About
Ellie Gonsalves is an Australian model, actress, podcast host, and proud Wildlife Warriors Ambassador. Her breakthrough came when she fronted Yellowtail Wine’s cheeky 2017 Super Bowl commercial, a spot that reached more than 100 million viewers and instantly turned her into a familiar face in both Australia and the United States. Today she balances fashion shoots, acting roles, and public-speaking gigs with a lively online presence that stretches across Instagram, TikTok, and her “In Real Life” podcast, which she co-hosts with husband Ross Scutts.
A typical day might see Ellie walking a rescued dog on Queensland’s Gold Coast in the morning, recording a wellness chat for the podcast at lunch, and slipping into a designer gown for a charity gala that night. Her 1.3 million-plus followers value the unfiltered way she champions mental health, animal conservation, and body confidence, often sprinkling hard-won life lessons through light-hearted fashion or beauty content.
Before Fame
Born and raised in Brisbane, Ellie grew up in a tightknit family that encouraged creativity. Drama classes were her after-school refuge, eventually leading her to study acting at Sydney’s National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). While still a teenager she began testing the waters in front of a camera, working local runway shows and small commercial jobs on weekends.
Her first big break arrived when an American agency invited her to Los Angeles; the move opened doors to global campaigns for L’Oréal and Guess, as well as cameo roles in music videos. In 2019 she debuted on the big screen in the wrestling comedy “Fighting with My Family,” soon followed by the indie thriller “Zebra.” Television audiences caught a different side of Ellie when she joined the celebrity edition of Big Brother VIP Australia in 2021, where candid conversations about her past resonated with viewers.
Trivia
- Super Bowl star: The Yellowtail commercial that launched her stateside career was filmed on a ranch outside Los Angeles and ranked among the most-watched ads of the game that year.
- Podcast storyteller: “In Real Life” drops every Monday and dives into everything from career pivots to navigating grief, with no topic off-limits.
- Child-free by choice: Ellie wrote a viral “118 reasons” list explaining why she and Ross prefer life without kids—a post that sparked lively debate worldwide.
- Wellness pillars: She sticks to what she calls her three pillars—mental, physical, and social health—crediting them for helping her process her father’s death and the pressures of public life.
- Horseback entrance: During a 2025 vow-renewal ceremony she surprised guests by arriving on a white horse while wearing a 30 kilogram crystal-encrusted gown.
Family Life
Ellie’s relationship with entrepreneur Ross Scutts began in high school; the pair weathered long-distance stints and career upheavals before marrying in a two-day Gold Coast celebration in late 2022. In April 2025 she secretly organised a Bridgerton-inspired vow renewal to mark their second anniversary, complete with chandeliers, pastel florals, and handwritten vows that had Ross in tears.
Family has always been Ellie’s anchor, but it hasn’t been without heartbreak. Her father took his own life when she was in her early twenties, an event she speaks about openly to reduce stigma around mental health. Each year on the anniversary of his passing she shares a letter to him on social media, reminding followers to check in on loved ones and seek help when life feels overwhelming. Ellie remains close to her mother and often credits both parents for her work ethic and compassion.
Away from cameras, the couple share their home with rescue dogs Daisy and Max, and they regularly foster injured wildlife through Australia Zoo’s Wildlife Warriors program—a charity Ellie has championed for more than a decade.
Associated With
Ellie’s conservation work keeps her in regular contact with Bindi, Robert, and Terri Irwin, the family behind Australia Zoo; together they front fundraising events and awareness campaigns for Wildlife Warriors. In fashion, she has graced campaigns for brands such as L’Oréal, Guess, and Seafolly, and has walked Australian Fashion Week alongside designers like Atoir and Steven Khalil. On screen she has shared credits with Florence Pugh and Dwayne Johnson in “Fighting with My Family,” and she often collaborates with fellow influencers on TikTok challenges that blend comedy with candid life advice.
Whether she’s striding down a runway, recording a heartfelt podcast episode, or hand-feeding a koala at Australia Zoo, Ellie Gonsalves radiates the same grounded energy that first captivated fans. Her story proves that glamour and grit can happily coexist—and that a person can use fame for something far bigger than themselves, one rescued animal or honest conversation at a time.
