Holly Ramsay knows a thing or two about style, with her mum Tana being besties with none other than Spice Girl-turned-top fashion designer, Victoria Beckham.
Holly tells OK! that in her younger days, she and her two sisters – Megan, 25, and Tilly, 22 – would often raid their mother’s “incredible closet” for her designer pieces. But today, she prefers a more relaxed look when it comes to what she wears.
The 24-year-old, who is the daughter of world-renowned chef and fiery TV personality Gordon Ramsay, is carving out her own career path. After studying fashion design at London’s Ravensbourne University, Holly works as a model and influencer and has her own podcast called 21 & Over, where she talks candidly about her life and struggles with depression.
Since June 2023, she has been in a relationship with Team GB swimming champion Adam Peaty, who took medal in the Paris Olympics yesterday. They first met when her younger sister Tilly, 21, was competing alongside Adam on BBC’s show, Strictly Come Dancing in 2021.
Holly is also enjoying being a big sister again as her parents welcomed their sixth child just last year – baby Jesse. It’s a busy time for Holly, so we’re delighted to catch a moment with her at an exclusive VIP launch party for online beauty store REFY’s new campaign, “You Are The Art,” which invited guests to become the art themselves.
Here she reveals to OK! that everything is going swimmingly with Adam as he prepares to take part in this year’s Olympic Games in Paris and, though she loves having a little one in the family, she’s in absolutely no rush to have a baby of her own…
Hi Holly, congratulations on your new baby brother! How is little Jesse and your family getting on?
He’s really well thank you. It’s so much fun having another little one, we’re very lucky.
How’s your father, Gordon, coping with the sleepless nights and nappies?
Oh my goodness he’s absolutely fine. That man doesn’t sleep anyway, he’s always working, so it’s fun he has a little sidekick to work with him.
How amazing is it to have such an inspirational father as Gordon Ramsay, with such drive and energy…
It’s incredible. I feel very lucky and super blessed.
Has having a little baby in the house made you feel broody?
Oh my goodness – I’ve only just got a boyfriend!
So, how are things going with Adam and you?
Very well, thank you. Fingers crossed for Paris this summer.
That must be quite an intense experience – how are you helping him through his training for the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Well, he has an excellent team around him. I’m just also helping to be part of that team, but he’s done two (Olympics) already without me, so he’s incredible at what he does, very dedicated and has a great team.
Does your dad Gordon ever give Adam pep talks or advice?
Totally different areas. One’s a chef, one’s in a pool. Obviously, they’re both high performance (men) – they both bond over that, but they prefer to talk about cars, to be honest.
What sort of cars do they both like?
Oh, literally anything Formula One.
Have they gone to watch a car race?
Yes, we have.
How would you describe your style?
Comfort always. Yes, I love being comfortable – tracksuits are my best friend!
Do you follow fashion or do your own thing?
I definitely like to try new styles, but if I don’t feel comfortable, I don’t look comfortable and it shows.
With your mum Tana being best friends with Victoria Beckham, does she give you any designer cast-offs?
My mum has the most incredible closet. I’m always in there, me and my sisters are always taking everything from her.
Do you argue about clothes with each other and steal from each other’s wardrobes?
Of course we do, we’re sisters! What sisters don’t argue about clothes and makeup?!
Will you follow in your sister Tilly’s footsteps and take a turn on Strictly Come Dancing?
No, I am seriously not co-ordinated at all. I have two left feet!
