Patsy Kensit has revealed she is selling a pair of diamond earrings gifted to her by her former husband Liam Gallagher, setting a reserve price of £10,000 for the jewellery.
The actress and singer, who married the Oasis frontman in 1997, confirmed the earrings will be auctioned next month, more than two decades after the couple’s high-profile split. Kensit and Gallagher separated in 2000, just months after the birth of their son, Lennon, bringing an end to one of Britpop’s most talked-about celebrity relationships.
Kensit said she had made the decision to sell the earrings so they could “go a good home”, explaining that financial pressures have played a role. “Times are tough. There are a lot of actors and actresses like me that have to tighten their belts,” she said.
The diamond earrings have been placed with television antiques expert Tom Keane and will go under the hammer at The Swan at Tetsworth, Oxfordshire, next month. Kensit previously wore the earrings publicly in 1999, during the height of both her acting career and Gallagher’s dominance as one of the most recognisable figures in British music.
Kensit, who first rose to fame as a child actor before later starring in Emmerdale, Holby City and numerous stage productions, has spoken openly in recent years about the financial instability that can come with acting, particularly outside long-running television roles. Her comments reflect wider conversations within the industry about irregular income and the realities faced by performers as they age out of headline roles.
@hellosky When the Oasis after party ends with stealing a golf buggy and driving down the M1! 🚦 😂 #nevermindthebuzzcocks #Liamgallagher #oasis #patsykensit #comedy ♬ original sound - Sky
Her marriage to Liam Gallagher, meanwhile, remains a fixture of late-1990s pop culture history. The relationship coincided with Oasis’ peak years, when the band were among the biggest acts in the world, selling out stadiums and shaping the sound of a generation. Though short-lived, the marriage produced their son Lennon, now a musician and model in his own right.
Gallagher’s legacy — both musically and culturally — continues to resonate strongly in Ireland, where Oasis built one of their most loyal fanbases. The band’s frequent performances in Dublin, Belfast, Cork and Slane Castle during the 1990s cemented their reputation as a live powerhouse, with Irish crowds often cited by Gallagher himself as among the most passionate they played to.
Oasis’ iconic Slane Castle appearance in 1995, in particular, is still referenced as a defining moment for many Irish fans, while their later shows in Dublin’s Point Theatre and Croke Park helped elevate the band to stadium status. That connection has endured long after the band’s split in 2009, with both Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher continuing to sell out Irish venues as solo artists.
In recent years, speculation around a potential Oasis reunion has intensified, fuelled by anniversary reissues, nostalgic chart resurgences and Gallagher’s ongoing references to the band’s legacy during live performances. While no reunion has been confirmed, fans have taken particular notice of renewed hints about major live activity in the coming years, including teasing comments about 2027 — a year that would mark 30 years since Be Here Now, the band’s third album.
@consequence Oasis' crowd in Dublin understood the assignment. Credit: @adam_roylance #oasis #livemusic #dublin #ireland ♬ original sound - consequence
Gallagher has also enjoyed a strong run of solo success, with recent tours drawing large crowds across the UK and Ireland, reinforcing the enduring appeal of the Oasis catalogue. That continued interest inevitably casts renewed attention on figures connected to the band’s history, including former partners like Kensit.
For Kensit, the auction represents less a nostalgic gesture and more a practical decision. By setting a £10,000 reserve price, she has positioned the earrings as both a collectible item and a personal artefact from a defining period of British pop culture. Their association with Gallagher — and with Oasis at the height of their fame — is likely to attract interest from collectors, fans and memorabilia buyers alike.
While the diamonds themselves are small, their symbolic value is significant, tied to an era that continues to loom large in popular memory. As Oasis’ influence remains visible — particularly in Ireland, where the band’s music still dominates playlists, radio airwaves and festival crowds — items linked to that period retain cultural weight.
For Kensit, the sale appears to mark a quiet closing of a chapter, allowing a personal piece of her past to move on, while reflecting the economic realities faced by performers long after the spotlight fades. As she put it simply, the aim is for the earrings to “go a good home” — one that understands both their monetary and cultural value.
