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The changing face of Jennifer Hawkins: How the former Miss Universe transformed from gangly legal secretary to perfectly polished star over the years

PUBLISHED: 17:15 EST, 20 March 2014 | UPDATED: 22:32 EST, 20 March 2014

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She once was a gangly blonde legal secretary who went on to launch an international career after winning the Miss Universe pageant almost a decade ago.

And Jennifer Hawkins's appearance has certainly changed over the years.

It was more evident than ever on Thursday evening as the blonde beauty stepped on the red carpet at the annual Astra Awards in Sydney, showing off her perfectly polished Hollywood-style look.

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Transformation: Jennifer Hawkins, left, on the red carpet at the Astras, has come along way since her days of a teenage legal secretary, right when she was just 17 years old

With not a line in sight, the 30-year-old's complexion was flawless and her pearly whites were on display as she flashed her mega-watt smile.

The Myer ambassador also left little to the imagination in a very revealing Roberto Cavalli gown.

Inspired by film noir, the sheer, black dress hugged her curves and flashed some of her most famous assets to the star struck crowd.

Perfectly polished: The 30-year-old wore a smoky eye and pink lip for makeup and style her hair in loose curls

Cheergirl: The bubbly blonde then went on to cheerleader for the Newcastle Knights Rugby League team, and even became the NRL's cheer girl of the year

‘I’m working the body,’ she told the MailOnline on the red carpet at Carriageworks in Sydney.

‘There’s no Hollywood tape, no nothing.’

The stunning blonde said she spent the afternoon getting ready with a team of hair and make-up professionals, with 'music blaring and a glass of red wine'.

Baby blues: The beauty queen accentuated her beautiful blue eyes with the aid of her Hollywood-style makeup

Perfectly polished: With her flawless complexion and pearly whites on display as she flashed her mega watt smile, Jennifer did not have a hair out of place

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She teased her fans earlier in the evening with a sultry Instagram shot taken from just her shoulders to above her knee, but it was enough to get an impression of the Cavalli masterpiece.

The Italian designer was influenced by Hollywood in the 1940s for his latest collection and Jennifer looked like she just stepped off the Great Gatsby set in this sexy gown.

Hawkins was nominated for Favourite Female TV Personality for her role on Australia's Next Top Model, but lost out to Shaynna Blaze from Selling Houses Australia.

Sexy back: Jennifer wore a very revealing Roberto Cavalli gown to the event

She was also up against Naomi Sequeira, Brooke Corte, Laura Jayes, Nicole da Silva, Danielle Cormack and Lara Pitt in the category.

For most of her teenage years Jennifer attended West Wallsend High School in New South Wales before graduating with top marks.

She went on to continue her studies and gain a legal secretarial at a law firm at the age of 17.

Straight off the catwalk: The 30-year-old's dress was inspired by film noir

Peek-a-boo: The gown, which featured a sexy open back cut-out, flashed some of her most famous assets to the star struck crowd

Sneak peek: The former Miss Universe shared a snap of her very revealing dress before attending the event

The bubbly blonde then went on to cheerleader for the Newcastle Knights Rugby League team, and even became the NRL's cheergirl of the year.

Her big break came in 2004 when she entered the Miss Universe contest held in Quito, Ecuador, in June 2004.

At the age of 20, she took out her 86 fellow contestants to take the title.

These days Jennifer has carved out an extremely successful career for herself.

Lady in lace: Nicole Trunfio accessorised her sheer, Dolce and Gabbana frock with a vintage gold clutch and statement earrings

The supermodel was rumoured to have signed a $5 million deal with Myer in 2004 to be the face of the brand until 2016, and has also teamed with brands from Lovable Lingerie to Range Rover.

The savvy businesswoman also has her own swimwear and shoe labels as well as a range of self-tanning products.

She is also somewhat of a property mogul, with her and husband Jake Wall buying, redecorating and then selling on houses in the Sydney area.

And the ASTRA winners are...

INDUSTRY AWARDS

BEST ACTRESS

Nicole da Silva (Wentworth)

BEST ACTOR

Peter Mullan (Top of the Lake)

NEW TALENT

Kelli Underwood (Back Page Live and ANZ Championship)

BROADCAST JOURNALIST

David Speers (PM Agenda, The Nation, election coverage Sky News)

MOST OUTSTANDING AUSTRALIAN DRAMA

Wentworth (Soho)

MOST OUTSTANDING LIFESTYLE PROGRAM

Paddock to Plate (The Lifestyle Channel)

MOST OUTSTANDING REALITY PROGRAM

Australia's Next Top (Model FOX 8)

MOST OUTSTANDING MUSIC PROGRAM

The Riff (Channel [V])

MOST OUTSTANDING GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM

Slimefest (Nickelodeon)

MOST OUTSTANDING SPORTS PROGRAM

The DHL Australia 2013 Lions Tour (Fox Sports)

MOST OUTSTANDING SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM

Open Mike (Fox Footy)

MOST OUTSTANDING CHILDREN'S PROGRAM

Disney Channel FanFest TV Special Event (Disney Channel)

MOST OUTSTANDING NEWS PROGRAM

Election 2013 Coverage (Sky News)

MOST OUTSTANDING FACTUAL PROGRAM
The People Speak (History)

MOST OUTSTANDING USE OF INNOVATION

Ref Cam (Fox Sports)

CHANNEL OF THE YEAR

Showcase

CHANNEL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

History

HONORARY ASTRA AWARD

Charlotte Dawson (below)

SUBSCRIBER-VOTED AWARDS

FAVOURITE FEMALE PERSONALITY

Shaynna Blaze (Selling Houses Australia)

FAVOURITE MALE PERSONALITY

Andrew Winter (Selling Houses Australia)

FAVOURITE AUSTRALIAN PROGRAM

Selling Houses Australia (The Lifestyle Channel)

FAVOURITE INTERNATIONAL DRAMA

The Walking Dead (FX)

FAVOURITE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM

Grand Designs UK (The LifeStyle Channel)

MOST WATCHED NEWS VIDEOS

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ark, New York, US, 8 hours ago

Make up works like magic on her face! Great body too! Flaunt what you got girl!

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Fergus the Magnificent, Seattle, United States, 8 hours ago

She looked waaay better then.

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fs1491, Sydney, Australia, 8 hours ago

It's called the power of fake tan

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Hannah Sønderskov, Copenhagen, Denmark, 8 hours ago

Hey, here is the truth: Every woman can be attractive. Some woman more than others, this is true, but every single one of us can be very, very beautiful. We just need some free time, a little dedication and some money. Jennifer Hawkins did very well, she is not only beautiful, she is very hot. Good for her. I bet her self esteem is pretty high now, which is one of the best things that can happen to any of us.