Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is known for his fiery, expletive-ridden outbursts on Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares. It may come as a surprise, then, that he is a loving father away from the camera. Since 1996, Ramsay has been married to Tana and the couple has five children together: Megan, Holly, Jack, Matilda, and baby Oscar.
Sadly, Ramsay's own childhood was far from happy, as he was subjected to violence at the hands of his alcoholic father. As is the case with so many survivors of trauma, his turbulent childhood spurred him to ensure that his children received a warm and stable upbringing. And while the Ramsays' marriage may not always be perfect, there is no doubt that their accomplished children are rising above their hot-tempered father's erstwhile transgressions.
Here are some little-known facts about the Ramsay kids.
10 Megan Ran The London Marathon For The Most Heart-Breaking Reason
Ramsay's eldest daughter, Megan, achieved the impressive feat of running the London Marathon in 2017. What makes Megan's achievement all the more remarkable is the reason she took on the challenge. Tragically, mom Tana suffered a miscarriage in 2016. Tana was five months pregnant when she lost the baby boy whom she and her husband had named Rocky. Subsequently, Megan channelled her grief into something positive and ran the marathon in tribute to the little brother she would never meet.
9 Holly's Dog Is Insta-Famous
The Ramsay family loves dogs, but 21-year-old Holly Ramsay has taken her love of her canine friends to a whole new level. Holly has created an Instagram account dedicated to her beloved French Bulldog, Truffle. The adorable pooch is certainly popular, having amassed over 10k followers on the social media platform. With an abundance of delightful photos showcasing Truffles' signature toothy grimace, it's not difficult to see why Holly's fur baby is so well liked.
8 Jack Is His Dad's Doppelgänger
With his trademark ginger hair and distinctive features, there's no mistaking Gordon Ramsay. That is, until you set eyes on his eldest son, Jack. If ever the proverb 'like father, like son' needed a literal representation, then Ramsay and his son are just that. One may be forgiven for needing to do a double take when first glimpsing Jack Ramsay, who is physically almost indistinguishable from his renowned dad.
7 Matilda Is A TV Presenter And Talented Cook
Following in her dad's footsteps, Matilda Ramsay is a TV personality in her own right. At the tender age of 19, Matilda presents the humorous BBC show Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch, which also features her parents and siblings. As Gordon Ramsay told Ellen, his daughters are 'very funny', so with her chirpy and enthusiastic persona, the charismatic teen is undoubtedly a star in the making. What's more, she exhibits her father's flair for cooking uniquely appetizing meals.
6 Jack Recently Enlisted In The Marines
Having been instilled with his famous father's work ethic, 21-year-old Jack Ramsay joined the Marines in 2020. Despite his dad's wealth, Jack is on a modest annual salary of $25,000. The Ramsay sisters couldn't be prouder of their brother. While Jack doesn't have a social media presence himself, the sisters posted photos of him looking dapper in his uniform, and expressed their admiration for him on Instagram.
5 Holly And Jack Are Twins, But Their Birth Was Far From Easy
It may come as a surprise to hear that siblings Holly and Jack are, in fact, fraternal twins. The siblings were born prematurely in 2000, but made a miraculous recovery. Reflecting on the twins' traumatic birth on Instagram, mom Tana wrote, 'Seeing them become little, chubby healthy babies within the first year was a true blessing and I will always be grateful for the determination they showed and their feisty characters.'
4 Megan's University Pathway Is Not What You Might Expect
In addition to her athletic aptitude, Megan has excelled academically. Rather than following the culinary path paved by her father, Megan decided to pursue a degree in psychology from Oxford Brookes University, which now ranks among the best universities in the world. Evidently, the Ramsay family comprises an abundance of multitalented individuals and Megan has proven that, despite being born into wealth, she can succeed on her own merits.
3 Holly Is A Model
It may come as no surprise that the enigmatic Holly works as a model and is signed to the prestigious Established Modelling Agency. Subsequently, young Holly is living the life, as she fills her time attending glamorous events such as film premiers, fashion shows, and charity galas, mingling with celebrities such as her dad's good pal David Beckham. The fashionable youngster's EST modelling profile is testament to her versatility, with her photos ranging from the buoyant to the brooding.
2 Matilda Has Released Her Own Cookbook
Like father, like daughter. In 2017, Matilda released Tilly's Kitchen Takeover, a light-hearted cookbook aimed at children and teenagers. There is no doubt that teaching children to cook is often a difficult feat, and getting kids to enjoy cooking is even harder, so Matilda's promotion of both the importance and fun of meal prep is highly commendable.
1 Not Everyone Was Happy With Baby Oscar's Papoose
The youngest of the Ramsay clan, Oscar was born on April 4th 2019 and is an adorable addition to the sizeable family. But when Gordon Ramsay was pictured carrying his baby son in a papoose, Piers Morgan was quick to criticize the chef on Twitter, arguing that the pouch was emasculating. However, many Tweeted their respect and admiration for the doting dad for breaking gender stereotypes.