Vanessa Feltz Parents: Who Are Valerie Ohrenstein & Norman?

Vanessa Feltz is the daughter of Valarie Ohrenstein and Norman. Her mother, Valerie died in 1995 after a battle with cancer. Her father Norman, was in the lingerie business.

Vanessa was born in Islington, London and grew up in Pine Grove, Totteridge. On her radio show, she frequently refers to Totteridge as the Beverly Hills of North London and her middle-class Jewish background as like growing up in Fiddler on the Roof.

Feltz was educated at Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls, an independent school in Elstree, Hertfordshire. She then read English at Trinity College, Cambridge, graduating with first-class honours.

Feltz announced on July 28, that she will leave her show the following day, and Radio 2 after 2 weeks of covering for Jeremy Vine on August 26.