Becky Bloomwood
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Rebecca Jane 'Becky' Brandon (nee
Bloomwood) is a fictional character and the main protagonist
from the Shopaholic series of novels by British
author
, Sophie Kinsella.
, Surrey
with her Mum and Dad. After attending Bristol University, she moved to London
. She first lived with her best friend Susan "Suze" Cleath-Stuart before she finally moved out with Luke Brandon.
Becky met her future husband, Luke Brandon, CEO of Brandon Communications (a Public Relations
firm,) during a press conference while she was working as a financial journalist. She helped him pick out luggage for his girlfriend, Sacha. Becky did not know that Luke had a girlfriend and thought that Luke liked her. She had an angry, tearful confrontation with him where she said that she "wasn't a joke." She attracted his attention after she published an article about one of his clients. They appear on television together and they began dating at the end of the first book. Luke and Becky marry in England at Becky's parents house in 24 June 2002. Becky and Luke have a daughter named Minnie Brandon who was born in 23 December 2003.
(Confessions of a Shopaholic in the US). In the first book, Becky is a financial journalist. Though she has a load of debts on her bank overdraft
and credit card
, nothing stops her from buying new clothes, shoes and other things which others may think as unnecessary. As a result, her flat mate and best friend, Susan Cleath-Stuart (commonly referred to as Suze) has to keep an eye on her spending. On the other hand, Suze knows that Becky does not have enough money to pay the flat rent and even tears up a cheque written by Becky.
At the end of the first book, Becky is offered a regular spot on a hit morning TV show as a financial advice guru after writing a successful article for a British tabloid. She also begins dating PR mogul Luke Brandon of Brandon Communications.
(also known as Shopaholic Takes Manhattan in the US) Becky goes to New York City with her then-boyfriend Luke. After being outed as being in debt, she loses her gig on the TV show and all American TV prospects. She gets her life back on track by selling most of her possessions to pay off her debt and accepts a job as a personal shopper at Barney's in Manhattan.
Becky plans her dream weddings to Luke - one in Oxshott, planned by her own parents, and the other in Manhattan, planned by Luke's cold mother, Elinor. Meanwhile, while figuring out which wedding to attend, Becky must also learn to deal with Luke's own issues with his disinterested, unsupportive mother.
newlywed Becky returns from a 10-month long honeymoon around the world to discover she has a half sister through her father - but frugal environmentalist Jess is nothing like Becky ever imagined a sister to be. After an awkward visit and confrontation, Becky must patch up her relationship not only with Jess, but also with her husband Luke and her best friend Suze, who seems to have found a new best friend while Becky was away. At the end of the book she learns that she and Luke are expecting their first child.
Becky is going through the joys of expecting her first child, complete with shopping for baby and a new home. She suspects that her husband is having an affair with her celebrity obstetrician (who is also his former university girlfriend) Venetia Carter, particularly after Venetia herself tells Becky as much. Through her professional and personal woes, Becky happily ends the book a new mum to daughter Minnie. Luke and Becky temporarily move in with her parents after losing out on the home they hoped to buy, while Luke works to save his company.
, Minnie is now 2 years old. There is a major financial crisis, and Becky decides to throw a birthday party for Luke's birthday. Meanwhile, Jess and Tom got married in secret in Chile and Janice is trying to get them to have children, Minnie is going off the rails, and their new house purchase has gone through the roof.
in the 2009 film Confessions of a Shopaholic
. She is an Australian who resides in New York City and works in the magazine industry.
Married and maiden names
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Bloomwood) is a fictional character and the main protagonist
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from the Shopaholic series of novels by British
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author
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, Sophie Kinsella.
Personal life
Becky grew up in OxshottOxshott
Oxshott is a village in Surrey, England with a growing population of around 6,100. Neighbouring settlements include: Chessington, Claygate and Cobham. It is situated in fields and woodlands between Esher and Leatherhead on the A244, five minutes by car from both the A3 and the M25 London Orbital...
, Surrey
Surrey
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with her Mum and Dad. After attending Bristol University, she moved to London
London
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. She first lived with her best friend Susan "Suze" Cleath-Stuart before she finally moved out with Luke Brandon.
Becky met her future husband, Luke Brandon, CEO of Brandon Communications (a Public Relations
Public relations
Public relations is the actions of a corporation, store, government, individual, etc., in promoting goodwill between itself and the public, the community, employees, customers, etc....
firm,) during a press conference while she was working as a financial journalist. She helped him pick out luggage for his girlfriend, Sacha. Becky did not know that Luke had a girlfriend and thought that Luke liked her. She had an angry, tearful confrontation with him where she said that she "wasn't a joke." She attracted his attention after she published an article about one of his clients. They appear on television together and they began dating at the end of the first book. Luke and Becky marry in England at Becky's parents house in 24 June 2002. Becky and Luke have a daughter named Minnie Brandon who was born in 23 December 2003.
The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic
Becky first makes her appearance in the book, The Secret Dreamworld of a ShopaholicThe Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic
The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic is the first in the popular Shopaholic series. It is a chick-lit novel by Sophie Kinsella, a pen-name of Madeline Wickham...
