Matthew Zukowski is an Australian reality television personality, podcaster, wrestler, and model. Matthew gained fame as a Love Island Australia Season 2 cast member in 2019. He was born on July 3, 1995, in Melbourne and is currently 29 years old as of 2025.
Matthew stands between 6’2″ and 6’6″ (188–198 cm) tall, depending on whether he is wrestling or standing for a photo shoot. He has modeled internationally, wrestled professionally as Charlie Matthews since childhood, and co-hosts the podcast Where’s Your Head At?
Early Life and Background
Matthew was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, and was an avid wrestling fan from the age of four. He worked in construction previously and trained to be a professional wrestler before becoming famous on reality TV. He then shifted to modeling, working amongst the fashion capitals of Milan and London.
Meeting Tammy Hembrow
Matthew first encountered fitness influencer and businesswoman Tammy Hembrow in 2023 when he slid into her direct messages. The conversations later escalated into a first date, and the pair went public shortly after paparazzi spotted them together on the Gold Coast in September 2023. A couple of weeks later, they appeared on the red carpet and publicly announced their relationship on social media.
Relationship Timeline: From Romance to Wedding
- September 2023: Paparazzi photographs confirm Matthew and Tammy’s up and down relationship.
Family Dynamics and Public Drama
Tammy’s sisters, Amy and Emilee, also went on Matthew’s podcast and publicly maligned the relationship, attacking Matthew for immaturity and hopefully interested in Tammy because she was wealthy. Far beyond their objections, the couple went ahead with wedding plans, although rumors of unhappiness including heated arguments over a prenuptial agreement, surfaced before the wedding.
Married Life
Matthew and Tammy, once they got married, were put through intense scrutiny from the public. At the beginning of 2025, there was a frenzy of rumors of marital issues when Tammy removed “Mrs Zukowski” from her Instagram account and went on holiday with her kids. This romance vacation was tried to be dispelled by the couple through a post, but rumors never ceased.
Divorce and Reason for Split
Tammy Hembrow broke the news in an emotional June 2025 TikTok, less than a year after the couple married. She admitted that she regretted her actions regarding relationships and even claimed to have been swept up by the romance, blaming no one but herself for the collapse of the marriage. Tammy confessed that the hardest thing was the impact on her three children and that she needed to be able to heal and move forward. Matthew also issued a statement, stating that the breakup was tricky and mutual, and asked for privacy as they navigated the breakup. Both sides did not publicly disclose the specific reasons for the divorce, but ongoing tension, public pressure, and family conflicts appeared to be present.
Children
Matthew has no biological children, but he gained stepfather status to Tammy’s three children Wolf, Saskia, and Posie from her previous relationships during his marriage to her.
Instagram and Social Media
Matthew Zukowski has an Instagram profile (@mattzukowski), where he posts updates regarding his modeling, wrestling, podcasting, and general life. He has over 130,000 followers and regularly posts updates on his projects and work travels.
Nationality and Ethnicity
Matthew Zukowski is of Australian nationality and European descent.
Net Worth
Matthew Zukowski’s net worth is not publicly disclosed, but his income streams include modeling, wrestling, podcasting, and reality TV. Given his career success and media presence, estimates place his net worth in the range of several hundred thousand to a few million dollars as of 2025.
FAQs
Who is Matthew Zukowski?
Matthew Zukowski is an Australian reality television personality, podcaster, wrestler, and model best known for his time on Love Island Australia and his highly publicized marriage to Tammy Hembrow.
How old is Matthew Zukowski?
Matthew Zukowski was born on 3 July 1995 and is currently 29 years old as of 2025.
How tall is Matthew Zukowski?
Matthew stands at around 6’2″ to 6’6″ (188–198 cm) depending on whether he’s working as a wrestler or a model.
What is the nationality and ethnicity of Matthew Zukowski?
He is Australian by descent with European ethnicity.
Who is Tammy Hembrow?
Tammy Hembrow is an Australian social media influencer, entrepreneur, and fitness icon with millions of fans globally.
How did Matthew Zukowski and Tammy Hembrow first meet?
Matthew contacted Tammy through Instagram DMs in 2023, and their romance quickly became known following their sightings together in September 2023.
When did Matthew Zukowski and Tammy Hembrow marry?
They married in November 2024 in Byron Bay, Australia.
Does Matthew Zukowski and Tammy Hembrow have children together?
They do not have biological children together, but Matthew was the stepfather of Tammy’s three children Wolf, Saskia, and Posie while they were together.
Are Matthew Zukowski and Tammy Hembrow still married?
No, they broke up in June 2025 after hardly a year of marriage.
What was the reason for their divorce?
Neither Matthew nor Tammy disclosed specific reasons, but both cited personal growth and the need to focus on themselves and the children. Family tensions and public scrutiny may have contributed to their split.
What is Matthew Zukowski’s net worth in 2025?
Estimates place his net worth between several hundred thousand and a few million Australian dollars, based on his modeling, wrestling, podcasting, and media work.
What is Matthew Zukowski’s Instagram handle?
You can also find him on Instagram at @mattzukowski.
What is Matthew Zukowski up to today?
He continues to model, wrestle, and co-host the podcast Where’s Your Head At?, and remains on social media.
Is Matthew Zukowski dating anyone after the divorce?
So far, as per the latest news in 2025, neither Matthew nor Tammy has been publicly reported to have any new relationships.
