Julie Goodwin(I)

Julie Goodwin is an iconic Australian chef, author, and media personality, widely known as the inaugural winner of MasterChef Australia in 2009. Her win propelled her from being an IT professional and stay-at-home mum to a household name in Australian cooking. Julie captivated the nation with her honest, humble cooking style and relatable "mum next door" persona. Her victory in the first season of MasterChef Australia made her a beloved figure and launched her career in food. Following her MasterChef win, Julie became a best-selling author. Her first cookbook, Our Family Table (published in 2010), was a massive success, holding the number one slot in Australian book charts for over 10 weeks and becoming one of the country's highest-selling cookbooks. She has since published several other popular cookbooks, including Heart of the Home, Gather, $20 in 20 Minutes, Homemade Takeaway, The Essential Cookbook, and CLASSIC.