From riches to rags: How Tziporah Malkah former fiancée of billionaire James Packer went from Australia's 'It Girl' to a $200-per-fortnight pension

She's the ex-fiancee of billionaire James Packer who claimed, this week, that she was living on a paltry $100 per week.

And Tziporah Malkah's current situation is a far cry from the 1990s when she was Australia's 'It girl.'

Tziporah, formerly known as Kate Fischer, first burst onto the spotlight as a fresh-faced 13-year-old after winning the Dolly Covergirl of the Year competition.

Fall: After it was revealed on Friday she was living on an $200 per fortnight pension, Tziporah Malkah's current situation is a far cry from the 1990s when she was Australia's 'It girl'

Fall: After it was revealed on Friday she was living on an $200 per fortnight pension, Tziporah Malkah's current situation is a far cry from the 1990s when she was Australia's 'It girl'

The 1990s saw her hit her modelling straps, becoming one of Australia's  most bankable faces adorning such high profile covers as Elle, GQ, and Vogue Australia - for whom she shot four covers.

Tziporah achieved national acclaim in 1994 when she appeared alongside fellow model Elle Macpherson, Portia de Rossi, Hugh Grant  and Sam Neil in Sirens. 

The film, based on the life of Australian artist Norman Lindsay, generated a modicum of  controversy upon release, due to the depictions of female nudity.

Early talent: Tziporah, formerly known as Kate Fischer, first burst onto the spotlight as a fresh-faced 13-year-old as the winner of the Dolly Covergirl of the Year competition

Early talent: Tziporah, formerly known as Kate Fischer, first burst onto the spotlight as a fresh-faced 13-year-old as the winner of the Dolly Covergirl of the Year competition

Tziporah made headlines in 1996 when she became engaged to billionaire media mogul James Packer. 

However, that union was not to last, with the pair calling off the engagement in 1998 after five years together. 

Appearing on the Kyle and Jackie O show in 2016, Tziporah admitted that, after the break-up, she threw half a million dollars worth of jewellery into the ocean that James had gifted her.

In demand; The 1990s saw her hit her modelling straps, becoming one of Australia's most bankable faces - adorning such high profile covers as Elle , GQ, and Vogue Australia - for whom she shot four covers

In demand; The 1990s saw her hit her modelling straps, becoming one of Australia's most bankable faces - adorning such high profile covers as Elle , GQ, and Vogue Australia - for whom she shot four covers

Breakout role: Tziporah achieved national acclaim in 1994 when she appeared alongside fellow model Elle Macpherson (c), Portia de Rossi (l), Hugh Grant and Sam Neil

Breakout role: Tziporah achieved national acclaim in 1994 when she appeared alongside fellow model Elle Macpherson (c), Portia de Rossi (l), Hugh Grant and Sam Neil

Star turn: The film, based on the life of Australian artist Norman Lindsay, generated a modicum of controversy upon release, due to the depictions of female nudity

Star turn: The film, based on the life of Australian artist Norman Lindsay, generated a modicum of controversy upon release, due to the depictions of female nudity

'I thought, 'They come from the earth and back to the earth shall they go,' so I chucked them all in the ocean. It was a powerful moment but now I’m like, 'Oh crap,' she said.

It was also reported at the time by the Daily Telegraph, that James also gave Tziporah a $2.7 million Bondi apartment and 'some hundreds of thousands of dollars in spending money.' 

Speaking to Woman's Day in 2016, Tziporah  admitted that she sometimes regrets her decision to leave Australia after her relationship with James ended.

It couple: Tziporah made headlines in 1996 when she became engaged to billionaire media mogul James Packer. However, that union was not to last with the pair calling off the engagement in 1998, after five years together

It couple: Tziporah made headlines in 1996 when she became engaged to billionaire media mogul James Packer. However, that union was not to last with the pair calling off the engagement in 1998, after five years together

High flying: It was also reported at the time by the Daily Telegraph , that James also gave Tziporah a $2.7 million Bondi apartment (pictured) and 'some hundreds of thousands of dollars in spending money'

High flying: It was also reported at the time by the Daily Telegraph , that James also gave Tziporah a $2.7 million Bondi apartment (pictured) and 'some hundreds of thousands of dollars in spending money'

'Sometimes I think I should have stayed in Australia and battled it out a bit,' she admitted. 'Buy I was devastated and I felt like he had all the cards.' 

After splitting with James, Tzipporah was also romantically linked with actor Ben Mendelssohn and Nova radio star Ryan 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald.

She then moved from Australia to Beverley Hills where she converted to Judaism, changing her name to Tziporah Malkah Bat Israel.

Out it goes: Appearing on the Kyle and Jackie O show in 2016, Tziporah admitted that, after the break-up, she threw half a million dollars worth of jewellery into the ocean that James had gifted her

Out it goes: Appearing on the Kyle and Jackie O show in 2016, Tziporah admitted that, after the break-up, she threw half a million dollars worth of jewellery into the ocean that James had gifted her

She revealed to The Project earlier this year she became engaged to a businessman who, she later discovered had a wife and child in Israel, finding herself homeless upon returning to Australia in 2010.

'I didn't know anything about homelessness so I thought I had to sleep under a bush so I Googled "Homelessness Melbourne,' she said.

 After keeping out of the spotlight, Tziporah made a return to the spotlight this year as a contestant on the hit Channel Ten reality show I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! losing out to former Australian idol star Casey Donovan.

Across the pond: She then moved from Australia to Beverley Hills where she converted to Judasim, changing her name to Tziporah Malkah Bat Israel

Across the pond: She then moved from Australia to Beverley Hills where she converted to Judasim, changing her name to Tziporah Malkah Bat Israel

Tziporah appeared in Melbourne Magistrate's Court on Friday, where she pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in the affluent Melbourne suburb of Toorak on January 3.

She was find $1500 and banned from driving for 27 months.

During proceedings, it was revealed by her solicitor Michael Kuzilny that Tziporah was 'very financially disadvantaged' and had been ripped off in a $2 million real estate scam some years ago.

He added that she was currently living on a pension of $200 per fortnight.  

Shock: She revealed to The Project earlier this year she became engaged to a businessman who, she later discovered had a wife and child in Israel, finding herself homeless upon returning to Australia in 2010

Shock: She revealed to The Project earlier this year she became engaged to a businessman who, she later discovered had a wife and child in Israel, finding herself homeless upon returning to Australia in 2010

Violation: Tziporah appeared in Melbourne Magistrate's Court on Friday, where she pled guilty to driving while intoxicated in the affluent Melbourne suburb of Toorak on January 3. She was find $1500 and banned from driving for 27 months. Tziporah is pictured with comedian Steve Abbott

Violation: Tziporah appeared in Melbourne Magistrate's Court on Friday, where she pled guilty to driving while intoxicated in the affluent Melbourne suburb of Toorak on January 3. She was find $1500 and banned from driving for 27 months. Tziporah is pictured with comedian Steve Abbott

  

 

 

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