Former Soap Star's Candid Body Confession
Former Home and Away actress Pia Whitesell has surprised her social media followers with an unusually honest revelation about her weight and approach to body image. The 42-year-old star, who now lives in the United States, took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday to engage directly with fans' questions.
The Burning Question Answered
When one curious follower asked 'You're wonderful - how old are you, and what's your height and weight?', Pia responded with refreshing transparency. Writing over a selfie, she began by saying 'Allll the questions' alongside a melting emoji, before disclosing her age and revealing she stands at 5'10 (177.8cm).
The most surprising part of her response came when she addressed the weight question directly. 'I don't own scales & and jump around between three different sizes in jeans', she revealed, offering a perspective on body image that many found both relatable and empowering.
Celebrating in Style
This candid exchange comes shortly after Pia showcased her figure during a glamorous beach party celebrating her 42nd birthday earlier this month. The stunning Australian star shared multiple images and videos from the sophisticated event on her social media channels.
Wearing a striking white cowboy hat and a silver spangled dress, the model was seen enjoying herself among a crowd of guests at the venue, which featured a long open-air patio directly on a sandy beach with breathtaking water views. The decorations included elegant white carnations and large disco balls, while a DJ provided music for the daytime celebration that continued well into the night.
Pia captured the spirit of the event perfectly in her captions, describing it as 'Beach disco' in one post where she appeared pumping her fist in the air while holding a mirror ball. Another video showed her rocking out in the sunshine, which she simply captioned 'What a day'.
Career Resurgence and New Ambassadorship
The weight revelation follows significant professional news for the actress. In July, Pia announced her first paid television and modelling work in seven years, marking a return to the spotlight after stepping back from her career when she began dating her now-husband, Hollywood power broker Patrick Whitesell, in 2019.
She revealed on Instagram that she had been chosen as the face of beauty giant Olay's 'Hello Better Me' campaign in Australia and New Zealand. 'I'm so humbled to be announced as the Australian Ambassador for Olay', she wrote alongside a glowing campaign photograph of herself.
She elaborated on why this partnership resonated with her, explaining 'As Olay moves into its next evolution, one that embraces progress over perfection and confidence that's built from lived experience - I find myself so ready and excited to share in that philosophy and be a part of a much needed conversation'.
Her husband, Patrick Whitesell, serves as executive chairman of the Endeavor talent agency and reportedly has a net worth of approximately AU$733 million, according to Bloomberg.
