{"id":188295,"date":"2025-10-03T21:34:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T21:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/188295\/"},"modified":"2025-10-03T21:34:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T21:34:19","slug":"mafs-evelyn-ellis-on-the-brutal-rejection-that-led-to-her-proudest-moment-yet-i-questioned-my-worth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/188295\/","title":{"rendered":"MAFS’ Evelyn Ellis on the brutal rejection that led to her ‘proudest’ moment yet: ‘I questioned my worth’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Married At First Sight<\/a>‘s Evelyn Ellis<\/a> is the first to admit she’s “bloody proud” of how far she’s come.<\/p>\n

Kicking off Paris Fashion Week, the Season 10 bride from Sydney is booked and busy, rubbing shoulders with A-listers and unveiling her boldest looks yet.<\/p>\n

But behind every glam shot is a model who was constantly told ‘no’, the 29-year-old revealed.<\/p>\n

“I constantly questioned my worth,” said Evelyn as she opened up about confidence and rejection in a moving post with fans.<\/p>\n

\"MAFSEvelyn Ellis reflects on her early career. (Instagram \/ @evelyn.ellis)<\/p>\n

“Life moves so quickly, and in my industry it’s so easy to get stuck in the ‘what’s next?’ mindset,” Evelyn began in a post on Instagram.<\/p>\n

Stream every episode of Married At First Sight for free on 9Now<\/a><\/p>\n

“But moments like this make me pause and think: wow\u2026 I’m so bloody proud of myself and so grateful for the community I’ve built here \ud83e\udd79.”<\/p>\n

Evelyn touched down in Paris this week as guest for the L’Or\u00e9al Paris runway show.<\/p>\n

The star stepped out in a jaw-dropping tailored suit, paired with black heels, a crisp white shirt and one accessory that has fans going wild.<\/p>\n

“My tie has never looked better \ud83d\udc54 \u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f,” partner Duncan James revealed in the comments section.<\/p>\n

“Look at YOU!! \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25,” MAFS’ Claire Nomarhas reacted, While Ella Ding wrote: “Obsessed with it all.”<\/p>\n

It was a “bucket-list” moment for Evelyn, one that had her looking back on her past.<\/p>\n

“I remember back in the days when I wanted to model \ud83d\ude02 and after hundreds of “no’s,” I constantly questioned my worth,” she admitted.<\/p>\n

READ MORE:\ufeff ‘Stuck with me forever’: MAFS’ golden couple Evelyn Ellis and Duncan James take exciting next step forward in their relationship<\/a><\/p>\n

“But I kept going, found my people, discovered my space, and aligned with brands that feel true to me. Most importantly, I did it while staying my weird quirky self.”<\/p>\n

Before MAFS\ufeff, Evelyn was a marketing manager by profession while balancing her growing modelling career.<\/p>\n

\"EvelynEvelyn before MAFS. (Instagram)<\/p>\n

“What I once thought were setbacks were really redirections to something bigger & better,” Evelyn wrote.<\/p>\n

READ MORE:\ufeff ‘Guilt hit hard’: MAFS’ Jules Robinson struggles to adjust to ‘solo parenting’ as she makes surprise confession<\/a><\/p>\n

Those ‘bigger and better’ things include adding TV and red carpet presenter \ufeffto her resume, while creating content for some of the world’s biggest brands.<\/p>\n

“It’s the best reminder to trust the journey,” Evelyn added. “Because if I can do it, you can too, whatever your craft may be.”<\/p>\n

We take a look back at some of her biggest moments and most daring fashion looks below.<\/p>\n

2025 \ufeffCannes Film Festival red carpet\"EvelynEvelyn Ellis on day one of the 78th Cannes Film Festival. (GC Images)<\/p>\n

For her second Cannes red carpet, \ufeffEvelyn stepped out in a stunning sculptural gown by Cappellazzo Couture.<\/p>\n

The jaw-dropping dress featured a pointed bodice, a huge rosette at her waist and a voluminous sheer skirt.<\/p>\n

The best of her \ufeffCannes looks\"MAFSEvelyn stole the show in each and every look. (Instagram @evelyn.ellis)<\/p>\n

While south of France, the start pulled out a number of show-stopping fashion looks.\ufeff<\/p>\n

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In one Evelyn’s boldest looks, she stepped out onto a balcony in a sheer black mini dress with just a pair of bloomers peeping through.<\/p>\n

\ufeffEvelyn spoke about “having so much fun playing around with different looks” as she debuted one of her most stunning outfits.<\/p>\n

\"MAFSA vision in blue! Evelyn stunned with a sultry stare by the ocean. (Instagram @evelyn.ellis)\"MAFSEvelyn’s trip to the South of France was for the Cannes Film Festival where she wore this gown by Cappellazzo Couture. (Instagram @evelyn.ellis)The 2023 Logie Awards<\/p>\n

And who could forget Evelyn and Duncan’s Logies debut.<\/p>\n

Evelyn looked absolutely beautiful as she posed with partner on the Sydney red carpet.<\/p>\n

She wore a jaw-dropping gold dress for the occasion, \ufeffwhile her partner looked very dapper in a black tux.<\/p>\n

\"EvelynEvelyn and Duncan at the 2023 Logies. (Getty)<\/p>\n

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