Jesinta Franklin is one of Australia’s most glamorous models, today working with luxury fashion chain Harold’s and French fashion house Dior.
And while she has now reached new heights, the 27-year-old has enjoyed a long and varied career.
The Gold Coast born-beauty was crowned Miss Universe Australia in 2010, before starring on reality television and working with a number of local brands.
From THAT bikini-clad car wash and her attempt to break America : A look back at Jesinta Franklin’s career as she moves to modelling for high-end international fashion labels. Pictured left in 2011 and right in 2018
Jesinta became a household name after competing at the Miss Universe competition in 2010, where she placed second runner up.
The stunner hit headlines for the unusual ‘national outfit’ she wore at the pageant, which consisted of a high-heeled Ugg boots and a skimpy top patterned with Indigenous artwork.
Possessing a knack for staying in the spotlight, the star then appeared on The Celebrity Apprentice the following year.
Memorable: In 2010, Jesinita hit headlines for her unusual ‘national outfit’ which consisted of high-heeled Ugg boots and a skimpy top patterned with Indigenous artwork
Competing alongside Pauline Hanson and Lisa Curry, she memorably stripped down to work at a car wash on the program.
Already showing she wasn’t afraid of hard work, the star was seen clad in a red bikini and sensible white gum boots as she scrubbed and hosed dirty vehicles.
Just as she did in Miss Universe 2010, Jesinta placed second runner-up in the competition.
Wet and wild! Possessing a knack for staying in the spotlight, Jesinta appeared on The Celebrity Apprenticein 2011
Industrious! Already showing she wasn’t afraid of hard work, the star was seen clad a red bikini an sensible white gum boots as she scrubbed and hosed dirty vehicles
With her career flying high, Jesinta enjoyed similar spoils with her personal life, confirming her relationship with AFL star Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin in 2013.
The following year, the couple dazzled on the red carpet together at the 2014 Brownlow Medal.
Fulfilling her new role as a glamorous WAG, the beauty wore a floor-length gown featuring one sleeve.
Long and varied career: Jesinta has been a household name since she competed at Miss Universe in 2010
Elegant! In 2014, Jesinta dazzled with Buddy on the red carpet at the 2014 Brownlow Medal
Department store David Jones quickly took note, signing the stunner on as an ambassador.
In 2015, Jesinta made her runway debut for the retail giant, storming the catwalk in a skimpy bikini and strappy silver heels.
It was the beginning of a two year relationship between the Jesinta and DJ’s, which ended late last year.
David Jones debut: Jesinta stormed the runway in a skimpy bikini and strappy silver heels for the department store back in 2015
Runway regular! Jesinta was seen strutting her stuff for David Jones from 2015 until her departure from the store late last year
Speaking on Thursday night, the star appeared to take a swipe at her former employer, claiming neither DJ’s nor Myer couldn’t afford to work with her and husband.
‘I don’t know if department stores have the budget anymore, to be quite frank,’ Jesinta told The Daily Telegraph.
‘I’m really happy being able to work alongside the likes of Harrolds now and really get the best of Australian and international fashion too, and not be boxed into one little department store.’
‘I don’t know if department stores have the budget anymore, to be quite frank’: Jesinta made a swipe at her former employer on Thursday night. Pictured in August 2017
Harrolds is a high-end store which stocks designers including Saint Laurent and Balenciaga.
Jesinta is also an ambassador for a number of international brands including Moet and Dior.
She has also captured the attention of Americans in the fashion and beauty industries, and has been named an ambassador for US companies Olay and Tiffany & Co.
Dior darling! Jesinta is an ambassador for the French fashion house, and is pictured at The House of Dior exhibition held in 2017
VIP: Jesinta took prime position at The House of Dior Exhibition in 2017
The beauty is frequently seen fronting events for the iconic American jeweler in Australia.
Jesinta has also worked with American accessories brand, Coach, and travelled to the US last year to sit front row at their show during New York Fashion Week.
Part of the ‘it’ crowd! Jesinta (third from right) looked very much the part at last year’s New York Fashion Week
‘It’s something I haven’t entertained the thought of much’: Despite jetting to New York for Fashion Week last year (pictured), Jesinta says she’s happy in Australia for the time being
And while her international profile appears to be growing, the star says she’s happy staying in Australia for the time being.
She told The Morning Show last year: ‘The international modelling scene — it’s something I haven’t entertained the thought of much just because I’m a married woman now and my priorities and you know all my work commitments are here in Australia and my husband,’ she told the Morning Show last year.
Ambassador role: Jesinta has captured the attention of American luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co., seen here at their swanky Sydney event in December 2017
Homegrown sensation: Jesinta told The Morning Show that she’s happy living and working in Australia for now. Pictured in 2018.