Model and AFL partner Jessie Murphy on Saturday night showcased a markedly slimmer appearance and sharper facial features as she attended the Starry Night charity gala at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne.
The 35-year-old wore a black backless Cappellazzo gown with an elegant updo that organisers and guests said highlighted a recent weight loss and a more defined facial profile. Murphy attended the event with her husband, former Carlton player Marc Murphy, and was greeted with praise from attending friends and fellow public figures.
Social media responses from peers posted during and after the event reflected strong approval of her appearance. Radio presenter Lauren Phillips wrote, "You look amazing Jessie girl," while model Ellie Gonsalves called her a "literal princess" and Simone Holtznagel added, "OMG."
Murphy first attracted widespread media attention after appearing at the Brownlow Medal count in 2016 in a plunging blue gown; public commentators noted a different styling then, including a darker tan and honey-hued hair. She and Marc Murphy married in December 2016 and are parents to a son, Max, and a daughter, Imogen. The couple are reported to have begun dating in 2011.
The NGV Starry Night gala combined social and philanthropic aims, with proceeds directed to ToyBox and Duchenne Australia. Guests were served curated menus from Melbourne chefs including Stephen Nairn, Shane Delia and Lisa Van Zanten. The evening programme included a live auction and performances from the Australian Children's Choir and violinist Yena Choi.
Organisers said the event attracted a broad cross-section of Melbourne's social scene. Beyond fashion and fundraising, the gala is positioned as an annual highlight on the city's cultural calendar, drawing attention to both the NGV's programming and participating charitable causes.
Murphy has maintained a public profile through modelling appearances and as a partner to a high-profile AFL figure. Her transformation at the NGV gala prompted renewed media attention and commentary from peers, reflecting ongoing public interest in celebrity fashion and personal appearance at major social events.
No representatives for Murphy immediately responded to requests for comment about her recent appearance or any changes in her regimen. The Starry Night gala organisers confirmed donations raised on the night will be allocated to the named charities and that final totals will be released in the coming weeks.