The legend that is the GC turned 40 over the weekend. Yep, that means that the planet has been graced with Gemma Collins’ unique brand of divadom and sparkle for four decades.
But how did the former The Only Way Is Essex icon and national treasure bring in the landmark birthday while in lockdown? Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK's daily newsletter .
You can sign up at the top of the page. Well the blonde bombshell brought in the milestone with her mum and dad at home. But of course, it being Gemma’s birthday, the event was anything but low-key… Firstly Gemma received an absolutely fabulous balloon display from her ex boyfriend James ‘Arg’ Argent.