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Julie Goodwin
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Julie Goodwin at the 2011 Logie Awards
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| Born | 31 October 1970 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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| Occupation | Cook, author, radio and television presenter |
| Successor | Adam Liaw |
| Spouse(s) | Michael Goodwin |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | Winner, MasterChef Australia |
Julie Goodwin was born on October 31, 1970. She is a well-known Australian cook, author, and television and radio presenter. Julie became famous when she won the very first season of MasterChef Australia in 2009. She beat another talented cook, Poh Ling Yeow, in the final competition.
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Julie Goodwin's Career
Julie Goodwin has had an exciting career in cooking and entertainment. She has appeared on many TV shows, written cookbooks, and even hosted a radio show.
On Television
Julie was chosen for the first season of MasterChef Australia from more than 7,000 people who wanted to be on the show. Winning MasterChef opened many doors for her.
- Cooking on TV: In 2010, Julie had a weekly cooking segment on the Today show. She also appeared on The 7pm Project, where families could win a chance to have Julie cook at their home live on TV.
- Hosting Her Own Show: Later in 2010, Julie hosted her own cooking show called Home Cooked! With Julie Goodwin. This show gave viewers tips for making meals at home and featured famous guests like actor Gyton Grantley and cricketer Steve Waugh.
- Returning to MasterChef: In 2012, Julie came back to MasterChef Australia for a special series called MasterChef Australia All-Stars. In this show, past contestants returned to raise money for charity. Julie raised $35,000 for the Lort Smith Animal Hospital.
- Reality TV Appearances: In 2015, Julie was a contestant on the first season of I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!. She also returned to MasterChef Australia in 2022 for its 14th season, finishing in 5th place. This season had a mix of returning and new contestants.
- Dancing and Judging: In 2024, Julie showed off her dancing skills on Dancing with the Stars. She was the fourth person to be eliminated. In November 2024, she was a guest judge on the cooking show My Kitchen Rules for its grand final.
Writing Cookbooks
As the winner of MasterChef Australia, Julie had the chance to write her very own cookbook.
- Our Family Table: Her first book, Our Family Table (ISBN: 9781741669688), was released in April 2010. It included recipes passed down from her family and some from friends. Julie also shared recipes she created on MasterChef Australia, like her famous lemon diva cupcakes. The book even had blank pages for readers to add their own family recipes and photos.
- More Cookbooks: Julie has since released more popular cookbooks. These include Heart of the Home (ISBN: 1742750095) in 2012 and Gather (ISBN: 1742750109) in 2013.
Other Ventures
Julie Goodwin has explored other exciting projects beyond television and books.
- Christmas Album: In 2010, Julie released an album of traditional Christmas songs with Universal Music. The CD came with a booklet of recipes for a full Christmas dinner. Half of the money made from the album went to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, a charity that helps people in need.
- Cooking School: In 2014, Julie opened her own cooking school called Julie’s Place. Here, people can learn cooking tips and tricks directly from her.
- Radio Host: From 2015 to 2019, Julie co-hosted a breakfast radio show called Rabbit and Julie Goodwin on Star 104.5. This show was broadcast on the Central Coast of Australia.
Julie Goodwin's Personal Life
Julie Goodwin lives with her husband, Michael, and their three children. They live on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia.
