Jackie Gillies

Jakica Gillies (née Ivancevic, [ˈjaːkit͡sa iˈʋaːnt͡ʃeʋit͡ɕ]; born 11 June 1980) is an Australian psychic and reality television personality, best known for being on The Real Housewives of Melbourne.

Jackie Gillies
Jackie on red carpet
Gillies in 2016
Born
Jakica Ivancevic

(1980-06-11) 11 June 1980
NationalityAustralian
OccupationPsychic
Known forThe Real Housewives of Melbourne
Spouse
(m. 2010)
Children2
Websitexojackie.com

Career

Gillies works as a professional psychic. She is best known for her role in The Real Housewives of Melbourne, featuring as an original housewife. Previously working in corporate banking as a casual relief teller, Gilles left her job to become a full-time psychic medium.[1][2]

In January 2018, Gillies was revealed as a celebrity contestant on the fourth season of the Australian version of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.[3] On 6 March 2018, Gillies was evicted after 39 days in the jungle coming in 7th place.[4]

In 2023, Gilles and Ben Gilles competed on the seventh season of The Amazing Race Australia.[5]

Personal life

Gillies was born in Croatia. Her family emigrated to Australia when she was a few weeks old .[1] The family still has property in Croatia.[2] Gillies spent her childhood and early adult life in Newcastle,[1] but now resides in Melbourne.

Gillies married Silverchair drummer Ben Gillies in 2010.[6]

After many failed IVF attempts, Jackie gave birth to twins on 15th October 2021 through a successful IVF procedure.

References

  1. Gillies, Jackie. "Jackie's Soul Purpose". Mezzanine-media. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
  2. Alderman, Kellie. "HOUSEWIVES AND HIGH-DRAMA". Style Magazine. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
  3. Nick Bond (28 January 2018). "I'm A Celeb 2018 contestants revealed". news.com.au. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  4. "Jackie Gillies gets booted from I'm A Celebrity ahead of grand finale". news.com.au. 6 March 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  5. "The Amazing Race Australia Celebrity Edition: Meet The 11 Teams". 10Play. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  6. BRANLEY, ALISON (13 June 2010). "Silverchair drummer Ben Gilles weds in Newcastle". Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
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