Quick Info
| Profession | Television Presenter, Writer, Activist, Model, Charity Founder |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 12/10/1983 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Andover, Hampshire |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Kate Elizabeth Sutton (nÊe Piper) |
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| Summary | British broadcaster, bestselling author, and inspirational speaker who survived a devastating acid attack in 2008. Founded the Katie Piper Foundation to support burns survivors and people living with disfigurement. Awarded OBE for services to charity and victims of burns and disfigurement injuries. |
Personal Life
| Significant Event | In March 2008, raped and stabbed by ex-boyfriend. Two days later, attacked with acid by ex-boyfriend and accomplice, causing severe facial disfigurement and blindness in one eye. |
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| Recovery | Underwent pioneering surgery and rehabilitation at Centre Ster in Lamalou-les-Bains, France. Wore special plastic pressure mask for 23 hours daily for two years. |
| Faith | Found faith in her 20s, which shaped her perspective on life and healing. |
| Family Status | Married with children; navigating motherhood as part of her recovery journey. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Children | Yes |
Career
| Early Career | Model and budding TV presenter prior to 2008 attack |
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| Television | Presenter of Channel 4's Bodyshockers, Katie: My Beautiful Face, My Beautiful Friends; ITV1's The Katie Piper Breakfast Show (third series); Loose Women panellist; Songs of Praise presenter; Strictly Come Dancing contestant (2018) |
| Publishing | Author of over 15 bestselling books including Beautiful (2011 memoir); founded literary imprint The UnSeen; children's books include All You Need and Stronger Together |
| Charity Work | Founded Katie Piper Foundation (2009) to support burns survivors and disfigurement victims; opened rehabilitation centre in UK; patron support from Simon Cowell |
| Speaking | International inspirational speaker specializing in resilience, confidence, inclusion, and breaking societal stigmas around appearance |
Style Quotient
| Speaking Style | Warm, humorous, brief; shares powerful personal insights that inspire reflection and resilience |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Spent seven weeks in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital following the attack | |
| 2. One of her attackers was released after serving nine years in prison (2018) | |
| 3. Both attackers were convicted and given life sentences | |
| 4. Had a regular column in weekly magazines | |
| 5. Worked as digital television presenter on web-TV shows and shopping channels | |
| 6. Struggled with agoraphobia during recovery | |
| 7. Uses her platform to amplify underrepresented voices through publishing and media |