Matilda's Heart-To-Heart How Art's Love Keeps Me Strong
Woman’s Day Magazine NZ|July 9 2018

With her soulmate beside her, she can face anything!

Matilda's Heart-To-Heart How Art's Love Keeps Me Strong

When Matilda Rice fell head over heels for her Bachelor hunk Art Green, you could say the bubbly blonde got more than she bargained for.

Not only did the reality TV star meet her one true love and future fiancé, but Matilda’s lovable nature and overwhelming popularity on the matchmaking show also propelled her into a career that the 27-year-old never thought possible.

Business owner, blogger and author extraordinaire, in just three short years, multi-talented Matilda has built her personal brand and carved out a social media empire that’s become a full-time gig.

“I went on to The Bachelor all those years ago with a completely open mind and open heart. I still feel so lucky to have met Art, but I was completely blind to all the other opportunities the show would open for me,” says Matilda, who now adds TV presenter to her already impressive resumé as the host of TVNZ 2’s Heartbreak Island.

“It wasn’t like I ever set out to gain a bunch of followers – it just kind of happened that way.

One minute, I was regular old Matilda and the next, I was on TV and dating Art, and people were so invested in our relationship.

“When I left the show, I felt like I got thrown in the deep end – like I was on a crash course on how to market myself. These days, my brand is definitely important, and I am mindful of that when I’m making decisions about what I represent, the jobs I take and the products I endorse.

“But they’re never tough decisions because you can call it a brand, but at the end of the day, it’s who I am. I’ve never tried to portray something I’m not. The weird, goofy person you get online is the same me Art gets every day.”

Island girl

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM WOMAN’S DAY MAGAZINE NZView all
TREASURE & TRAUMA
Woman’s Day Magazine New Zealand

TREASURE & TRAUMA

The launch of the new season of Celebrity Treasure Island doubled as an eighth wedding anniversary celebration for contestant Millen Baird and his wife Siobhan Marshall, who came fourth on the show back in 2022.

time-read
1 min  |
August 31, 2024
JUDGE JAY-JAY
Woman’s Day Magazine New Zealand

JUDGE JAY-JAY

Radio diva Jay-Jay Feeney delivers her verdict on your biggest dilemmas

time-read
2 mins  |
August 31, 2024
CASEY'S BABY JOY 'OUR GIRL IS ALREADY SO LOVED'
Woman’s Day Magazine New Zealand

CASEY'S BABY JOY 'OUR GIRL IS ALREADY SO LOVED'

The Te Puke gym owner refused to let a devastating accident stop her from becoming a mother

time-read
3 mins  |
August 31, 2024
DEAD FUNNY! SHOSHANA'S GOING SOLO
Woman’s Day Magazine New Zealand

DEAD FUNNY! SHOSHANA'S GOING SOLO

The Emmy Award-winning writer is starring in a macabre new comedy

time-read
3 mins  |
August 31, 2024
TWO RAW SISTERS BABY MAKES THREE!
Woman’s Day Magazine New Zealand

TWO RAW SISTERS BABY MAKES THREE!

Rosa and Margo have a new cookbook and bundle of joy on the way

time-read
3 mins  |
August 31, 2024
HOME AND AWAY'S NEW MÃORI STAR
Woman’s Day Magazine New Zealand

HOME AND AWAY'S NEW MÃORI STAR

The son of a Kiwi sporting Legend, Cantona Stewart is making waves in Summer Bay

time-read
2 mins  |
August 31, 2024
TV STAR AIDEE 'THE NIGHT I ALMOST DIED'
Woman’s Day Magazine New Zealand

TV STAR AIDEE 'THE NIGHT I ALMOST DIED'

The actress and director opens up about her terrifying ordeal

time-read
3 mins  |
August 31, 2024
CARMEL SEPULONI  I'VE ALWAYS BEEN A FIGHTER!
Woman’s Day Magazine New Zealand

CARMEL SEPULONI I'VE ALWAYS BEEN A FIGHTER!

Our former deputy PM the lessons she's learnt in politics on CTI

time-read
3 mins  |
August 31, 2024
KENNEDY & SOLLY'S ROMANTIC RACE TO THE ALTAR
Woman’s Day Magazine New Zealand

KENNEDY & SOLLY'S ROMANTIC RACE TO THE ALTAR

The Black Ferns co-captain and her rugby star husband organised the ir nuptials in just five days!

time-read
5 mins  |
August 31, 2024
THE BRAD & GEORGE SHOW is back!
Woman’s Day Magazine New Zealand

THE BRAD & GEORGE SHOW is back!

Their lovable bromance is stealing the spotlight in Venice!

time-read
1 min  |
August 31, 2024