Australian Story

Celeste Barber has amassed a global fanbase of 9.6 million for her parodies of celebrities and influencers on social media, where she reminds women not to buy into unattainable beauty standards. But while humour has been key to her phenomenal rise, Celeste's own story is one of struggle and self-doubt. Her formative years were damaged by undiagnosed ADHD, resulting in Celeste being badly bullied in her early teens. While her neurodiversity was the genesis of her stage and screen success, it remains an ongoing battle for the celebrated performer.

Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price is popular, polarising and outspoken — a rising star in Coalition ranks who helped steer the No campaign to victory in the Voice referendum. Within the Indigenous community, her critics feel betrayed by her controversial comments about colonisation, culture and violence; her supporters say she's brave and bold. With the election imminent, questions are being asked about what it would mean should she become the next Minister for Indigenous Australians. In this episode, the former singer and children's television presenter responds to her critics and speaks for the first time about her drug use and the deeply personal experiences that have shaped her political views.