Maura Higgins Age, Height, Career, Boyfriend, Family, Net worth & more

Maura Higgins is a very famous Irish television personality, presenter, and model. She became after appearing on the reality show named Love Island in 2019. Today in this chic Outkook article, we will know about the Maura Higgins Age and every details related to her like her biography, career, boyfriend, net worth, family, award, relationship and more.

Who is Maura Higgins?

Maura Higgins is an very famous Irish TV star, presenter, and model. She was born on 25 November 1990 in Ballymahon, County Longford, Ireland. She is basically known for her fearless attitude, strong opinions, and natural yet beautiful screen presence.

She is currently living in Essex, United Kingdom, where she works on UK and international television shows. Apart from TV, she is also active in modelling and brand collaborations and on her social media .

How Did Maura Higgins Become Famous?

Maura Higgins became famous in the year 2019 when she entered Love Island UK which is a famous reality show and she appeared in Season 5 as a late contestant. Even though she joined the show later, she quickly became one of the most talked about islanders.

Her honest conversations, confidence, and bold personality made her a fan favorite. Maura reached the final of Love Island and finished in fourth place. After the show, she received many offers from TV channels, fashion brands, and beauty companies, which helped her to grow her career in industry abroad.

Maura Higgins Biography Overview

Full Name	Maura Higgins
Date of Birth	25 November 1990
Age (2026)	35 years
Birthplace	Ballymahon, County Longford, Ireland
Nationality	Irish
Profession	TV personality, Presenter, Model
Years Active	2017 – Present
Current Residence	Essex, United Kingdom
Famous For	Love Island UK (2019)

Maura Higgins Age

As of 2026, Maura Higgins will turn 36 years old. But still she looks like that she is in her twenties because she looks too adorable and young.

Maura Higgins Family and Early Life

Maura Higgins is a daughter of Sharon Higgins and Seamus Higgins. She has two sisters and one brother. She loves her Irish family so much and She studied at Forgney National School and later at Ballymahon Vocational School. After completing her school, Maura was also trained as a hairdresser in Athlone and she has worked in a local salon before moving into modelling and acting.

Maura Higgins Career Journey

Maura Higgins career journey is very interesting and inspiring and here it is mentioned in three parts:

1. Early Modelling Career: Before television, Maura worked as a model and grid girl. She has also worked with Monster Energy and has attended major motorsport events. In the year 2017, she has also appeared in the music video “Get Low” by Liam Payne and Zedd, which gave her early public attention.

2. Television Career: After her appearance in ‘Love Island’, Maura built a strong television career. She moved from being a reality TV contestant to becoming a presenter, guest panellist, and now a successful show host. Her confidence and natural speaking style and beautiful and adorable personality helped her to get succeed on screen.

3. Film and Acting Career: In the year 2023, Maura Higgins announced her acting debut in an Irish comedy film named ‘The Spin’. She plays a character named Rose. The film won awards at international film festivals and was released in cinemas in the year 2025. 

Maura Higgins TV Career Table

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2019	Love Island	Contestant	Series 5; finalist
2019	This Morning	Agony Aunt	Segments
2019	This Morning	Presenter	2 episodes
2019	Supermarket Sweep	Special Guest	Cameo appearance
2019	Jeremy Vine	Guest Panelist	1 episode
2019	The Late Late Show	Guest	Irish talk show
2019	Celebrity Juice	Guest Panelist	Series 22; Episode 3
2019	Love Island: Aftersun	Guest Panelist	Spin-off show
2019	Loose Women	Guest Panelist	2 episodes
2020	Love Island: What Happened Next?	Herself	Series 1; Episode 3
2020	Dancing on Ice	Contestant	Series 12; finished 6th
2020	Maura Higgins: You’re Joking Me!	Herself	Main role
2020	I’ll Get This	Guest	Christmas special
2020	The Wheel	Celebrity Expert	Series 1; Episode 3
2020	Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow	Herself	Celebrity special
2021	Glow Up (Irish version)	Presenter	8 episodes
2021	On Yer Bike	Herself	Charity cycling series
2022	Cooking with the Stars	Contestant	Semi-finalist
2022	Shopping with Keith Lemon	Guest	Series 3; Episode 8
2023	The Late Late	Guest	Valentine’s special
2023	Love Island USA	Social Presenter	Season 5
2023	Love Island Games	Social Presenter	Season 1
2023	Love Island Games	Guest Presenter	3 episodes
2023	The Late Late Show	Guest	Christmas special
2024–Present	Love Island USA: Aftersun	Presenter	Spin-off show
2024	Love Island USA	Guest Presenter	2 episodes
2024	I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!	Contestant	ITV1; Series 24
2025	Love Island Games: Aftersun	Presenter	Spin-off show
2025	Love Island Games	Guest Presenter	Episode 13
2026	The Traitors †	Contestant	Season 4; Peacock

