Jackie Clarke is no stranger to the spotlight, wowing Kiwi crowds for more than three decades with her maverick entertainment style. But with age, she’s found fewer opportunities, so the 57-year-old diva decided to create her own.
“I love my wrinkles!” she declares. “They’re an expression of the life and love I’ve experienced, and my humanity. So when the doors started closing on me, I just built my own house and opened my own doors, making my own opportunities.”
Her determination to stay on the stage is hardly surprising, given she joined her first band, Marching Orders, at the age of 16, stole hearts with her rock group The Lady Killers, then spent the last three decades pursuing various other roles, including as a judge for New Zealand Idol and Saturday Live co-host.
“You have to really want to make it in this business in New Zealand because it’s such a small country and it’s hard to keep going. I’m proud of the fact I’m still here. I refer to myself as a hardy perennial,” she laughs.
This story is from the June 19, 2023 edition of Woman’s Day Magazine NZ.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the June 19, 2023 edition of Woman’s Day Magazine NZ.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
THE BACHELORETTE'S LESINA THE SHOW HELPED ME FIND LOVE'
The reality star's magical weekend reveals she's finally found her prince
SHILOH JO LIE TELLS ALL! 'THE TRUTH ABOUT MY MUM & DAD'
Ange and Brad's daughter is ready to spill about their split
KIWI ACTRESS DEB'S CINEMATIC WEDDING
The star's romantic big day played out just like a film!
LIFE-SAVING LOVERS!
Yasmin and Guilherme said 'I do' while donating blood and plasma
KRYSTLE'S MEDICAL CRISIS 'LEGO SAVED MY LIFE!'
To pay for her surgery, the star had to make the ultimate sacrifice
BRAVE JEN CONFESSES 'NICOLE SAVED ME'
Their close friendship got Jen through a particularly tough time
MANU'S EMOTIONAL REUNION WITH HIS DAD!
Raised by a single mum, he needed to complete the family recipe
Fast + fresh THAI
Fire up your wok for these family favourites
JODIE & JAMES OUR PARENTS ARE DATING!
The comedian found his mother the perfect bloke on his show James Must-A-Pic His Mum A Man
PROUD MUM RACHEL 'I CRIED TEARS OF HAPPINESS
Her son Liam's wedding was a huge, fun-filled family affair