Is Jane McDonald the nicest woman in showbiz? How the no-nonsense Loose Women legend, 61, became a cult hero with a host of Gen Z and LGBTQ fans - after suffering devastating tragedies By Rebecca Lawrence For Mailonline Published: 08:38, 2 November 2024 | Updated: 08:41, 2 November 2024 e-mail 5 View comments For nearly three decades Jane McDonald has been entertaining the nation. With her instantly recognisable thick Yorkshire accent and northern charm she has managed to maintain her star power in an industry known for its fickleness. If anything, Jane has managed to win over a brand new audience as time has gone by, becoming a cult hero among Gen Z.
The 61-year-old singer has been trending on TikTok , with young fans sharing snippets from her current UK tour and dubbing her 'the people's princess.' She has also gathered a large LGBTQ fanbase, with her flamboyant style and self-confessed 'camp' performances credited with making her a 'gay icon'. Often rare in the celebrity circuit, Jane also doesn't seem to have made any enemies on her way to the top, and instead boasts a diverse group of famous friends, who often appear on her Channel 5 show.
Yet while she's famed for her positive attitude and no-nonsense persona, it hasn't always been plain sailing for Jane, who has suffered a series of devastating family tragedies. Now MailOnline takes a look at how Jane has persevered through trauma to cruise her way into the nation's hearts. Is Jane McDonald the nicest woman in showbiz?.
