English Author Sophie Dahl - Top 5 Facts

Learn the top 5 facts you need to know about the English author and former fashion model Sophie Dahl.

Sophie Dahl is a well-known author and a former fashion model. She worked in the fashion industry modeling between 1996 and 2010 before she concentrated on writing full time. And she published her first novel in 2003, titled 'The Man with the Dancing Eyes.' She also published her second one in 2007, titled 'Playing With the Grown-ups.' 

Sophie Dahl - who also underwent weight loss since her entry into writing - published a cookery book 'Miss Dahl's Voluptuous Delights' in 2009 with recipes that were recreated for a six-part BBC 2 series of the same name. Additionally, another of her cookery book, from Season to Season, was published in 2011. Sophie also wrote a children's book 'Madame Badobedah' in October 2019. While many people may only know her as a writer, but there are many more exciting things about her life. Therefore, we compiled some top facts about her, so you get to know her better.

Sophie Dahl is the Grand Daughter of the Legendary British Novelist Roald Dahl

You might probably have watched the 2005's musical fantasy film 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.' The movie was adapted from the 1964 British novel of the same name by the legendary author Roald Dahl. And he was the maternal grandfather of Sophie Dahl, from which she was inspired to get into writing children's books.

Sophie Dahl is the granddaughter of famous British novelist Roald Dahl.
Source: The Guardian

Roald Dahl was considered as 'one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century.' As a granddaughter of such a reputed writer, she did inherit some of his qualities. She published her first children's book titled 'Madame Badobedah' in October 2019.

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Sophie is also the Daughter of an Actor and a Writer

Sophie is the daughter of English actor Julian Holloway and the writer Tessa Dahl. Sophie's father Julian was well known for his role of 'Siegfried Fischbacher' in the animated sitcom named 'Father of the Pride.' He also made other television appearances like in 'Elizabeth R,' 'Remember WENN,' 'Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads,' 'Beverly Hills,' '90210,' 'Minder,' 'The Professionals,' 'The New Avengers,' 'The Sweeney,' 'Z-Cars,' and 'The World of Wodehouse.'

Sophie is the daughter of English actor Julian Holloway and the writer Tessa Dahl.
Source: Mirror

Sophie's mother, Tessa Dahl, just like her grandfather, was an English author and former actress. She wrote her first novel in 1988 named 'Working For Love.' Her book 'Gwenda and the Animals' won the Friends of the Earth Best Children's Book of the Year. She also contributed extensively to 'the London Times, 'Sunday Times,' 'The Daily Telegraph,' 'The Sunday Telegraph,' 'the Daily Mail,' 'The Mail On Sunday,' 'Vogue,' 'House and Garden (US)' and 'YOU Magazine.'

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Sophie Dahl is Married to the Singer Jamie Cullum

Sophie is currently married to the singer Jamie Cullum. The duo met for the first time in 2007, and since then, they started dating. Jamie and Sophie were married on 9 January 2010.

Sophie is currently married to the singer Jamie Cullum.
Source: The Herald

Jamie Cullum and Sophie share two daughters: Lyra, born on 2 March 2011, and Margot, born on 4 March 2013. The family currently lives in Buckinghamshire.

Sophie Dahl's Modelling Career

Sophie Dahl began modeling at the age of 18. She got the chance to get into the industry when she met the Vogue stylist Isabella Blow. Sophie made her debut on the catwalk at Lainey Keogh's London fashion week show, modeling Autumn/Winter knitwear. She was in the modeling industry from 1996 to 2010.

Sophie was involved in modeling from 1996 to 2010.
Source: Evening Standard

As a model, Sophie Dahl went on to appear in advertising campaigns for Versace, Alexander McQueen, Boucheron, Pringle, Godiva, Banana Republic, Gap, and Boodles. She also graced the covers of both British and Italian Vogue, Elle, Harpers Bazaar, Red, Numero, Arena, and Tatler.

Sophie Dahl's Writing Career

After modeling for 14 years, Sophie Dahl turned to full-time writing just like her mother and maternal grandfather. She published books like 'The Man with the Dancing Eyes' in 2003 and 'Playing With the Grown-ups' in 2007.

Sophie turned to full-time writing after her retirement from modeling.
Source: The Guardian

Dahl also worked as a contributing editor at British magazine Vogue for a decade. She mainly focused on the subjects of cultural identity and the journey of refugees to Brexit Britain in her writings. Her cookery book titled 'Miss Dahl's Voluptuous Delights' was recreated for a six-part BBC 2 series of the same name in 2010.

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