It’s hard to believe that Aussie singing sensation Jessica Mauboy is only 25-years-old as she has already achieved so much in such a short period of time!
It’s hard to believe that Aussie singing sensation Jessica Mauboy is only 25-years-old as she has already achieved so much in such a short period of time!
And now the girl from Darwin is celebrating her 25th birthday on the world stage in front of a televised audience of one billion people as she performs at the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games.
Related: Jess Mauboy: Darwin will always be home
Since her appearance onAustralian Idolin 2006 where she came runner-up, Jess has grown to ever more amazing heights.
As well as being a musical success on the ARIA charts, she has launched a film career starring in the internationally acclaimed The Sapphires, and represented Australia for our first ever appearance as special guests at this year’s Eurovision Awards.
Related: Jessica Mauboy meets Princess Mary
She’s bagged two ARIAs and an AACTA award, and rubbed shoulders with royalty and now she’s performing for the biggest audience of her life.
Flick through the gallery to check out Jess’s amazing journey and all of her celeb pals.
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At just 25 years of age, Jess has already performed on the international stage at the Eurovision awards earlier this year.
Jess Performed at the closing ceremony of the 20th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow the night before celebrating her 25th birthday.
Jess’s childhood began in the Northern Territory and she says she will always call Darwin home.
Jessica grew up in a Christian family and from an early age was involved in singing in the church choir
Clearly Jess is a fan of reminiscing about childhood memories as she doesn’t shy away from flaunting flashback pictures on Instagram.
Another throwback pic from Jess’s childhood growing up in the Northern Territory.
Another throw-back pic to Jess’s childhood as she poses with her Dad.
Jess’s fame reached new heights earlier this year when she represented Australia as a guest at Eurovision.
Jess struts her stuff onstage during the extravagant Eurovision performance.
Dancers on stage during Jess’s performance onstage at Eurovision.
Jess met Princess Mary and her family backstage at the Eurovision Awards.
Jess met with Oprah when she brought her show downunder in 2010.
As well a fiercely talented singer, Jess won great acclaim for her movie role in the International smash-hit *The Sapphires*.
As well a fiercely talented singer, Jess won great acclaim for her movie role in the International smash-hit The Sapphires.
Jess strikes a pose with fellow Aussie musician Ben Lee when they acted as guest coaches on *The Voice* last year.
Jess strikes a pose with fellow Aussie musician Ben Lee when they acted as guest coaches on The Voice last year.
Jess and Dannii Minogue pose for a selfie.
Jess onstage with Ellen Degeneres when she brought her television show down under.
With Ellen again.
Jess with fellow Australian Idol alumni Guy Sebastian.
Jess with Aussie comedy darling Rebel Wilson.
Jess and Reece Mastin.
Jess and Ricky Martin.
Jess with Snoop Dogg who featured on her track Get ’em Girls.
Jess performs onstage with Ricky Martin.
Jess poses with 90s rap group Boyz II Men.
Jess with bad-boy Chris Brown.
Jessica Mauboy cuddles with the Cookie Monster after an appearance on Sesame Street.
Jess on stage with Alicia Keys at the ARIAs.
Jess with Mariah Carey – we’re sure one day she’ll be queen of the divas like her too!
