Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace's life story is a testament to her resilience and determination, extending far beyond her notable appearances on Big Brother (2000). Born into a tumultuous North London punk household, where Boy George was a regular visitor, Aisleyne's early life was marked by instability.
After a serious assault, Aisleyne was hospitalized and eventually left home at the tender age of 16. Alone in London, she found herself living in a hostel with frightened women and predatory men, amidst the city's gang culture. Despite losing close friends and loved ones to drugs, knives, and gun crime, Aisleyne refused to give up, opting instead to pursue her passion for fashion design and textiles at The London College of Fashion.
Aisleyne's big break came when she became a housemate in "Big Brother 7" (2006),a experience that led to an emotional journey and ultimately, widespread public acclaim as the top female finisher.
Since then, Aisleyne has established herself as a successful entrepreneur, TV personality, actress, author, newspaper columnist, fashion designer, model, and media celebrity. She has appeared in a wide range of television programs with all the main UK and Irish broadcasters, and has even ventured into film, playing Maria in the urban comedy feature film Anuvahood (2011).
In addition to her various endeavors, Aisleyne has also been a regular columnist for the Mirror and The Sun, providing her insights on the Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother series from 2015 onward.
Aisleyne has also been the driving force behind her own glamorous ladies clothing label, "Unique by Aisleyne", and has launched her own fitness app, 'Aisleyne 7 Min. Workouts', in 2016.
Throughout her career, Aisleyne has been committed to supporting various charitable and good causes. During the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, she provided an apartment for the nearby University College Hospital's Critical Care team, as well as distributing meals to medical staff and other front-line workers, and supporting fundraising efforts for NHS Charities Together and the DHSS campaign to recruit more care workers.
Aisleyne's inspiring journey is chronicled in her autobiography, "Surviving Guns, Gangs and Glamour", published by RandomHouse, offering a glimpse into her remarkable life story.
