Australian star Maddison Brown is experiencing a homecoming unlike any other. The actress and model — who has been working professionally since she was just five years old —

is now stepping into one of the most iconic rites of passage in Australian entertainment: joining Home and Away. As she prepares for her glamorous first appearance at the Fashion Awards,

Brown is simultaneously embracing a new chapter filled with career evolution, personal rediscovery, and a return to her roots.

Sitting in the grand dining room at The Lanesborough in London’s Kensington, the scene is almost poetic. Maddison, dressed with effortless elegance, sips tea under opulent chandeliers, reflecting on the whirlwind of change surrounding her. She is fresh off Pandora’s pre–Fashion Awards luncheon and preparing for her first walk down the prestigious red carpet. But despite the glitz of London high society, what weighs most on her heart is something far simpler: coming home.

A Career Built on Versatility and Ambition

Brown’s career has spanned nearly every corner of the entertainment industry — from major television roles to editorial modeling, film projects, commercial campaigns, and now business ventures. Her breakout role as the fiery Kirby Anders on the U.S. hit Dynasty skyrocketed her into international fame. But across all those achievements, joining Home and Away carries its own special meaning.

“Being on Home and Away feels like a rite of passage,” she declares. “Everyone who’s anyone has done it.”

It’s a sentiment that resonates deeply with Australian audiences. The long-running drama series has launched some of the biggest careers in the country — from Chris Hemsworth to Isla Fisher — and Brown’s addition to the cast feels both natural and symbolic.

Thrown Into the Deep End in Summer Bay

Brown joined the series in June, stepping into the role of Jodi Langham, a vibrant, complicated newcomer with ties that will shake up Summer Bay. The moment she arrived, she was immediately swept into the high-speed machine that is Australian soap production.

“The show shoots around 100 scenes a week — it’s crazy!” she laughs.

Compared to her U.S. projects, where episodes were filmed at a slower, more cinematic pace, the adjustment was dramatic. “In the States, we averaged about 25 to 30 scenes a week. But Aussies are more grounded. The environment is so pleasant — no ego, no pretension. It’s a team effort, always.”

Her transition back to Australia wasn’t just professional — it was deeply personal.

A Bittersweet Return to Australia

Brown spent more than a decade living in West Hollywood and Atlanta, building her career and carving out a life abroad. But as she entered a new stage of personal growth, the pull of home became impossible to ignore.

“I realized I was a homesick puppy,” she admits with a warm smile.

Her family is in Sydney. Her skincare brand, Outside Beauty & Skincare, is based there. Her business partner — her sister Allison — is also there. And moving home also placed her closer to her fiancé, New Zealand actor Simon Meadow. It was as if every part of her life was guiding her back to Australian shores.

“In this phase of life, I want to keep moving forward,” she says. “And the best place for me was Australia.”

This return marks not just a physical relocation, but a transformation in the way Brown envisions her future.

Expanding Her World — On and Off Screen

As she prepares to attend the Fashion Awards — where she will be wearing a dramatic, robe-inspired gown by Australian luxury label Common Hours — Brown reflects on the shifting dimensions of her career. The gown, dark and flowing like a piece of wearable art, symbolizes her evolution: bold, unexpected, and entirely her own.

Since launching Outside in January 2023, Brown has discovered a new side of herself. “It opened a completely new part of my brain,” she says. “I love problem-solving. I love the ideation. I love making things.”

This entrepreneurial spark has inspired her to consider producing — stepping behind the camera to help shape stories rather than just portray them. It’s a natural next step for someone who has spent a lifetime immersed in storytelling.

Meanwhile, Outside is thriving. “We’re scaling. We’re looking for retail expansion,” she reveals. “We have major partnerships coming next year and several new products on the way.” All developments remain centered around their niche: high-quality, beautifully formulated SPF essentials.

Her Newest Title: Pandora Ambassador ✨

In September, Brown embraced yet another milestone — becoming Pandora’s first ambassador for Australia and New Zealand. The partnership feels like destiny, considering she grew up wearing the brand.

“I had all the charms!” she laughs. “I’ve loved Pandora forever.”

Her first campaign with the brand, centered around the Talisman Collection, explores the mythology of ancient coins and symbolic jewelry. The pieces, shot in Sydney by renowned photographer Manolo Campion, carry themes of protection, luck, and meaning — something Brown resonates with deeply.

“What I love is that it’s accessible,” she says. “My friends, my colleagues — they can see something I’m wearing and go out and get it themselves. It feels real and connected.”

She speaks with genuine warmth, the kind that explains why she has become a rising fashion figure while still remaining relatable.

Life, Longevity, and What Comes Next

As she sits in London, preparing to step onto one of the world’s most glamorous red carpets, Maddison Brown reflects on everything she has accomplished — and everything she has yet to explore.

“I’ve had an incredible life. I’ve gotten to do amazing things,” she says with a sense of wonder. “But I’ve realized life is long. Just because I’ve been doing one thing doesn’t mean I have to do it forever.”

Her return to Australia marks the beginning of something new — a widening path filled with creative exploration, deeper roots, and a clearer sense of purpose.

Whether she’s lighting up Summer Bay on Home and Away, building her SPF empire, dazzling at the Fashion Awards, or dreaming up her next behind-the-scenes endeavor, Maddison Brown is stepping boldly into the future — guided by experience, passion, and maybe, just maybe, a lucky talisman or two.