BILLIE Piper has risen to fame over the last few decades for her music and acting career.
But how old is she and does she have any children? From her career in front of the cameras to her love life away from the spotlight - here’s everything you need to know.
How old is Billie Piper?
Billie Paul Piper is an English actress and former singer who was born on September 22, 1982, in Swindon, Wiltshire.
As of March 2024, the star is 41-years-old.
As an actress, Billie made her TV debut in Scratchy & Co. between 1995–1998 - but it was at the age of 15 she shot to fame as a pop star when her debut single Because We Want To topped the charts.
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The single was followed by Billie's album Honey To The B (1998), which was certified double platinum.
However, by 2003, a then 20-year-old Billie retired from the recording industry and launched a career in acting.
Does Billie Piper have kids?
As well as holding the titles of actress and former singer, Billie also holds the title of ‘mum’ to three children.
Billie has two children from her previous marriage to Laurence Fox - Winston and Eugene.
In addition to this, the actress also shares a child with her former partner Johnny Lloyd.
Billie welcomed her third child with the musician in 2019.
Now they are concentrating on co-parenting their daughter and their separate careers
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She announced the new arrival with a picture on Instagram and wrote: "Two weeks ago our little girl arrived. She has totally blown our minds."
Billie added: "I didn’t know what I was missing but it was you Tallulah.
"❤️ you @johnny_s_lloyd wonderful daddy. And to my boys, who will never read this but anyway, two beautiful and attentive brothers."
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Prior to the birth of their child, Johnny featured a heavily pregnant Billie cradling her baby bump on the cover of his 2019 solo album, Next Episode Starts in 15 Seconds.
Billie has recently opened up about the difficulties of co-parenting with Laurence.
Speaking to Vogue, she said: "Look, if people want to try and understand the workings of the guy, they ought to either ask him or his family.
"What is paramount for me is the privacy and anonymity of my children.
"They deserve not to be extensions of the parents and to forge their own identities.
"We co-parent with enormous difficulty. I close everything down and keep a very strict routine with the kids so that there’s consistency.
"I keep them close. That’s all I can do."
However Laurence has since responded to these claims, saying they are "outright lies".
What is Billie Piper's net worth?
Billie Piper has amassed an impressive net worth during her time in the spotlight.
According to wealth website Celebrity Net Worth, the star has an estimated net worth of $12 million (around £9 million).
The impressive sum is believed to be largely down to her time spent on screen.
Who is Billie's ex-boyfriend Johnny Lloyd?
In February 2024, The Sun on Sunday revealed that the actress had split from her rocker partner Johnny Lloyd after eight years.
A source said that Billie and Johnny split last year, adding: “It’s obviously very sad that the couple have gone their separate ways.
“But the relationship ran its course and they decided they would be better off apart.
“Like many couples, lockdown was quite tough for them, so they have had time to really think about what they want their future to look like.
“They will always treasure the time they had together and have many happy memories.
“Now they are concentrating on co-parenting their daughter and their separate careers.”
The source added: “Johnny has thrown himself into music again, while Billie’s acting career goes from strength to strength.
“Everyone is being very mature about it and making the transition as smooth as possible.”
Billie first met the musician at the Boogaloo pub in Highgate, North London.
Throughout his career, Johnny has performed with a number of bands including Operahouse and Tribes.
In addition to this, Johnny has spent time in LA writing soundtracks for Netflix and TV shows, as well as touring the UK with his band.
What songs did Billie Piper release?
Before making the switch to TV, Billie racked up several hit singles such as Because We Want To (1998), Honey To A Bee (1998), She Wants You (1998), and Girlfriend (1998).
Other popular titles released by the star include Something Deep Inside (2000), Day and Night (2000), Walk of Life (2000) and The Tide is High (2000).
What TV shows has Billie Piper been in?
After leaving the music world behind, Billie proved herself as an actress and has since become a familiar face on-screen.
TV titles Billie Piper has starred in include:
- The Canterbury Tales: The Miller's Tale (2003)
- Bella And The Boys (2004)
- Shakespeare-Told: Much Ado About Nothing (2005)
- Doctor Who (2006 to 2013)
- The Ruby In The Smoke (2006)
- The Shadow In The North (2007)
- Secret Diary Of A Call Girl (2007 to 2011)
- A Passionate Woman (2010)
- True Love (2012)
- Playhouse Presents: Foxtrot (2014)
- Penny Dreadful (2014 to 2016)
- Collateral (2018)
- I Hate Suzie (2020 to 2022)
Who are Billie Piper's ex-husbands?
Billie has been married twice in the past.
She first married Virgin Radio star Chris Evans in a secret ceremony in Las Vegas in May 2001, after six months of dating.
However, the couple split in 2004, before later divorcing in 2007.
Billie then married actor Laurence Fox in December 2007.
After having two sons, Winston and Eugene, the pair split in 2016 with an acrimonious divorce.
Why did Billie Piper leave Doctor Who?
It's been said that Billie chose to leave her Doctor Who role as she struggled with the amount of fame and responsibility it came with.
During an appearance on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs in 2021, Billie Piper talked about her reasons for leaving Doctor Who after her second season as Rose Tyler.
She said that the role "made me really famous again in that sort of mainstream fame way that I find really uncomfortable".
Why did Billie Piper stop making music?
In 2003 Billie decided to leave music to focus on her acting career.
Soon after the announcement it was revealed that she would be joining the Doctor Who cast.
What is Billie Piper doing now?
Billie now has a successful acting career and is often seen on our screens.
Her latest role is playing Sam McAllister, the broadcast fixer credited with landing Emily Maitlis’ history-making Newsnight interview with disgraced Prince Andrew.
Called Scoop, the drama features actor Rufus Sewell as the royal, while Gillian Anderson is Maitlis.
Billie appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show on Saturday March 23, 2024 to discuss the new drama.