Lucy Pinder

Lucy Katherine Pinder (born December 20, 1983) is an English model, actress, podcaster, and television personality. Born in Winchester, Hampshire, she gained national recognition in the early 2000s as one of the United Kingdom's most prominent magazine models before transitioning into media hosting and screen acting.

Early Career and Modeling

Pinder's modeling career began in 2003 after she was discovered by a freelance photographer on Bournemouth Beach. This led to a contract with the Daily Star newspaper and features in prominent publications, including FHM, Loaded, Maxim, Nuts, and Zoo Weekly. Throughout the 2000s, Pinder appeared on numerous magazine covers and was regularly featured in annual lifestyle listings. Beyond photoshoots, she wrote a weekly advice column titled 'The Truth About Women' for Nuts magazine and participated in promotional campaigns for brands such as the Bennetts Babe Squad.

Television and Media

Capitalizing on her popularity, Pinder made frequent television appearances beginning in the mid-2000s. She featured on programs such as Soccer AM, I'm Famous and Frightened!, Hotel Babylon, and The Real Hustle. In January 2009, she participated in the sixth series of Celebrity Big Brother UK. Expanding into audio media, Pinder co-hosted podcasts including The Lifestyle Edit and launched her own podcast project, Smashing Sundays, discussing wellness, culture, and personal habits.

Acting Career

In 2012, Pinder made her feature film debut in the British horror comedy Strippers vs Werewolves. She subsequently built an acting filmography in UK independent cinema, securing roles in Age of Kill (2015), the romantic comedy Me, Myself and Di (2021), and the sci-fi comedy The Bystanders (2022). Her screen credits also include appearances in the television movie Sharknado 5: Global Swarming (2017) and the drama series The Royals.

Charity Work and Personal Life

Pinder has supported numerous wildlife and humanitarian charities, volunteering and fundraising for organizations such as International Animal Rescue, TigerTime, the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, and Kick 4 Life. A longtime football enthusiast, she supports Southampton F.C. In her personal life, Pinder began dating football manager Russell Martin in 2024, and the couple married in early 2026.