Rebecca Judd

Rebecca Judd[1][2] (née Twigley, born 27 January 1983) is an Australian model, television presenter, speech pathologist and the wife of former Australian Football League player Chris Judd. She has previously been host of Victorian-based travel program Postcards and was weekend weather presenter on Nine News Melbourne.

Rebecca Judd
Born
Rebecca Twigley

(1983-01-27) 27 January 1983
Perth, Western Australia
NationalityAustralian
EducationKent Street Senior High School
La Trobe University
Occupation(s)Speech pathologist, model and TV presenter
Years active2004–present
Spouse
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(m. 2010)​
Children4

Career

In September 2004, Judd received considerable media attention due to her wearing a revealing red Tarvydas dress to the Brownlow Medal presentation. The dress was custom-made by Perth designer Ruth Tarvydas and was valued at A$2000.[3] Although Chris Judd, at that time her boyfriend, won the Brownlow Medal, much of the media attention focused on Judd's dress and WAG status.[4]

Following the Brownlow presentation, Judd received a number of offers from Australian television networks.[5] Her first television role was as a guest presenter on Nine Perth program Just Add Water.[6] Judd also presented a news report about Melbourne Cup fashion for Seven News in October 2006.[7]

The following year, Judd started presenting the weekend weather for Seven News in Perth. Her presenting role drew criticism from some public, who complained that she looked anorexic. She spoke out against the claims, saying that she had never suffered from an eating disorder and she believed the fuss was due to her relationship with Chris Judd. Seven News director Shaun Menegola said it was a shame Judd had been attacked by some viewers and explained that her tall stature meant she looked thinner on camera.[8]

In 2011, Judd joined the Nine Network as host of Victorian-based travel program Postcards and continued in the role until 2020.[9]

In the second quarter of 2013, she filled in for Livinia Nixon presenting the weather on Nine Afternoon News and Nine News Melbourne whilst Nixon was on maternity leave with her second child.[10]

The Judds purchased Jaggad activewear with Steven and Michelle Greene in 2013, transforming the brand from a triathlon brand to a stylish sports brand.[11] In 2020, the brand was accused of copying designs by Australian brand Nagnata, of which Jaggad has denied.[12]

Judd launched her fashion and lifestyle blog, Rebecca Judd Loves (RJL) in 2012.[13]

In April 2014, Judd was appointed weekend weather presenter on Nine News Melbourne.[14]

In May 2014, Judd designed a capsule fashion collection with Australian fashion brand Skin and Threads,[15] and launched a webTV series called The Style School about home renovation and interior design.[13]

Working on Nine News, Judd was put in an awkward position in 2016 when colleague Tony Jones tried to kiss Judd as a maternity leave farewell live on air.[16] In November 2016, Judd resigned from Nine News Melbourne to spend more time with her family.

Rebecca Judd at the 58th Annual Logie Awards in 2016

In January 2017, Judd joined the KIIS Network to host the 3PM Pick-Up along with Katie "Monty" Dimond and Yumi Stynes.

In 2018 Judd released her first book called "The Baby Bible" about pregnancy and motherhood.[13]

Judd created controversy during the 2020 Melbourne COVID-19 pandemic lockdown by wearing a "Free Melbourne" t-shirt on her Instagram and criticising Victorian Premier Dan Andrews for Melbourne's lockdown measures, calling him "Dictator Dan".[17]

In November 2020, Judd announced she would not be returning to the 3pm Pick-up in 2021, citing she wanted to take a break from the media and focus on her four children and husband Chris Judd.[18]

Judd is an ambassador for Myer and for brands such as Klorane, Chadstone The Fashion Capital, Adairs and The Skincare Company.[13]

In 2023, Judd competed on the seventh season of The Amazing Race Australia with her sister, Kate Twigley.[19]

Personal life

In September 2007, Judd announced that she would be moving to Melbourne with then boyfriend Chris Judd. She completed her studies in speech and language pathology at La Trobe University in 2008 and worked in adult rehabilitation at the Alfred Hospital.[20]

On 31 December 2010, Judd married Chris Judd at Melbourne's Carousel at Albert Park.[21] They have a son born in 2011, a daughter born in 2014, and twin boys born in 2016.[22]

Judd lives in a $7.3 million Spanish Colonial house in Brighton, that the family renovated extensively.[23] In 2019, Judd showcased the expansive re-design on her Instagram page with all suppliers credited; the renovation was featured on 9Honey.[24][13][25]

References
  1. Morrell, Sally (3 January 2010). "Rebecca Twigley bridal trend to take husband's surname". Herald Sun. Retrieved 5 January 2011.
  2. Byrne, Fiona; Coster, Alice (5 January 2010). "Chris and Rebecca Judd's honeymoon in Noosa". Herald Sun. Retrieved 5 January 2011.
  3. Hellard, Peter (24 September 2005). "Bec steals the show". Herald Sun. p. 9.
  4. Fjeldstad, Jesper; Dawe, Peter; Barich, Anthony (10 October 2004). "Rebecca wows them with another winner". Sunday Mail. p. 72.
  5. Dennehy, Luke (9 October 2004). "Dress for success". Herald Sun. p. 107.
  6. Michie, Rosanne (13 February 2005). "Rebecca is hot property". Sunday Herald Sun. p. 76.
  7. Ganska, Helen (7 January 2007). "Rebecca Twigley's new TV role". Sunday Times. p. 3. Archived from the original on 5 June 2008. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  8. Quartermaine, Braden (14 January 2007). "I'm not anorexic, says Twigley". Sunday Times. p. 19. Retrieved 16 January 2007.
  9. "Rebecca Judd leaves Channel Nine as her travel show is postponed". www.msn.com. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  10. "Rebecca Judd, Presenter Melbourne News Team - 9News". www.9news.com.au. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  11. "The Life Athletic". Jaggad. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  12. "Activewear label Jaggad has been accused of ripping off Australian rival Nagnata". Fashion Journal. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  13. "BEC JUDD". The Lighthaus. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  14. "Rebecca Judd". Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
  15. "SKIN AND THREADS Partners with Rebecca Judd | The World Loves Melbourne". theworldlovesmelbourne.com. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  16. "'Not my fault': Tony Jones explains truth about Bec Judd kiss fail". au.sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  17. "'Shame on you': Bec Judd slammed for 'Free Melbourne' Instagram post". 7NEWS.com.au. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  18. "Bec Judd reveals family is the reason why she's taking a step back from radio". celebrity.nine.com.au. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  19. "The Amazing Race Australia Celebrity Edition: Meet The 11 Teams". 10Play. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  20. Footnotes, The (30 March 2014). "Speech pathology with Rebecca Judd". The Footnotes. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  21. Wilson, Kim (22 September 2007). "Rebecca Twigley not sad to quit smalltown Perth". Perth Now. Retrieved 25 September 2007.
  22. "@becjudd on Instagram: "Tom and Darcy Judd are here! Born at lunch time today, perfectly healthy. We are the luckiest parents in the world."".
  23. "Bec Judd deletes Instagram video after embarrassing bedroom blunder". NewsComAu. 21 April 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  24. "Inside Chris and Bec Judd's incredible renovation of their $7.3 million Brighton 'forever home' - realestate.com.au". www.realestate.com.au. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  25. "Bec Judd reveals fully renovated home in Melbourne". honey.nine.com.au. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
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