E
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- None
- Piercings
- Earlobes, Belly button
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 8.1m (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Holly Willoughby get the nickname 'Holly Willoughbooby'?
The nickname arose during her time as team captain on Celebrity Juice, a role she held from 2008 to 2020. It was a play on her name, referencing her E-cup breasts, which are natural and measure 34DD. The term has since become part of popular culture, often used on TV panel shows and social media.
Has Holly Willoughby ever posed nude or topless?
No. Despite appearing in numerous provocative lingerie and swimsuit shoots for magazines like FHM, Esquire, and Maxim, she has never posed nude or topless. Her modesty in that regard sets her apart from some other glamour models.
What is Holly Willoughby's bra size in different sizing systems?
Her bra size is 34DD in UK sizing. That converts to 75E in EU sizing, 12DD in Australian sizing, and 75E in Japanese sizing. Her measurements are 38–28–38, with a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.74.
When did Holly Willoughby start modelling and when did she move to television?
She started modelling in 1998, posing for brands like Pretty Polly. Her transition to television came in 2006, when she began co-presenting Ministry of Mayhem. That same year marked the start of her involvement with Dancing on Ice, which she has presented on and off since then.
Did you know
- Holly was the cover star for the final print edition of FHM in 2016, a notable milestone in her modelling career.
- She has appeared as an assistant to magician Stephen Mulhern, taking part in illusions such as being sawed in half.
- Her measurements (38–28–38) give her a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.74, which is often cited as a marker of an hourglass figure.
- Despite being a glamour model and presenter, she has never posed nude or topless, according to available information.
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