How much do you really know about Coleen Rooney?
From a Liverpool childhood and teenage romance with future football superstar Wayne Rooney to becoming a celebrity in her own right, Coleen Rooney has spent much of her life in the public eye.
Wagatha Christie: Who is the real Coleen Rooney?
From a Liverpool childhood and teenage romance with future football superstar Wayne Rooney to becoming a celebrity in her own right, Coleen Rooney has spent much of her life in the public eye.
Now, as documentary series The Real Rooneys arrives on Disney+ on Thursday (24.09.26), here is the story of how Coleen went from footballer's girlfriend to fashion entrepreneur, television personality and one of Britain's most recognisable public figures.
A Liverpool Girl With Big Dreams
Coleen was born in Liverpool in April 1986 and grew up in Croxteth, the eldest of three children.
Her father, Tony McLoughlin, was a bricklayer who also ran a boxing club, while her family later fostered and adopted her sister Rosie – who tragically died aged 14 in 2013 after a battle with rare genetic neurological disorder Rett syndrome.
At school, Coleen's life was already intertwined with football.
She met Wayne Rooney when they were just 12, as they moved in the same friendship circle, and they began dating after leaving school at 16.
Wayne Rooney's Rise Changed Their Lives
When Coleen and Wayne began dating, he was already showing extraordinary footballing promise.
Wayne made his professional debut for Everton in 2002, aged just 16, before becoming one of England's biggest sporting stars.
His move to Manchester United in 2004 accelerated his rise, while Coleen's appearances alongside him gradually made her a familiar face to football fans and the British media.
Marriage, Motherhood and a Growing Family
Coleen and Wayne married in June 2008 in Portofino, Italy, after six years together.
Their wedding became a major celebrity event, with OK! magazine reportedly paying £2.5 million for exclusive coverage.
The couple have four sons, Kai, Klay, Kit and Cass, together.
Wayne's Scandals Put Their Marriage Under the Microscope
Coleen's relationship with Wayne has also faced intense public scrutiny.
His football career was accompanied by several highly publicised controversies away from the pitch, including revelations about infidelity.
In 2010, reports emerged that Wayne had been unfaithful to Coleen during her pregnancy with their first child.
Coleen later revealed in the Amazon Prime documentary Rooney that she has forgiven her husband for "cheating on her multiple times".
She Turned Her Name Into a Business
Long before Wagatha Christie, Coleen had established herself as a media and fashion personality.
She has written books, presented television programmes and built commercial partnerships with major retailers.
Her fashion career has included collaborations with George at Asda and Littlewoods, where she had a collection for several years.
Coleen has also written columns for the celebrity magazines Closer and OK!.
