Simon Cowell is known for being one of the harshest and most critical judges on talent competition shows. He’s a record executive, television personality and entrepreneur, and he has also used his platform for the betterment of others, engaging in philanthropic activities over the years. “The X Factor,” “Britain’s Got Talent,” “America’s Got Talent” and “American Idol” are some of the most popular shows on Cowell’s resume.
Cowell has always been surrounded by musical influences growing up, so it was no surprise when he entered the entertainment industry with a strong focus on the music business. He helped launch the careers of many musical artists and bands, such as Leona Lewis, One Direction and Little Mix, who all got their big break on his competition shows. The music mogul played a hand in the business side of his own entertainment company, Syco Entertainment, and has also worked on the production side of many musical releases.
When he is not busy judging others on television or working with various musical artists, Cowell spends time with his family that he shares with his longtime partner and now fiancée Lauren Silverman. The pair even celebrated their engagement together with their children while on a vacation in Barbados in Dec. 2021.
Although Cowell used to not think marriage or fatherhood was in his future, it’s clear that the talent judge has come around and is fully committed to beautiful family life alongside Silverman, their son Eric, and Silverman’s son Adam. Cowell and Silverman have an 18-year age gap but have shown that their relationship can truly stand the test of time.
Although Cowell and Silverman are seen in a bright light now, the relationship started off with some controversy, resulting in widespread media attention and bad press. However, the pair persevered and are still together happier than ever, as PEOPLE confirmed they were engaged on Dec. 24, 2021.
According to the Daily Mail, Silverman was “absolutely stunned” by the proposal, as she never expected Cowell to ask her to marry him.
“Lauren has been Simon’s rock over these past few years — supporting him when he broke his back, and through thick and thin generally,” a source told the Daily Mail. “They make a wonderful couple.”
According to the publication, Cowell has an estimated net worth of $600 million, and it seems like he put it to good use when he picked out his fiancée’s engagement ring. Silverman’s ring is worth a whopping $3.4 million!
Silverman and Cowell have been together for close to a decade after they first met when Silverman was still married to millionaire property developer Andrew Silverman. The affair and the news that Silverman was pregnant with Cowell’s child became public knowledge in July 2013.
While the beginning of their relationship may not have been seen in the best light, it is clear that the couple truly loves each other and are happy about taking the next step in their relationship. According to the Daily Mail, Cowell once found marriage “boring” but changed his mind during the lockdown period as Silverman urged him to fully commit to her and their family, making sure to “prioritize the present.”
A source told the Daily Mail:
“Whilst Simon never thought he was the marrying type, he’s realized he’s met the woman of his dreams — and couldn’t be happier.”
It turns out that the woman of Cowell’s dreams is someone that is actually several years younger than him. The record executive was born on Oct. 7, 1959, in Lambeth, London, England, and was raised in Hertfordshire. His partner, Silverman, was born on July 26, 1977, in Florida. This means that the pair has an 18-year age gap.
Cowell and Silverman had already received some bad press in the media due to how their relationship first began, but it seems that their almost two-decade separation in age isn’t much of a problem. In fact, their relationship has proven to be incredibly strong and successful, and they are great at parenting their son, Eric, together, as well as Silverman’s older son Adam. According to ABTC, Silverman had Adam during her marriage to her ex-husband.
Having a child with his longtime partner completely changed Cowell’s life. According to Express, he was absolutely mesmerized by his baby boy the first time he held him. Cowell had said, “This is the most magical moment of my life.” A source close to Cowell told Express:
“For once he was so happy he was speechless and he said he choked up completely as he cradled little Eric in his arms.”
Cowell and Silverman are doting parents to their children, making for a beautiful and harmonious blended family. We wish them all the best for their upcoming future as an engaged couple!
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