Ella Purnell’s height is 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) and her weight is 114 pounds (52 kg).

Personal Details
Full Name | Ella Summer Purnell |
Hobbies | Music, Writing, and Playing the Piano |
Favorite Celebrity | Helena Bonham Carter |
Tattoo | Has 27 tattoos on her body |
Ella Purnell was born on 17 September 1996 in Whitechapel, London, United Kingdom. She is 29 years old and has mostly spent her time between Los Angeles and London. She has been in front of the camera since a very young age. Due to her doll-like face features, she got a chance to do baby modeling as well. She started acting at age nine and got her first movie role at 14 in the 2010 movie “Never Let Me Go”.
Below are the details about Ella Purnell's family
She was born and grew up in London. Her birthplace is the Whitechapel area, while she was raised in the Bethnal Green area. Her father, Simon Reid, is a businessman, and her mother, Susie Purnell, is a yoga instructor. Her parents separated soon after her birth, and her mother remarried to a guy named John Squirrel. The new couple is in fitness and even runs a gym. She grew up with her mother and stepfather. Though she is on good terms with her father and half-siblings.
Father | Simon Reid |
Mother | Susie Purnell |
Sister | None |
Brother | Noa, Enzo, and Leon (half-brother) |
Education
She received her primary education at Bethnal Green Montessori and later joined the Forest School and the City of London School for her further education. With her studies, she also started taking weekly drama classes at Sylvia Young Theatre School when she turned nine.
Social Media Links
Instagram Link | |
Not on Twitter | |
Snapchat | Not on Snapchat |
YouTube Channel | Does not have a YouTube Channel |
Dating History
1. Asa Butterfield (2015–2016)
They first met in 2015 for the shoot of their project “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”. It is not clear whether it was a publicity stunt or if they were really into each other. They were together for a year and separated after the release of their movie in 2016.
2. Rob Raco (2019–2020)
In 2019, she made a couple of appearances with the Canadian actor and musician Rob Raco. According to Who Dated Who, the duo was in a low-key relationship and dated for around ten months.
3. Max Bennett Kelly (2022)
Rumors of their dating began in early 2022 after they were spotted in public. She indirectly confirmed her relationship in June 2022 by sharing a bunch of photos with him on Instagram. In the post, she showed gratitude towards him for being her constant support. Later, they even collaborated on a short film named “Junk Male” in June 2023, and on April 9, 2024, they made their public appearance as a couple at the Amazon Prime event.
What is Ella Purnell’s Net Worth?
Her net worth is around 3 million USD (Rs. 26 crores). Her 2016 movie, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” earned $ 296 million worldwide. She made brand collaborations with the brands like Gucci, Armani Beauty, Carolina Herrera, Miu Miu, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the boyfriend of Ella Purnell?
She is in a relationship with American businessman Gabe Kennedy. Rumors of their relationship started when the couple was spotted enjoying a beach date in Malibu in April 2025. Previously, she was dating singer Max Bennett Kelly. They were together for more than three years and broke up by the end of 2024 for some unknown reason.
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Ella Purnell’s figure measurements are 33-24-34. Her bra size is 33 inches, her waist size is 24 inches, and her hip size is 34 inches.
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Favorite Food | Breakfast Burrito |
Eating Preference | Non-vegetarian |
Favorite Color | Purple |
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