Vanessa Vadim was born on July 2, 1983, in Kent, UK. She has two sisters and studied at Reading University. She comes from a modest background her father is an Army Officer and her mother is a teacher. Vadim has cited Rene Balcer as her mentor and the reason behind her courage to take up acting after she gained a BFA degree from the university.

Vanessa Vadim  Wiki: Age, Early Life, and Education

Vanessa Vadim was born on July 2, 1983, in Kent, UK. She has two sisters and studied at Reading University. Vadim has cited Rene Balcer as her mentor and the reason behind her courage to take up acting after she gained a BFA degree from the university. Vadim has also mentioned that Balcer “teaches actors the psychology of their characters” which she believes is a “hugely important element” of an actor’s growth. She also believes that Balcer has “more experience in theatre than anyone alive”.

Vanessa Vadim Wiki: Career

Vanessa Vadim started her acting career in 2005 with the British TV series ‘Where the Heart Is’ and ‘Hope Springs’ both directed by Balcer. She went on to take part in ‘Black Mirror’ in the 2010 and 2017 series. 

Apart from her career in films and TV, Vadim also appears in British dramas such as ‘Him & Her’ and ‘The Tunnel’. Vanessa marries Jake, a property developer, in December 2007 in Kent. The couple filed for divorce in 2014 and Vadim now engages with Ryan Ferrier.

Vanessa Vadim’s personal life 

Vanessa Vadim has been romantically linked with David Beckham in the past. The pair dated on and off for a number of years and it was Beckham who allegedly cheated on her in 2008. However, the story didn’t seem to end in 2010 when Vadim was in the midst of her divorce. Vadim has a son, Finn, with Ferrier.

Vanessa Vadim Celebrity 

Vanessa Vadim is popular and known for her acting skills. She is in the company of some prominent celebrities. Among them are:

Vanessa Vadim Family

Vanessa Vadim was married to Jake, a property developer, in December 2007 in Kent. The couple filed for divorce in 2014 and Vanessa Vadim is now engaged to Ryan Ferrier.

Her Mother

 Vanessa Vadim’s mother was a teacher before she retired. She is the only sibling of two sisters and has a niece. Her brother Charles is also a keen football player who played as a midfielder for Premier League side Queens Park Rangers in 2010 and 2011.

Her Grandmother

 Vanessa Vadim’s grandfather was of British Indian descent.

Her Grandfather

Mrs. Valliah is from Kerala, India.

Vanessa Vadim’s family and husband

 In a 2007 interview, she described her family and explained how she ended up marrying her husband.  “We met at university. He was a hard-working, fun-loving student, and I was an academic. I have my PhD, and he has his MBA. “We have been together for over ten years, though we don’t live together. “Finn was born the week my husband came home for Christmas after six weeks away at work, and so he has been with me ever since, my first three months in the hospital and thereafter in my own home.

Vanessa Vadim’s husband and children

 She has a son Finn with Ferrier and the couple had another child named Joella. The couple also owns two other children: Joseph and Daisy.

Her Husband

Ferrier is a property developer and sculptor, whom Vanessa met on a dating website. According to an article by Yahoo, he also claims to have been the first client to come into his art gallery in their first year in business. 

“We fell in love in a mad way. We had known each other for a few months. I was keen to meet him, so I went to his gallery and we hit it off straight away. And from that moment on, it was like we had known each other all our lives,” she said.

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Vanessa and Maggie Gyllenhaal are two of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood.

Gyllenhaal and Vadim have worked together on several occasions, including a Spice Girls video. The pair have been linked romantically on and off for a while, but it is not known if they are still dating or not. Vadim and Ferrier have been in a relationship since 2017, and this is Gyllenhaal’s first official relationship after her divorce from Jake Gyllenhaal in 2014.

Andy Cohen

Vanessa Vadim was a guest on The Andy Cohen Show on January 26, 2018. During the interview, Cohen said that he is aware that the 36-year-old actress is engaged to Andy Ferrier. Though Cohen didn’t know the pair were dating at the time, he assured them that the show’s ratings increased after the interview.

Vanessa Vadim Celebrity Work 

Vadim was in The Nation in 2014, but it is only now that she is getting to appear in American shows. She has appeared in ‘New Girl, ‘The Affair’ and ‘Star’ among others. So, Vanessa has also done the French drama movie ‘Love Me Beyond My Skin’, the British TV drama series ‘Where the Heart Is’, and the British TV film ‘Say My Name.

Vanessa Vadim net worth 

Vanessa Vadim is not yet a household name in the US but she has still made a good amount of money as an actress. According to many reports, her net worth is $3 million (or N1.3billion). 

In a recent interview with Prestige, Vanessa confirmed that she was single. “I’m not engaged to anyone. I’m not married. There are no kids. We don’t even live together. No one should worry about that. There’s nothing going on. I’m single. I’m happy. So, I don’t need a man for my happiness.”

Nigerian Stars 

Vanessa Vadim’s home is not Nigeria but she is yet to make a mark in the African movie industry. It has however been reported that she intends to make an African movie.

Twitter

Nigerian celebrities have been commenting on her recent interview with the podcast ‘Pillow Talk with Alan King’. On one hand, they were full of admiration and expressed interest in collaborating with her. On the other hand, they were full of words of advice. 

Final Thoughts

Vanessa Vadim is yet to make a major mark in the American showbiz industry but this won’t stop Nigerians from trying to get a glimpse of this actress. She sees it as a bit serious but she has not lost her sense of humor. If there is also anything that Nigerians can learn from this example it is that we shouldn’t take ourselves too seriously. 

Looking at her Instagram page, Vadim is not shy to flaunt herself. In fact, she knows to like looking after her looks.