The long-awaited Real Housewives of London is finally here – and brand new housewife Panthea Parker is certainly spilling the tea...
The outspoken socialise brought the fire in episode one, clashing with fellow housewife Juliet Mayhew. Coming in hot, Panthea didn't hold back when she spotted the Aussie-born star at Amanda Cronin's women's day party - leaving the event early after a shouting match ensued.
If episode one is anything to go by, this is hardly the last we'll hear from Panthea. Opening up about her fiery entrance, she told Grazia, 'Panthea doesn't have a filter! I don't think before I speak.'
Here's everything to know about RHOL's fieriest recruit, Panthea Parker.
Who is Panthea Parker?
Panthea Parker is a British-Iranian socialite, who has joined the cast of Real Housewives of London. The 50-year-old star told Grazia that it took her 'about three weeks' before signing up to the show, explaining, 'I was like, "That was me 15 years ago, you've come 15 years too late!" The more I said no, the more I think [the producers] wanted me.'
Where is Panthea Parker from?
Born to Iranian parents, Panthea moved to England at the age of four. She grew up in the ever-so-gorgeous area of Hampstead, London, an area loved by celebs.
Opening up about her childhood, Panthea shared, ‘I grew up in Hampstead. I went to private school and summer camps in Switzerland. My parents were very affluent people in Iran before they moved were during the revolution.’
Now, she calls North London home.
What does Panthea Parker do for work?
Nothing!
Panthea doesn’t work, having revealed during an interview, ‘I’ve been privileged enough never having to work, and then I got married to someone who was very wealthy, who bought me Chanel and flew me on Concorde back in the day.’
Is Panthea Parker friends with Jennifer Lopez?
Of course, not having a job doesn’t mean Panthea doesn’t do anything. It's hard work schmoozing around London's finest.
The socialite has been part of the Mayfair social scene since the 1990s, and is known for her exclusive high-society connections. She was known for being a fixture at Annabel’s back in the day, and has even rubbed shoulders with Jennifer Lopez.
Panthea revealed in an Instagram post how she met J.Lo in India, when the 'On The Floor' singing was performing at a wedding. Panthea wrote, 'When your BFF casually has J.Lo perform at his wedding in India. Yes, I apparently looking like I could sing, so she came up to me - little did she know my voice is questionable at best.'
When it comes to friends, we can't say how deep their post-wedding relationship ran... But not everyone can say they've shared a stage with J.Lo!
Who is Panthea Parker married to?
So, who is the man who’s been buying Panthea Chancel bags and flying her on Concorde? Top London lawyer Ed Parker, of course.
According to Google, Ed is a prominent London lawyer who specialises in derivatives and structured products. A partner at Mayer Brown, he leads the firm’s Banking & Finance practise in London.
Does Panthea Parker have children?
Panthea shares three young children with lawyer Ed. She recently hit headlines for taking her daughter Sienna, 10, to Brighton Pride – despite some warning that the event wasn’t suitable for children. Hitting back at online trolls, Panthea said, ‘The Pride we experienced wasn’t wild nightlife – it was bright flags, beautiful families, smiles and balloons. It was safe, inclusive and deeply loving. People forget that Pride isn’t just for adults – it’s for everyone who believes in kindness.’
Panthea is also mum to an adult son from a previous marriage.
Which Housewives does Panthea Parker know?
Despite having one of the most high-profile friendship groups, socialite Panthea surprisingly wasn’t too close with her fellow housewives.
Admitting she’s partial to an online deep dive, Panthea says, ‘I went through Instagrams. There were ties. There’s so many people in the social circles that I knew people peripherally. You’re not friends with them, but you know them. I’ve met them and parties and stuff, so it’s not too distant.’
Oh, but she does share a hairdresser with Juliet Angus.
Does Panthea Parker have Instagram?
Follow @thepantheaparker for plenty of selfies, travel, and private jet content.
The other RHOL housewives include Juliet Angus, Karen Loderick-Peace, Juliet Mayhew, Amanda Cronin, and Nessie Welschinger.
Charlotte Roberts is a news and entertainment writer at Grazia UK. She spends her days covering everything celebrity and pop culture.