Trisha Goddard Age, Wiki and Bio

Trisha Goddard

Quick Info

ProfessionTV Presenter
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth23/12/1957
Age67 years
BirthplaceHackney, London, England

Bio/Wiki

Real NamePatricia Gloria Goddard
Known ForPresenting the English TV talk show Trisha (1998-2010); aired on ITV and Channel 5

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

School(s)
  • Independent School for Expatriates, Tanzania
  • Primary School in Heacham, Norfolk
  • Sir William Perkins's School, Chertsey
EthnicityWest Indian and Dominican

Personal Life

HometownLondon, England
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Zodiac signCapricorn

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Nigel Armstrong
  • Robert Nestdale (Australian politician)
  • Mark Grieve (Australian TV producer)
  • Peter Gianfrancesco (mental health services professional)
  • Allen
Marriage Dates
First Marriage1985
Second Marriage1993
Third Marriage1998
Fourth Marriage28/08/2022

Family

FatherPeter Goddard (psychiatric nurse)
MotherAgnes Fortune (auxiliary nurse; died in 2004)
Siblings3 Half-Sisters - Pru Goddard, Paula Goddard, Linda Goddard (diagnosed with schizophrenia; died in 1988)
SpouseAllen
ChildrenDaughters - Madison Greive, Billie Greive (anarchist therapist)

Career

DebutTrisha Goddard began her career as a presenter on TV with Play School in 1987, which aired on ABC Television. She became widely recognized for her talk show, Trisha, from 1998 to 2010. Over the years, she has made guest appearances and participated in various English TV shows, including Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? and Dancing on Ice. Additionally, she has lent her voice to TV series and has acted in shows like Fat Friends and Doctor Who. With her varied experiences, she has also worked as a mental health activist.

Favourites

SongHole In My Shoe by Traffic
Author
  • John Connolly
  • Harlan Coban
PlaywrightWilliam Shakespeare
CharityNorwich Mind Mental Health Charity

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Mini Countryman
  • Mini Cooper
  • Jag X10 convertible
  • V8 Discovery
  • Convertible Maserati
Assets/Properties
  • One-bedroom mews cottage for £37,500 in Surbiton, Surrey (bought in 1984)
  • A home in South Connecticut
Net Worth£7 million (in 2024)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/therealtrishagoddard
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TrishaGoddardOfficial/
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TrishaGoddardTV
Twitterhttps://x.com/TrishaGoddard

Some Lesser Known Facts

Trisha Goddard spent her early years in both Tanzania and England.
She faced abusive treatment from her father in her childhood which led to obsessive-compulsive behavior.
At 14, she experienced a sexual assault.
Trisha began working at Woolies in Egham for £5 a day when she was 15, and sometimes stole sweets from the pick 'n' mix.
After her mother's death, she discovered her biological father's identity was not who she believed.
She once worked at a costume shop, and later as a flight attendant for Gulf Air, where she survived a plane crash.
Struggling with mental health, she has openly discussed her experiences including two suicide attempts.
In her work, she has supported various charities, emphasizing mental health advocacy.
In the 1980s, she contracted AIDS from her ex-husband, and her spouse Robert Nestdale was known for his abusive behavior.
She published her autobiography in 2008, titled 'Trisha: As I Am', capturing her life's journey and struggles.
Even with a breast cancer diagnosis in 2008, she has remained resilient and dedicated to her work.