Former MasterChef Australia Julie Goodwin loses weight, hits back at fans for body comments

Julie Goodwin has issued a public statement asking people to stop commenting on her appearance, following intense speculation about her recent weight loss. The 54-year-old winner of 2009 MasterChef Australia took to Instagram to share a clear message: she is healthy, she is fine, and she's tired of reading remarks about her body.

Julie wrote, “Thanks to all who have expressed concern about my health. I am well, and I am within the healthy weight range. My doctor concurs.”

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The message comes after she received a flood of unsolicited opinions online. Some praised her appearance, while others speculated about her well-being often in the same comment thread.

In response, Julie made it clear that she didn’t want to be part of those conversations.

“For those who want to comment on the shape and condition of my body, please do it on your own page because I’m tired of reading it,” she wrote. She also announced that she would be turning off comments on the post.

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On weight loss advice

Julie also addressed those asking her for weight loss advice, reminding them she’s not a medical professional.

“For those who have asked me for advice or tips, I am not qualified to provide this,” she said. “It’s advice that should be sought from your trusted health professionals, not from me. I’m a TV cook.”

Julie ended her post with a message about values and priorities.

“Can we please find something more interesting to talk about? Can we please model kindness to our kids and grandkids? And can we please leave this obsession with people’s looks back in the 1980s,” she wrote. “Peace and love.”

More than just her looks

Julie Goodwin became a household name after winning MasterChef Australia in 2009. Since then, she has built a career as a chef, cookbook author, and mental health advocate.

On her Instagram, Julie continues to share recipes, family moments, and glimpses into her everyday life, the things she wants people to focus on.

About Julie Goodwin

Julie Goodwin is an Australian cook, author, and media personality who rose to fame after winning the first season of MasterChef Australia in 2009.

She lives on the Central Coast of New South Wales with her husband, Michael, and their three sons. Beyond cooking, Goodwin has been open about her mental health struggles, especially the pressures of sudden fame.

She has spoken candidly about her battle with depression and has become a vocal advocate for mental wellbeing. Known for her warmth and resilience, Goodwin balances public life with family, community work, and a continued passion for sharing food and stories.