Fleur was born in St. Ives, Cornwall, England on 18 June 1968 and was named Fleur Alison Bennett. When she was a little girl, she was affectionately called 'flower' or 'Fleurpops.' Fleur has green eyes, and now stands 5' 7". Ms. Bennett attended St. Ives High School, in St. Ives. It is now known as the St. Ives comprehensive School. She attended Camborne College in Cornwall. Her first theatrical training came from the Mountview Theatre School, Crouch Hill, Crouch End, London. She also attended the Guildhall Drama School in London, where one of her proudest achievements was receiving the 'Verse Speaking Certificate.' Fleur has a younger sister named Tracey, who still lives in Cornwall.