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FAMILY
Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Richard Jones have two sons, Sonny (born in 2004) and Kit (born in 2009). Their family also includes two
cats.
Father Robin Bextor
Birthdate: October 11, 1958
• Gratuated from University of Reading
• Has won a BAFTA
• Directed all theaudience's videos
• Produced and directed Watch My Lips
Mother Janet Ellis
Birthdate: September 16, 1955
• Ex-presenter of BBC's Blue Peter
• Considered the most attractive children's TV presenter of her era
• Married to John Leach
• Is also a supporter of PETA
• Had a total of 10 miscarriages
Brother Jackson "Jack" Ellis Leach
Born: 1987
• As a child, he worked as an actor
• Started playing drums at the age of 14
• Has been playing drums for Sophie since 2007
• Currently also a session musician working with Richard Fleeshman
Sister Martha-Rose Ellis Leach
Born: 1991
• Played the young version of Sophie on "If You Can't Do It When You're Young..." video
• Curated LaLa Lyrics event in 2008
• Working on "Love London" festival in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital
Note: Sophie has other three siblings from her father's second marriage, but little is known about them:
Duke and the twins Maisy and Bertie.
Husband Richard Jones
Birthdate: April 6, 1979
• Attended the BRIT School in Croydon
• Admires Jaco Pastorius and James Jamerson for their technicality
• Paul McCartney and John Deacon are among his influences
• Nicknamed Dickie by Dan
Son Sonny Douglas Jones
Birthdate: April 23, 2004
• Born 8 weeks earlier than expected
• Second name came from Richard's grandfather
• Loves the colour yellow
• His godfather is Dan from The Feeling
• Makes short appearances in The Feeling's both albums
• Is red-headed =D
Son Kit Valentine Jones
Birthdate: February 7, 2009
• Born 9 weeks earlier than expected
• Has got red hair just like his big brother, Sonny
Cats Kenickie and Rizzo
Born: around September/October 2004
• Found at Mayhew Animal Home in London
• Adopted by Sophie in December 2004 when they were 10 weeks old
• Named after the characters in Grease
Information regarding Sophie Ellis-Bextor and her marriage to Richard Jones can be found here.
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