Home and Away star Tessa James unveils glam makeover in rare TV appearance

Home and Away star Tessa James unveils glam makeover in rare TV appearance

Tessa James shot to fame on Home and Away where she played blonde party girl Nicole Franklin from 2008 – 2011.

And on Thursday, the former soap star, 32, unveiled her glamorous new look live on The Morning Show as she gave her first televised interview in eight years.

James turned up the heat with her new look, which saw her ditch her signature long blonde locks in favour of a nifty brunette bob which she wore in a bun.

The actress also traded the skimpy crop tops and jeans she wore on Summer Bay for a $700 designer Albus Lumen white suit and exuded style and sophistication as she laughed it up with the hosts.

The Melbourne native accentuated her striking looks with a light layer of makeup and could not wipe the smile off her face as she discussed her new career as an interior architect.

Tessa James (pictured) shot to fame on Home and Away where she played blonde party girl Nicole Franklin from 2008 – 2011

‘I’ve always been creative and my mum is an interior architect and so is my sister. We decided to come together and really go for it,’ she said.

‘We are a really good support system with each other and we are able to help each other. My sister has a little girl as well, so it’s a nice juggling act.’ 

Tessa lives in Melbourne with her NRL star husband Nate Myles and their three children.

And on Thursday, the former soap star, 32, unveiled her glamorous new look live on The Morning Show as she gave her first televised interview in eight years

And on Thursday, the former soap star, 32, unveiled her glamorous new look live on The Morning Show as she gave her first televised interview in eight years

The pair have only publicly announced the birth of one of their children – son Saynt. 

The couple welcomed Saynt in December 2017, proudly posting the news on Instagram two months later. 

Speaking to The Daily Telegraph in February 2018, Tessa described motherhood as an ‘incredible’ experience. 

The Melbourne native accentuated her striking looks with a light layer of makeup and could not wipe the smile off her face as she discussed her new career as an interior architect

The Melbourne native accentuated her striking looks with a light layer of makeup and could not wipe the smile off her face as she discussed her new career as an interior architect

‘The baby was born last year, so it’s been a little while. But it’s been such a wonderful, special time,’ she said.

‘[Motherhood] is incredible. I’m just so happy. It’s the biggest thing I’ve ever done and it’s extremely rewarding and I feel really proud of Nate and I. It’s empowering.’ 

Saynt’s arrival came just three years after Tessa was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was only 23 years old and her husband stood by Tessa’s side as she underwent chemotherapy to try and eradicate the disease.

Tessa, who shot to fame playing Nicole Franklin on Home And Away, met Nate through their mutual friends Jodi Gordon and Braith Anasta in 2009.

Tessa lives in Melbourne with her NRL star husband Nate Myles (left) and their three children

Tessa lives in Melbourne with her NRL star husband Nate Myles (left) and their three children

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