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Michael Owen's wife, children and net worth as he lands Prime Video documentary

The six-part series follows a year in the life of the former England striker

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Meet the Owens will air on Prime Video(Image: PRIME VIDEO)

A first look has been unveiled at football legend Michael Owen's "chaotic" home life.

Prime Video has unveiled a new trailer for a highly anticipated docuseries, Meet the Owens, which follows the personal life of former England striker Michael.

Along with his wife and children, the documentary will see him juggling "juggle a horse racing business while contending with a chaotic home life".

Since retiring from football, he set himself the huge challenge of running a successful horse racing operation, but family life often gets in the way.

The tell-all trailer shows his nearest and dearest give their honest opinions, with his wife referring to him as a "little s***" while he was at school.

Here is all you need to know about the sporting star's family, their sprawling Welsh mansion and his huge fortune.

Who is Michael Owen's wife?

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Michael Owen's wife Louise Bonsall features in the trailer

Michael is married to Louise Bonsall, and the childhood sweethearts met in 1984 while attending Hawarden High School in Flintshire, Wales.

They got engaged in 2004 and were married the following summer in Cheshire. Louise is a keen equestrian with a passion for rescuing retired racehorses and she founded Manor House Stables in Cheshire in 2007.

Back in 2004, she hit headlines after being involved in a horseriding accident, in which she fractured her pelvis. She was riding in the grounds of their home when her horse reared and she fell off.

Who are Michael Owen's children?

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Gemma Owen was on season 8 of Love Island

The couple have four children who all feature in the upcoming documentary - Gemma, James, Emily, and Jessica.

The Prime Video teaser says: "At home, he and wife Louise are preparing for life as empty nesters: youngest Jessica dreams of becoming a showjumping Olympic champion; Emily, 18, is trying to become the first Owen to go to university; and James, 20, who has a degenerative eye condition, wants to join the family business.

"Meanwhile, eldest daughter Gemma, a presenter and equestrian with millions of social media followers, is balancing her media career with an ambitious new challenge. Training at her dad's stables, she has her sights set on racing at Glorious Goodwood."

Gemma, 23, may be recognised for her appearance on the eighth season of Love Island, when she was partnered with Luca Bish.

She finished the series as a runner-up behind Ekin-Su Clclolu and Davide Sanclimenti. The pair dated for a while after the series but eventually parted ways.

What is Michael Owen's net worth?

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Michael Owen during the World Cup in 1998

The former striker, who retired in 2013, is said to have a net worth of around 54.4million as of 2025. Following his Liverpool debut in 1997, he was handed a 70,000-per-week contract during the second half of his time at the club.

His fortune has also come from a series of sponsorship deals with all sorts of brands. His sprawling mansion is now said to be worth 4 million.

Where does Michael Owen live?

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Michael Owen's home was on ITV's Through the Keyhole

His Grade II-listed Elizabethan manor house is located in Flintshire, north-east Wales. His home, set amongst 42 acres of countryside, previously featured on ITV's Through the Keyhole.

The home includes a room with a Jacuzzi and swimming pool surrounded by plants and a waterfall, as well as his own putting green.

Meet the Owens will premiere on Prime Video on August 28

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