The Aussie stars who are doing us proud on the international stage!
Stand aside, international stars because Australia clearly has a fleet of our own talent who are winning your awards and dominating your headlines!
In the lead up to Australia day, it’s time to celebrate the Aussie stars who’ve done us proud internationally – there’s certainly no shortage of them!
The great thing about seeing kids from the bush turn into international superstars is that it inspires the next generation of Aussies to know that they too can acheive anything they put their minds to.
While we are proud to see our own doing well on an international platform, it’s even more humbling to see them keep the down-to-earth attitude we’re famous for, even when taking home Golden Globes. We’re looking at you, Cate Blanchett!
Flick through the gallery to see all the Aussie stars who are doing us proud overseas!
With Hugh Jackman dominating the leading roles of Hollywood and Deborra-Lee Furness nominated as the New South Wales Australian of the Year for her work championing adoption rights and advocating the arts around the world, this pair make the ultimate Aussie international power couple!
With three Golden Globes under her belt, one Oscar and countless other awards, Nicole Kidman is truly Australia’s golden girl on the international stage.
Our Mary: the girl from Hobart who met her handsome Prince in a Sydney bar and went on to become European royalty – what Aussie girl wouldn’t want to live that dream?
Sam Worthington – the boy from Perth who’s gone on to score roles in some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters – including the highest-grossing movie of all time – Avatar. Pictured here with his model girlfriend Lara Bingle.
From Neighbours to the Golden Globes: the stunning Aussie beauty hit the big-time with Wolf of Wall Street and now even dines with royalty- pictured here attending a star-studded ball hosted by Prince William at Windsor Castle.
Of course we’ve known and loved Jacki Weaver down under for some time but it’s only been in her 60s that she’s really taken off in Hollywood with two Academy Award nominations in the past five years for her roles in Silver Linings Playbook and Animal Kingdom.
Chris Hemsworth is the golden boy of Hollywood who of course rocked the box-office with Thor and now has even been named the named sexiest man alive by People magazine.
Little brother Liam Hemsworth has become an international phenomenon with a cult following of his own after a star turn in the Hunger Games movies.
Rapper Iggy Azalea might have dropped her Aussie accent and stirred up controversy wherever she goes. Love her or hate her though the girl from Mullumbimby is a huge international success, topping the charts globally with multi-platinum selling hits.
From Home and Away to Hollywood – the red-head girl from Summer Bay has become a pro at walking the red carpet after the runaway success of her comedy films including Wedding Crashers and The Great Gatsby.
Cate Blanchett has two Oscars under her belt as well as a pile of other awards including Golden Globes, BAFTAs and SAG Awards, but the thespian beauty still calls Australia home and acted as co-artistic director of the Sydney Theatre company alongside her director husband Andrew Upton in her hometown for 6 years.
Another Academy Award winner is Geoffrey Rush, who has been doing Australia proud on the International stage for many years – from his Oscar-winning role in Shine, to his acclaimed performance in The King’s Speech to the highly popular Pirate of the Caribbean films.
Kylie Minogue’s come a long way since playing Charlene on Neighbours. The multi-platinum selling artist is currently on her fourteenth international concert tour – talk about a pro!
Rebel Wilson has become an international comedic tour de force, charming audiences internationally in blockbuster hits like Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect and even hosting the 2013 MTV Movie Awards.
Miranda Kerr, the girl from Gunnedah, is killing it on the international stage as a model and businesswoman with her own cosmetics brand. She went from winning a modelling competition in Dolly magazine when she was 13 to being [ranked among the world’s top ten highest paid models](http://www.womansday.com.au/celebrity/photo-galleries/2014/8/miranda-kerr-ranks-among-top-ten-highest-paid-models/).
Miranda Kerr, the girl from Gunnedah, is killing it on the international stage as a model and businesswoman with her own cosmetics brand. She went from winning a modelling competition in Dolly magazine when she was 13 to being ranked among the world’s top ten highest paid models.