Roxy Jacenko transforms into Punky Brewster to celebrate Stan reboot

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.

Pictured: Soleil Moon Frye, the star of the original Punky Brewster

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

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

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

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, who reprises her role as Punky's best friend

Nineties heart-throb Freddie Prinze Jr. plays Punky's ex-husband

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

Streaming: Punky Brewster will premiere on 26 February – only on Stan