Prime Video has unveiled a trailer for Meet the Owens, a six-part docuseries following former England striker Michael Owen's personal life. The show captures him juggling a horse racing business while contending with a chaotic home life, with his wife and children offering honest opinions. In the trailer, his wife refers to him as a "little s***" during his school days.
Who is Michael Owen's wife?
Michael is married to Louise Bonsall, whom he met in 1984 while attending Hawarden High School in Flintshire, Wales. They got engaged in 2004 and married the following summer in Cheshire. Louise is a keen equestrian who founded Manor House Stables in Cheshire in 2007. In 2004, she fractured her pelvis in a horse riding accident at their home.
Who are Michael Owen's children?
The couple have four children: 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, appeared on the eighth season of Love Island, finishing as runner-up with Luca Bish.
What is Michael Owen's net worth?
As of 2025, Owen's net worth is estimated at around £54.4 million. After his Liverpool debut in 1997, he earned a £70,000-per-week contract. His fortune also comes from sponsorship deals. According to Givemesport.com, his mansion is worth £1.6 million.
Where does Michael Owen live?
His Grade II-listed Elizabethan manor house in Flintshire, north-east Wales, sits on 42 acres. It previously featured on ITV's Through the Keyhole and includes a Jacuzzi room, swimming pool surrounded by plants and a waterfall, and a putting green. Meet the Owens premieres on Prime Video on August 28.
