Georgina Chapman

Some Lesser Known Facts About Georgina Chapman

• Georgina Chapman grew up in Richmond, London.

  

• Since her birth, she has femoral anteversion (pigeon-toed); a condition that causes her toes to point inward while walking.

• When she was eight years old, she was diagnosed with dyslexia.

• While growing up, she developed an interest in singing. At the age of 13, she started her music band named Jesus and Mary Jane.

• After completing her graduation, she started working as a costume designer. She then appeared in various TV series and films.

• In her 20s, she modelled in ads of Head & Shoulders shampoo and Soothers.

• She has acted in a few English short films like Desire (2001), A Soldier’s Tunic (2004), and Don’t (2007).

  

• Some of her English TV movies are Jeffrey Archer: The Truth (2002) and Sons & Lovers (2003).

  

• Chapman has appeared in a few English TV series like Rosemary & Thyme (2004), Project Catwalk (2006), and Project Runway: All Stars (2012; as a judge).

  

• Some of her English films are Bride & Prejudice (2004), Derailed (2005), The Business (2005), Factory Girl (2006), and The Nanny Diaries (2007).

  

• While she was studying in college, she became friends with one of her classmates Keren Craig. In 2004, Chapman, along with Keren, launched their fashion label Marchesa (named after socialite Marchesa Luisa Casati).

  

• In 2010, Marchesa was listed in CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund’s top 10 finalists.

• In 2017, she accused her ex-husband Harvey Weinstein of sexual abuse. On 10 October 2017, she shared that she was divorcing Harvey as he was accused of rape, assault, or sexual harassment by 100 women. Their divorce was finalised in 2021, and she received $15–$20 million as settlement money.

• She has designed clothes for many celebrities like Constance Wu, Deepika Padukone, and Priyanka Chopra.

  

• She has been featured on the cover of various magazines.

  

• She is an avid animal lover and owns a few pet dogs including Myrtle and Rocky.

  

• She has been actively involved in various social welfare campaigns for many years.

  

• She follows a regular workout regimen to remain fit.

  

• She is often spotted consuming alcohol at parties and events.

  

• In her leisure time, she enjoys travelling, camping, and driving.