Freddy Brazier (born 18 September 2004) is an English model and television personality. The son of Jeff Brazier and Jade Goody, he made appearances in his mother's reality series as child before beginning his modelling career in 2021. In 2024, he appeared on Celebrity Race Across the World.[1][2]
Freddy Brazier | |
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| Born | 18 September 2004 |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
| Television | Celebrity Race Across the World |
| Parent(s) | Jade Goody Jeff Brazier |
| Relatives | Bobby Brazier (brother) |
| Modeling information | |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Hazel |
| Agency | Unsigned Group |
Early life
editFreddy Brazier was born on 18 September 2004 at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex.[3][4][5] He is the youngest son of Jeff Brazier, a television presenter, and Jade Goody, a television personality who was known for appearing on the reality series Big Brother.[6][7][8] His older brother Bobby is an actor and model, known for his role as Freddie Slater in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.[9][10][11] Brazier and his brother are of English heritage on his father's side, while his mother was of Jamaican and English heritage.[12][13] Their mother died on 22 March 2009 from cervical cancer.[14][15][16] Brazier and his brother did not attend Goody's funeral because of the high media attention.[17] Brazier was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at the age of 10.[18]
Career
editBrazier began appearing on television prior to his first birthday, with him and his brother appearing sporadically in their mother's Sky reality series Jade's Salon (2005).[19] They later went on to appear in occasional episodes of Goody's other series Just Jade (2006), Living With… Jade (2008) and Jade's Wedding (2009), and in the posthumous series Jade: A Year Without Her.[20]
Brazier began his modelling career in 2021, at the age of 16, after being was signed to Unsigned Group, the same modelling agency as his brother.[21][22] He appeared in his first photoshoot with Hero magazine in June of that year, in which he was photographed by Yann Faucher.[23][24]
Brazier made several appearances in the audience of Strictly Come Dancing when his brother was a contestant on the twenty-first series, as well as various video messages.[25][26][27][28] In 2024, Brazier took part in the second series of Celebrity Race Across the World with the latter.[29][30][31] During the show, he spoke about the loss of his mother as well as living with ADHD.[32][33][34] Brazier said he hoped his time on the show would help him "find himself".[35][36]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Jade's Salon | Recurring role | [37] |
| 2006 | Just Jade | Recurring role | [38] |
| 2008 | Living With... Jade | Recurring role | [39] |
| 2009 | Jade's Wedding | Recurring role | [40] |
| 2010 | Jade: A Year Without Her | Recurring role | [41] |
| 2023 | Strictly Come Dancing | Audience member; series 21 | [42] |
| 2024 | Celebrity Race Across the World | Contestant; series 2 | [30] |
References
edit- ^ "Jeff Brazier moves fans in emotional moment with son Freddy on Celebrity Race Across the World". Radio Times. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ "Celebrity Race Across the World 2024 cast: Confirmed line-up". Radio Times. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ "Jade gives birth to second child". Digital Spy. 19 September 2004. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Nast, Condé (20 September 2004). "Jade Goody gives birth to her second son". Glamour UK. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ King, Danni (19 September 2023). "Inside Bobby Brazier's lesser known brother Freddie's life as he turns 19". OK!. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Jeff Brazier 'wasn't nervous' ahead of his and son Freddy's Race Across the World challenge | Virgin Radio UK". Virgin Radio. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ "Where is Strictly star Bobby Brazier's brother Freddie now?". HELLO!. 30 September 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Thompson, by Dan (20 September 2023). "Fans cannot get over how much Freddie Brazier looks like dad Jeff in rare snaps". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Hines, Dominique (16 August 2023). "Strictly's Bobby Brazier shines spotlight on 'quiet' younger brother Freddie". Evening Standard. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Dalton, Nia (2 December 2023). "Jeff Brazier shares heartbreaking way sons remember mum Jade Goody at Christmas". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ McLoughlin, Lisa (9 October 2023). "Strictly's Bobby Brazier supported by rarely-seen brother Freddie". Evening Standard. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Selby, Jenn (21 August 2019). "What happened to Jade Goody's former partner Jeff Brazier?". inews.co.uk.
- ^ Hart, by Peter (12 October 2023). "Bobby Brazier fans can't believe how much brother Freddie looks like dad Jeff". OK!. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Jones, Aidan (22 March 2009). "Jade Goody: Life and times". The Guardian.
- ^ Bagwell, Matt (6 April 2022). "Jade Goody's Son Bobby Says He Breaks Down In Tears Watching Videos Of 'Hero' Mum". HuffPost UK.
- ^ "Reality TV star Jade Goody dies". BBC News. 22 March 2009.
- ^ "Jade Goody's sons to miss funeral". Daily Telegraph. London. 28 March 2009. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ by Shivon Watson, Tasha Hall (5 September 2024). "Jeff Brazier emotional over son's health diagnosis as he shares heartbreak". Daily Record. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ Martin, Lara (16 June 2017). "Jeff Brazier reveals sons' reactions as they begin watching old Jade Goody shows". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Where is Bobby Brazier's brother Freddie now?". Heart. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Goulding, By Neil (25 June 2021). "Jade Goody's teenage son Freddy Brazier secures modelling contract like brother". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Freddy Brazier | Model Agency | London". Unsigned Models. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Whittingham, Bethany (25 June 2021). "Jade Goody's son Freddy Brazier secures modelling contract like his brother". OK!. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Jade Goody's Youngest Son Freddy Has Landed A Modelling Contract". Evoke.ie. 24 June 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Wilson, By Emma (21 September 2023). "Bobby Brazier's lesser known little brother Freddie who has shunned showbiz". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Willix, Pierra. "Bobby Brazier's rarely-seen brother Freddie appears on Strictly". Metro. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Stafford, by Indigo (22 October 2023). "Freddie Brazier snuggles up to mystery brunette as they attend Strictly". OK!. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "EastEnders star 'joins Celebrity Gogglebox with dad and sibling'". Radio Times. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Strictly's Bobby Brazier rumoured for reality TV show with dad and brother". Radio Times. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ a b Delaney, By Zoe (10 April 2024). "Celebrity Race Across The World star-studded lineup - Radio 2 star to 90s pin-up". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ May-Williams, by Sophie (22 December 2023). "Bobby Brazier sends family to stardom with new major reality TV show". OK!. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Who are Jeff and Freddy Brazier? Meet Celebrity Race Across the World 2024 contestants". Radio Times. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ "Freddy Brazier opens up on Jade Goody's death in heart-wrenching Celebrity Race Across the World". Radio Times. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ "Fans react as Celebrity Race Across the World's Freddie Brazier reveals ADHD struggle | Virgin Radio UK". virginradio.co.uk. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ "Jeff Brazier's son Freddy hopes Celebrity Race Across the World will help him 'find himself'". Radio Times. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ "Celeb Race's Freddy Brazier opens up about memories of mum Jade Goody". Digital Spy. 28 August 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ "Jeff Brazier reveals his sons have watched old episodes of Jade Goody's reality show for the first time". Closer. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Jade Goody: 'The way she chose to meet her death made TV history' | Jade Goody | The Guardian". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Video: 'Living With Jade Goody'". Digital Spy. 15 September 2008. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Jade Goody secures wedding deal". BBC News. 18 February 2009. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Video: 'Jade: A Year Without Her'". Digital Spy. 11 March 2010. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Willix, Pierra. "Bobby Brazier's brother Freddie breaks down during Strictly final". Metro. Retrieved 10 May 2024.