Penny Lancaster counts herself as incredibly lucky. She had a loving upbringing, her life with husband Rod Stewart has spanned continents, she’s made incredible friendships, become part of an amazing family and embraced motherhood.

But it’s not all been plain-sailing. From being relentlessly bullied at school and underestimated because of undiagnosed dyslexia, Penny also experienced a harrowing sexual assault as a young girl. This has made her a staunch campaigner for women’s safety and, these days, she regularly puts in hours as a Special Constable for the City of London Police, where her primary concern is making the streets safe for women.

She’s also navigated the challenges of having the weight of the world’s scrutiny thrust upon her in her twenties, undergone IVF treatment, supported loved ones through cancer diagnoses, overcome her own depression and manoeuvred through menopause. Amongst a heady mix of royalty, rock legends and renegades, her story is one of resilience.

In Someone Like Me Penny tells her full story for the first time, with a natural empathy and humour that she hopes will help others on their own life journey. She shares her wisdom from hard-earned lessons, showing that the key to navigating both storms and sunshine is staying true to you.

A clear, unshowy account of a life that’s had more grit than many realise * Daily Mail *

Penny Lancaster attended her local theatre school, enrolled on a modelling course at the London College of Fashion and went on to enjoy a successful modelling career for over 15 years, during which time she qualified as an aerobics teacher. She later gained a BTEC National Diploma in Photography and Design, and in 2000, the year after she started dating Rod Stewart, she turned professional. In 2004, she made her West End debut in ‘Tonight’s The Night’ while continuing to pursue her charity activities. Their first son was born the following year. In 2007 Rod and Penny married. She then competed in Strictly Come Dancing and in 2011 gave birth to their second son. In 2019, she featured in the Channel 4 production, Famous and Fighting Crime in which she joined volunteer officers who police towns and cities across the UK. Other recent TV appearances include The One Show, Celebrity MasterChef and The Great British Sewing Bee – and she continues to appear as a regular guest panellist on Loose Women, after her first appearance back in 2014. In 2021, she took an oath of office and since then has served as a Special Constable with the City of London Police.