Arlene Phillips is a prolific British choreographer, reality television personality, theatre director, and talent scout. One of the most recognized faces in British television, Phillips has worked in copious Broadway musicals and West End films including the London production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’, and ‘Starlight Express.
However, it was her coveted role as a television judge in ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ which garnered Arlene immense reputation and success all over the world.
Quick Info:
- Birthday: May 22, 1943 (Age 75)
- Ethnicity: English
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Reality television personality, choreographer, theatre director
Arlene Phillips Net Worth and Salary
What is the Net Worth of Arlene Phillips? The Oliver-Award winning choreographer, Arlene estimated net worth counts $1.2 million while her annual salary has not been revealed yet.
The self-made dancer and choreographer, Arlene catapulted into a mainstream stardom with her roles in ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ which earned her lucrative amount of fortune.
The household name in British television, Arlene has worked in numerous West End products movies and Broadway shows that include ‘The Sound of Music’, ‘Flashdance’, and ‘Starlight Express’.
The initiator of British dance troupe Hot Gossip, she has also choreographed a number of movies and music videos including The Wild Boys by Duran Duran which won 1985 Brit Awards for the Best music video.
Quick Info:
- Net Worth: $1.2 million
- Salary: N/A
Arlene Phillips Age – Height and Body Measurements
Arlene Phillips is a timeless beauty with exquisite good looks, a considerable height of 5 feet 3 inches and an eye-striking slender physique. With youthful looks, glowing face, luscious brunette locks, and spellbinding smile, she looks ravishingly gorgeous.
The legendary British theatre director and choreographer, Arlene is an ageless beauty stunner with jaw-dropping looks and dazzling appearance.
She is the perfect example to prove that age has nothing to do with the talent and instead it augments and gets better with time.
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- Height: 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm)
- Body Measurements: N/A
- Plastic Surgery: N/A
- Weight: N/A
Even at the age of 75, she looks utterly glorious and better than any of her contemporaries with ever glowing visage, natural charisma, expressive brown eyes, and captivating smile.
While there is no doubt the television star has defied time with her juvenile glow and fresh face, Arlene has also kept herself in an incredible shape that can put any A-listed Hollywood beauties into shame.
The mother of two possesses a svelte physique with a spot-on fashion sense and wardrobe choices. With the help of different forms of dance, mild exercise including jogging and strict diet, she has retained her natural slender body.
Witty and free-spirited, Arlene enjoys her off time dancing, hanging out with her gal pals and spending quality time with family. As a doting mom, she also plans gateways to luxurious vacations with her daughters during holidays and even goes on posh shopping with them.
Arlene Phillips Boyfriend – Angus Ion, Children
Arlene Phillips, 75 isn’t married now but that doesn’t mean she is still on the market. The theatre director is, in fact in a long time relationship with set designer boyfriend Angus Ion and even shares a daughter with him.
Arlene and her longtime beau Angus Ion, 57 seems to have the most idyllic relationship in the industry. The couple who is seemingly together for past 33 years and still committed to each other has a long romantic history.
The two had first met on the set of Freddie Mercury’s music video ‘I Was Born to Love You’ and soon instantaneously got smitten with each other. However, the news of their romance sparked on media after the two officially started dating but kept it secret to remain out of media limelight.
Despite their low-key romance with little media attention, the two was relatively witnessed to have shared a great bond and affection. Since then, the two has been inseparable and still much in love with each other.
While the couple is together blessed with a daughter named Abi, Arlene is also parenting daughter Alana from the previous relationship with whom she was married briefly.
Quick Info:
- Parents: Abraham Phillips
- Husband: N/A
- Children: 2 (Abi Ion and Alana Phillips )
- Marital Status: Divorced
The prominent reality television star, Arlene was born in Prestwich, Lancashire to Abraham Phillips. She along with her two siblings, Ian and Karen were raised as Jewish in childhood and she still follows it religiously.
Growing up in England, she was enrolled at Broughton Preparatory School in Cheetham Hill, Manchester by her parents followed by Didsbury-based Beaver Road Primary School.
At the age of 15, she suffered an unfortunate loss of her mom who was diagnosed with leukemia. And after the death of her mother, Arlene, and her two siblings were raised by their father who financially supports the family by running a barber shop
Her father also passed away at the age 89 after suffering Alzheimer. After completing education at the Manchester Central High School for Girls and even passing eleven plus exam, she dropped out of college and rather started pursuing a career in dancing.
Inspired by her mom, Phillips started dancing and taking dance lessons at the age of 3. She primarily studied ballet and later tap dance at the Muriel Tweedy School in Manchester.