Who is Stuart Hogg’s wife Gillian Smith?
SHAMED rugby star Stuart Hogg has been convicted of a campaign of domestic abuse against his wife, Gillian Hogg.
On November 4, 2024, the former Scotland international player admitted the charges against him. Here we take a look into their marriage, family life, and separation.
Stuart Hogg was married to Gillian for seven years before they split.
The pair tied the knot back in 2016, at Barony Castle in Peeblesshire.
They’re both from the small town of Hawick and their parents are friends.
Aside from this information, not much else is known about Gillian, with Hogg’s wife appearing to prefer a private life away from the media spotlight.
Mum of four
Stuart and Gillian are the parents of four children.
The pair started their family in late 2015 and welcomed three children: Archie, Olivia, and George.
Their fourth child, Phoebe Anne, was born on November 7, 2023.
The breakup
On November 15, 2023, it was reported that Hogg had split from his wife – just days after she gave birth to their fourth child.
Pals told of how his seven-year marriage crumbled, with Gillian quitting their home and taking their kids to her mum’s.
The former couple also removed “husband” and “wife” from social media profiles and Gillian failed to mention Hogg in a picture she shared of their new baby.
Hours later Hogg’s new romance was confirmed in a photo showing him and former jockey turned top horse-racing presenter, Leonna Mayor, at Moddershall Oak Country Spa Retreat, in Stoke-on-Trent.
She shared the snap with her followers, saying: “The least Mondayest Monday ever”.
In September 2024, Leonna announced she is pregnant with Hogg’s child.
Domestic abuse conviction
On November 4, 2024, Hogg was convicted of a five-year campaign of domestic abuse against Gillian.
He was accused of monitoring her communications and controlling her family life under section one of the Domestic Abuse Scotland Act.
Hogg had initially denied all charges, but during his court appearance, he pleaded guilty.
He will appear back in court in December 2024 to be sentenced.
HOW YOU CAN GET HELP:
Women's Aid has this advice for victims and their families
- Always keep your phone nearby.
- Get in touch with charities for help, including the Women’s Aid live chat helpline and services such as SupportLine.
- If you are in danger, call 999.
- Familiarise yourself with the Silent Solution, reporting abuse without speaking down the phone, instead dialing “55”.
- Always keep some money on you, including change for a pay phone or bus fare.
- If you suspect your partner is about to attack you, try to go to a lower-risk area of the house – for example, where there is a way out and access to a telephone.
- Avoid the kitchen and garage, where there are likely to be knives or other weapons. Avoid rooms where you might become trapped, such as the bathroom, or where you might be shut into a cupboard or other small space.
If you are a victim of domestic abuse, SupportLine is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm on 01708 765200. The charity’s email support service is open weekdays and weekends during the crisis – messageinfo@supportline.org.uk.
Women’s Aid provides a live chat service – available weekdays from 8am-6pm and weekends 10am-6pm.
You can also call the freephone 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.