TOWIE has been part of our telly loving lives for centuries. Okay, so not centuries, but it has been gracing our screens for quite some time, as in over 13 years, which in the world of telly is practically forever. It's like The Simpsons of reality TV.
From the OG's Gemma Collins and Kirk Norcross to the newbies Ella Rae Wise and Dan Edgar, the cast of Essex has changed a hell of a lot, and guess what? We still absolutely bloody love it, even Jordan Brook and his questionable singing.
One person who was part of the show all the way back when is Carol Wright.
The straight-talking mum of TOWIE royalty, Mark Wright and Jess Wright was a key player in Essex for over 150 episodes and never held back when it came to offering advice to her kids.
Who is Carol Wright?
Carol is a reality TV star and influencer.
How old is Carol Wright?
Born 21 September 1960, Carol is 63 years old.
Where is Carol Wright from?
Essex, ofc.
What does Carol Wright do?
Before she was on TOWIE, Carol was an 'exhibitions organizer', which honestly sounds mega fancy.
When was Carol Wright on TOWIE?
Carol joined the reality TV show in season two as the mother of Mark and Jess, she starred in 154 episodes and was part of the Essex crowd from 2011 all the way through to 2017.
We also have Carol to thank for bringing Nanny Pat into our lives, rest her soul.
Is Carol Wright married?
Yep, Carol is married to Mark Wright Sr and has been since 1983.
Who are Carol Wright children?
Don't pretend you don't know. Carol is mum to Jessica and Mark who both starred on TOWIE as well as Josh Wright who is a football and she had a younger daughter called Natalya Wright who is 23 years old.
Did Carol Wright run the marathon?
She sure did. We can barely run up the stairs, so props to the reality TV star who completed the London Marathon in 2023.
What happened between Carol Wright and Lauren Goodger?
Before he was loved up with soap star Michelle Keegan, Mark dated Lauren Goodger. It was a tumultuous romance and they were constantly breaking up and getting back together. In one of the most iconic TOWIE moments Carol and Lauren had an awkward AF run-in at the supermarket. Check it out on YouTube if you want to cringe for a whole minute and 16 seconds, it's totally worth it.
What is Carol Wright's Instagram?
You can follow her at @carolwright1.