She’s the Married At First Sight star, who has been open about her struggles with alopecia.
And Gabrielle Bartlett admits losing her hair at age 11 was like ‘losing a limb.’
Speaking to Who magazine on Thursday, the 44-year-old single mum said having the condition was ‘life-changing’ and made that much harder because she’s a woman.
Alopecia struggles: Gabrielle Bartlett admits losing her hair at age 11 was like ‘losing a limb’
‘It’s like losing a limb, to lose your hair,’ she said.
‘Certainly every woman can easily say how a bad hair day can affect your whole day. Hair for a woman represents femininity.
She added: ‘It’s extremely life-changing when you lose it. Going through childhood and adolescence is hard enough on its own.’
Last month, the marketing coordinator from Sydney, who wears a wig, revealed her condition to ‘husband’ Nasser Sultan on their honeymoon during very emotional scenes.
Emotional: Last month, the marketing coordinator from Sydney, who wears a wig, revealed her condition to ‘husband’ Nasser Sultan on their honeymoon during very emotional scenes
While he was very accepting and supportive of Gabrielle, the couple’s relationship has since gone down hill.
On Wednesday, she told THE Fix that Nasser behaved very differently off-camera, which caused her to raise doubts about their future.
‘He really wasn’t there when the cameras weren’t there,’ the disgruntled single told The Fix on Tuesday.
Future in doubt: While he was very accepting and supportive of Gabrielle, the couple’s relationship has since gone down hill
It comes ahead of Sunday’s episode, which Channel Nine has teased as being one of the most dramatic yet.
A teaser trailer promises a commitment ceremony that will ‘go down in history.’
It appears to be crunch time for Gabrielle and Nasser as the unhappy bride finally tells her husband what she really thinks of him after weeks of arguments and disappointing chemistry.
Holding up her ‘stay’ or ‘leave’ envelope, Gabrielle pulls no punches when holding Nasser to account for his self-centered behaviour, telling him she is not a ‘doormat’.
‘Let this card remind you of who you’re sitting next to – I am not a doormat!’ she says sternly.
Gabrielle continues: ‘I can be very selfish when I want to and this is what I want, so this is what I’ll have.’
Drama: It appears to be crunch time for Gabrielle and Nasser as the unhappy bride finally tells her husband what she really thinks of him after weeks of arguments and disappointing chemistry
Splitsville? It appears to be crunch time for Gabrielle and Nasser as the bride finally tells her husband what she really thinks of him after weeks of arguments and disappointing chemistry
No quarter: ‘I can be very selfish when I want to and this is what I want, so this is what I’ll have,’ Gabrielle says in the trailer
It doesn’t end there either, as Gabrielle continues to unload on Nasser and make fun of his supposed ‘rock and roll’ lifestyle.
‘He talks about his rock and roll lifestyle – but I’m telling you, I’ve had a snippet. It’s not very rock and roll, babe!’ she says.
Nasser looks upset with Gabrielle’s newfound confidence and is seen angrily shaking his head as she speaks.
Strong words: Holding up her ‘stay’ or ‘leave’ envelope, Gabrielle pulls no punches when holding Nasser to account for his self-centered behaviour, telling him she is not a ‘doormat’
It also appears that something Nasser has to say during the commitment ceremony prompts relationship expert John Aiken to put him in his place.
John reminds him sharply: ‘You’re single and 50, Nasser.’
With that, Gabrielle issues the last word in the preview, telling her husband: ‘Bad luck, Donald Duck!’
There does appear to be some progress between the couples, however, as Justin and Carly are shown kissing on the coach.
Married At First Sight continues Sunday at 7pm on Channel Nine
Turnaround? There does appear to be some progress between the couples, however, as Justin and Carly are shown kissing on the coach