There is no messing with Maeva D'Ascanio, as was made abundantly clear when she joined the craziness of Made in Chelsea in 2019. The self-proclaimed 'strong character' - whose debut was centred around surprising her ex-boyfriend Miles Nazaire by rocking up to London - has wound up in her fair share of drama over the years, whether it be her own or other people’s.
Over the years, we've seen her go from a hilarious menace to a hilarious menace with a baby and a husband. And it's been a beautiful journey to see. Maeva D'Ascanio's hot temper may have lost her a few friends along the way, but she has never lost herself, nor the fans that love her for her straight-talking ways.
Here is everything you need to know about the Made in Chelsea mainstay.
How old is Maeva D’Ascanio?
Previously Maeva D'Ascanio didn't give much away about her age (very French). However, last summer she celebrated with massive '3' '0' balloons so we're confident that makes her 31 this year.
Maeva D'Ascanio's birthday falls on 12 August so she’s a Leo, which comes as no surprise.
Where is Maeva D'Ascanio from?
Maeva D'Ascanio is so French it hurts. The pout, the perfect hair, the straight-down-the-line comments - all very Parisian. So it’s no surprise she is indeed from Paris, but she now lives in Hertfordshire with fellow cast member (and Maeva's husband) James Taylor and their son Beau, and appears to pop back to France for sophisticated soirees.
Where does Maeva D’Ascanio live?
Last year, before Maeva D'Ascanio and her husband James Taylor welcomed their son, they left London behind to start their new chapter in Hertfordshire.
However, they still frequently appear on the show together so Chelsea never feels too far away.
What is Maeva D’Ascanio’s job?
Like an increasing number of the MIC lot, Maeva works as a ‘brand ambassador’ and general Instagram gal. She’s an ambassador for luxury jewellery brand, King Jewels London, where she also has her own line of products.
What is Maeva D'Ascanio's net worth?
According to the internet, Maeva D'Ascanio has a net worth of £1million.
What do Maeva D’Ascanio’s parents do?
We’ve done a fair bit of digging here, and found that Maeva D'Ascanio is an only child and her parents are impossibly glamorous.
Her mum, Corinne Gastaldo-D’Ascanio seems to split her time between Paris and the Alps. Theory D'Ascanio - who has made a couple of brief cameos on Made in Chelsea over Zoom - is more elusive, but also lives in France and seems to enjoy a gin and tonic on the slopes.
What is Maeva D'Ascanio's Instagram?
You can find her over on @maevadascanio where she has a 334k strong following.
Are Maeva D’Ascanio and James Taylor married?
Yes! After a messy breakup with Miles Nazaire, Maeva D'Ascanio began dating her co-star and Miles' best friend at the time, James Taylor. This did ultimately bring a strain on both Maeva and James' relationship with Miles - and there has been on and off tension between the three of them since.
During series 23, Maeva D'Ascanio dramatically proposed to James Taylor (which he declined) as he explained he's not ready and didn't want to be proposed to. However, James finally proposed to Maeva whilst they were on holiday in Rome last summer.
Maeva D'Ascanio told Hello at the time, 'I feel protected - being engaged to the man of my dreams is amazing. It's a different love, it's stronger, it's deeper. I feel safe.'
When was Maeva D'Ascanio and James Taylor's wedding?
Maeva D'Ascanio and James Taylor officially tied the knot last month, however we're hoping that there's a second wedding ceremony to come that will be filmed for Made in Chelsea.
When did Maeva D'Ascanio have her baby?
Maeva D'Ascanio gave birth to her first child with James Taylor last year. Her baby boy Beau was born on 30 November 2022, so he's now one.
Naturally, the couple announced they were expecting their first baby in a glamorous magazine shoot.
In their announcement interview with Hello, James said, 'We are more excited every day. My dad told me that when he had his first child, he never thought he could love something so much. And I'm starting to get an inkling of that feeling as this baby growing in Maeva's tummy is pretty special.'
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