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 say otherwise, with Jen repping everything cringeworthy from acid-wash flares, silk halter dresses and an assortment of kitten heels.
It’s the kind of aesthetic which makes you wonder if she really is the same girl that dominates the red carpet in Alex Perry, Daniel Avakian and Balmain these days, because homegirl has really moved up the style ranks over the past decade.
Check out all the glorious looks from Jennifer’s day as a pageant queen in the gallery above, because it really is pure gold. Never forget where you came from, hey?
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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