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Jemima Goldsmith

Jemima Goldsmith (born 30 January 1974) is an English television and film producer, screenwriter, and former journalist who is professionally known as Jemima Khan.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jemima Goldsmith (born 30 January 1974) is an English television and film producer, screenwriter, and former journalist who is professionally known as Jemima Khan. She founded Instinct Productions in 2015 and has worked for publications including The New Statesman and Vanity Fair. She is also known for her marriage to Pakistani cricketer and politician Imran Khan from 1995 to 2004.

Early life and family

Jemima Marcelle Goldsmith was born in London in 1974. She comes from the Goldsmith family and is the daughter of Sir James Goldsmith and Lady Annabel Goldsmith.

Career

Goldsmith worked in journalism before moving into television and film production. She founded Instinct Productions in 2015 and has been credited as a producer and screenwriter on several projects.

Personal life

She married Imran Khan in 1995 and the couple divorced in 2004. They have two sons.

Public profile

Goldsmith has also been associated with magazine editing and public commentary. She is widely known in the media under the name Jemima Khan.

Key facts

  • Born in London on 30 January 1974.
  • Known professionally as Jemima Khan.
  • Founder of Instinct Productions, a London-based television production company.
  • Has worked as an associate editor for The New Statesman and as European editor-at-large for Vanity Fair.
  • Was married to Imran Khan from 1995 to 2004 and has two children with him.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jemima Goldsmith?
She is an English television and film producer, screenwriter, and former journalist known professionally as Jemima Khan.
What is Jemima Goldsmith’s birth name?
Her birth name is Jemima Marcelle Goldsmith.
What company did she found?
She founded Instinct Productions in 2015.
Was Jemima Goldsmith married to Imran Khan?
Yes. She married Imran Khan in 1995 and they divorced in 2004.
How many children does she have?
She has two children with Imran Khan.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jemima_Goldsmith
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, profession, Instinct Productions, journalism roles, and marriage to Imran Khan.
  2. HELLO! Magazinehttps://www.hellomagazine.com/profiles/20091008194/jemima-khan/
    Supports: Biographical details, family background, Instinct Productions, and film/TV producing credits.
  3. BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk8r0418lko
    Supports: Professional description, founder of a television production firm, and marriage to Imran Khan.
  4. Apple TVhttps://tv.apple.com/us/person/jemima-khan/umc.cpc.429g895949ilaiv3xv75gp4jv
    Supports: Professional name, journalism roles, and founder of Instinct Productions.