Who is Carol Smillie and what is her net worth?
CAROL Smillie's career has seen her become one of TV's most recognisable faces.
From rising to fame to finding love - here's everything you need to know about the Scottish star.
Who is Carol Smillie?
Carol Smillie, born December 23, 1961, is a Scottish TV presenter, actress and former model.
She got her big break in television in 1989, when she auditioned for Nicky Campbell’s assistant on the Wheel of Fortune.
The Scots telly star is also best known as the presenter of the popular home makeover programme Changing Rooms, between 1996 and 2003.
But before she shot to fame on TV, Carol started her career as a model.
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She joined an agency called Best Modelling Agency - however, at 5ft 5in she was too short to be a catwalk model and booked shoots and promotions instead.
Carol has also published her own book, 'Carol Smillie's Working Mum's Handbook', and pre - and post - natal fitness DVD 'Changing Shape'.
And if that wasn't enough, the star has also worked in radio, film and on stage.
What TV shows has Carol Smillie been in?
Aside from her roaring success on both Wheel of Fortune and Changing Rooms, Carol has also starred in a number of other TV shows.
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These include BBC Two's The Travel Show, BBC One's Holiday, The National Lottery Show, Smillie's People and ITV's A Brush with Fame.
Also on her list of television credits is Strictly Come Dancing.
Carol took part in series four of the show in 2006, where she was paired up with dance partner Matthew Cutler and came fifth out of the fourteen competitors taking part.
She has also made a several TV guest appearances, starring on shows such as Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, Friday Night with Jonathon Ross and The Brian Conley Show.
Who is Carol Smillie's husband, Alex Knight?
Carol Smillie is married to husband Alex Knight.
The couple, who live together in Glasgow, wed in 1991.
Restaurateur Alex is the father of Carol's three children, Christie born in 1995, Robbie born in 1997, and Jodie born in 1999.
In September 2021, the ex-Changing Rooms host shared throwback wedding snaps to celebrate the couples 30th wedding anniversary.
In a heartwarming Instagram post mapping the couple's three decades together, Carol reflected on her marriage.
She wrote: ''30 years, 3 kids, 3 dogs, 3 house moves and too many dodgy hairdos) from that first kiss, captured on film, we both just knew we’d be best friends forever."
What is Carol Smillie's net worth?
Carol Smillie's exact net worth is not known.
However, various sites estimate it to be between $1-5 million (£785,730.00 - £3,929,300.00).
How old is Carol Smillie?
Carol was born on December 23, 1961.
As of July 2023, she is 61-years-old.
Is Carol Smillie on Instagram?
The telly star is active on Instagram and boasts an impressive 43.9k followers.
You can follow her under the handle @carolsmillieofficial - where she regularly shares stunning selfies and sweet family snaps.
Where is Carol Smillie now?
After years of success in the spotlight, Carol decided to quit her TV career in 2012.
She went on to start her own brand, Pretty Clever Pants, which provided women with leakproof underwear.
The brand was stocked in major UK outlets, including Boots, John Lewis, QVC and Debenhams, before selling it six years later to TV shopping channel High St TV.
Following the sale of her business, Carol shocked fans after revealing she is keeping herself busy with a new occupation.
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In 2018, she trained to be a Humanist Celebrant and now conducts non religious weddings, funerals and baby namings with Humanist Society Scotland.
Discussing the career move, Carol previously said: ''Helping people through the very best and worst days of their lives is an absolute privilege.''
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