Looking at Australia’s Next Top Model host, JBronze, Cozi and Sesión Tequila founder, Myer ambassador and property portfolio owner Jennifer Hawkins, you’d easily forget that her success story stemmed from a reign as Miss Universe back in 2004.
Yes, pageantry isn’t all bad and Australia’s golden girl is living proof. However, a few of her days as a pageant queen would…
Jennifer Hawkins as Miss Universe circa 2004
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Jennifer Hawkins as Miss Universe circa 2004 #1
Love the shawl, Jen.
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Jennifer Hawkins as Miss Universe circa 2004 #2
Could this be when Jen knew she wanted to venture into the tanning industry?
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Jennifer Hawkins as Miss Universe circa 2004 #3
Halter + flares + hoops = ultimate 2004 combo.
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Jennifer Hawkins as Miss Universe circa 2004 #4
This dress totally dominated our Year 10 formals, in every colour of the rainbow.
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Jennifer Hawkins as Miss Universe circa 2004 #5
Jen has quite clearly raised the bar for every Melbourne Cup she's attended since this one back in 2004.
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Jennifer Hawkins as Miss Universe circa 2004 #6
We're pretty sure those heels are Louboutins, so that's a plus.
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Jennifer Hawkins as Miss Universe circa 2004 #7
That graphic singlet teamed with acid-wash flares is totally badass and very un-pageant queen. Break dem rules, girl!
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Jennifer Hawkins as Miss Universe circa 2004 #8
The moment her life changed forever.
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Jennifer Hawkins as Miss Universe circa 2004 #9
Travelling the world as the title winner meant Jen would dress appropriately for the country she was visiting. Doesn't she look ravishing in Sanjana Couture dress for her Indian tour?
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Jennifer Hawkins as Miss Universe circa 2004 #10
Accessories on-point.
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Jennifer Hawkins as Miss Universe circa 2004 #11
A red-leather gown. Who would've thought?
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