Jodie Marsh (born 23 December 1978 in Brentwood, Essex, UK) is best
known for working as a glamour model and a 'Page 3 girl'.
Early life
Marsh's father ran a successful scaffolding business which allowed her
to enjoy an affluent lifestyle. This led to her being featured on the
reality TV show Essex Wives and consequently a modelling contract.
Jodie had surgery on her nose at the age of 15. She was once turned
down as a Page 3 girl and has the rejection letter framed.
Current career
Jodie is known to have her arguments with other models, most notably
reported in the British tabloid newspapers, including club boss Fran
Cosgrave, male model Calum Best, Westlife singer Kian Egan and
ex-Blazin' Squad singer and Celebrity Big Brother 2005 runner-up James
McKenzie.
Jodie has taken part in a variety of reality TV shows, including Trust
Me I'm A Holiday Rep (with other celebs such as Syd Little), Channel
4's The Games and Sky One's Celebrity Penthouse.
In January 2006, she appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in the UK. She
announced her crush on Samuel Preston, the lead singer of The Ordinary
Boys.
Jodie regularly updates her blog on her official website. She has
written a book called Keeping It Real. She is a chain smoker.