Charles Patrick Evelyn Brooks, commonly known as Charlie Brooks, is a British racehorse trainer, socialite, newspaper columnist, and former journalist and amateur jockey. Born on March 3, 1963, he has built a career spanning both media and equestrian sectors. As a former journalist, he contributed to various publications before transitioning to horse racing, where he established himself as a trainer after his time as an amateur jockey. His personal life gained public attention through his marriage to Rebekah Brooks, a high-profile media executive and former editor of News International titles, whom he wed in 2009 after a previous marriage to journalist Josephine Moulds. Brooks operates as a racehorse trainer, managing stables and competing in British racing events, and maintains a presence in media as a columnist covering racing and society topics.