Kelly Brook (born Kelly Ann Parsons in Rochester, Kent, England, on 23 November 1979) is an English model, actress, occasional swimwear designer and television presenter. She is the daughter of Sandra, a cook, and Ken, a scaffolder. Ken Parsons died from cancer in November 2007, during Brook's time on Strictly Come Dancing.
Kelly attended The Thomas Aveling School in Warren Wood, Rochester, Kent. She then studied at the Italia Conti stage school in London for three years before becoming a professional model.