(Confessions of a Shopaholic in the US). In the first book, Becky is a financial journalist. Though she has a load of debts on her bank overdraft
Overdraft
An overdraft occurs when money is withdrawn from a bank account and the available balance goes below zero. In this situation the account is said to be "overdrawn". If there is a prior agreement with the account provider for an overdraft, and the amount overdrawn is within the authorized overdraft...
and credit card
Credit card
A credit card is a small plastic card issued to users as a system of payment. It allows its holder to buy goods and services based on the holder's promise to pay for these goods and services...
, nothing stops her from buying new clothes, shoes and other things which others may think as unnecessary. As a result, her flat mate and best friend, Susan Cleath-Stuart (commonly referred to as Suze) has to keep an eye on her spending. On the other hand, Suze knows that Becky does not have enough money to pay the flat rent and even tears up a cheque written by Becky.
At the end of the first book, Becky is offered a regular spot on a hit morning TV show as a financial advice guru after writing a successful article for a British tabloid. She also begins dating PR mogul Luke Brandon of Brandon Communications.
Shopaholic Abroad
In Shopaholic AbroadShopaholic Abroad
"Shopaholic Abroad" is the second in the popular 'Shopaholic' series. It is a chick-lit novel by Sophie Kinsella, a psyeudonym of Madeline Wickham. It follows the story of Becky Bloomwood and her adventures when she's offered the chance to work in New York.- Plot synopsis :Life looks good for...
(also known as Shopaholic Takes Manhattan in the US) Becky goes to New York City with her then-boyfriend Luke. After being outed as being in debt, she loses her gig on the TV show and all American TV prospects. She gets her life back on track by selling most of her possessions to pay off her debt and accepts a job as a personal shopper at Barney's in Manhattan.
Shopaholic Ties the Knot
In Shopaholic Ties The KnotShopaholic Ties The Knot
Shopaholic Ties the Knot is the third in the popular 'Shopaholic' series. It is a chick-lit novel by Sophie Kinsella, a pseudonym of Madeline Wickham...
Becky plans her dream weddings to Luke - one in Oxshott, planned by her own parents, and the other in Manhattan, planned by Luke's cold mother, Elinor. Meanwhile, while figuring out which wedding to attend, Becky must also learn to deal with Luke's own issues with his disinterested, unsupportive mother.
Shopaholic & Sister
In Shopaholic & SisterShopaholic & Sister
Shopaholic and Sister is a chick-lit novel by Sophie Kinsella, a pseudonym of Madeline Wickham. It is the fourth book in the Shopaholic series...
newlywed Becky returns from a 10-month long honeymoon around the world to discover she has a half sister through her father - but frugal environmentalist Jess is nothing like Becky ever imagined a sister to be. After an awkward visit and confrontation, Becky must patch up her relationship not only with Jess, but also with her husband Luke and her best friend Suze, who seems to have found a new best friend while Becky was away. At the end of the book she learns that she and Luke are expecting their first child.
Shopaholic & Baby
In Shopaholic & BabyShopaholic & Baby
Shopaholic and Baby is the fifth novel in the popular 'Shopaholic' series. It is a chick-lit novel by Sophie Kinsella, a pseudonym of Madeline Wickham...
Becky is going through the joys of expecting her first child, complete with shopping for baby and a new home. She suspects that her husband is having an affair with her celebrity obstetrician (who is also his former university girlfriend) Venetia Carter, particularly after Venetia herself tells Becky as much. Through her professional and personal woes, Becky happily ends the book a new mum to daughter Minnie. Luke and Becky temporarily move in with her parents after losing out on the home they hoped to buy, while Luke works to save his company.
Mini Shopaholic
In Mini ShopaholicMini Shopaholic
Mini Shopaholic is the sixth book of the series Shopaholic from Sophie Kinsella.- Plot :The book Mini Shopaholic is about Becky Bloomwood, who, along with her husband Luke, wants to buy a home of their own and not live with Becky's parents anymore. Their daughter, Minnie, was banned from four...
, Minnie is now 2 years old. There is a major financial crisis, and Becky decides to throw a birthday party for Luke's birthday. Meanwhile, Jess and Tom got married in secret in Chile and Janice is trying to get them to have children, Minnie is going off the rails, and their new house purchase has gone through the roof.
Film adaptation
Becky Bloomwood is portrayed by Isla FisherIsla Fisher
Isla Lang Fisher is an actress and author. She began acting on Australian television, on the short-lived soap opera Paradise Beach before playing Shannon Reed on the soap opera Home and Away...
in the 2009 film Confessions of a Shopaholic
Confessions of a Shopaholic (film)
Confessions of a Shopaholic is a 2009 American romantic comedy film based on the Shopaholic series of novels by Sophie Kinsella. Directed by P. J. Hogan, the film stars Isla Fisher as the shopaholic journalist and Hugh Dancy as her boss.-Plot:...
. She is an Australian who resides in New York City and works in the magazine industry.