Maura Higgins Fashion and Beauty Career

Maura has worked with many famous  brands such as Boohoo, Inglot Cosmetics, Bellamianta, Ann Summers, Primark, and MAC Cosmetics. She also launched her own beauty products, including false eyelashes and makeup collections. Her style and confidence make her a strong fashion influencer and a beauty products entrepreneur.

Maura Higgins Award list 

Year	Award	Category	Work	Result
2020	Gossies Awards	Television Personality of the Year	Love Island	Won
2020	VIP Style Awards	Most Stylish Newcomer	—	Nominated
2021	Extra.ie Awards	Ireland’s Top Influencer	Social Media	First Place
2022	VIP Style Awards	Most Stylish Woman	—	Nominated
2022	Gossies Awards	Best Female TV Presenter	Glow Up	Won
2022	Gossies Awards	Most Stylish Lady	—	Won
2024	Gossies Awards	Most Stylish Lady	—	Nominated
2025	Gossies Awards	Best Female TV Presenter	Love Island USA: Aftersun	Nominated
2025	TRIC Awards	Social Media Broadcaster	Social Media	Longlisted
2025	National Television Awards	Reality Competition	I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!	Won

Maura Higgins Relationships

Maura Higgins relationships have often been discussed in the media regarding her relationship and love life. She has dated Curtis Pritchard after Love Island in 2019 who was a fellow contestant after her breakup with him, She later dated dancer Giovanni Pernice until 2021. From year  2023 to 2024, she was in a relationship with Bobby Holland Hanton, who is a Hollywood stunt performer. There no information present regarding her current partner. 

Maura Higgins Social Media

Moura is not too much active on social media platform. Her social media account are :-

• Instagram: @maurahiggins
• Twitter: – @maurahiggins
• You Tube: – @maurahiggins4799

Maura Higgins Net worth

Maura Higgins has too many source of income. According to 2026, Her net worth is expected to be $4 Millions. Along with this she has luxury house and brand collaboration.

Maura Higgins Car Collection

As from the source of information, she as too many cars out of which she mostly loved with Range Rover and Porsche.

Maura Higgins Controversy 

Maura Higgins faced controversy in March 2025 after a viral video which showed her kissing married singer named ‘Danny Jones’ at a Brit Awards afterparty. Danny publicly apologized to his wife, while Maura stayed silent regarding the controversy and focused on her US work. Though some people criticized her, others felt that she handled it smartly and moved on successfully.

Lessor Known Facts

• Maura Higgins grew up in Ireland and faced financial struggles after her parents separated.
• She was raised mainly by her mother along with her siblings.
• Before becoming famous, she trained professionally as a hairdresser and worked in salons.
• She participated in beauty pageants early in her life, including Miss Sunday World in 2012.
• Maura worked as a promotional model for Monster Energy before entering television.
• She once attended the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix due to her work with Monster Energy.
• A drifting car video featuring Maura went viral while she was working in Abu Dhabi.
• She gained massive popularity after appearing on Love Island UK in 2019.
• After reality TV fame, she signed with a well-known international modeling agency.
• Maura has appeared in fashion campaigns and magazine photoshoots.
• She has also worked as a TV host and presenter on multiple reality and beauty shows.
• Fitness is a big part of her lifestyle, and she regularly works out at the gym.
• She is an animal lover and owns a pet dog.
• Traveling is one of her favorite hobbies, and she often shares travel moments online.
• Despite fame, she has spoken openly about mental health and self-confidence issues.

Conclusion

Maura Higgins was a simple girl and she has built an impressive career from reality TV shows to the mainstream television and film industry now. From a small town in Ireland to getting the real international fame, her journey shows confidence, hard work, and growth which is all self made. She chooses to become a model, and entertainer, and always wanted to inspire many young people who follow her journey and workings.

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