Jemma Kidd

Jemma Madeleine Wellesley, Countess of Mornington (née Kidd; born 20 September 1974), more known by her maiden name Jemma Kidd, is a British make up artist, fashion model, and aristocrat. She currently resides on the Stratfield Saye estate, Hampshire.

Early life

Jemma is the second child of Johnny Kidd (a businessman and former showjumping champion) and Wendy Madeline Hodge Kidd, the daughter of Sir John Rowland Hodge, 2nd Baronet and founder of the Holder's Festival. Jemma is also a paternal great-granddaughter of Lord Beaverbrook who founded The Daily Express.

Career

The sister of international supermodel Jodie Kidd, Jemma led a successful career as a fashion model in her own right before discovering a new calling as a make-up artist. In 2003, Jemma opened her own "Make-up School" in London, and a cosmetics line of the same name was launched in 2006 and was available in the UK (in Boots), America, Australia, Hong Kong, and Canada. The business went into administration on October 2012. She is the author of the books Jemma Kidd Make-up Masterclass, published in 2009.

Marriage

She is married to Arthur Wellesley, Earl of Mornington, elder son of Duke of Wellington and his wife, Princess Antonia, Duchess of Wellington, and heir of the title Duke of Wellington. Their wedding took place at St James Church in Barbados on 4 June 2005.

The couple have twins and a younger son:

• Lady Mae Madeleine Wellesley (born 4 January 2010 at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London)
• Arthur Darcy Wellesley, Viscount Wellesley (born 4 January 2010)
• The Honorable Alfred Wellesley (born 10 December 2014)