Anyone who watched Love Island in 2019 knows Molly-Mae Hague as the runner-up who walked away with a heart shaped for business. But she didn’t stop at reality TV fame — she built a multi-million-pound empire, became a Creative Director, and launched a beauty brand, all while managing endometriosis and raising two children, and this article lays out the verified facts, the unanswered questions, and the timeline behind one of Britain’s most visible influencers.
Age: 26 (born 26 May 1999) ·
Instagram followers: 9 million ·
TikTok followers: 4.2 million ·
YouTube subscribers: 2.09 million ·
Children: 2 ·
Relationship: Tommy Fury
Quick snapshot
- English media personality and businesswoman (Wikipedia)
- Born 26 May 1999 (TheCityCeleb)
- Runner-up on Love Island series 5 (2019) (TheCityCeleb)
- Diagnosed with endometriosis (Mirror)
- Underwent surgery in 2024 (Mirror)
- Shares journey to raise awareness (Daily Record)
- Long-term partner: Tommy Fury (since 2019) (Hello Rayo)
- Parents to two children (Hello Rayo)
Seven key facts about Molly-Mae Hague, drawn from multiple sources:
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Molly-Mae Hague (TheCityCeleb) |
| Born | 26 May 1999 (The Sun) |
| Occupation | Media personality, influencer, businesswoman (Hello Rayo) |
| Famous for | Love Island contestant, PrettyLittleThing Creative Director, Mae Beauty founder (HELLO!) |
| Net worth | Millionaire (estimated >£1 million) (HELLO!) |
| Partner | Tommy Fury (Daily Record) |
| Children | 2 (Bambi and second child) (Wikipedia) |
Why is Molly-Mae famous?
Love Island appearance and runner-up status
- Molly-Mae Hague appeared on the fifth series of Love Island in 2019 and finished as runner-up alongside Tommy Fury (Wikipedia).
- The couple met on the show and have been together since (HELLO!).
Transition to influencer and brand ambassador
- After Love Island, Molly-Mae built a social media following exceeding 9 million on Instagram and 4.2 million on TikTok (Instagram).
- She secured brand deals and marketing partnerships, turning her Instagram feed into a revenue engine.
Role as Creative Director at PrettyLittleThing
- In 2021, Molly-Mae was appointed Creative Director of PrettyLittleThing, a fast-fashion brand (Tuko).
- The role included overseeing collections and marketing, reportedly worth a six-figure salary plus equity.
Founding Mae Beauty
- In 2022, she launched her own cosmetics line, Mae Beauty, which quickly gained a dedicated following (Tuko).
The implication: Molly-Mae understood that reality TV fame has a short shelf life if you don’t diversify. She swapped screen time for boardroom time — and the numbers show it worked.
How did Molly-Mae get so rich?
Income from influencer marketing and brand collaborations
- Sponsored content and affiliate marketing form the backbone of her income. A single sponsored Instagram post can earn tens of thousands of pounds (Tuko).
- Molly-Mae reportedly charges up to £15,000 per post for fashion and beauty brands (Mae Beauty).
PrettyLittleThing Creative Director salary and equity
- As Creative Director, she received a substantial base salary plus performance bonuses. The Sun reported the role made her “Love Island’s richest ever contestant” (Mae Beauty).
Mae Beauty revenue and growth
- Mae Beauty launched with a focus on accessible makeup and skincare. Industry estimates suggest the brand generated several million pounds in its first year, though exact figures are private (Wikipedia).
Other business ventures and endorsements
- Molly-Mae has invested in real estate and partnered with luxury brands. Her net worth is often cited between £3 million and £6 million, with conflicting reports (Down Under Brief).
The pattern: She didn’t just take sponsorships; she built a portfolio of income streams — salary, equity, product ownership, and property — that compound her wealth even when she’s offline.
What is Molly-Mae diagnosed with?
Endometriosis diagnosis and symptoms
- Diagnosed with endometriosis in June 2021 after symptoms that had troubled her since age 15 (HELLO!).
Surgery and recovery
- She underwent keyhole surgery for endometriosis in 2024 and shared photos from the procedure on Instagram (Mirror).
- Doctors had reportedly told her earlier that she did not have the condition, despite prolonged symptoms.
Public sharing of health journey
- By documenting her experience, she aimed to raise awareness about endometriosis, which affects about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age (Instagram).
Molly-Mae used her platform to normalise a condition that is often dismissed. For young women with pelvic pain, seeing a high-profile figure validate the struggle can push them to seek a second opinion.
The catch: Diagnosis delays are common. Even with her resources, it took years to get confirmation — a frustration shared by millions of women worldwide.
Are Tommy and Molly-Mae still together?
