Roxy Jacenko transforms into Punky Brewster to celebrate the reboot of the family sitcom streaming on Stan
PR queen Roxy Jacenko transformed into 1980s sitcom character Punky Brewster to celebrate the release of the reboot, which is streaming on Stan.
The 41-year-old stepped out of her heels and into her sneakers to recreate the quirky outfit, which she showed off in a series of photos on Instagram on Friday.
She paired a bright orange vest with a colourful jumper and jeans, and accessorised with a bandana around her thigh, mismatched socks and a key around her neck.
Cute! Roxy Jacenko (left) has transformed into 1980s sitcom character Punky Brewster (right, actress Soleil Moon Frye) to celebrate the reboot of family sitcom streaming on Stan
The blonde publicist also wore a black wig with two ponytails to complete the look.
She also shared a closer glimpse of her makeup on Instagram Stories, revealing her artist had added freckles to mimic Punky’s look.
Roxy wrote in the caption: ‘She’s back… so I thought given it’s casual Friday, I would celebrate!’
Getting into character! The 41-year-old stepped out of her heels and into her sneakers to recreate the quirky outfit, which she showed off in a series of photos on Instagram on Friday
Imitation: The blonde publicist also wore a black wig with two ponytails to complete the look
‘Punky Brewster was my idol in the ’80s and now every episode of the brand-new series Punky Brewster Premieres TONIGHT on @stanaustralia,’ she added.
The original Punky Brewster, which aired for four seasons from 1984 to 1988, starred Soleil Moon Frye as Penelope ‘Punky’ Brewster, an abandoned young girl who is raised by a foster parent.
Soleil reprises her role as Punky in the new series, which centres on her life as a newly single mother of three.
Reboot: The original Punky Brewster, which aired for four seasons from 1984 to 1988, starred Soleil Moon Frye as an abandoned young girl who is raised by a foster parent. Soleil reprises her role as Punky in the new series, which centres on her life as a newly single mother of three
Co-stars: The series also stars Cherie Johnson (left), who reprises her role as Punky’s best friend. Nineties heart-throb Freddie Prinze Jr. (right) plays Punky’s ex-husband
She decides to add to her family by fostering a young girl named Izzy, who reminds her of her younger self.
The series also stars Cherie Johnson, who reprises her role as Punky’s best friend. Nineties heart-throb Freddie Prinze Jr. plays Punky’s ex-husband.
Punky Brewster will premiere on 26 February – only on Stan
Streaming: Punky Brewster will premiere on 26 February – only on Stan