EVER since The Only Way Is Essex burst onto our screens 15 years ago, we have seen many stars emerge from the smash hit show.
But they aren’t the only ones to emerge into the spotlight thanks to the ITV2 series – some of their brothers and sisters have too.
Lydia Bright shot to fame in The Only Way Is Essex alongside her mum Debbie[/caption]
Lydia’s nepo-sister Romana has also been trying to make a name for herself in showbusiness[/caption]
Lydia seen here with her sister Romana[/caption]
Lydia and Romana Bright
Lydia Bright shot to fame as one of the original cast members of Towie, alongside her on/off boyfriend James ‘Arg’ Argent.
Her mum Debbie was also a fan-favourite on the series.
Not wanting to miss out, Lydia’s nepo-sibling Romana followed in the footsteps of her famous sister and appeared on Towie.
Much like her big sis, she also has her own lifestyle blog and has recently launched a career in content creation.
Her Instagram bio for her business states she is a “creative for individuals and brands.”
Alongside one image for her firm she explained: “I can offer custom content shot in my studio — created, styled and curated by me once your product arrives.”
Meanwhile, Romana has spoken out about her nepo-sister connections and the Bright family name.
Previously, she told absolutelymagazines.com: “Lydia joined Towie when I was seven-years-old, so I looked at it as if that was my normality.
“I struggled with bullying during high school though and her name was continuously brought up, it almost made me put a barrier against anything to do with her name.
“I’ve learnt to celebrate it though.
“It has brought me incredible opportunities that I am truly thankful for.”
Mario Falcone and Giovanni Fletcher
Everyone remembers Mario Falcone as Towie’s lothario from 2011 until 2015.
He was mainly known for his relationship with Lucy Mecklenburgh.
But did you know his sister is Giovanna Fletcher who is married to known other than Tom Fletcher from McFly.
Not long after her brother found fame, she also went onto have a successful TV career and even won I’m A Celebrity.
Mario and Giovanna are extremely close, in fact he credits her with saving his life, following a suicide attempt.
He revealed how he tried to take his own life by overdosing on pills and champagne in 2012.
Speaking to Hello! Magazine, Mario said: “The ‘Mama Gi’ we saw on TV… she has always been that.
Mario Falcone is extremely close to his sister Giovanna Fletcher[/caption]
Mario’s sister is also married to a rockstar, Tom Fletcher from McFly[/caption]
“She is super organised in a crisis and knew what to do and got me to counselling.
“As a man you have your guard up and I felt I had to put on this kind of bravado, but she told me ‘you need to open up’.
“That saved my life without a doubt.”
Previously speaking to the Sunday People, Mario said of his beloved sister: “I owe her everything.”
He continued: “I was having a really difficult time eight years ago going through a very public break-up.
“I was getting a lot of hate on social media and felt really backed into a corner – like this was the only way out.”
Jess Wight (far left) and Mark (centre) shot to fame in the first ever series of Towie[/caption]
The Wright family and Natalya
Mark Wright and Jessica Wright both are Towie OGs and have gone onto have extremely successful careers thanks to the show.
Their family propelled to fame thanks to the hit TV show which also starred their mum, dad and even their Nanny Pat – but sister Natalya refused to join.
However, it she still enjoys all the perks of having a famous family with star pals.
Natalya is known for jetting around the world with them, and has been treated to a designer wardrobe.
When the show started filming in 2011, Natalya was still in primary school and kept away from the camera despite many of her family members making an appearance on the show.
The content creator is often jetting off on five star holidays[/caption]
Natalya seen here with her famous family[/caption]
But when she came of age, Natalya turned down the opportunity of being in the show, telling OK! Magazine it’s “just not for me”.
She added: ‘I’ve seen what it’s like when people come up to Jess all the time asking for pictures and I wouldn’t want that.
‘I wouldn’t mind being famous but not for appearing on reality TV, maybe for modelling or acting.’
But being linked her famous siblings has certainly paid off.
Natalya was offered a modelling contract and has now become a lifestyle influencer.
Cara Kilbey helped her brother Tom get a part on Towie[/caption]
Cara and Tom Kilbey
Along her best friend Billi Mucklow, Cara Kilbey became a key member of the Towie cast in 2011, and it wasn’t long before her brother Tom got in on the action.
Her little bro became a cast member in the fourth series, which aired in January 2012.
While he was on the show he became romantically involved with his sister’s BFF Billi.
That only lasted a few months and he then he started dating cast member Lydia Bright.
They dated for over a year but she decided to call off their romance citing a hectic work schedule and “silly bickering”.
In 2017, Tom was linked to Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris, after they were spotted getting close.
The pair were seen hanging out in LA, not long after Paris split from her long-term boyfriend Michael Snoddy.
At the time, the reaction to their sighting caused shockwaves through the cast back in the UK who can’t believe the Essex lad has managed to bag such a famous pal.
Tom seen here with Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris[/caption]