Lauren Harries, an English media personality known for her knowledge of antiques and her appearance on numerous television shows including Wogan and After Dark has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
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Born James Charles Harries on 6 March 1978, Harries began making television appearances in August 1988 on Terry Wogan’s chat show, Wogan.
From the age of five, she enjoyed art and antiques, and had an apparent ability to spot bargains at local jumble sales and second-hand shops.
At just 10 years, Harries demonstrated an impressive knowledge of antiques. When she was 13 years, she wrote an antique guide, Rags to Riches.
As a child, Harries had been taken by her family to see a doctor because she displayed feminine mannerisms.
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Later, Harries decided to transition from male to female, change her name to Lauren Charlotte, and investigated gender reassignment surgery, which was carried out in 2001. Funding for this was generated from publicity arranged by Max Clifford.
By the age of 14, Harries suffered depression and agoraphobia, which led to a nervous breakdown and suicide attempt.Sadly, media opportunities and resulting business dried up as Harries grew up.
In later life, Harries has been known for her appearances on television series such as Celebrity Big Brother, Big Brother’s Bit on the Side, This Morning and Naked Attraction.
On 14 April 2023, Harries’ mother alleged that the former had been recovering in hospital from emergency brain surgery.
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