Molly Mae Hague

Background

Molly-Mae Hague, an English social media influencer, gained fame as the runner-up in the fifth series of the reality dating show Love Island. Her success has been remarkable since the reality TV show where she has achieved millionaire status through lucrative clothing deals with major brands. Besides this, she ventured into entrepreneurship by launching her own popular fake tan brand called Filter by Molly-Mae. Her online presence is massive, with a staggering following of over seven million on Instagram.

In 2021, Molly-Mae took on the prestigious role of Creative Director at the renowned fashion retailer Pretty Little Thing. She stepped down from this role earlier this year.

Early Life

Molly Mae Hague was born on May 26, 1999 in Stevenage, a town in the county of Hertfordshire, England. She grew up in Hitchin, another charming town in Hertfordshire. She attended The Priory School in Hitchin where she experienced the joys and challenges of a typical childhood.

Family

Molly-Mae Hague is the proud sister of Zoe, who is her older sister. Their parents, Debbie Gordon and Stephen Hague, both served as police officers. However, they are no longer together, and Molly Mae Hague's mother, Debbie, is currently married to her partner, Jon Rayner.

Her father, Stephen, a former police officer, has been a great source of inspiration for her. His dedication and service have influenced her in various aspects of life. On the other hand, Molly-Mae's older sister, Zoe, has chosen a different path and serves in the army, showcasing her own strength and commitment to serving the country.

Teenage Years

Beauty Pageants

During her teenage years, Molly Mae Hague actively participated in beauty pageants, beginning with her first one at Miss Teen Great Britain in 2015. The enjoyable experience encouraged her to continue competing in other pageants. At the age of 16, she achieved a significant milestone by winning the title of World Teen Supermodel UK.

Her success in the UK pageant led her to China, where she competed in the World Teen Supermodel international competition and secured the position of a runner-up. Alongside these achievements, Molly Mae Hague also participated in several other beauty pageants, earning the title of Miss Teen Hertfordshire. Her dedication and talent in the pageant circuit have undoubtedly played a part in shaping her journey to success and fame.

Before Stardom

During her teenage years, Molly-Mae Hague took on multiple part-time jobs to support herself. She worked at Boots and also dedicated her time to training as a spin instructor at a local gym. Additionally, for a period of three years, she and her sibling Zoe worked together as part-time lifeguards in Manchester.

However, when she turned 18, Molly-Mae made the decision to leave these jobs behind and fully focus on pursuing her career as a social media influencer. This bold step allowed her to immerse herself in the world of social media and ultimately led her to become a well-known and successful figure in the digital realm.

Career

In 2019, Molly-Mae Hague underwent a significant transformation when she joined the fifth series of the popular ITV dating show, Love Island. Molly Mae entered Love Island villa on Day 4 and formed a coupling with Tommy. The paired couple made it all the way to the final and won second place. Molly Mae 's journey on Love Island led to further opportunities, including appearances on spin-off shows like "The Boxer & The Ballroom Dancer" alongside Tommy Fury and Curtis Pritchard, and a guest spot on "Tyson Fury: Gypsy King." Molly Mae Hague has also launched a self tanning range, Filter by Molly Mae and sponsorship deals with Starbucks.

Before her Love Island stint, Molly-Mae Hague had already been building her social media career. She was already an influencer signed to the Muse Agency. She had just hit 100 thousand followers on her Instagram when producers scouted her for the cast. But the show propelled her online presence to new heights, gaining her 7.6 million followers today.

As soon as she left the Love Island villa, numerous brands started seeking her endorsement. Despite turning down a lucrative £2 million deal with a brand due to her personal preferences, she found success as the brand ambassador for PrettyLittleThing on a £500k deal and later became the Creative Director for the brand until 2023.