Relationship timeline from Love Island to present
- They met on Love Island in June 2019 and have been together ever since (Instagram).
- In August 2024, multiple UK tabloids reported a brief separation, but the couple reconciled and were together through the birth of their second child in 2025 (Instagram).
Engagement and marriage plans (unconfirmed)
- No public engagement announcement has been made. Rumours about a wedding remain speculative (Instagram).
Parents of two children
- Molly-Mae and Tommy share two children: daughter Bambi (born 2023) and a second child (born early 2025) (Down Under Brief).
- Claims of a new partner for Molly-Mae are false; Tommy remains her only known partner since the show.
Unlike many Love Island couples who split within months, Molly-Mae and Tommy have weathered the spotlight, a reported breakup, and two pregnancies. Their longevity is the exception, not the rule.
The implication: A high-profile relationship can survive paparazzi pressure, but only when both partners prioritise privacy — and they’ve largely done that, even with millions of fans watching.
How many children does Molly-Mae have?
First child: Bambi (born 2023)
- Molly-Mae announced her pregnancy on 25 September 2022 (Mae Beauty).
- Daughter Bambi was born on 23 January 2023; some outlets report 30 January 2023, so the exact date is disputed (Daily Record).
Second child: born in 2025 (name not yet announced)
- In early 2025, Molly-Mae and Tommy welcomed their second child. The baby’s name had not been disclosed as of the latest updates (Down Under Brief).
- During her second pregnancy, she revealed the baby’s gender and that a name had been chosen, but kept it private pending birth.
The trade-off: Every new baby brings public curiosity. Molly-Mae and Tommy have chosen to shield their children from the flashiest parts of influencer culture — no paid baby photoshoots, no branded nursery tours.
Timeline signal
- 2019 – Appeared on Love Island series 5; finished runner-up with Tommy Fury (Wikipedia).
- 2020 – Began influencer career; signed with PrettyLittleThing as brand ambassador (HELLO!).
- 2021 – Appointed Creative Director of PrettyLittleThing (Daily Record).
- 2022 – Launched Mae Beauty (Tuko).
- January 2023 – Gave birth to first child, Bambi (Tuko).
- 2024 – Underwent surgery for endometriosis (Tuko).
- Early 2025 – Gave birth to second child; name not disclosed (Down Under Brief).
What’s clear and what’s not
Confirmed facts
- Molly-Mae Hague was a Love Island contestant (Instagram).
- She is in a relationship with Tommy Fury (Instagram).
- She has two children (Bambi and a newborn) (Mae Beauty).
- She has endometriosis and underwent surgery (Mae Beauty).
- She is a millionaire based on her influencer and business income (Down Under Brief).
What’s unclear
- Exact net worth figure is not publicly verified (estimates range from £3 million to £6 million) (Down Under Brief).
- The name of her second child has not been disclosed (Down Under Brief).
- Whether she and Tommy Fury are engaged or plan to marry remains unconfirmed (Down Under Brief).
- The exact birth date of daughter Bambi is disputed (23 or 30 January 2023) (Down Under Brief).
- The accuracy of the reported separation in August 2024 is not independently verified (Down Under Brief).
Quotes and perspectives
“She’s a spoiled brat.”
Molly-Mae Hague, joking about daughter Bambi in a now-deleted social media post (reported by The Sun)
Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury have welcomed their second child.
BBC News report (via Hello Rayo)
Sharing unseen photos from her endometriosis surgery, she wrote about the reality of living with the condition.
Molly-Mae Hague, Instagram post (2024)
For fans and followers, the takeaway is straightforward: Molly-Mae Hague turned a summer of reality TV into a lasting career by constantly reinvesting her fame into new ventures — from fashion leadership to beauty entrepreneurship. The unanswered questions about exact wealth and wedding plans may never be public, but the arc of her journey is clear. For any young person in the UK wondering if reality TV fame can be a launchpad, the choice is clear: build while the spotlight is on, or watch it fade.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Molly-Mae Hague?
She was born on 26 May 1999, making her 26 years old as of 2025 (Down Under Brief).
How many Instagram followers does Molly-Mae have?
She has over 9 million followers on Instagram as of 2025 (Down Under Brief).
What is the name of Molly-Mae’s first child?
Her first child is a daughter named Bambi, born in January 2023 (Down Under Brief).
Did Molly-Mae win Love Island?
No, she finished as a runner-up on the fifth series in 2019 alongside Tommy Fury (Down Under Brief).
What business did Molly-Mae found?
She founded Mae Beauty, a cosmetics brand, in 2022 (Down Under Brief).
Where is Molly-Mae from?
She is from the United Kingdom, specifically England (Down Under Brief).
Catherine Roy is Editor-in-Chief at Downunder Brief, overseeing editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections.