Molly-Mae Hague
Hague being interviewed at the 25th National Television Awards in 2020
Born (1999-05-26) 26 May 1999 (age 24)
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England
Occupation
Years active2018–present
Partner(s)Tommy Fury (2019–present; engaged)
Children1

Molly-Mae Hague (born 26 May 1999)[1] is an English social media influencer who was a runner-up in the fifth series of the reality dating show Love Island. She is a brand ambassador for PrettyLittleThing.

Early life

Hague was born in Stevenage and grew up in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.[2] Her parents were both police officers.[3] She has one sister.[4] She attended The Priory School, Hitchin. As a teenager, Hague participated in beauty pageants, being crowned Miss Teen Hertfordshire in 2015 and World Teen Supermodel UK in 2016, going on to be awarded first runner-up at the international competition.[5][6]

Career

In 2019, Hague entered the fifth series of Love Island on Day 4.[7] She coupled up with Tommy Fury and the pair made it to the final, finishing in second place.[8] She also appeared on a spin-off starring Fury and Curtis Pritchard called The Boxer & The Ballroom Dancer[9] and made an appearance in an episode of Tyson Fury: Gypsy King.[10] She later revealed the reason for going on the show was to "enhance her career".[11] Hague's Instagram following reportedly grew from 160,000 to almost three million during her time in the Love Island villa.[3]

After leaving Love Island, Hague reportedly signed a £500,000 deal with PrettyLittleThing and in August 2021 was hired as the firm's "creative director" after previously serving as a brand ambassador.[12][13] Hague has also launched a self tanning range and had sponsorship deals with Starbucks.[14]

In June 2023, Hague stepped down as PrettyLittleThing's creative director after less than two years, so she can focus on being a mother, though she will still continue to serve as a brand ambassador.[15]

In August 2023, Hague appeared in the Netflix documentary series At Home with the Furys alongside boyfriend Tommy Fury, which follows the lives of boxer Tyson Fury and his family.[16][17]

Controversies

In March 2021, she was reprimanded for running an £8,000 online prize draw on Instagram that failed to follow the advertising regulations for such competitions. The Advertising Standards Authority ruled she had been unable to provide evidence the winners had been randomly and fairly picked.[18][19]

On 13 December 2021, Hague appeared as a guest on Steven Bartlett's The Diary of a CEO podcast which was uploaded to YouTube. In the interview, she made comments on poverty and wealth inequality, which were the source of controversy, being accused of being "tone deaf" and dubbed "Thatcherite" comments.[20][21] Hague suggested that those less fortunate than herself in their upbringing only had themselves to blame for their lack of financial stability, stating that "we all have the same 24 hours in a day". These remarks were criticised and led to calls for her resignation as PrettyLittleThing's creative director.[21]

In July 2022, an Instagram post by her was banned due to being an advert with that intent omitted.[22]

Personal life

Hague is in a relationship with professional boxer Tommy Fury, whom she met on Love Island.[23][24] They live together in Cheshire.[25] In September 2022, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child.[26] She gave birth to a daughter on 23 January 2023.[27] They got engaged on 23 July 2023.[28] They live together at their home in Hale, Greater Manchester.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2019 Love Island Contestant Runner up
2023 At Home with the Furys[17] Herself Recurring

References

  1. ^ Evans, Mel (26 May 2020). "Tommy Fury goes all out for Molly-Mae Hague's 21st birthday". Metro. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  2. ^ Hague, Molly-Mae (9 June 2022). Becoming Molly-Mae. Random House. ISBN 978-1-4735-9921-5.
  3. ^ a b Ditum, Sarah. "My #blessed life as an influencer. By Molly-Mae Hague". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
  4. ^ Woodcock, Zara (25 December 2019). "Love Island's Molly-Mae Hague splashes out £23k on car for her sister". Metro.
  5. ^ Yousif, Layth (17 January 2016). "'Come on this journey with me' says Miss Teen Hertfordshire from Hitchin". The Comet. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  6. ^ Yousif, Layth (24 February 2021). "Molly-Mae Hague reveals she knew she would appear on Love Island while working as lifeguard at Hitchin Swimming Centre". Hitchin Nub News. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  7. ^ "How old was Molly-Mae Hague on Love Island & which series was she on?". Capital. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  8. ^ Citations:
  9. ^ "Tommy Fury keeps up Love Island reputation with word-related blunders on Boxer and the Ballroom Dancer". Digital Spy. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  10. ^ "Molly-Mae Hague gives Tyson Fury a kiss on the cheek while celebrating his boxing win with boyfriend Tommy in Las Vegas". Metro. 24 February 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  11. ^ "Molly-Mae Hague reveals the REAL reason she went on Love Island". Hits Radio. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  12. ^ Griffin, Louise (27 August 2021). "Love Island to fashion mogul: How Molly-Mae Hague built her brand". Metro. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  13. ^ O'Connor, Tamison (26 August 2021). "PrettyLittleThing Names Influencer Molly-Mae Hague as a Creative Director". The Business of Fashion. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  14. ^ Baxter-Wright, Dusty (7 June 2021). "Molly-Mae Hague talks Love Island, social media and Tommy Fury". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  15. ^ Glynn, Paul (22 June 2023). "Molly-Mae Hague steps down from PrettyLittleThing role to focus on being a mum". BBC News. Archived from the original on 22 June 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
  16. ^ "At Home With The Furys Is Coming To Netflix In August – And Yes, Molly-Mae Will Be In It". Grazia. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  17. ^ a b Kemp, Ellie (16 August 2023). "This is how Tyson and Tommy Fury are related". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  18. ^ "Love Island's Molly-Mae Hague broke rules with Instagram giveaway". BBC News. 3 March 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  19. ^ "Love Island star Molly Mae broke rules with £8,000 prize giveaway". ITV News. 3 March 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  20. ^ Citations:
  21. ^ a b Keane, Daniel (7 January 2022). "Molly-Mae defends controversial comments on privilege after backlash". Evening Standard. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  22. ^ "Molly-Mae Hague has Pretty Little Thing Instagram post banned". BBC News. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  23. ^ "Love Island's Molly-Mae Hague answers Tommy Fury romance concerns". Digital Spy. 10 August 2021.
  24. ^ "Love Island's Tommy Fury reveals what to expect from new reality series Meet The Furys". 3 September 2019.
  25. ^ "Molly-Mae Hague talks Love Island, social media and Tommy Fury". Cosmopolitan. 7 June 2021.
  26. ^ "Love Island stars Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury announce they are having a baby". Sky News. 25 September 2022.
  27. ^ "Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague welcomes baby girl with boxer Tommy Fury". ITV News. 30 January 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  28. ^ "Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague and boxer Tommy Fury got engaged". Instagram. 23 July 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
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