No Filter New Year, Same Me — Celeste Barber Keeps It Real
Jan 11, 2026
In a candid chat with Kate Langbroek, Australian comedian Celeste Barber opens up about embracing authenticity in a world obsessed with perfection. She shares her life story, from overcoming childhood ostracism to her ADHD diagnosis and the chaos of motherhood. Celeste discusses the pressures of social media, the transformative power of her viral Kim Kardashian parody, and the importance of setting boundaries. With humor and vulnerability, she reflects on fame, mental health, and her ongoing journey of self-preservation, proving that it's okay to be wonderfully imperfect.
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School Ostracism Shaped Her Path
- Celeste Barber recounts being ostracised at school and how it pushed her into drama and dancing as safe pockets.
- That isolation taught her resilience and shaped her comedic voice later in life.
A Friend Told Her To Own Her Funny
- Mark Priestley bluntly told Celeste her not owning her humour was "boring," which shifted her toward comedy.
- That frank friendship convinced her to lean into comedy and helped launch her unique niche.
Pregnancy Found Her In LA
- Celeste discovered she was pregnant in LA at the end of a trip and returned home to have her first son, Lou.
- She balanced early motherhood, teaching locally, and later found Instagram during a quiet period.