Through her social media journey, Molly Mae Hague amassed an impressive following of 7.6 million on her Instagram account. Additionally, she actively shares her daily life and vlogs about beauty and fashion on her YouTube channel. To celebrate reaching 1 million YouTube subscribers, Molly Mae Hague has even held a special giveaway in an Instagram post on September 10, 2020. Her life-changing experience on Love Island has undoubtedly paved the way for her remarkable success in the worlds of social media and fashion, even though she was rejected from her first audition for Love Island.

Past Relationships

Molly-Mae had a notable relationship with James Maddison, a footballer from Leicester City. Their paths crossed when he sent her a message on Instagram. However, they went their separate ways a year prior to her entering the Love Island villa. On the show, she openly expressed that dating footballers had felt "superficial" to her.

Before her Love Island journey, Molly-Mae was friends with ex-Islanders Rosie Williams and Kendall Rae Knight, who played a role in inspiring her to be part of the reality show, Love Island.

Love Island Couple

Molly Mae Hague rose to fame as she entered the fifth season of ITV's Love Island. Love Island features a group of single individuals who come together in a luxurious villa, hoping to find love and enjoy a memorable summer. Throughout the show, contestants must form couples and compete to win each other's hearts and the favor of the viewing public.

During her time on Love Island, Molly Mae Hague coupled up with Tommy Fury, and their relationship blossomed into true love. After the show ended, they continued dating and took a big step forward by moving in together. The couple's love story reached another milestone in September 2022 when they joyfully announced that they were expecting their first child. Throughout her pregnancy journey and her evolving relationship with Tommy Fury, Molly-Mae has been sharing candid updates on her YouTube channel.

In January of 2023, they welcomed their daughter Bambi. Little Bambi was born on January 23, 2023. In a joint Instagram post, the couple shared the good news with a photo of them and their daughter, Bambi.

Relationship with Tommy Fury

Tommy Fury, the English professional boxer and reality TV personality, took a break from his boxing career in 2019 to participate in the fifth series of the popular dating reality show on ITV 2, Love Island. During the show, he formed a relationship with Molly Mae Hague, and together they secured second place.

After Love Island, the couple lived in a flat, but unfortunately, they experienced a burglary in which belongings worth £800k were stolen. They then swiftly moved to a new apartment but later found their dream home in Cheshire in March 2022.

In July 2023, marking four years together, Tommy Fury made a heartfelt proposal to Molly Mae Hague, getting down on one knee. This is after they welcomed their daughter, Bambi. The touching moment was captured in a video, and Molly captioned it with just one word: "Forever. 23/07/23."

Net Worth

Love Island brought Molly Mae Hague into the spotlight in 2019, where she clinched the runner-up position alongside her now long-term boyfriend, Tommy Fury. As an influencer, she has risen to great heights, becoming one of the most triumphant stars of the show. Her fame has resulted in numerous lucrative business opportunities, and according to Mirror UK, Molly Mae earns an impressive £3.4 million annually, making her the most successful Love Islander to date.

Trivia

- Molly-Mae is a certified millionaire, boasting a remarkable combined net worth of over £9 million with her boxer boyfriend Tommy Fury.

- At just 24 years old, she holds the position of sole director at MMH Group Holdings, which oversees three of her businesses: Filter, MMH International, and FM Cosmetics.

- She is a Creative Director for the brand Pretty Little Thing.

- She stepped down from her Creative Director position to focus on being a mother

- On September 25, 2022, Molly Mae and Tommy announced that they were expecting their first child.

- Molly Mae met her long term boyfriend, Tommy Fury, on Love Island where they finished second place.

- She gave birth to their first child on January 23, 2023.

FAQs 

How old was Molly Mae Hague when she entered Love Island?

Molly Mae Hague entered Love Island at the age of 20 years old.

How long was Molly-Mae Hague on Love Island?

She spent 50 days in the Villa and coupled up with Tommy Fury.

Are Tommy Fury and Molly engaged?

Yes, the two were engaged last July 23, 2023.

Where did Tommy and Molly get engaged?

The proposal took place on a cliff in Ibiza and featured the couple's six-month-old daughter Bambi. Molly Mae shared a video on her Instagram account.