Esteemed English actress and presenter Giovanna Fletcher left her followers doing a double-take this Wednesday, sharing a series of strikingly glamorous photographs on Instagram that showcased a dramatic transformation.
A Night of High Glamour
The 40-year-old star looked incredible as she posed for the camera in preparation for the upcoming 2025 Beauty Awards. Her ensemble featured a sophisticated black turtleneck top adorned with fringe details, which she paired with a chic leather midi skirt.
Adding inches to her frame with a set of pointed black heels, Giovanna styled her dark tresses in an elegant updo. Beaming for the camera, she showcased a flawless makeup look, using a gold cocktail shaker as a playful prop for the shoot.
From the Sahara to the Spotlight
Alongside the stunning images, the star penned a witty caption for her post. "They gave me a prop… cocktails anyone? So great to get glammed up for @thebeautyawardsuk 2026," she wrote.
Fletcher added, "A highly entertaining night with fab people! Needless to say it was worlds away from hiking through a sandstorm in the Sahara!" This humorous remark highlights the stark contrast between her red-carpet ready appearance and more rugged past adventures.
The Many Hats of a Household Name
Giovanna Fletcher, who was born in Essex, is a multi-talented force in British entertainment. She is a well-known actress, author, podcaster, and presenter.
Her impressive stage credentials include performing in acclaimed West End productions such as 2:22 A Ghost Story and Everybody's Talking About Jamie.
Since 2019, she has been a familiar face to younger audiences as the presenter of the CBeebies series The Baby Club. However, it was her victory in the twentieth series of ITV's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! in 2020 that catapulted her to a new level of fame and cemented her status as a true household name.
Her screen career also includes roles in the sitcom The Savages, the film The Boat That Rocked, and presenting segments on the popular show Lorraine.
A Lasting Love Story
Giovanna is married to Tom Fletcher, 40, the renowned musician and member of the British pop rock band McFly. The couple, who first met at the age of 13 at the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London, tied the knot in 2012 at London's One Marylebone.
Their wedding was a star-studded affair, attended by Tom's McFly bandmates, broadcaster Ferne Cotton, Busted's Matt Willis, and EastEnders actress Kara Tointon, who served as a bridesmaid. The couple are proud parents to three sons: Buzz, 11, Buddy, nine, and Max, six.
