SHE’S one of the country’s best business brains, the undisputed First Lady of football, queen of the exasperated eye roll, and a Baroness, to boot.
But whilst Karren Brady CBE certainly has worn many hats over the last three decades, her latest role may just trump the lot, after it was revealed she will become a grandmother in the next upcoming weeks.
“Oh, wild horses couldn’t keep me away,” she said in a chat with Fabulous.
“I’m really looking forward to it, and Sophia -her 27-year-old daughter] and her fiancé [Frankie Makin] are so excited.
”She’s healthy and well, touch wood, and everything’s ready and prepared. It’s going to be great – the first grandchild in the family.”
But although there’s still some discussion about what Karren should be called now, as ”grandma” and ”nanny” are off the table, one thing is for certain – the 54-year-old star certainly does not look like a ”nana”, despite what she may think.
It’s terrifying being 54 and seeing your face on a 50-inch TV!’’
Karren Brady CBE
Despite being full of the winter lurgy and dosed up on Strepsils, Karren is and remains the epitome of chic.
She’s known for her impeccably tailored and glamorous style on The Apprentice and looks much younger than her years.
Although many celebs in the industry like to stay quiet about surgery and enhancements, Karren is all about being transparent.
She’s open about the fact she invests time and money in her appearance, but not because she’s worried about what anyone else thinks.
“I don’t care about being under scrutiny. I only care about what I think.
”There’s nothing more horrifying than being 54 and seeing your face on a 50-inch television screen. It is terrifying!
”So I’m always conscious of how I look. Not out of vanity, but in the sense that I want to look as healthy as I feel.
“I’ve never had any surgery, but I have a lot of treatments – and I mean a lot of treatments – at the Dr Rita Rakus Clinic in London. I don’t do fillers, as that terrifies me, but I do have lots of laser facials.”
Whilst the business guru may not necessarily call herself a gym lover, she does enjoy keeping her body healthy by cycling, as well as ensuring she walks everywhere.
Recently she’s been undergoing a new non-surgical facelift called Softwave, which uses ultrasound to reduce lines, and said the results have been “incredible”.
“I’ve had a bit of Botox [in the past], but I do like my forehead to move and I can’t stand that rubber-faced look,” she added.
Karren’s been married for 28 years to ex-footballer and Canadian international Paul Peschisolido, 52 – they met when he was playing for Birmingham City and she was managing director of the club.
We’ve always been there for each other and supported one another.”
Karren Brady CBE
Speaking of their relationship, she said: “My husband is my best friend.
“Our careers sort of went like this [she points in different directions].
“When the kids were younger, he was a footballer travelling all over the world and I was based at home. And then when he retired, I moved to London to run West Ham.
“We’ve always been there for each other and supported one another.
”There’s never been any jealousy or one-upmanship or anything like that.
“What we have in common is the complete love for both of our children, and their health and wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do.”
