Meet the world’s most age-defying newsreader: Extraordinary photos show how Australian journalist Ann Sanders, 59, has hardly aged a day in three DECADES
She has been a fixture on Australian television for more than three decades.
And while she is best known for her distinctive – some might say, soothing – delivery, Ann Sanders can also claim to be the world’s most age-defying newsreader.
The 59-year-old journalist is well known for her youthful appearance and has hardly aged a day since starting her career in 1981.
My, how you’ve NOT changed! Meet the world’s most age-defying news presenter Ann Sanders, 59. Pictured on the left in the eighties, and on the right in a current day promo shot
Ann currently anchors Seven’s Morning News as well as Sydney’s Afternoon News.
The beloved TV personality has a signature on-camera look, consisting of a blouse and blazer in block colours with either a chic skirt or tailored pants.
Her most recent hairstyle, which she has maintained for many years, is shoulder-length cut in a deep side parting.
Beauty: Ann has always drawn attention to a remarkably blemish and line-free visage on-screen
Style: The beloved media personality sports her trademark outfit of a blouse and blazer in block colours with either a chic skirt or trousers. Pictured in the early 2000s
But she is perhaps most famous these days for her ageless complexion, with not a blemish or wrinkle in sight.
Ann debuted on TV screens in 1981 as a weather presenter for SAS-7 in Adelaide, before joining Seven Perth the following year.
She was an instant hit with viewers, winning the Logie Award for Most Popular Female Personality in WA in 1981 and 1982.
Ann joined Channel 10 in 1983 as a consumer and news reporter, before returning to Seven in 1988 as news presenter.
Career: Ann, known for her poise and grace, soared to new heights in 1995 when she presented the weeknight edition of Seven News Sydney. Pictured in 2005
The veteran broadcaster, who is known for her poise and grace, was promoted in 1995 to the weeknight presenter of Seven News Sydney.
She remained there until 2006, when she swapped roles with Chris Bath and started hosting Seven Morning News.
Ann also delivered news updates on Channel Seven’s The Morning Show between 2007 and 2015.
Classic: Ann forgoes trends and has always opted for timeless fashion pieces. Pictured on the left in 2005 and on the right in 2009
Her stint on morning television was notable, as it gave Ann the opportunity to show off her funny side after years of being a straight-laced newsreader.
‘The gorgeous thing about The Morning Show is that you learn how to laugh,’ she said in 2012.
‘News is so serious, isn’t it? But you guys manage to do the serious stuff but have a laugh as well.’
Stalwart: Ann has been a formidable face in Australian television since the eighties. Pictured on the left in 2001 and on the right in 2005
Ann is married to well-respected orthopedic surgeon, Dr Andrew Strokon, and the couple share two sons: Max and Thomas.
In addition to her media career, Ann supports several charities, including The Children’s Music Foundation and Osteoporosis Australia.
But unlike other younger newsreaders, she prefers to stay away from social media and does not have an Instagram or Twitter account.
Charitable: Ann lends her profile to worthy causes, including The Children’s Music Foundation and Osteoporosis Australia. Pictured in 2005