At 37-years-old Delta Goodrem has already solidified her status as an Australian icon, and considering her career traverses two decades, we have shared many of her highs and lows.
The blonde beauty made her first television appearances in commercials for companies like Nesquick and Optus. In 1993 she landed her first proper role on A Country Practice, and soon after, she played a bright schoolgirl on Hey Dad…!
Of course, while Delta has enjoyed an acting career, her real love is music, and to break into the tough industry, she sent a five-song long demo CD to music producer Glenn Wheatley in 1999.
Glenn was impressed by her work, and she signed an artist development deal with Empire Records.
The following year she released her first single, I Don’t Care. It wasn’t a hit, but success followed in 2002 when Delta landed a part as Nina Tucker on Neighbours.
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“There’s a lot of graduates that I’m proud to say I was part of the Neighbours group no matter what era we’re all in – there’s a secret society!” she joked on the soap’s 30th birthday reunion special.
Delta was a certified star by 2003 when she dropped her first album, Innocent Eyes – the highest-selling Australian album in the 2000s and she even won an Aria for her smash hit Born To Try.
Unfortunately, her Hodgkin’s Lymphoma diagnosis followed her major success. Once Delta went into remission, she opened up to OK Magazine about that time in her life.
“It’s weird to see pictures of that time. No-one saw me on the days I was really sick,” she explained.
“I was 18 when I was diagnosed, and I had a number one album and single in the country. And in the UK, I was number two. It was such a bipolar year.”
In more recent years, Delta starred as a coach on The Voice Australia and even portrayed her idol Olivia Newton-John in the biopic, Hopelessly Devoted To You.
During the pandemic when many musicians found themselves unable to perform in concerts, she also established the Bunkerdown Sessions with boyfriend Matthew Copley and raised the spirits of countless Aussies in lockdown.
Delta marked 2022 with the well-deserved honour of receiving an Order of Australia AM.
She penned a gracious message dedicated to her fans and Australia for their endless support and love to mark the incredible achievement.
“I was 18 when I was diagnosed, and I had a number one album and single in the country.”
(Credit: Getty)“I am deeply humbled to receive an Order of Australia AM honour and reflect today with so much gratitude. From being taken into your hearts and homes as a teenager and the incredible connection and exchange of love I feel from people that I hold in my heart,” she began.
“At my core, I believe in the power of kindness and my intention has always been to give back and to make a difference.”
Delta also detailed how music and her organisation, the Delta Goodrem Foundation, continue to motivate her to work with her signature unbridled passion.
“I continue to be inspired through my music and the @deltagoodremfoundation that serves to touch lives and inspire hearts as a force for good.
“I am a deeply proud Australian and this honour means the world to me.❤️🐨🦘Through the many chapters and eras we all continue to share together the best is yet to come. It’s an honour. xx D,” she concluded.
Let’s dive into Delta’s career that began in 1993, through this comprehensive photo gallery of her life.
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Delta was born in 1984, and from her earliest days, a piano was by her side.
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She started performing from a young age.
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Delta performed at Sydney’s 2000 Olympics.
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Delta rose to fame as Nina Tucker on Neighbours. It was on the show where she first performed her hit, Born To Try.
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“There’s a lot of graduates that I’m proud to say I was part of the Neighbours group no matter what era we’re all in – there’s a secret society!”
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The singer posed for her song Out Of The Blue in 2004.
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Over the years she has covered TV WEEK many times, and it’s an achievement she paid homage to on her Instagram by posting a slew of covers.
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Delta was the quintessential 2000s girl in Australia, with her on-trend outfits.
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She’s no stranger to the TV WEEK Logie Awards! Here’s when she attended in 2003.
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The golden girl took home the Silver Logie for Most Popular New Female Talent that year.
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On the red carpet with her former boyfriend, Mark Philippoussis.
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She made a grand arrival at the MTV Australia Video Music Awards in 2005.
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Delta played the titular character in Hating Allison Ashley.
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The singer previously dated Irish singer, Brian McFadden.
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Megan Gale poses with Delta for the launch of a new David Jones store.
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We love her style!
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In recent years Delta became a fixture on The Voice until she left after their 2020 season.
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Delta attended the 2019 TV WEEK Logie Awards with her former coaches, Guy Sebastian, Kelly Rowland, and Boy George.
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During her time on The Voice, Delta worked with big names including Seal.
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Talk about a stunenr.
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In 2014 she performed at the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.
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Though she’s still based in Australia, Delta also saw success in the US.
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In 2017, she made her relationship with musician Matthew Copley Instagram official.
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Uncanny!
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After the tragic 2019-2020 bush fires, Delta performed at Fire Fight Australia at the ANZ Stadium.
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Along with boyfriend Matthew Copley, Delta regularly entertained fans with her Bunkerdown Sessions.
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Delta dazzled at the 2020 Aria Awards.
Delta Goodrem joins Aussie female musicians in a tribute to Helen Reddy
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Delta arrived at the Melbourne Cup 2021 in style after putting together online performances during Sydney’s lockdown to help lift spirits.
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