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Maximillion Cooper | |
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| Born | Maximillion Fife Alexander Cooper June 7, 1972 Stone, Staffordshire, England |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, former model, race driver |
| Known for | Founder and CEO of Gumball 3000 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 5 |
Maximillion Fife Alexander Cooper (born 7 June 1972) is a British entrepreneur, former fashion model, and race car driver. He is best known as the founder and CEO of the Gumball 3000, an annual international celebrity motor rally that combines automobiles, music, fashion, and popular culture.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Cooper was born in Stone, Staffordshire, England. He studied fashion design at Central Saint Martins in London, where his contemporaries included Alexander McQueen and Stella McCartney.[1] He later studied law and film at the University of Sussex.[1]
Career
[edit]Modeling and racing
[edit]In the 1990s, Cooper was represented by Elite Model Management and appeared in campaigns for global fashion brands such as Giorgio Armani and Ralph Lauren.[2] His modeling career financed his ambition to become a racing driver, and he competed with privateer McLaren and Porsche teams throughout Europe.[2]
In 1998, Cooper attempted to purchase the Tyrrell Formula One team for £12.5 million.[3]
Gumball 3000
[edit]In 1999, Cooper founded the Gumball 3000 rally, originally a road trip with friends across Europe. The event blended motorsports, celebrity culture, and media exposure, and it quickly gained popularity.[1] Over the years, the brand has expanded into fashion, music, film, and philanthropy.[1]
The rally has attracted various celebrities, including Johnny Knoxville and the cast of Jackass, who participated in the 2001 edition.[4]
Philanthropy
[edit]In 2013, Cooper established the Gumball 3000 Foundation to support underprivileged youth through educational and recreational projects. The foundation has partnered with Laureus Sport for Good, The Skatepark Project (formerly the Tony Hawk Foundation), and other organizations.[5][6]
Personal life
[edit]Cooper married American rapper and actress Eve in June 2014.[7] The couple has one son, Wilde Wolf Fife Alexander Somers Cooper, born in February 2022.[8] Cooper also has four children—Lotus, Jagger, Cash, and Mini—from a previous marriage.
Net worth
[edit]As of 2025, Cooper's net worth is estimated at approximately £55 million.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Founder - Maximillion Cooper". Gumball 3000. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ a b "Mr. Gumball 3000". Gumball 3000. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ "Interview with Maximillion Cooper". GTSpirit. 18 March 2006. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ "Johnny Knoxville & Jackass in Gumball 3000". Instagram. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ "Gumball 3000 Foundation: 2022 Review". Gumball 3000. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ "Charity Partners". Gumball 3000 Foundation. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ "Who Has a Higher Net Worth: Eve or Her Husband Maximillion Cooper?". CheatSheet. 29 March 2025. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ "All About Eve's Son Wilde Wolf". People. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ "Maximillion Cooper Net Worth". I Do Business. 31 December 2024. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
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