Brynne Edelsten’s Shocking Property Fall Revealed

Just as the queen of Melbourne’s high society, flaunting luxury homes and champagne dinners, Brynne Edelsten’s life has taken a surprising and sinister turn.

The former public servant, who once lived in multimillion-dollar estates in Port Melbourne and the CBD, is now reportedly confined to a cramped, $300-a-week flat above the boarded-up FoodWorks in Fitzroy – a stark sign of his shocking downfall.

Edelsten, now 42, shot to fame after her high-profile marriage to billionaire Australian businessman Geoffrey Edelsten in November 2009.

Their lavish $3m wedding at the Crown Casino, complete with celebrity guests and a speech from Seinfeld star Jason Alexander, cemented her social media presence in Australia.

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The US-born glamor model, born Brynne Gordon in Oklahoma in 1983, grew her fame with endless red carpet appearances, appearing on reality TV shows such as SAS Australia and Dancing with the Stars, and even her own show, Brynne: My Bedazzled Life.

In better times, the couple shared a penthouse apartment in Melbourne, with Geoffrey also owning luxury investment properties.

Edelsten now lives above this carved corner store. Source: Google Image

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The apartment backs onto a cave reportedly frequented by drug users, often filled with needles and vomit. Source: Google Image

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However, the glamorous life began to crumble after her marriage to Geoffrey ended in divorce in 2014.

It is understood that Brynne, who was declared bankrupt in 2016, did not receive a fortune from her ex-husband after the split.

Speaking on Sunday night’s Seven News Spotlight: The Fame Game in 2022, Edelsten opened up about the devastating path she took following a marriage breakdown.

“I probably haven’t had a good relationship since (the divorce) … There was domestic violence, at one point, (I was) homeless and went into a rough shelter,” he said.

“Rebuilding myself and loving myself again and getting back on my feet … I’ve been lucky enough to have support behind me.”

Geoffrey died in Melbourne in June 2021, aged 78.

Brynne Edelsten leaves the court. Credit: 7NEWS

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Edelsten in happy moments in one of his luxury homes.

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Brynne and Geoffrey Edelsten from Seven’s reality show, My Bedazzled Life. Back, Josh Horner, Nick Bracks and Paul Licuria

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A series of drug busts followed, culminating in Edelsten’s current grim reality.

His current residence, a half-building at the southern end of Brunswick Street, paints a striking picture.

According to a report by the Daily Mail, it is close to the commission’s towers full of refugees and backs onto a tunnel reportedly used by drug users, which is littered with used needles.

The Daily Mail saw two ambulances arrive at Edelsten’s facility in less than an hour as the media waited for him to appear to address his latest legal troubles.

Edelsten appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday after Victoria Police allegedly found illegal drug deals at his home.

There was a time when Aussies couldn’t get enough of the socialite.

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Police are believed to have raided his home in Fitzroy on Monday where they found a large quantity of drugs.

On Tuesday, the court heard it could take 12 months to analyze his phone data to determine the extent of his alleged involvement in the case, according to 7News.

The mother, 42, was reportedly in tears when she was in front of the court on Tuesday afternoon and denied knowing about drugs in her home.

He was granted bail on the condition that he attend the police station three times a week.

Ms. Edelsten has had previous drug-trafficking charges dismissed.

On Wednesday, Edelsten stayed at home, politely refusing to speak to the media.

Edelsten will next appear in court on January 7.