Deborah Hutton

Deborah Hutton was born in London, England, on December 20, 1961, and immigrated to Australia at a young age. Her family traveled through Queensland and Papua New Guinea before settling in Sydney. At the age of 16, Hutton left school to begin a modeling career, gaining early recognition by appearing on the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine in October 1978. She then joined Vivien’s Modelling Agency in Sydney and, by 18, secured a contract with Ford Modelling Agency in New York City. This pivotal period established her as a prominent figure in the modeling industry.

Hutton transitioned into television in 1989 as co-host of the Ten Network’s `Superquiz`. Her television career expanded significantly in 1994 when she began presenting the Nine Network’s `Looking Good`, a series that achieved high ratings. She continued to appear on the Nine Network throughout 1996 and 1997 as an authority on fashion, beauty, and style. Hutton hosted other popular programs including `Location Location`, `Amazing Homes`, and `Celebrity Overhaul`, and contributed to `Fresh` food program and `Getaway`. In 2011, she moved to Foxtel, hosting shows on the BIO Channel, and from 2012 to 2015, she presented the `Foxtel Movie Show`. In September 2015, Hutton hosted `Event`, a monthly art show on Foxtel Arts that explored Australian music, theatre, visual arts, and books.

In addition to her broadcasting roles, Hutton also had a significant career in print media, serving for over ten years as an editor for The Australian Women’s Weekly, where she progressed from beauty pages to fashion editor and then editor-at-large for Home. Her business ventures include being a national ambassador for Grace Bros and Myer for over a decade, and an ambassador for Qantas for over 10 years, where she presented the in-flight video guide. She also served as a spokesperson for Holden. In September 2004, Hutton launched her homewares line, “Living with Deborah Hutton,” for Kmart Australia. In 2006, she became a brand ambassador for Olay Regenerist and introduced her eyewear line, “Deborah Hutton Optical.” She was also the spokesperson for the “At Home at Hyatt” campaign for the Lendlease residential development. In 2011, Hutton established her digital media community, “Balance by Deborah Hutton,” which featured weekly video interviews. She is an ambassador for the Australian Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AWCCI) and serves on its Advisory Board. In 2021, she launched Canopy Bay by Deborah Hutton, a line of UPF50+ sun protective hats, motivated by her experiences with skin cancer.