Jamie Oliver’s wife Jools has opened up about feeling ‘overwhelmed’ following a recent health diagnosis.
The 51-year-old author has been married to the celebrity chef for over two decades. They share five children — Poppy, Daisy, Petal, Buddy and River.
The couple are raising their family in Essex, with Jools typically a very private person.
Jamie Oliver’s wife Jools has opened up feeling ‘overwhelmed’ following a recent health diagnosis. Pic: Instagram/ Jools Oliver
This week, the mum-of-five has offered a rare glimpse into her life as she revealed she had recently been diagnosed with ADHD and autism.
The diagnosis came after her children had been diagnosed, prompting Jools to get checked also.
Speaking on the Lessons From Our Mothers podcast, Jools shared that she received the ADHD diagnosis four years ago, and had been given medication.
Jamie Oliver, Jools and their five children — Poppy, Daisy, Petal, Buddy and River. Pic: Instagram/ Jools Oliver
‘I don’t want to take it because I’m scared,’ she admitted. ‘Due to health anxiety — that something will happen; it’s just an ongoing situation.’
The mum went on to note that while it is ‘great’ to have gotten the diagnosis, she has also found it ‘overwhelming, draining and tiring.’
She said: ‘I think it’s actually ruined, well I’m 51, so far 45 years of my life thinking it’s something else.
Pic: Instagram/ Jools Oliver
‘It’s no superpower, it’s just drain and it’s really hard work.’
Jools and Jamie have been together since their teenage years, and tied the knot in June 2000 at a stunning affair at the All Saints Church in Ricking, Essex.
The couple renewed their vows 23 years later in 2023 in The Maldives. All five of their children were involved in the vow renewal.