Paul Hollywood Gay: Biography, Age, Career, Wife, Children, Net Worth & Sexuality

Paul Hollywood is widely regarded as one of the most prominent names in both television and bakingregards to his influence, through his role as a judge on The Great British Bake Off, he is credited with greatly influencing how we bake today; he is considered one of the foremost bakers across the pond and has produced numerous cooking books that have received wide accolades. In addition to his baking expertise, Paul Hollywood’s prominence makes him one of the most sought-after TV personalities within the baking arena. In this article, we will also read about Paul Hollywood gay, family, career, husband, net worth, and more.

Who is Paul Hollywood?

A celebrated English cookbook author, celebrity chef, and baking judge; Paul Hollywood gained popularity on the ITV series The Great British Bake Off as well as becoming a representative of baking worldwide, both at home and professionally.

Paul Hollywood Biography

Category	Details
Full Name	Paul John Hollywood
Nickname	Paul
Profession	Baker, TV Personality, Author
Famous For	Judge on The Great British Bake Off
Date of Birth	1 March 1966
Age (2025)	59 years
Birthplace	Wallasey, Cheshire, England
Nationality	British
Religion	Not publicly disclosed
Zodiac Sign	Pisces
Professional Career	Head Baker at The Dorchester, Chester Grosvenor, Cliveden Hotel; Author; GBBO Judge
Debut on TV	The Great British Bake Off (2010)
Marital Status	Married
Current Wife	Melissa Spalding (married 2023)
Net Worth (2025)	Approx. $15 million (≈ £12 million)

Paul Hollywood Age and Real name

In 2025, Paul Hollywood will be 59 years old, and his complete legal name is Paul John Hollywood.

Paul’s Early Life and Education

Paul grew up in a family that has worked in the baking industry for generations. The baker cottage Paul’s father owned was where Paul grew up learning everything related to baking, including dough preparation, baking, and baking tradition.

Originally, Paul studied sculpture at the Wallasey School of Art, but he eventually dropped out of school to work at his father’s bakery, which started his professional career in baking.

Paul Hollywood Physical Stats

Physical Attribute	Details
Height	5 ft 7 in (171 cm)
Weight	Approx. 75 kg
Eye Color	Blue
Hair Color	Grey / Light Brown
Build	Average / Fit
Complexion	Fair
Distinctive Features	Blue eyes, signature beard

Paul Hollywood Career Journey

Paul began his career in his father’s bakery and then moved up to lead baker at well-known hotels such as

• The Dorchester
• Chester Grosvenor & Spa
• Cliveden Hotel

He also expanded his baking experience in Cyprus.

His big break came when he served as a judge on The Great British Bake Off (GBBO) in 2010. His incisive reviews, the “Hollywood handshake,” and his extensive baking knowledge helped him become hugely popular with viewers.

Paul has also published many bestselling cookbooks, including:

• 100 Great Breads
• Bread
• How to Bake

He is an avid participant in auto racing, which many of his fans are unaware of.

Paul Hollywood Wife

The media often focus on Paul’s love life.

Alexandra Hollywood (First Wife)

In 1998, Paul married Alexandra Hollywood, who he met in Cyprus. Their marriage lasted a significant length of time; however, they separated in 2017 and were divorced in 2019.

Melissa Spalding (Current Wife):

Paul married Melissa Spalding, a pub landlady, in September 2023. They lead a relatively private life.

Paul Hollywood Children

Paul Hollywood has one son, named Josh Hollywood (born in 2001). Paul keeps his son’s life private and rarely discusses him publicly.

Is Paul Hollywood Gay?

Paul Hollywood has not made any public statements indicating anything about his sexual orientation, nor has any evidence been presented to dispute this fact. As such, it can be reasonably concluded that he does not identify as gay or bisexual based on his history of being married twice to women and having long-term and serious relationships with women throughout his life.

Over time, there have been jokes made on television about Paul Hollywood’s sexual orientation and some speculation concerning it from various sources on the Internet, but none of these jokes or speculations are based upon any factual evidence.

Paul Hollywood Net Worth

As of 2025, Paul Hollywood’s estimated net worth is around $15 million (£12 million). His sources of income include:

• Salary from television
• Book sales
• Endorsements from brands
• Participation in bake-offs/events
• Association with motorsport.

Paul Hollywood Social Media

Paul is very active on both social media platforms. He posts information about baking, as well as behind-the-scenes looks at what goes on in his kitchen, and he includes some of his own personal insights about what’s going on with his life.

Platform	Username	Followers
Instagram	@paulhollywood	713K followers
Twitter/X	@PaulHollywwod	926 followers
Facebook	PaulHollywood	727K followers

Lesser Known Facts About Paul Hollywood

• Originally, he was trained in the art of sculpture before changing careers to the culinary arts (specifically pastries, cakes, etc).
• A professional motorsport racer who has competed in several GT Racing events.
• Winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Award for his book “100 Great Breads”.
• He worked as a baker in Cyprus and met his first wife.
• The “Hollywood Handshake” is one of the highest accolades a contestant can get on Great British Bake Off.

Conclusion

Paul Hollywood isn’t simply a television actor, he’s a talented baker and writer who also runs his own business as an entrepreneur. He has loved baking ever since he was young, and his experience working at his father’s bakery led him down the road to becoming a worldwide celebrity. His extensive career has garnered him many fans around the world and serves as proof that through hard work, commitment, and honesty, anyone can achieve success anywhere they go, even if they originate from a single bakers’.

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