About
Tammy Hembrow is an Australian-Trinidadian fitness entrepreneur and social-media powerhouse who transformed casual workout posts into a multimillion-dollar brand. Born on April 22 1994 in the Gold Coast, she first gained traction by documenting her pre- and post-pregnancy fitness journey on Instagram and YouTube and now commands an audience of more than 17 million followers across platforms. Her ventures include the popular workout app Tammy Fit, which offers structured programs and nutrition plans, and Saski Collection, a luxury athleisure label that ships worldwide. Both businesses underscore her mission to help women feel strong and confident, on their own terms.
Before Fame
Tammy’s early years were split between rural New South Wales and the family home on Queensland’s coast. Her father, Australian actor and writer Mark Hembrow, encouraged his children to set big creative goals, while her Trinidadian mother sparked their love of travel and open-mindedness. In high school Tammy dabbled in track events and first understood the power of disciplined training. At 18 she began sharing fitness selfies on emerging visual apps, but it was her first pregnancy in 2015 that marked a tipping point—followers flocked to her honest updates about exercising safely while expecting son Wolf. By the time daughter Saskia arrived in 2016, she had turned influencer-status into a full-time career, leveraging shout-outs, affiliate codes, and YouTube tutorials to bankroll her start-up ideas.
Trivia
- Viral Kardashian moment: Tammy received global tabloid attention after she fainted outside Kylie Jenner’s 21st-birthday party in 2018—proof that even fitness icons can have off days.
- Record-breaking launch: The first Saski Collection drop in 2017 sold out in under 30 minutes, crashing the website twice.
- Twelve-finger surprise: Baby Posy was born with a harmless extra digit on each hand, a condition called polydactyly that also appears in Tammy’s extended family.
- Workout philosophy: Her favorite mantra is “progress over perfection,” reflected in Tammy Fit’s beginner-friendly 30-day challenges.
- Podcast guest: She has spoken on “The Diary of a CEO” about juggling motherhood and board meetings on four hours of sleep.
Family Life
Tammy shares three children. Son Wolf (born 2015) and daughter Saskia (2016) are from her former relationship with fitness trainer and social-media star Reece Hawkins. Their amicable co-parenting updates remain some of Tammy’s most-watched stories. In June 2022 she welcomed daughter Posy Poole with then-fiancé, professional surfer-turned-entrepreneur Matt Poole; although the couple split in 2023, they frequently appear together at family milestones. Tammy is the second-oldest of six siblings, including influencer sisters Emilee and Amy Hembrow and half-sister Starlette Thynne; family workout “boot camps” often feature across their collective channels. Despite a busy schedule, Tammy credits weekly Sunday dinners with her dad Mark for keeping everyone grounded.
Associated With
Tammy’s sculpted aesthetic and entrepreneurial hustle have drawn interest from A-list circles. She modelled for Khloé Kardashian’s Good American line in early campaigns and was subsequently invited to Kylie Jenner’s headline parties. Her fan-base overlaps heavily with fellow Australian fitness moguls such as Kayla Itsines, while U.S. influencer Sommer Ray has collaborated on challenge videos inside the Tammy Fit app community. Beyond influencers, Tammy’s Saski Collection has been worn by Olympic sprinter Shaunae Miller-Uibo and pop star Dua Lipa, affirming the brand’s cross-over appeal from gym studio to main stage.