1. Sophie Charlene Akland Monk was born on 14 December 1979 and is a British-born Australian singer, actress, television personality, and model.
43 Facts About Sophie Monk
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Sophie Monk was a member of the pop girl group Bardot, winners of the first season of Popstars Australia in 2000.
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On reality television, Sophie Monk was the winner of the fourth season of The Celebrity Apprentice Australia in 2015, and in 2016, she was a judge on Australia's Got Talent.
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In 2021, Sophie Monk hosted Beauty and the Geek Australia and became a panelist on The Hundred with Andy Lee.
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Sophie Monk was born in London, England to an English father and an Australian mother.
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Shortly following Bardot's disbandment, Sophie Monk signed a solo recording contract with Warner Music Australia.
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In May 2003 Sophie Monk released her debut album Calendar Girl which peaked at number 35 on the ARIA Albums Chart.
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In 2004, Sophie Monk parted ways with Warner Music Group to focus on a Hollywood acting career.
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In 2004, Sophie Monk made her acting debut in a bit role on the Nine Network made-for-television film The Mystery of Natalie Wood portraying the role of Marilyn Monroe.
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That same year, Sophie Monk appeared in the music video Always by Pop Punk band Blink-182.
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Sophie Monk has had small roles in films such as Click, Murder World and Spring Break '83.
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In 2005, Sophie Monk relocated to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career in acting.
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Sophie Monk quickly landed her break-out role in the spoof comedy film Date Movie.
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In July 2007, Sophie Monk made her American television debut in the HBO Comedy series Entourage.
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Sophie Monk starred in the Warner Premiere comedy film Spring Breakdown alongside Parker Posey and Amy Poehler.
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Sophie Monk portrayed the role of the film's antagonist a bimbo sorority girl named Mason.
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In September 2008, Dark Castle Entertainment announced Sophie Monk was cast in the slasher horror film The Hills Run Red.
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In September 2008, Sophie Monk announced she was developing her own reality television series titled Bigger Than Paris.
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Sophie Monk filmed the pilot in January 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
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Sophie Monk talked about her struggles as an actress and revealed that she has produced five television pilots for major networks, but they haven't been picked up.
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In 2015, Sophie Monk was added to the cast for the remake movie of Blood Feast.
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In May 2012, Sophie Monk was announced to be one of the celebrities to have signed up for the FOX dating-show The Choice.
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On 28 October 2015, it was confirmed that Sophie Monk would be a new judge on Australia's Got Talent replacing Geri Halliwell for its eighth season alongside Kelly Osbourne, Eddie Perfect and Ian "Dicko" Dickson.
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In 2015, Sophie Monk was declared the winner of the fourth season of The Celebrity Apprentice Australia.
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In 2020, Sophie Monk was revealed to be a participant on the second season of The Masked Singer Australia, performing as the "Dragonfly".
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Sophie Monk was the fifth contestant eliminated, placing 8th overall.
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On 16 September 2020, Sophie Monk was announced as the new host for the revival of Beauty and the Geek Australia on Nine Network in 2021.
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In December 2021, Sophie Monk was announced as one of the four celebrity contestants for the Lego Masters Bricksmas Special alongside journalist Brooke Boney, radio and TV presenter Wippa and television presenter Scott Cam.
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Sophie Monk was partnered up with season one winner Henry.
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In 2013, Sophie Monk filled in for Fifi Box on Fifi and Jules whilst Box was on maternity leave.
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Since then, Sophie Monk has been a regular fixture on KIIS 1065's Kyle and Jackie O Show and has hosted The Summer Fling breakfast show with Matty Acton on KIIS 1065 and KIIS 101.1.
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Sophie Monk has appeared in several commercials for Diet Vanilla Coke, Pepsi Max, LG Electronics, Coca-Cola and Expozay Swimwear.
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In 2019, Sophie Monk became the brand ambassador for Australian health snack brand Slim Secrets and cosmetic brand MCO Beauty.
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In October 2012, Sophie Monk was ranked number 7 on Maxim Australia's Hot 100.
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Sophie Monk ranked at No 96 in the Maxim Hot 100 List of 2011.
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Sophie Monk is well known for her modelling career and has appeared on the cover of several men's magazines, including Maxim, FHM, Stuff and Ralph.
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Sophie Monk was engaged to American guitarist Benji Madden, but the couple split up in February 2008.
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In February 2010, Sophie Monk was photographed in a wheelchair following a car crash in Los Angeles.
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In January 2011, Sophie Monk announced her engagement to Jimmy Esebag.
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In 2013, Sophie Monk revealed she has had a stalker who wanted to kill her.
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In October 2017, after completion of The Bachelorette Australia, Sophie Monk began a steady relationship with the winner, Stu Laundy.
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In 2018, Sophie Monk was diagnosed with endometriosis at the age of 38.
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In 2022, Sophie Monk married Joshua Gross in a secret ceremony at their New South Wales home after being in a relationship since 2018.