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COLEEN Rooney got her first taste of fame as a teenager, when she first started dating footy ace Wayne Rooney.

But fans may wonder about her life before hitting the spotlight, and who her siblings are.

Coleen Rooney comes from a big family
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Coleen Rooney comes from a big familyCredit: instagram

Coleen Rooney is the eldest child to her parents Tony McLoughlin, a bricklayer, and Colette, a former nursery nurse.

The I'm A Celebrity star shot to fame when she married footy ace Wayne Rooney and together they have four adorable kids.

But the reality star is also one of four children and has two brothers, and a sister who sadly passed away.

Coleen seen here with her brothers - left and middle
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Coleen seen here with her brothers - left and middleCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk

Anthony McLoughlin

After Coleen came Anthony, who was born in July 1989.

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He is known for being the director of Rise Fitness Studios.

Athletic Anthony regularly shares pictures of his runs on Instagram and participates in ironman and triathlon events.

Like his big sister Coleen, he also has his own brood of kids, and has two children with his partner.

Joe McLoughlin

Born after Michael, Joe McLoughlin is the youngest son of Colette and Tony's children,

Joe keeps his Instagram private and tends to stay out of the spotlight.

However, he did speak as a witness during Coleen's famous Wagatha Christie court case in 2022.

Coleen Rooney pays sweet tribute to her late sister's birthday - ten years after she passed away

Rosie McLoughlin

Rosie was born on February 2, 1998, and was diagnosed with Rett syndrome.

The rare genetic disorder affects brain development, resulting in severe mental and physical disability.

She was adopted by the McLoughlin family when she was two-years-old.

Sadly, Rosie died aged 14 in 2013 after a lifelong battle with Rett syndrome.

Coleen's beloved sister passed away when she was just 14-years-old
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Coleen's beloved sister passed away when she was just 14-years-oldCredit: Instagram

A statement from the McLoughlin's at the time read: "Sadly our special angel Rosie, our much-loved daughter and sister, went to Heaven at 2.50 this morning at home where she was surrounded by her loving family.

"Rosie was just 14 years old and fought a lifelong battle with Rett syndrome.

"Throughout her life she brought so much love and happiness to all our family and everyone who knew and met her.

"She was such a strong little girl and an inspiration to us all. We shall cherish for ever the memories  we have shared and the love she showed us each and every day of her life.

"As a family we are heartbroken but we are blessed to have had her in our lives."

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On one of the anniversary's of her sad death, Coleen posted a sweet snap of her beloved sister and wrote: "9 years today Ro.

"Thinking about you every day. Love you always 😇❤️🥰 #OurAngel."

Coleen Rooney's surprising bad habit

COLEEN Rooney has revealed the embarrassing habit hubby Wayne reckons will annoy her I’m A celebrity campmates.

She’s usually preened and perfect - but the WAG has confessed she snores.

Coleen said: “I didn’t think I snored, but Wayne says I snore.

“Not continuously though – just every now and again.

“I have been in the public eye for over 20 years now and people take what they want from it.

“I do think people will get a better idea of what kind of person I am.”

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