Australian celebrities who underwent the biggest transformations in 2021
These celebrities surprised us in 2021 by undergoing transformations - whether that be physical, reputational or otherwise.
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Some Australian celebrities underwent major transformations over the last 12 months. Find out the biggest transformations of 2021.
REBEL WILSON
Actor Rebel Wilson revealed her dramatic weight loss after adopting a healthier lifestyle.
The comedian decided to kick start her weight loss last year as part of her fertility journey and began clean eating and exercising regularly.
Wilson, 41, said initially some of her Hollywood team were against the idea.
“Once they knew that was my plan and that’s what I was going to do they were all on-board,” she said on Instagram live.
“You just get the occasional idiot going, ‘Will you still be funny if you lost weight’? Well losing weight does not change your personality and a lot of the jokes come from [the mind] not [the body].”
ANDREW O’KEEFE
Former TV host Andrew O’Keefe was once hailed for his contribution to Australian television and his philanthropic endeavours.
The former lawyer launched his career with Channel 7 in 2003 and became a familiar face hosting popular TV shows such as Weekend Sunrise, Deal or No Deal and The Chase Australia.
From hosting charity fundraisers to The TV Week Logie Awards, the 50-year-old’s career spanned nearly two decades.
In 2017, O’Keefe, the son of former NSW Supreme Court judge Barry O’Keefe, was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his television and charity work.
He once served as chairman of domestic violence charity the White Ribbon Foundation so it’s no surprise that he made national headlines when he was embroiled in his own domestic assault allegations.
In January, O’Keefe was arrested and charged for assaulting his girlfriend, Sydney-based doctor Orly Lavee at an apartment in Randwick. However, charges were later dismissed on mental health grounds. His contract with Channel 7 had expired weeks prior and was not renewed.
IMOGEN ANTHONY
Big Brother VIP’s Imogen Anthony underwent a dramatic transformation after her 2019 split from radio host Kyle Sandilands and two years on the model has adopted a “more natural” look.
Once known for her wild outfits and dramatic makeup, Anthony, 30, has “toned down” her appearance, which she previously said is far less maintenance.
“I like to call that my Miley Cyrus period,” she laughed.
“I go through phases, I’m like a chameleon. I now have just calmed down a little bit, I also just can’t be bothered anymore. It’s so much effort what I used to do. Now I leave it at two accessories rather than five.
“I’d like to strip it down a little bit and have a more demure approach in my
older years.”
TZIPORAH MALKAH
Former model and reality TV star Tziporah Malkah had a spectacular fall from grace in 2018 after assaulting her ex-boyfriend and a police officer during an alcohol-fuelled rage.
The former fiancée of billionaire James Packer pleaded guilty in a South Australian court to
assault and received a $1200 fine without a recorded conviction.
Formerly known as Kate Fischer, the 48-year-old eventually turned her life around and underwent a dramatic transformation after losing 50kg.
She now works as a “lollipop lady” with Australian Traffic Solutions and recently announced her plans to settle down and become a mum.
BERNARD TOMIC
Tennis bad boy Bernard Tomic shocked fans when he appeared on adult website OnlyFans last year in a raunchy photo with X-rated model Vanessa Sierra Joli.
Fans of the former world No. 17 wondered whether he was making a career pivot from professional tennis into the adult film business when Sierra Joli shared a suggestive photo of his face near her bottom on her OnlyFans page.
He also debuted a new look on Instagram, complete with bleached blonde hair, and confirmed his split with the former Love Island contestant. “Fresh cut, fresh start,” he wrote.
PETE EVANS
Former My Kitchen Rules star Pete Evans, or “Paleo Pete”, is no stranger to controversy and has long been criticised for his views on alternative medicine. Evans, 48, was once a fixture on Sydney’s social scene and at the helm of Hugos Group in the mid 1990s. He later rebranded himself as an expert on all things paleo and became a wellness entrepreneur before joining Channel 7 show My Kitchen Rules as a judge in 2010.
In May last year, the Seven Network axed his $800,000 contract after he began peddling conspiracy theories about Covid-19.
Four months later, Evans, 48, and his wife Nicola Robinson sold their five-bedroom Malabar home for $3.366 million and moved to Byron Bay where he began
hosting private wellness and cooking retreats at Evolve Sanctuary in Uki, NSW.
RUSSELL CROWE
Hollywood actor Russell Crowe unveiled a new look after wrapping filming on Thor: Love
and Thunder in May.
The Academy award winner set Twitter alight when he debuted a clean-cut appearance after shaving off his bushy white beard, which he grew over several months for his guest role in the Marvel blockbuster.
Crowe, 57, will make a cameo appearance in the highly-anticipated Marvel blockbuster in the role of the Greek God Zeus.
NADIA BARTEL
Former AFL WAG and influencer Nadia Bartel made headlines in September when she was caught sniffing white powder at a house gathering, which was held during Melbourne’s lockdown.
The Melbourne Cup racing ambassador, 36, was widely condemned and fined $5452 for breaching Victoria’s stay home order. After losing lucrative partnerships, she issued a grovelling apology on social media. “Hi everyone, I have let you all down by my actions,” she wrote. “I take full responsibility and I am committed to taking all necessary steps to ensure I make better choices in future. To my family and friends, my business partners and the public health workers trying to keep us all safe, I am embarrassed and remorseful.
“I am truly and deeply sorry. I hope I can earn your forgiveness and, in time, your trust. Nadia.”
SAM BURGESS
Former NRL star Sam Burgess unveiled his weight loss following his stint on SAS Australia earlier this year.
The 32-year-old stripped down to his underwear after dropping 8.5kg, after being crowned the winner of season 2.
“This was the night after SAS selection. Minus 8.5kg down. Safe to say I’ve managed to put a few kgs back on. What a ride — thanks for your overwhelming support,” he wrote
on Instagram.
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