Neighbours icon Natalie Bassingthwaighte wowed fans with her youthful looks as they claimed she hasn’t aged in two decades.
The actress, 48, known for playing Izzy Hoyland on the Aussie soap, showed off her ageless beauty as she stepped out onto the red carpet at the Mardi Gras Debutante Ball. Posing for pictures at the event on Thursday (February 22), Natalie looked nothing short of sensational in a show-stopping red gown and a dazzling red lip.
She accessorized with a dainty bracelet and a pair of statement earrings. Taking to Instagram with the snaps, she wrote: “An incredible night at the Mardi Gras Debutante Ball by @johnniewalker last night! I loved meeting all the other First Timers and sharing this special moment with them and many other from the queer community #Ad.”
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The star added: “Definitely felt the love in the room and had a ball performing for such a warm and welcoming crowd. @kinselas @sydneymardigras.” Several fans raced to the comments to praise her stunning look, with one writing: “Looking gorgeous.”
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“You are just beautiful, inside and out,” gushed a second. Another penned: “Joyous beauty.” Someone else commented: “She hasn’t aged a day!”
Born and brought up in New South Wales, Australia, Natalie kicked off her career in musical theatre before moving into acting in the late 90s. She made guest appearances on several TV shows, but her big break came when she bagged the role of Izzy on Neighbours in 2003.
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Three years later, Natalie left the show to concentrate on her music career. However, she returned to the role in February 2018, and once again in 2022 for the soap’s final episodes.
After leaving the soap, she made her stage debut as the lead singer of the band Rogue Traders and has established herself as a successful solo artist. In her personal life, the actress was married to drummer Cameron McGlinchey, with whom she has two children, daughter Harper, 13, and son Hendrix, 10.
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Natalie is currently dating stage manager Pip Loth. On Instagram, she confirmed their relationship by saying: “Appreciation post for the most incredible woman who is not only giving me strength, support, love and immense joy, but is teaching me to understand and accept that I am deserving of these things and have them within myself too.
The singer gushed: “She’s teaching me to breathe deeply, to trust and to be my truest self. I am so incredibly lucky and overwhelmingly grateful for you.”
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