She donned a famous bikini for an Australian tourism campaign in 2006, and Lara Worthington (née Bingle) still looks stunning 16 years later.
The 35-year-old model turned heads at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday afternoon as she went for a swim in the ocean with her friend Phoebe Tonkin.
Lara, who flew to Australia from Los Angeles that morning, showcased her jaw-dropping figure in a strapless black swimsuit.
Lara Worthington (née Bingle) turned heads on Sunday as she went for a swim in the ocean at Bondi Beach in Sydney
She donned a bikini to present an Australian tourism campaign in 2006, and Lara still looks stunning 16 years later
The one-piece clung tightly to her slender figure as she frolicked in the waves with Phoebe, an Australian actress known for starring in The Vampire Diaries.
Despite the long winter making the water dangerously cold, the Cronulla native braved the cold to go swimming and catch some waves.
Looking at every inch of the beach girl, Lara drew attention to her natural beauty by straightening her blonde hair and wearing makeup.
The 35-year-old model showcased her jaw-dropping figure in a strapless black swimsuit
She frolicked in the waves with her friend Phoebe Tonkin (right), an Australian actress known for starring in The Vampire Diaries
Despite the long winter making the water dangerously cold, Lara braved the cold to go swimming and catch some waves
The Being star Lara Bingle threw her arms up in the air as a wave crashed against her
Lara was a little-known 19-year-old model from Cronulla in Sydney’s south when she became the face of Australia’s tourism industry.
The adverts featured various Aussies preparing to welcome visitors to their country and ended with a bikini-clad Lara stepping out of the ocean and asking, “So where the hell are you?”
Hours earlier, she was pictured at Sydney Airport after a 13-hour flight from Los Angeles, where she lives with husband Sam Worthington.
The ad-shy beauty mogul smiled and waved at the paparazzi, and seemed happy to be home for the first time in months.
Lara, who is an ambassador for swimwear brand Seafolly, still looks as fit and youthful as she did during her modeling heyday in the late 2000s.
Looking at every inch of the beach girl, Lara drew attention to her natural beauty by slicking her hair back and wearing makeup
Hours earlier she was pictured at Sydney Airport after a 13 hour flight from LA
She lives in America with her husband Sam Worthington, who is best known for starring in the Avatar movies
She was seen pulling her swimsuit top up after being knocked down by a passing wave
Phoebe shielded her eyes from the glare of the sun as she headed back to the beach
The two women, both Australians now based in Los Angeles, have been good friends for several years
Phoebe wore a barely there string bikini as she waded in the ocean
Lara’s friend had a step in her step as they walked through the water together
Since marrying Avatar Sam star, she’s stayed out of the headlines and adopted a more conservative style of dress.
Before the notoriously private couple started dating in 2013, Lara was a Sydney tabloid.
She had her own reality show, Being Lara Bingle, and dated a string of famous men, including former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke.
After catching the waves, the couple headed back into the ocean and dried off with towels
Phoebe and Lara shared a lively conversation over takeaway coffees
Lara was a little-known 19-year-old model from Cronulla, in Sydney’s south, when she became the face of Australia’s tourism industry in 2006.
The $186 million “So where the hell are you?” campaign was orchestrated by future Prime Minister Scott Morrison and projected around the world.
The adverts featured various Aussies preparing to welcome visitors to their country and ended with a bikini-clad Lara stepping out of the ocean and asking, “So where the hell are you?”
Lara covered in a black hoodie and matching cap after her dip in the ocean
The friends returned home after an afternoon of fun in the sun
Phoebe wrapped a beige and white towel around her waist and covered her with a black t-shirt and cardigan
The campaign was not without controversy, however, and it was banned in the UK for its use of the word “bloody”.
It was also banned in Canada due to its reference to drinking alcohol with the opening line, “We poured you a beer”.
The Worthingtons, who share sons Rocket, Racer and River, lead a quiet life in the United States these days.
However, they occasionally return to Australia for work and family reasons.
Lara and her husband Sam Worthington (left), who share sons Rocket, Racer and River, lead a quiet life in the United States these days. However, they occasionally return to Australia for work and family reasons.