A Bold Life

Kerri-Anne Kennerley is Australia's queen of television. But behind the glamour of a public life is a private woman. And a survivor.

A Bold Life is the tale of a Queensland girl who chased her dream of being a cabaret star to New York, only to find herself stranded in a violent marriage to a dangerous drug addict. It's the journey of a unique and driven woman who built a remarkable 50-year career in one of the most fickle and male-dominated industries of all, and instigated some of the most iconic moments in Australian TV history along the way.

Yet away from the spotlight Kerri-Anne has stared down a series of personal crises with grace and dignity, the latest in 2016 when a freak fall left John, her devoted husband of 33 years, a quadriplegic. On their long road to recovery Kerri-Anne found herself reflecting on a lifetime's memories, good and bad.

Honest, fabulous, powerful and poignant, this is Kerri-Anne Kennerley's own extraordinary and inspiring story of A Bold Life.

About the Author

Kerri-Anne Kennerley is one of Australia's most vibrant and enduring media personalities. She was born in Sandgate, Queensland. For a television career spanning over 50 years, she was inducted into the Logies Hall of Fame in 2017.

A successful businesswoman and tireless charity worker, Kerri-Anne has served on the Council for the Order of Australia and currently sits on the board of Golf Australia. She remains a constant and beloved presence on Australian TV screens. Kerri-Anne Kennerley lives in Sydney with husband John and golden retriever Digger.