Deborah Hutton is one of Australia’s most respected and recognisable media personalities, with a career spanning more than four decades across modelling, television, magazine editing, business, and philanthropy.
In 2025, Deborah was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) as part of the King’s Birthday Honours, recognised for her outstanding service to community, health, and the media—a reflection of her ongoing advocacy and deep commitment to making a difference in Australian lives.
Deborah’s journey began at age 16 when she appeared on the cover of Australian Cosmopolitan in 1978. Her natural charisma and poise quickly led to an international modelling career, including a contract with the prestigious Ford Modelling Agency in New York City.
She transitioned seamlessly into television, becoming a household name through her work on a string of highly regarded lifestyle and entertainment programs for the Nine Network including Looking Good, Location Location, Amazing Homes, Celebrity Overhaul.
Deborah began working with Foxtel hosting a variety of shows across different channels.The Foxtel Movie Show, and Event on Foxtel Arts showcased her range and relatability.
Deborah spent over a decade with The Australian Women’s Weekly, where she progressed from the beauty pages to Fashion Editor and ultimately Editor-at-Large for the magazine’s Home section. Her influence helped shape the editorial voice of one of the country’s most iconic publications.
Her entrepreneurial ventures reflect her passion for home, style, and well-being:
- Living with Deborah Hutton homewares for Kmart (2004)
- Deborah Hutton Optical eyewear collection (2006)
- Home with Deborah Hutton, exclusive to MyHouse (2021)
- Balance by Deborah Hutton (2011), a digital platform supporting women’s personal growth and health
In 2021, Deborah launched Canopy Bay by Deborah Hutton, a stylish UPF50+ sun-protective hat range inspired by her personal journey as a two-time facial skin cancer survivor. Her experience has made her a passionate national advocate for prevention, early detection, and education around sun safety.
Deborah supports a number of charitable organisations including the Skin Cancer Foundation, Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre, the Starlight Children’s Foundation, Lions Australia, Skin Check Champion’s and is a powerful voice in public health awareness and community engagement.
Whether she’s speaking on resilience, well-being, ageing with confidence, or carving out a fulfilling life through purpose and reinvention, Deborah Hutton brings insight, humility, and inspiration to every stage she steps onto.
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In Conversation with Deborah Hutton
Deborah Hutton brings warmth, insight, and lived experience to any on-stage conversation. With a career that spans media, business, health advocacy, and personal reinvention, she is a natural and compelling interview guest. Whether discussing resilience, confidence, ageing well, or her advocacy in sun safety and wellness, Deborah engages audiences with candour and clarity. Her conversations balance substance with relatability, offering thought-provoking perspectives shaped by four decades in the public eye and a genuine commitment to making a difference.
In Conversation with Deborah Hutton
Ms Hutton was a delightful guest, she did not have a formal speaking duty on the evening but mingled well within the crowd. All feed back in regards to her attendance was positive. ... keep reading Hamilton Davis
Deborah was one of the best, so professional, so lovely, so flexible and easy to work with. She was on time, helpful and excellent at what she does.
