Okay, so who actually is Simon Cowell’s fiancée Lauren Silverman on The Next Act?
Their relationship is under the spotlight in the new Netflix series
Simon Cowell’s new Netflix docuseries Simon Cowell: The Next Act is giving us a surprisingly intimate look at the man behind some of pop’s biggest moments.
While the focus is firmly on music, reinvention, and chasing the next breakout star, we can’t help but notice the woman quietly by his side.
She’s not a headline-chasing celebrity, doesn’t dominate the screen, and yet feels central to this chapter of his life.
As the series drops, curiosity around Simon’s personal world has spiked, especially when it comes to his fiancée, Lauren Silverman, and how she fits into his next act, both on and off camera.
We meet Lauren during The Next Act
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During The Next Act, Lauren pops up as part of Simon’s personal-world backdrop, the calmer energy behind the chaos of auditions, bootcamps, and big music-mogul decisions.
Netflix even lists her in the ‘starring’ line-up alongside Simon, which tells you she’s not just a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo.
And while the series is ultimately about him taking a big swing at launching a new group, the at-home moments help soften his famously sharp edges, and Lauren’s presence is a big part of that.
So, who is she outside of being Simon Cowell’s fiancée? Lauren is a New York-born socialite who’s been in Simon’s orbit for years. According to Grazia, she’s a “socialite and entrepreneur.”
The two have 17 years between them, with Simon being 66 and Lauren, 48.
According to People, they first met back in 2004 while on holiday in Barbados.
They share a son, Eric, who was born on Valentine’s Day 2014, which is honestly the most rom-com detail in the Simon Cowell cinematic universe.
She was married before
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Okay, gentle tea… when Lauren met Simon, she was married to businessman and property tycoon Andrew Silverman. She and Andrew share a son, Adam.
During The Next Act, we get to see Simon and Lauren talking about their plans to attend Adam’s graduation, which is a moment that seriously shines the spotlight on their relationship.
Simon says Lauren is a super “emotional” person, adding that that’s why he loves her so much.
Their relationship became headline news in the early 2010s, and by July 2013, it was confirmed Lauren was expecting Simon’s baby, with divorce proceedings happening around the same period.
The divorce was finalised in 2013, per Page Six.
Fast-forward to the more settled chapter, and Simon and Lauren are engaged!
What is Lauren’s net worth?
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While Simon’s net worth is estimated at an eye-watering $600 million, Lauren’s is lower, at around $10 million, per Celebrity Net Worth.
Lauren’s wealth is typically described as coming from her socialite and business background, plus her life being intertwined with Simon’s very-high-net-worth world, though her own finances aren’t something she publicly lays out.
Honestly? It’s very on-brand for her whole ‘private but present’ vibe.
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