TV Star Danni Menzies to Freeze Eggs Before 40th Birthday

Menzies celebrates move to US with Dressed to Kilt event in New York

Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:05pm

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A highly stylized, abstract grid of neon-colored silkscreen images depicting a woman's hand holding an egg, conceptually representing the topic of fertility preservation.A TV personality's decision to freeze her eggs highlights the growing trend of women preserving their fertility options to balance career and family.NYC Today

Scots TV personality Danni Menzies has announced plans to freeze her eggs one more time before turning 40 years old. Menzies recently relocated to the United States and was in New York City to celebrate at the annual Dressed to Kilt event.

Why it matters

Menzies' decision to freeze her eggs reflects a growing trend among women who want to preserve their fertility options as they focus on their careers and personal lives. This allows them more flexibility in family planning down the road.

The details

Menzies, known for her work on the BBC show 'A Place in the Sun', said she wants to 'rebuild her life' and that freezing her eggs gives her that opportunity. The 39-year-old was in New York City for the Dressed to Kilt event, an annual celebration of Scottish culture and fashion.

  • Menzies will freeze her eggs before turning 40 years old.

The players

Danni Menzies

A Scottish TV personality known for her work on the BBC show 'A Place in the Sun'.

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What they’re saying

“I need time to rebuild my life and freezing eggs lets me do that”

— Danni Menzies

The takeaway

Menzies' decision to freeze her eggs reflects a growing trend among women who want to preserve their fertility options as they focus on their careers and personal lives, allowing them more flexibility in family planning.