Tim Hofman Biography: Girlfriend, Age, Parents, Net Worth, Siblings, Family, Height

Biography

Tim Hofman (born July 9, 1988, in Vlaardingen, Netherlands) is a prominent Dutch television presenter, investigative journalist, poet, and columnist.

He is best known as the creator and host of the highly influential online program #BOOS (later simply BOOS), a YouTube and NPO investigative series launched in 2016 that tackles consumer issues, scams, abuse of power, and social injustices—often leading to real-world changes, petitions, and media impact.

Hofman gained early experience after dropping out of three university studies and graduating from the BNN-VARA Academy. He started as a reporter for 101 TV, worked on programs like Spuiten en Slikken, and later became widely recognized for his confrontational yet impactful style of journalism.

His work on BOOS has earned numerous awards, including multiple Televizier awards (for best presenter and online series), and he was named Journalist of the Year by Villamedia in 2022 following major revelations (such as the The Voice of Holland abuse scandal).

Beyond television, Hofman has published poetry, written columns (often under the pseudonym debroervanroos), and presented documentaries like Over Mijn Lijk (which won the prestigious Gouden Televizier-Ring in 2020). Known for his commitment to giving a voice to the vulnerable, he has faced both praise for his activism and criticism for his direct approach, as well as serious threats related to his work.

Dutch television presenter, investigative journalist, poet, and columnist
Tim Hofman
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Tim Hofman
Born:	9 July 1988 (age 37 years old)
Place of Birth:	Vlaardingen, Netherlands
Nationality:	Dutch
Education:	Utrecht University, Leiden University, BNN-VARA Academy
Height:	187 cm
Parents:	Bob Hofman, Jolanda Hofman
Siblings:	Rijk Hofman, Sam Hofman, Roosmarijn Hofman, Moos Hofman
Spouse:	Not Married
Girlfriend • Partner:	Lize Korpershoek (2016-202025), Kim Smeekes (2013)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Journalist • TV Personality
Net Worth:	$2.1 million-$2.2 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Tim Hofman was born on July 9, 1988, in Vlaardingen, a city near Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

He grew up in a close-knit, working-class family from the Rotterdam area, as the eldest of five children of parents Bob Hofman and Jolanda Hofman.

His father, Bob, initially worked in banking before transitioning to education, while his mother, Jolanda, has long worked in healthcare and nursing. The family is of Dutch ethnicity and maintains a secular household, though the children attended a Christian primary school.

Tim has identified as non-religious in adulthood, expressing skepticism toward organized religion without labeling himself strictly an atheist. He has one sister, Roosmarijn Hofman (often called Roos), whose name inspired his popular pseudonym “debroervanroos” (the brother of Roos) used for his poetry, columns, and Instagram handle.

His three younger brothers are Sam Hofman (a DJ and podcaster), Rijk Hofman (a television presenter), and Moos Hofman (the youngest, who largely stays out of the public eye). The siblings share a tight bond, often highlighted in Tim‘s interviews and family moments.

For his education, Tim attempted three university programs but did not complete any of them: Language and Culture Studies at Utrecht University, Dutch Language at Leiden University, and Communication Science in Amsterdam.

Instead, in 2011, he was accepted into the internal training program at BNN (later known as the BNN-VARA Academy), which provided the practical foundation for his successful career in media, journalism, and presenting.

Career

Tim Hofman started his media career in 2011 after leaving three university programs and finishing the in-house training at the BNN-VARA Academy, then called BNN University.

He began as a reporter for 101 TV on NPO 3 Extra, working on shows like TimTV and 101 Timeline. He soon took on other roles as a panelist, digital culture expert, and field reporter for programs such as 24/7, FC Gay, and Spuiten en Slikken.

In 2013, he gained more attention with Tims Tuintje, a ten-part series about cannabis policy, in which he grew his own plants to better understand the system. Around this time, he also started writing columns and articles, often using the name debroervanroos.

