Multitasking seems to come easy to “mumfluencer” Giovanna Fletcher, who has gone from lone blogger to best-selling author, podcaster and a friendly voice of reason and
comfort for a generation of women, including the Princess of Wales.
As we chat over the phone, Giovanna, 38, juggles deliveries to her door with telling us about her new album and her relationship with husband Tom, also 38.
Speaking ahead of her recent 20-year anniversary with the McFly singer, she says, “We’ve known each other for 25 years and been together for 20 this month – it’s a big old time for us.
“I don’t feel like we have to be all flashy and go big on an anniversary, but I think we’ll put the kids to bed and have a takeaway. We’ll be very, very happy with that.”
Pursuing their careers while raising their sons – Buzz, nine, Buddy, seven, and five-year-old Max – hasn’t been easy, she says, but the couple seem to be an unbreakable team.
“I think self-awareness is really, really important,” she says. “So when you’re being a bit of a plonker, acknowledge it. Humour has also been a massive thing for us, knowing when something is ridiculous and being able to laugh at it.
“Patience is very important too. All couples have their moments and you realise there are phases that might have nothing to do with you, that you have to ride through and not be afraid to talk about because you’re a team.”
Adding to her already impressive skill set, Giovanna – who won I’m A Celebrity in 2020 – has just released an album. But it’s not the kind you might expect from
This story is from the November 13, 2023 edition of OK! UK.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the November 13, 2023 edition of OK! UK.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
A CITY OF TWO HALVES
There's a holiday for every budget to be found in Dubai, as OK!'s Faith Richardson discovered
'Christmas is a double whammy'
Chef James Martin on the pressures of dividing his time between his restaurants and his family over the festivities
LEARN HOW TO PLEASE YOURSELF
The festive season can be an incredibly stressful time, particularly for people-pleasers who struggle to put their own needs first
'There's a bit of faking it until you make it'
Actor Paul Mescal on entering the Gladiator II arena, building a blockbuster body for his role as fighter Lucius Verus, and heading up an A-list cast of Hollywood's finest stars
THE A-LIST HAIL HOLLYWOOD'S BIG HITTERS
A line-up of the film world's best-known faces attended this year's Governors Awards to celebrate lifetime achievements
'I think we arrived right on time'
The stars of the long-awaited film Wicked, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, tell us why its themes are so relevant right now and why the musical is so dear to their hearts
'No one knows who I am'
Having first found fame on social media, GK Barry has become the breakout star of this year's I'm A Celebrity
'I still pinch myself about how we met'
Now legally married, MAFS Uk’s Adam and Tayah Aveling are looking forward to Christmas with their daughter and welcoming baby number two in 2025
THE ROYAL WEEK
It was a sad week for Queen Camilla, but a good week for the royal family’s charities with visits to hospitals and homeless centres
WILLIAM AND KATE'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS
After a challenging year for the royal family, the Prince and Princess of Wales plan to give their children an unforgettable time filled with fun and festivities