Who is Danielle de Villiers? All About AB de Villiers’ Wife

Who is AB de Villiers' Wife?

Danielle de Villiers is the wife of former legendary South African cricketer AB de Villiers. She is currently 37 years old and was born on September 27, 1987. She first met AB in 2007 at her parents' hotel. In the Limpopo region of South Africa, at the base of the Waterberg Mountains, her parents, John and Alida Swart, manage a hotel that serves guests. After five years of dating, the couple tied the knot in 2013.

Danielle de Villiers is an Entrepreneur

Danielle de Villiers is not just known as the wife of a cricketer. She is full of life, a dynamic and accomplished woman in her own right. Danielle balances multiple roles with elegance—entrepreneur, philanthropist, and even a singer. She is an entrepreneur who has worked on a number of ventures.

Danielle co-owns The Fun Room, a play café for kids in South Africa that blends leisure with learning. It has a playground area for children, and a café with a lot of good stuff and food facilities. She also co-owns Gary Rom Hairdressing. It is a hair salon in South Africa. Her passion in beauty and cosmetics does not end here. She also owns and operates the Soma Laser & Skincare Clinic in Pretoria.

What Does The Fun Room Do?

The Fun Room is an Indoor Playground and Café in Pretoria, run by Danielle de Villiers along with the other members. Here, small kids can come and play freely, while their parents can chill without worrying. They take care of the children, make sure that they will have a vibrant space where children (ages 0–12) can play freely, creatively, and safely, while parents relax and enjoy the ride. It has multiple play zones equipped with safe structures, perfect for energetic kids. The Fun Room also serves light meals (like health bowls, salmon royale, bacon & halloumi salads, rump steak bruschetta), coffee, wine, beer, and offers free Wi‑Fi.

The parents can book the place for special occasions like birthday parties. They have packages that include playtime, cold drinks, and kids' meals, available in 2‑ or 3‑hour blocks. It also aimed at children from infants to pre‑teens, making it a fun day out regardless of age.

The Fun Room also has an Instagram account with more than 7400+ followers. They have mentioned all the contact details if anyone has to book the place.

What Does Gary Rom Hairdressing Do?

Gary Rom Hairdressing is a leading hair salon franchise based in Pretoria and Johannesburg, operating for more than three decades. It has 11 salon locations and further expansion into associated barber shops and specialty branches. Founded by Gary Rom, Danielle is listed among the brand ambassadors for Gary Rom Hairdressing.

The hair salon provides full hair services including cuts, styling, colouring (permanent & semi-permanent), highlights, balayage, extensions, braiding, keratin treatments, perms, and smoothing—tailored for women, men, and children across multiple branches. They also have Luxury consultation experience like sound‑proof cabins, massage chairs, tranquil music per client pod, complimentary light meals during colour services, and hand/Indian head massages as part of high‑end pampering.

Their official Instagram account has more than 30k followers. They also have their official website from where the customers can get an idea of what services the salon will provide.  Although Danielle de Villiers serves as one of the high-profile ambassadors for Gary Rom Hairdressing, she does not own or manage the business. Her role reflects her public profile and support of the brand rather than operational involvement.

What does Soma Laser and Skincare Clinic do?

Soma Laser and Skincare Clinic is a professional laser and skin care clinic serving clients of all ages and skin types. It was established in 2009, in Pretoria. They offer services like Medical-grade laser hair removal, using the Elysion‑Pro Diode laser system—safe and effective across skin tones for both women and men. They also do Skin rejuvenation treatments, Cryotherapy (fat freezing), and Blow-Wave Bar. They also have an Instagram account where they have mentioned their other offerings. 

Danielle has been involved in Charity

Danielle de Villiers has also been involved in charity work. One of her most famous performances was her IPL 2016 sing-off with former Australian cricketer Shane Watson. To raise money for underprivileged children, the pair performed Titanium by David Guetta. She actively supports various charitable causes, especially those related to children and education. Together with AB, she has been involved in multiple initiatives aimed at improving lives in underprivileged communities, often using their influence to raise funds.

As we mentioned earlier, Danielle performed a song to raise funds for kids. Not many would have known that she is a music lover. She is a trained singer and occasionally performs alongside AB, who is also musically inclined. Their shared love for music is one of the things that deepened their bond even before marriage.

How many kids does AB and Danielle de Villiers Have?

The couple has three kids as of July 2025. They have two sons, named Abraham de Villiers and John Richard de Villiers. Abraham was born in 2015, and John was born in 2017. Yente de Villiers, their daughter, was born in 2020. 

Danielle de Villiers Social Media Handle

Danielle de Villiers holds an official Instagram account with the username: Danielle de Villiers (@danielledevilliers). As of now, she has more than 574k followers and follows 650 accounts.

So this is all about Danielle de Villiers and her love life with AB de Villiers. Both AB and Danielle continue to share pictures and videos on their respective social media handles for their fans. They are the perfect example of a strong couple. 

How AB de Villiers Proposed Danielle de Villiers?

Although AB de Villiers is from South Africa, his love for India can be seen. Indians adore AB de Villiers and back him in all of his efforts. He also said in an interview quite a few times that he got so much love and respect from the Indian audience. India holds an even more special place in his heart because it was here that he proposed to his now-wife before they got married.

While the couple was dating, AB de Villiers was in India during the IPL 2012 season. He proposed to his girlfriend (now wife) in front of the iconic monument, the Taj Mahal. She said yes, and the couple got married on March 30, 2013, in Bela-Bela, South Africa.