Cliff Notes – Holly Valance splits from billionaire husband after 13 years of marriage
- Former Australian soap star Holly Valance has reportedly separated from billionaire husband Nick Candy after 13 years of marriage, prioritising their two daughters amidst the split.
- The couple, who became prominent figures in right-wing politics, have faced challenges balancing family life with public commitments, leading to their decision to part ways.
Holly Valance splits from billionaire husband after 13 years of marriage
Actress and musician Holly Valance married billionaire Nick Candy in 2012 (Picture: Getty Images)
Former Australian soap star Holly Valance has reportedly split from her billionaire husband Nick Candy after 13 years of marriage.
The Neighbours star, 42, met her property tycoon husband in 2009, and he proposed two years later.
The pair were married at a lavish £3million California ceremony in 2012, with Simon Cowell being among the star-studded list of attendees.
Holly and Nick share two daughters together – Luka Violet Toni, born in November 2013, and Nova Skye Coco, in September 2017.
In recent years, Holly and Nick have both become prominent figures in the world of right-wing politics, with Nick resigning his Conservative Party membership last year to become treasurer for the political group Reform.
Sources have now revealed that she and Nick have split, putting an end to the power couple’s reign.
Nick and Holly met in 2009 (Picture: WireImage)
Holly rose to fame playing ‘Flick’ Scully in Neighbours (Picture: Shutterstock)
A source told The Sun: ‘This has been a very difficult period for both Nick and Holly, and they are keeping things private out of respect for their family.
‘The joint parenting of their two amazing daughters remains their top priority. They’ve had to juggle a demanding lifestyle. Between family, public life, and Nick’s intense work commitments, it’s been a tough balance.
‘This is a family matter, and they’re doing their best to handle things thoughtfully. Privacy is obviously very important to them both, so they can focus on what’s best for the family.’
A spokesperson told the publication: ‘This is a private matter and we will not be making any further comment.’
Holly shocked pop culture fans by becoming a cheerleader for right-wing politics (Picture: PA Wire)
During their marriage, Holly and Nick lived in what was Britain’s most expensive flat – a two-storey penthouse worth £175million.
They have since downsized, moving to a £10million mansion in the Cotswolds.
As of last year, Nick was credited with a net worth of around £1.57billion, while Holly’s sits at £15.7million according to The Express.
Holly hosted a fundraiser for the Trumps in 2024 (Picture: PA Wire)
Former Kiss Kiss singer Holly is credited with encouraging Nigel Farage to run for parliament.
After previously endorsing Jacob Rees-Mogg for PM, she defected from the Conservative Party to Reform along with husband Nick – telling GB News of how she had been ‘whispering in [Farage’s] ear for a long time.’
In 2022, she and former I’m A Celebrity contestant Farage attended a dinner at (then) former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago abode in Florida.
Last year, she hosted a fundraiser in London for his Presidential campaign, with some tickets costing up to $10,000 (£7,287)
Of her shift in politics, Holly claimed that ‘everyone starts off as a leftie’ but at some point ‘wakes up.’
‘After you start either making money, working, trying to run a business, trying to buy a home, and then you realise what crap ideas they all are,’ she said on GB News’ Choppers’s Political Podcast.
Of her meeting with Trump, Holly described him as ‘fabulous’ and ‘extremely gentlemanly.’
Holly’s music career peaked with the 2002 hit Kiss Kiss (Picture: Shutterstock)
Holly continued to surprise those who might only know her as the star of the 2006 film DOA: Dead or Alive, by denying climate change.
‘I just think the climate crisis – or lack of – is not a crisis. The air is better than when I was growing up, it used to stink walking down the street when I was growing up,’ the National Lampoon’s Pledge This! star said.
She went on to describe climate champion Greta Thunberg as a ‘demonic little gremlin,’ blaming her for ‘all the kids coming home with depression and anxiety.’
In the same podcast interview, she described her home country of Australia as ‘woke,’ due to what schools are teaching children.
‘I don’t think sexuality and children should be in the same sentence. I don’t think anyone’s sexuality is anyone’s business. You don’t know about mine. I don’t know about yours. Why would we?’
Reform disciple Holly is also a vocal climate change denier (Picture: Getty Images)
Fans who remember Holly for her music and acting career have reacted to her reinvention as a cheerleader for right-wing politics with a state of bafflement.
Of her controversial podcast appearance, utb_smith said: ‘Holly Valance being a UK political commentator was not on my 2024 bingo card, and Kraig said ‘teenage me is very upset by this’.
‘Holly Valance ,,,,HOLLY VALANCE ???!!!! I was in love with her for a whole 2 years . What’s she doin in british politics?’ said Jay Tee.
‘Wait, wait, wait… Holly Valance of “Kiss, Kiss”?!?!?!? Jesus, please, I know you’re busy… but… help?’ begged Le Gateau Chocolat.
Metro.co.uk has reached out to Holly Valance’s representatives for comment.