Who is Bill Kenwright’s partner Jenny Seagrove?

JENNY Seagrove has enjoyed decades of success both on-screen and on stage.

But who is she, when did she meet Bill Kenwright and did they share any children? Here’s everything you need to know.

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Bill Kenwright pictured alongside Jenny SeagroveCredit: PA:Press Association Who is Jenny Seagrove?

Jenny Seagrove, born July 4 1957, is an English actress.

Prior to finding her feet in the world of acting, Seagrove was accepted into one of Britain’s most prestigious theatre schools – the Bristol Old Vic.

She then first came to the public’s attention playing the lead in a television dramatisation of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s A Woman of Substance and the 1983 film Local Hero.

Seagrove is also well-known for her role as the character of Jo Mills in the long-running BBC drama series Judge John Deed.

Away from the world of television, she has also been a regular on the West End stage.

Aside from her acting success, Seagrove is an animal rights activist and promotes a vegetarian diet.

What TV shows and films has Jenny Seagrove been in?

Aside from the titles mentioned above, Seagrove has landed a number of other television and film roles throughout her career.

Her later television credits include roles in Sherlock Holmes, Casualty, Lewis, Identity and ITV’s Endeavour.

Seagrove has also starred in a number of films – such as Don’t Go Breaking My Heart, The Guardian and the 2017 title Another Mother’s Son.

When did Jenny Seagrove meet Bill Kenwright and did they have any children?

Jenny Seagrove first began a relationship with producer Bill Kenwright in 1994.

The pair had once appeared together as contestants on a charity edition of ITV1’s Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, winning £1,000.

They also appeared together on a celebrity edition of the BBC’s Pointless in 2014.

Prior to meeting Jenny, Kenwright was briefly married to actress Anouska Hempel, whom he had one child with – a daughter named Lucy.

Jenny was also previously married to fellow actor Madhav Sharma.

Throughout their long-term romance, Jenny and Bill did not welcome any children, nor did the pair re-marry.

Jenny previously told Express: ”I think once one marriage goes wrong it is enough for some people.

”I’m one of those and so is Bill. As for children, I have never been particularly maternal. I was still in my 30s when we met and did discuss it at one point.

“But I do prefer my lifestyle as it is and the freedom that it gives.

”I regard myself as fortunate to have lived for so long with such a fantastic character with a good heart who sees the best in everyone and is so positive about life.

”It’s such a contrast because, despite the successes I have enjoyed, I remain a shy person. I like to think we have been good for each other and have enjoyed happiness together.”