Jemma Kidd
Jemma Madeleine Wellesley, Countess of Mornington, more known by her maiden name Jemma Kidd, is a British make up artist, fashion model, and aristocrat. She currently resides on the Stratfield Saye estate, Hampshire.Early life
Jemma is the second child of Johnny Kidd and Wendy Madeline Hodge Kidd, the daughter of Sir John Rowland Hodge, 2nd Baronet and founder of the Holder's Festival. Jemma is also a paternal great-granddaughter of Lord Beaverbrook who founded The Daily Express.Career
The sister of international supermodel Jodie Kidd, Jemma led a successful career as a fashion model in her own right before discovering a new calling as a make-up artist. In 2003, Jemma opened her own "Make-up School" in London, and a cosmetics line of the same name was launched in 2006 and was available in the UK, America, Australia, Hong Kong, and Canada. The business went into administration on October 2012. She is the author of the books Jemma Kidd Make-up Masterclass, published in 2009.Marriage
She is married to Arthur Wellesley, Earl of Mornington, elder son of Duke of Wellington and his wife, Princess Antonia, Duchess of Wellington, and heir of the title Duke of Wellington. Their wedding took place at St James Church in Barbados on 4 June 2005.
The couple have twins and a younger son:
