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Who is Buddy Franklin’s Spouse? Meet Jesinta Campbell Franklin

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Robert King

Updated on January 02, 2026

Buddy Franklin, is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League. He previously played for the Hawthorn Football Club from 2005 to 2013.

Throughout his career as a footballer to date, Buddy Franklin has won two premierships, eight All-Australian selections, four Coleman Medals, and a Peter Crimmins Medal in his time at Hawthorn and Sydney.

Buddy Franklin’s family called him Buddy from an early age to distinguish him from his father, Lance Sr. Buddy Franklin has kicked 467 goals in 159 games for Sydney (2.93 goals per game) after 580 goals in 182 games for Hawthorn (3.19 goals per game).

What is Buddy Franklin’s relationship status?

Buddy Franklin is married to former Miss Universe Australia model and Nine Network host Jecinta Campbell. She won Miss Universe Australia 2010 and represented Australia at Miss Universe 2010, placing 2nd Runner-Up.

Jesinta ‘Campbell’ Franklin’s Biography

Jesinta ‘Campbell’ Franklin born on 12 August 1991, is an Australian model and beauty pageant titleholder. Franklin won Miss Universe Australia 2010 and represented Australia at Miss Universe 2010, placing 2nd Runner-Up.

She grew up in Gold Coast, Queensland, and attended Silkwood School during her youth and Aquinas College through her high school years. Jesinta Campbell Franklin was crowned Miss Universe Australia 2010 on June 17, 2010, representing Queensland. She then entered the Miss Universe 2010 pageant on August 23, 2010, finishing second to Yendi Phillips (Jamaica) and winner Jimena Navarrete (Mexico). She was also named Miss Congeniality in this contest.

In February 2016, she became an ambassador for the department store David Jones which ended in December 2017. Jesinta Campbell published her first book, Live a Beautiful Life, in October 2016.

In September 2010, she was a guest reporter for entertainment and fashion on Seven Network’s The Morning Show. In October 2011, she appeared as a contestant on Nine Network’s Celebrity Apprentice Australia as a member of Team Unity. Jesinta Campbell Franklin welcomed her first child a daughter Tullulah in February 2020. In October 2020, she announced that she was expecting her second child. Their son Rocky was born in March 2021.

Jesinta ‘Campbell’ Franklin’s Nationality

Jesinta Campbell Franklin is an Australian born in Gold Coast, Australia

Jesinta ‘Campbell’ Franklin’s Net Worth

The net worth of Jesinta Campbell Franklin isn’t known.

How old is Jesinta ‘Campbell’ Franklin

Born on August 12, 1991, Jesinta Campbell Franklin is 31 years

Jesinta ‘Campbell’ Franklin’s Height & Weight

Jesinta Campbell Franklin stands 5 ft 10 in / 178 cm tall and weighs 117 lb / 53 kg,

How did Jesinta ‘Campbell’ Franklin meet Buddy Franklin?

Jesinta Campbell Franklin and Buddy Franklin first met in 2013 when they were both in their early 20s and it was love at first sight. They reportedly started dating after a little more convincing from Buddy, when she agreed to a first date at Sydney’s Crown Hotel bar which led them to where they are now.

What does Jesinta ‘Campbell’ Franklin do for a living?

Jesinta Campbell Franklin is a model, TV presenter, and writer. Jesinta Campbell Franklin was crowned Miss Universe Australia 2010 on June 17, 2010, representing Queensland. She then entered the Miss Universe 2010 pageant on August 23, 2010, finishing second to Yendi Phillips (Jamaica) and winner Jimena Navarrete (Mexico). She was also named Miss Congeniality in this contest.

In February 2016, she became an ambassador for the department store David Jones which ended in December 2017. Jesinta Campbell published her first book, Live a Beautiful Life, in October 2016.

In September 2010, she was a guest reporter for entertainment and fashion on Seven Network’s The Morning Show. In October 2011, she appeared as a contestant on Nine Network’s Celebrity Apprentice Australia as a member of Team Unity.

How long has Jesinta ‘Campbell’ Franklin been with Buddy Franklin?

Jesinta Campbell Franklin and Buddy Franklin have been together for 7 years now since they got married in 2016.

Jesinta ‘Campbell’ Franklin’s Education

Jesinta Campbell Franklin reportedly attended Aquinas College throughout her schooling years.

Jesinta ‘Campbell’ Franklin’s Career

Jesinta Campbell Franklin is a model, TV presenter, and writer. Jesinta Campbell Franklin was crowned Miss Universe Australia 2010 on June 17, 2010, representing Queensland. She then entered the Miss Universe 2010 pageant on August 23, 2010, finishing second to Yendi Phillips (Jamaica) and winner Jimena Navarrete (Mexico). She was also named Miss Congeniality in this contest.

In February 2016, she became an ambassador for the department store David Jones which ended in December 2017. Jesinta Campbell published her first book, Live a Beautiful Life, in October 2016.

In September 2010, she was a guest reporter for entertainment and fashion on Seven Network’s The Morning Show. In October 2011, she appeared as a contestant on Nine Network’s Celebrity Apprentice Australia as a member of Team Unity.

Jesinta ‘Campbell’ Franklin’s Social Media

Jesinta Campbell Franklin goes by the handle (@jesinta_campbell) on Instagram.