Jemima Goldsmith Age: Facts, Marriage to Imran Khan & Career

Quick answer: Jemima Goldsmith, also known as Jemima Khan, was born on 30 January 1974 in Chelsea, London. That makes her 52 years old as of October 2026. She married Imran Khan in 1995 at the age of 21, the couple divorced in 2004, and today she works as a writer and film and documentary producer.

If you grew up in Pakistan in the 90s, you have definitely heard the name Jemima Khan. The British writer and producer married cricket legend Imran Khan in May 1995, and the wedding made headlines around the globe. The pair split up in 2004, but Pakistan never really stopped being curious about her. So how old is she now, what does she do, and why did she say yes to Imran Khan in the first place? Here is everything in one place.

Jemima Goldsmith Quick Facts

Full name: Jemima Marcelle Goldsmith
Also known as: Jemima Khan
Date of birth: 30 January 1974
Age: 52 years (as of October 2026)
Birthplace: Chelsea, London, England
Parents: Sir James Goldsmith (financier) and Lady Annabel Goldsmith
Brothers: Zac Goldsmith and Ben Goldsmith
Education: BA in English, University of Bristol; MA in Middle Eastern Studies, SOAS, University of London (2003)
Profession: Writer, journalist, film and documentary producer
Children: Sulaiman Isa Khan (born 1996) and Kasim Khan (born 1999)

How Old Was Jemima When She Married Imran Khan?

Jemima was just 21 years old when she married Imran Khan in 1995. She had started an English degree at the University of Bristol in 1993, but put her studies on hold after the wedding. She later went back and completed her BA in 2002, followed by a master’s degree in 2003.

In an interview with The Mail ahead of her film’s release, Jemima looked back on what she was thinking when she said yes. She said that at that age, “moral certainty” was important to her. Interestingly, she also admitted that she now thinks an arranged marriage would have been ideal for her.

Marriage and Divorce Timeline

1995 (before the wedding): Jemima converted to Islam a few months before marrying.
16 May 1995: Nikah ceremony with Imran Khan in Paris.
21 June 1995: Civil ceremony at the Richmond Register Office in England.
After the wedding: She moved to Lahore, learned Urdu and often wore traditional Pakistani clothes.
18 November 1996: Their first son, Sulaiman Isa, was born in London.
10 April 1999: Their second son, Kasim, was born in England.
22 June 2004: The couple divorced after nine years of marriage. Both sons stayed with their mother in England.
12 September 2026: According to Khaleej Times, Jemima married Irish-Australian financier and film producer Cameron O’Reilly, 22 years after her divorce.

Life in Pakistan and Charity Work

During her years in Lahore, Jemima did more than just adjust to a new country. In 1998 she launched a fashion label that employed Pakistani women to embroider Western clothes with traditional handiwork, which were then sold in London and New York. The profits went to the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital.

She has also been a UNICEF UK ambassador since 2001, working on causes related to children.

Jemima Goldsmith’s Career

After returning to London, Jemima built a strong career in journalism and film:

Vanity Fair: Appointed European editor-at-large in 2011.
New Statesman: Guest editor in April 2011, then associate editor from November 2011.
Instinct Productions: She founded her own production company in 2015.
Documentaries: Executive producer of We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks (2013), The Clinton Affair and The Case Against Adnan Syed.

What’s Love Got to Do with It? Her Pakistan-Inspired Film

Jemima’s most talked-about project in Pakistan is the romantic comedy What’s Love Got to Do with It?, which she wrote and produced. The film is about dating and arranged marriage among British Pakistanis, and was inspired by her own time living in Pakistan.

It was directed by Shekhar Kapur and stars Lily James, Shazad Latif, Shabana Azmi, Emma Thompson and our very own Sajal Aly. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2022 and hit UK cinemas on 24 February 2023.

While promoting the film, Jemima said she was “not against” marriage but called it a “high investment, low yield” relationship. She went on to remarry in 2026.

Why Pakistanis Still Search for Jemima Khan

For many Pakistanis, Jemima is remembered as the young bride who moved to Lahore, learned Urdu and supported a cancer hospital project. Decades later, her sons, her films and her personal life still trend on Pakistani social media whenever there is news about her.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Jemima Goldsmith in 2026?

Jemima Goldsmith was born on 30 January 1974, so she is 52 years old as of October 2026. She will turn 53 on 30 January 2027.

How old was Jemima when she married Imran Khan?

She was 21. The couple had their nikah in Paris on 16 May 1995, followed by a civil ceremony in England on 21 June 1995.

When did Jemima and Imran Khan divorce?

Jemima Goldsmith and Imran Khan divorced on 22 June 2004 after nine years of marriage. Their two sons, Sulaiman Isa and Kasim, stayed with her in England.