117 Reasons I Don’t Want To Have Kids, Grief, Estrangement & What Hollywood Really Looks Like - Uncut with Ellie Gonsalves

Hey Lifers! Ellie Gonsalves is an Australian model, actress, podcaster and Wildlife Warriors Ambassador with a collective audience of over 5 million followers. Ellie first rose to prominence in the modelling world and has since built an international career, appearing in major campaigns like superbowl commercials and has transitioned into acting. Ellie has also been very open about some deeply personal experiences like losing her father to suicide, going no contact with her mum and the kind of life she wants to live. One of the things that sparked huge conversation online was Ellie’s viral list of “117 reasons not to have kids,” a post that challenged expectations around motherhood and opened up a much bigger conversation about choice, pressure and what a fulfilling life can look like. We chat: Ellie’s excellent driving skills How a Facebook page turned into a Super Bowl commercial and a Hollywood career 17 years with partner and manager Ross The dark side of Hollywood Losing her dad to suicide and the phone call that changed everything Cutting off her mum completely and how she responds when people say "but she's your mum" The viral list — 117 reasons she doesn't want kids — and what she says to people who call it selfish Why moving back to Australia during Covid made her fall back in love with this country TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Intro 1:20 — Most embarrassing story 4:18 — Growing up a tomboy, modelling rejections & building a following 8:58 — Getting discovered on Instagram & the Super Bowl commercial 10:15 — 17 years with Ross 12:38 — Filming Fighting with My Family with Dwayne Johnson 14:30 — The viral list: 117 reasons she doesn't want kids 26:39 — Losing her dad  33:08 — Estrangement from her mum 42:25 — Ross as chosen family  45:12 — The reality of Hollywood vs the glamour 49:30 — Falling back in love with Australia   You can find everything from Ellie Gonsalves here  You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Keeshia PettitVideo produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.