By 2014, he was presenting daily youth-focused shows like De Social Club, Je zal het maar hebben, and Mijn 5000 vrienden. That year, he also won the sixteenth season of the Dutch game show Wie is de Mol?. Alongside his entertainment work, he covered serious international topics, such as the drug war in the Philippines and speaking to the Dutch parliament about drug policy reform.

Hofman‘s breakthrough came in 2016 with his online investigative series #BOOS (later BOOS), released on YouTube and NPO. The show exposed consumer fraud, abuse of power, and institutional failures, often triggering change through confrontation and public campaigns.

Notable moments included his 2017 injury during a landlord confrontation, the 2018 documentary Terug Naar Je Eige Land, which helped prompt new children’s pardon legislation, and the 2022 investigation This is The Voice, which exposed abuse in The Voice of Holland and sparked national debate.

BOOS established Hofman’s reputation as a journalist blending activism, positioning him as a leading investigative journalist. He also created acclaimed documentaries like Over Mijn Lijk, which explores the lives of young people with terminal illnesses, and won the Gouden Televizier-Ring in 2020. Other projects include Pak de Macht, Trippers, and specials on topics such as euthanasia and sexual consent, with frequent appearances as a guest or host on major talk shows.

Besides television and journalism, Hofman is a published writer with poetry collections such as Gedichten van de broer van Roos, Grappig jammer, and 2024’s bestseller Goede moed. He initiated youth civic projects like De Stembus and Coalitie-Y to encourage young people’s political engagement.

His work has garnered major honors, including multiple Televizier-Ster trophies for Best Presenter, the 2022 Zilveren Nipkowschijf, Villamedia’s Journalist van het Jaar, De Tegel, and recognition for both journalism and social impact.

Despite facing death threats and an armed intrusion at the BNNVARA building in 2023, Hofman has remained committed to his work and has not backed down.

Social Media

• Wikipediua: Tim Hoffman
• Instagram: Tim Hofman (@debroervanroos)
• Facebook: Tim Hoffman
• Twitter: Tim Hofman (@debroervanroos) / X
• Threads: Tim Hofman (@debroervanroos)
• IMDb: Tim Hoffman

Personal Life

Tim Hofman is 37 years old, born on July 9, 1988. He stands approximately 187 cm tall, according to his own 2013 social media statement, though unofficial sources have listed figures ranging from 178 to 187 cm.

Hofman has never been married, has no children, and has no public record of any marriages or paternity. His most notable relationship was a long-term partnership with artist, writer, filmmaker, and presenter Lize Korpershoek, which lasted over seven years (roughly from around 2016 onward).

The couple was open about their dynamic at times, including a temporary breakup around 2019 when Lize explored a relationship with a woman, an experience Tim later reflected on openly in his 2019 poetry collection Grappig jammer.

They reconciled afterward and appeared together publicly for years. However, in 2025, the relationship ended permanently, with multiple reports indicating that Lize initiated the breakup.

Before Lize, Hofman dated director Kim Smeekes briefly around 2013. He has also mentioned in older interviews (around 2017) that he was once engaged in a prior relationship, though no further details about that partner were shared.

Following the 2025 breakup, Tim Hofman appears to be single, with no public indications of a new relationship.

Net Worth

Tim Hofman‘s net worth is estimated at €2 million (approximately $2.1 million to $2.2 million USD, based on current exchange rates).

This figure, consistently reported across multiple Dutch media and celebrity wealth sources in recent years, stems from his long-standing career at public broadcaster BNNVARA, where he earns a solid salary as a presenter and journalist—likely in the range of €100,000–€150,000 annually, below the public omroep salary cap of €209,000.

Additional income comes from his bestselling poetry books (such as Gedichten van de broer van Roos and Goede moed), columns, speaking engagements, and other projects, though the BOOS YouTube series itself does not generate direct ad revenue for him as it falls under NPO/BNNVARA production.

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