She revealed her shock engagement to a mystery man in June.
And after finally confirming her lucky husband-to-be was comedian Brett Hunter, 33, Brynne Edelsten, 34, couldn’t be happier with her less-than-glamorous new life.
Speaking to Stellar, the former wife of colourful businessman Geoffrey Edelsten said she was extremely content – despite trading in her city penthouse for a suburban house share with three other flatmates.
‘I’d rather have to struggle a bit and be happy’: Brynne Edelsten gushes about new life with fiancé Brett Hunter
In the candid interview, Brynne recounted how despite living in the lap of luxury with Geoffrey her life was far from perfect.
She had no friends and was unable to work or study for the first 12 months of their marriage, taking antidepressants for the last four years of their marital union.
‘As much as things may have been a lot easier during my marriage, as far as life in general, it was very lonely. I’d rather have to struggle a bit and be happy,’ Brynne admitted.
Found love: In June Brynne revealed she was engaged to comedian Brett Hunter
Wasn’t happy: In the candid interview, Brynne recounted how despite living in the lap of luxury with Geoffrey her life was far from perfect
While known for her bubbly personality, Brynne revealed that she had suffered behind closed doors during her very public split from Geoffrey and her 10 kilogram weight gain.
‘There were definitely times I fell to pieces, just not in front of people. I’m a happy person, but everyone has their moments of weakness,’ she said.
‘Everyone has moments where it’s really hard; there were some really dark times, but when things are really difficult for me… I don’t like people seeing that side.’
Right now Byrnne is just enjoying being engaged to comedian and father of two Brett, with the pair yet to set a date.
Private struggle: While known for her bubbly personality, Brynne revealed that she had suffered behind closed doors during her very public split from Geoffrey
In June Brynne shared the unexpected news on Facebook that she was engaged, however, did not reveal who she would be marrying until she was photographed kissing Brett.
While her fans were quick to offer their congratulations, some responded to the surprise news by asking if she had been hacked or if it was a prank.
Brynne was previously married to flamboyant entrepreneur Geoffrey, however, the pair split in April 2015.
Socialite pair: The couple had wed in an extravagant $3 million ceremony at Melbourne’s Crown Casino in 2009
The couple had wed in an extravagant $3 million ceremony at Melbourne’s Crown Casino in 2009.
Reacting to Brynne’s engagement news, Geoffrey toldThe Sydney Morning Herald: ‘It’s very sudden. I have been talking to her a fair bit over the last few months and she never mentioned a relationship, so the news seems surprising.’
She had most recently enjoyed a two-month relationship with poet Ian McAllister before splitting last October.
Brynne was also previously linked to bodybuilder Cemre Volkan, also known as Big Red Ra.
Since then, Brynne had been spotted trying her luck on dating app Tinder.
‘It’s very sudden. I have been talking to her a fair bit over the last few months and she never mentioned a relationship’: Geoffrey revealed he was surprised to learn of Brynne’s engagement