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Heini Wathén

Heini Wathén-Fayed is a Finnish former model and socialite.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Heini Wathén-Fayed is a Finnish former model and socialite, best known as the widow of Egyptian businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed.

Who she is

Born on 24 February 1955 in Hanko, Finland, Heini Wathén worked as a model and reportedly participated in beauty pageants. She also served as an officer at The Ritz Hotel in London before marrying Mohamed Al-Fayed in 1985.

Marriage and family

Wathén married Mohamed Al-Fayed in 1985 and had four children with him. Following his death, she became known as his widow. Her public profile grew through her association with the Al-Fayed family and dramatized portrayals of their life.

Public profile

Primarily recognized as a socialite, Wathén's name appears in media coverage tied to her late husband's business and legal affairs. She maintains a relatively private life despite occasional public attention.

In short

  • Finnish former model and socialite
  • Widow of Mohamed Al-Fayed
  • Married in 1985, four children
  • Born in Hanko, Finland in 1955

Quick questions

Who is Heini Wathén?
Heini Wathén is a Finnish former model and socialite best known as the widow of businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed.
How old is Heini Wathén?
She was born on 24 February 1955, so she is 71 years old as of 2026.
What is Heini Wathén known for?
She is known for her former modelling career and for being married to Mohamed Al-Fayed.

Sources

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heini_Wath%C3%A9n
    Supports: Birth date, Finnish nationality, former model status, spouse, and widowhood.
  2. Finnish Wikipediahttps://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heini_Wath%C3%A9n
    Supports: Finnish identity, birth date, former model status, and marriage to Mohamed Al-Fayed.
  3. Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5405174
    Supports: Date of birth, place of birth, nationality, spouse, and occupation.
  4. Genihttps://www.geni.com/people/Heini-Al-Fayed/6000000078621074588
    Supports: Birth place, modelling/pageant references, spouse, and children.