'I'm always fighting for the underdog': Meet Australia's very own 'Amal Clooney' who has studied law, speaks three languages, models and is an ambassador for UNICEF

  • Jessica Kahawaty has been dubbed Australia's very own Amal Clooney
  • Appearing on Thursday's The Morning Show, she spoke about the comparison
  • Involved in charities for over 10 years, she said she fights for the underdog 

She's been dubbed Australia's very own Amal Clooney, due to her background in law, charity work, and stunning good looks.

And on Thursday's The Morning Show, Jessica Kahawaty, 30, spoke about the comparisons and why she's become so invested in helping others.

Ms Kahawaty said that while the comparisons are 'lovely,' she's never actually practised law, unlike Amal.

She told co-hosts Larry Emdur and Kylie Gillies that she's 'always fighting for the underdog.'

'I'm always fighting for the underdog': Meet Australia's very own Amal Clooney, Jessica Kahawaty (pictured), who's studied law and speaks three languages

'I'm always fighting for the underdog': Meet Australia's very own Amal Clooney, Jessica Kahawaty (pictured), who's studied law and speaks three languages

'I mean it's so lovely they compare me to her,' Ms Kahawaty said on the program. She's an international barrister who I respect so much.'

However Ms Kahawaty said the similarities stop at the pair both being Lebanese.

'I think the similarities sort of stops at us both being Lebanese, having a background in law, but I never practised law,' she said.

Flattered: On Thursday's The Morning Show, Jessica (pictured), 30, said that while 'it's lovely' to be compared, she hasn't practised law, unlike Amal
Flattered: On Thursday's The Morning Show, Jessica, 30, said that while 'it's lovely' to be compared, she hasn't practised law, unlike Amal (pictured), 40

Flattered: On Thursday's The Morning Show, Jessica, 30, said that while 'it's lovely' to be compared, she hasn't practised law, unlike Amal (right), 40

What are Jessica's beauty and wellness tips? 

* Never sleep with makeup on and wash twice daily with activated charcoal cleansers - morning and evening

* Use all natural products in your skincare 

* Implement DIY masks into your regime   

* Manuka honey water gives you energy throughout the day  

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Having been involved in charity work for over 10 years, Ms Kahawaty explained that she's always had an empathetic side.     

'I've always cared a lot about people and I'm always fighting for the underdog.'

Ms Kahawaty, who has a Bachelor of Law and Finance, previously told FEMAIL that her degree has aided her career. 

'It's a complement to what I do as I studied human rights law and it really helps with my charity work and the issues I advocate for,' she said.

'The degree is a part of me and I've got such a deep knowledge now of everything I am passionate about. I have so many plans and can't wait to do more work with UNICEF on an international scale.' 

Stance: Ms Kahawaty, who has a Bachelor of Law and Finance, previously told FEMAIL that her degree has aided her career: 'It's a complement to what I do as I studied human rights law' 

Stance: Ms Kahawaty, who has a Bachelor of Law and Finance, previously told FEMAIL that her degree has aided her career: 'It's a complement to what I do as I studied human rights law' 

What is Jessica's advice for aspiring models? 

* 'I started at 14 and have worked ever since, and I've worked very very hard,' she previously told FEMAIL 

* 'I started because my mum was a model and she had an incredible work ethic too. It's also really important to be kind to people you work with and to leave a really good impression.

* 'It's about ethics as much as it is about looks. Looks can help you get a foot in the industry but what gives a model longevity is how hard she works and the impression she leaves behind - we all have a story' 

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She added: 'The degree is a part of me and I've got such a deep knowledge now of everything I am passionate about' 

She added: 'The degree is a part of me and I've got such a deep knowledge now of everything I am passionate about' 

Ms Kahawaty, who is also a successful model, told FEMAIL her advice for up and coming stars. 

'I started at 14 and have worked ever since, and I've worked very very hard. I started because my mum was a model and she had an incredible work ethic too.

'It's also really important to be kind to people you work with and to leave a really good impression.

'It's about ethics as much as it is about looks. Looks can help you get a foot in the industry but what gives a model longevity is how hard she works and the impression she leaves behind - we all have a story,' she said.  

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