Jamie Laing Biography | Jamie Laing Wiki
Jamie Laing is a British actor, entrepreneur, and a social media influencer. He rose to fame for his role in the award-winning television series ‘Made in Chelsea.’ The series aired on the UK’s channel ‘E4,’. He joined the cast in the second season of the series. Jamie is also one of the two presenters of the podcast, ‘Private Parts.’
Jamie ventured into the acting profession absolutely by chance. Initially, he wanted to be an entrepreneur. He began with a brief performance at a ‘Ralph Lauren’ show. At the show, he just stood still, holding a goldfish bowl covered with a sushi platter. It was during his college days that Jamie met the ‘MIC’ star, Caggie Dunlop.
By then the series had already earned an impressive viewership. Caggie forwarded Jamie’s name to the creators. He was soon brought on board. Jamie appeared as the best friend of the protagonist, played by Spencer Matthews. Jamie is one of the two from the cast to have appeared in most of the episodes.
Jamie Laing also did a cameo in 2017 as a doctor in an episode of the soap opera ‘Hollyoaks.’ Jamie has also appeared in a few reality series such as ‘Celebrity Hunted,’ ‘I’m a Celebrity: Extra Camp,’ and ‘The Great British Bake Off.’ Of these, the last one was a debacle for Jamie.
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Being the heir to a biscuit business empire, Jamie was expected to show some fine baking skills. To everybody’s surprise, Jamie was among the weakest contestants on the show. He was mocked for making the worst ever cake in the show’s history.
In another episode, the judge of the reality show Paul Hollywood threw away the banana loaf made by the great-grandson of the ‘father’ of the digestive biscuit ‘McVities.’
Apart from acting and business, Jamie entertains people through his podcast, ‘Private Parts.’ He runs the podcast along with his actor-comedian friend, Francis Boulle. Jamie also owns a ‘YouTube’ channel, ‘Jamie Laing’s Happy Hour,’ which hosts outlandish prank and challenge videos.
Jamie Laing Age
Jamie Laing was born in Oxford, United Kingdom. He was born on 3rd November 1988. His current age is 30 years old as of 2018.
Jamie Laing Height | Jamie Laing Measurements
Jamie Laing is 5 inches 7 feet tall. That is approximately 170 centimeters or 1.7 meters tall. He weighs 68 kilograms or 149 pounds. His other body measurements are as follows:
Biceps- 13.5 inches
Body measurements- (chest-waist-hips) 38-30-35
Shoe size (US) 8
Jamie Laing Net Worth
Jamie Laing comes from a very wealthy family. That however has not prevented him from making his own fortune. When he is not filming, he is busy checking out his businesses. His huge fondness for candies led him to set-up a candy company. He felt that the market had very little variety to offer.
He also felt that the quality of the candies was also not up to the mark. During his university days, he gave his business idea the final thought. He combined three of his loves- candies, fashion, and girls to create the sweet-treat company; ‘Candy Kittens.’
This confectionery line specializes in making gluten-free gummy sweets infused with unusual flavors. All their products are claimed to be made from real fruit juices. The company later launched a few exotic fruit and vegetable flavors.
The use of natural ingredients, authentic flavors, and attractive packaging made the company unique. Jamie runs the business along with two of his friends namely Ed Williams and Warren Crane.
He has a huge fortune from his business. Jamie Laing has an approximated net worth of more than $10 million.
Jamie Laing School
Jamie Laing is an educated man. Even his family background dictates so. He graduated from the ‘Radley College’ in Oxfordshire. He holds a degree in ‘Theatre and Performances’ from the ‘University of Leeds.’ We will update you soon on the other schools he attended.
Jamie Laing Family | Jamie Laing Brother
Jamie Laing is the son of Nicholas Laing and Penny Baines. He boasts of a filthy rich family. His great-grandfather was the founder of this one of its kind biscuit empire ‘McVities. No wonder Jamie has entrepreneurial skills in his genes. Jamie co-owns ‘Candy Kitten,’ a confectionary line.
Unlike his family business, which is predominantly in the health food sector, Jamie’s company offers sweet candies! He has two siblings. His sister Emily Laing and his brother Alexander Laing.
Jamie Laing Heloise Agostinelli | Jamie Laing And Heloise | Jamie Laing And Frankie Gaff
Jamie Laing is dating the 20 year old co-star Heloise Agostinelli. Heloise made her debut on series 15 of Made in Chelsea on Monday, March 26th 2019. Heloise is the daughter of Italian-American billionaire Roberty Agostinelli. Her mother is a public relations manager at Dior Couture.
Though a decade younger than the 30-year-old Jamie, the age difference doesn’t seem to bother the couple. Jamie admitted that Heloise makes him feel “slightly excited and giddy for life.”
In his podcast he added “Honestly, when I broke up with Frankie I didn’t think I could fancy anyone again and it turns out you can. “Gentlemen, what I’m trying to say is, I think I’m falling in love.
The pair were recently spotted out together in London after watching Cressida Bonas in the play The Dog Beneath My Skin. Previously, Jamie was dating Frankie Gaff. The two had dated for some time before they finally broke up. Both Gaff and Heloise are co-stars in the series Made In Chelsea.
Jamie Laing has also been in a number of relationships before. Perhaps something that complicates his dating life. During the filming of the season five, Jamie dated Phoebe Lettice, Tara Keeney, and later Lucy Watson. Moving on further, he had a few brief romantic encounters with Jess Woodley and Naz Gharai.
Jamie Laing Instagram | Jamie Laing Twitter
Jamie Laing is very active on Instagram and Twitter. You can follow him on his handle for more up to date information.
Jamie Laing Candy Kittens
Jamie Laing’s huge fondness for candies led him to set-up a candy company. He felt that the market had very little variety to offer.
He also felt that the quality of the candies was also not up to the mark. During his university days, he gave his business idea the final thought. He combined three of his loves- candies, fashion, and girls to create the sweet-treat company; ‘Candy Kittens.’
This confectionery line specializes in making gluten-free gummy sweets infused with unusual flavors. All their products are claimed to be made from real fruit juices. The company later launched a few exotic fruit and vegetable flavors.
The use of natural ingredients, authentic flavors, and attractive packaging made the company unique. Jamie runs the business along with two of his friends namely Ed Williams and Warren Crane.