Love her or hate her, Melbourne needs outspoken icons like Bec Judd

April 21, 2026 — 5:00am

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As is the case for any forthright woman, opinions on the entrepreneur, model, social media influencer and footballer’s wife Rebecca Judd vary.

One thing we can all agree on: Judd’s ability to attract the public gaze and media attention stands strong. Even after more than 20 years in the limelight, since she turned up with her then partner (now husband) Chris Judd to the 2004 Brownlow Medal count in a red Tarvydas dress so sensational it is better remembered than the actual winner that night (West Coast Eagles midfielder C. Judd).

R. Judd is back in the headlines this week, not because the 43-year-old mum of four was partying at US music festival Coachella with her Melebrity posse, but due to The Age revealing that crime statistics showed burglars are breaking into homes in upmarket neighbourhoods in record numbers.

This vindicated Judd, as Bayside crime is a topic she has campaigned about since at least 2022, attacking Premier Jacinta Allan and her predecessor Dan Andrews for perceived inaction. Andrews said at the time of her initial comments: “I’m sorry she feels that way; the data will........

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