The 24-year-old farmer has faced criticism online since appearing on series 4 of Jeremy Clarkson’s hit Amazon Prime show
Harriet Cowan, 24, the breakout star of the latest series of Jeremy Clarkson’s popular Amazon Prime Video show, Clarkson’s Farm, has responded to a barrage of online abuse she received this week. She defended her choice to wear ‘makeup and hair’ while working on the farm and delivering talks about her experiences as a female farmer.
Harriet featured in the recent fourth series of Clarkson’s Farm alongside Jeremy Clarkson, his partner Lisa Hogan, and fan favourite Kaleb Cooper. While Kaleb was away touring his national show across the country, Jeremy enlisted the help of nurse and farmer Harriet from Derbyshire.
Since then, Harriet’s fame has skyrocketed, and she has amassed a large following on social media – but it hasn’t been without its challenges.
On Monday, Harriet took to Instagram to address comments about her appearance that she had seen on her posts after announcing her plans to give a talk on farming.
She highlighted examples of comments such as: “She has never been a real farmer and is attempting to be a media star. As you say it’s a bit insulting to the real farm girls,” reports the Express.
“None I have ever known apply full makeup and get their hair done to drive a tractor.”
Another comment read: “I’m sure there are more informative speakers that would shed some light on how to navigate farming.”
A third commenter remarked: “Personally I think ‘fame’ has gone to her head! ! ! Loads of her posts that pop up on Facebook are just so not necessary. People have been farming for years and still do without all the attention. They just get on with it!”
In response, Harriet posted an extensive message which read: “Yes I’m doing a panel about females in farming, but I think I earn the right to do so when day in day out I work just the same as every other farmer covered in s***, who cares if I wear makeup or not, I don’t care if you have a haircut or not, I have farmed alongside my granddad and dad I genuinely love it, this is my job and it’s again only because I’m a girl… come on, I have been quiet because I think if I don’t share so much I won’t get the comments but they still come, remember we are real people.”
During the summer months last year, Off Limits Entertainment revealed it had taken Harriet on following her television achievements.
The agency stated: “Harriet gained national attention for her expertise, quick wit, and genuine passion for agriculture.
“In addition to her national television success, Harriet has cultivated a rapidly growing online community across platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where she shares authentic and engaging insights into rural life, farming challenges, and the realities of modern agriculture.
“Harriet’s background as a qualified nurse and her role as a spokesperson for young farmers makes her a relatable figure in the farming community and beyond.”
