Simon Phillip Cowell, born on October 7, 1959, in Lambeth, London, U.K., is an English television personality, record executive, and entrepreneur with an impressive portfolio.
He’s credited as the mastermind behind the widely popular franchises “Got Talent” and “The X Factor while also being the visionary who created and currently holds full ownership of the renowned British entertainment house, “Syco.”
Cowell has amassed immense wealth throughout his career, adding hundreds of millions of dollars to his name. His financial success can largely be attributed to the resounding victory of his TV franchises, like “America’s Got Talent” and “Pop Idol.”
During his conversation with Clarkson, the father of one expressed how he thought he would never feel genuine love for anyone ever again after losing his parents.
Nevertheless, his journey of becoming a savvy businessman didn’t come to fruition overnight, as it took considerable time and experience to harness his skills and develop his entrepreneurial acumen.
In an interview in April 2012, the British music mogul called himself a “hopeless boyfriend” in connection to his then-recent-split from fiancée Mezhgan Hussainy. The pair announced they were parting ways after being engaged for two years.
Then, in a subsequent interview in July of the same year, Cowell openly admitted that he was too old to have kids. He voiced his concerns about his inability to handle the needs and responsibilities of caring for a baby, saying he would have preferred if children were born at age five.
The “X Factor” judge also revealed that he might never marry, attributing it to his quirks and the need for personal solitude. He described himself as difficult to live with, recognizing his selfish tendencies and saying he required significant time alone.
Cowell’s inclination toward bachelorhood became all the more pronounced when he and Hussainy broke off their engagement. The TV personality called his relationship incredibly complicated and said he got caught up in the moment. He further stated:
“I’m vulnerable. It’s not on, it’s not off, it’s somewhere in the middle. I don’t know if I will ever get married, but I am happy.”
So, how did Cowell, who was unsure about marriage and commitment and thought he couldn’t cope with the demands of caring for an infant, transform from a bachelor and business mogul to a family man? Please keep reading to find out more exciting details…CONTINUE READING