All about Simon Cowell’s wife

Simon Cowell is not married but he is currently engaged to his long-term partner Lauren Silverman.

Simon Cowell is a businessman, television personality, and record executive from England. While judging talent competitions and musical shows like America's Got Talent, Britain's Got Talent, The X Factor UK, Pop Idol, The X Factor US, and others, he is well-known for his harsh remarks and criticisms of the participants' performances.

Cowell is a well-known entrepreneur in addition to being a judge. He founded and is the sole owner of the British entertainment company Syco, as well as the creator of the television shows X Factor and Got Talent. Cowell has worked with Syco to develop and market successful songs and albums for artists such as Little Mix, James Arthur, Labrinth, Leona Lewis, Fifth Harmony, Il Divo, Olly Murs, Noah Cyrus, Cher Lloyd, Fleur East, and others.

When did Simon Cowell first meet Lauren Silverman?

Simon Cowell met his now partner Lauren Silverman in 2004 while vacationing in Barbados. At that time Lauren was married to businessman Andrew Silverman and the entrepreneur and socialite was on vacation with her then-husband Andrew. Lauren also shares a son with her now ex-husband Andrew Silverman.

Although Cowell and Silverman met each other in 2004, they took some time before getting into a relationship. Until then they were good friends. Before getting with Lauren, Simon Cowell was married and dating other women. He was once also engaged to makeup artist Mezghan Hussainy from 2010 to 2011.

The reports of Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman dating first made news in 2012. However, Cowell’s lawyer immediately denied the rumors of them dating. The lawyers released a statement that read, "Any implication or statement that my client is engaged in adultery and has allegedly broken up Ms. Silverman's marriage is not only false but reckless.”

When did Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman make their relationship official?

A year after denying the reports of being in a relationship, in 2013, new reports claimed that Silverman was expecting a child with Simon Cowell. This time the two decided to accept the situation and come open about their relationship. Other reports claimed that Silverman was unhappy with her first marriage and that she was “ecstatic to be with Cowell” Reports by PEOPLE also reported that Lauren and Andrew were seeking a divorce.

After the news of Lauren Silverman being pregnant with Simon Cowell’s child was released, Andrew Silverman issued a statement that read, "My top priority is protecting my 7-year-old son while working to resolve all outstanding issues with my wife," he said. He continued, "hopefully people can respect the interest of our child during this process."

Lauren Silverman also released a statement which read, "I am committed to sorting things out with Andrew as amicably as possible to ensure the well-being of our son. I would hope for some space and privacy to work through this."

Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman welcomed their son, Eric Philip Cowell on February 14, 2014.

Are Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman married?

No, Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman are not married yet although the two got engaged on December 24, 2021. Cowell proposed to Silverman while on a family vacation in Barbados, where they first met each other. As of 2023, Cowell and his fiancee are set to get married soon.

The Pop Idol judge opened up on his upcoming marriage in April 2023. During his discussion with PEOPLE, Cowell shared that the planning of his nuptials has been “easy”. He also added, "It depends on how big or small you make it. Don't forget, we've known each other a long time, so trust me, this is not gonna be a thousand people turning up or whatever."