Stephen Hendry’s Life From His Huge Net Worth To Girlfriend’s Age Gap | Other | Sport

Stephen Hendry quickly rose to become one of snooker’s most exciting talents after turning pro aged 16 in 1985. The Scottish player captured his first World Snooker Championship just five years later, becoming the youngest ever champion at 21 and 106 days – a record he still proudly holds.

From April 1990 to May 1998, he dominated the world rankings and collected seven world titles during his illustrious career. Hendry also tasted victory at The Masters, securing six titles at the esteemed tournament, including an impressive five in a row from 1989 to 1993.

His five British Championships further cement his status as one of the sport’s all-time greats. Although he retired for the second time in June 2024, he remains deeply involved in the game as an expert. The BBC’s coverage of the 2025 Masters features the now 56-year-old providing insightful analysis alongside fellow snooker legends Steve Davis, John Parrott, Ken Doherty and Dennis Taylor. But what do we know about Hendry’s personal life?

What is Stephen Hendry Net Worth?

Thanks to his remarkable snooker career, Hendry reportedly boasts a net worth of approximately £13.5 million. The snooker icon secured 36 ranking tournament victories from 57 finals during his career, including four European Masters and British Opens each.

Hendry’s illustrious career has also seen an impressive run of unranked titles, with 65 finals appearances resulting in 40 wins. His most recent triumph came in the 2023 Seniors 900, beating Jimmy White. Hendry has also excelled in team competitions, claiming a World Doubles Championship and a World Masters men’s doubles with Mike Hallett, as well as a World Cup and a Nations Cup for Scotland.

In addition, he won the Euro-Asia Team Challenge as part of Team Europe. Hendry’s remarkable achievements in snooker earned him an MBE in 1994 and he was twice named BBC Scotland Sports Personality of the Year, in 1987 and 1996.

An ex-wife and a girlfriend 19 years younger

In terms of his personal life, Hendry met his first wife, Amanda Tart, in Pontins when he was 16. They married in 1995 and had two sons, Blaine and Carter, before divorcing in 2014 after 19 years of marriage. Hendry then began a relationship with children’s entertainer and actress Lauren Thundow.

In his autobiography, Me and The Table, Hendry recounts meeting Lauren: “I first met Lauren when she was selling merchandise after a Legends snooker exhibition. She’s attractive and we smile at each other, but I think nothing of it. Gradually we to say “Hello” and share a little chat.

“I would never be one to walk over to a woman who caught my eye after all. I’m the person who got to know my wife’s parents before I worked up the courage to talk to her. As time goes on , we chat more often. It becomes clear that we have a connection.”

In a moment of raw honesty, Hendry also recounted the poignant episode when he admitted to his wife that their union was coming to an end. He added: “When I’m driving back from a shopping trip, my wife Mandy asks me what’s wrong. She assumes it’s money related. I tell her it’s not. Then she tells me I has to stop the car and says we’re not going an inch until I tell her what’s going on.

“So I do. I tell her I have feelings for someone else. She’s shocked and devastated.” Thundow was 26 and Hendry 45 when they first met, showing a remarkable age difference of 19 years. Today, the intricacies of their relationship remain rather unknown as both parties choose to keep their personal lives out of the public eye for the most part.

A friendship with Ronnie O’Sullivan

Questions are being raised about the nature of the bond between Hendry and fellow snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan, given their previously fierce rivalry on the snooker table. Despite battling for supremacy in the sport, they share a remarkable friendship off the green.

Hendry’s celebrated collection of seven world titles, a pinnacle of achievement in the snooker realm since the late 90s, was finally matched by O’Sullivan in 2022. The specter of O’Sullivan possibly surpassing him has given rise to to speculation and repeated inquiries directed at Hendry about his potential reaction to such a milestone.

In a candid 2024 interview with Andy Goldstein, Hendry didn’t mince words when expressing his ‘true’ feelings about the possibility of O’Sullivan equaling his record. He explained: “No, look, I’m not going to lie. I’m not going to be happy if he does that. But he’s an incredible player and he’s taken the game to new levels. In a way, it will take the pressure off, I will not be asked again.”

In a separate chat earlier that year with Ali Carter on his Cue Tips YouTube channel, Hendry delved into ‘The Rockets’ personal life: “He’s not the easiest person. Over the years that I’ve known him, I sometimes go months without really talking to him and other times I spend a lot of time with him.

“I don’t know if it’s intentional or not, but he doesn’t have many close friends, I don’t think. He doesn’t socialize very much with other players.” In contrast, O’Sullivan has expressed immense respect for Hendry, to whom he referred in a 2023 chat with Subway as one of his heroes.

He said: “I love it (snooker) so much, I’m grateful for what it’s done for me, it’s given me a great life with great moments. I’ve been the most successful player along with Stephen Hendry. He was my hero and I are happy to share the seven world titles with him.

“But I’m up there and I’ve got to pinch myself. As a kid I used to rush home from school to watch world championships. There was Joe Johnson and I went to see Steve Davis when I was 14 when I beat John Parrott in the finals. And now I’m playing here.”