Grace Tame Shines Amid Controversy at Mardi Gala

Grace Tame Shines Amid Controversy at Mardi Gala

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appeared to leave her recent controversies at home as she attended a ritzy party on Tuesday night. 

The activist headed out to the Mardi Gala Ball ahead of the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, where she was joined by a well-known friend. 

The 31-year-old cuddled up to non-binary actress and 'queer advocate' Kath Ebbs, who recently made headlines for her romance with American reality star . 

Grace commanded attention in a trendy ensemble that included a silver crop top that flaunted her toned midriff. 

She added a black blazer and matching trousers for a little edge, finishing the look with strappy heels. 

Grace chose a peachy makeup palette with an orange-red lipstick and lots of highlighter, while slicking her blonde hair back into a bun. 

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Grace Tame (left) appeared to leave her recent controversies at home as she attended a ritzy party on Tuesday night

The activist headed out to the Mardi Gala Ball ahead of the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, where she was joined by a well-known friend

Kath, 28, chose a fitted black gown with cut-outs at the bust that showed off some cleavage and sheer panels. 

They added to the look with zebra-print heels and opted for a soft makeup palette with a pink satin lipstick. 

Grace is currently engaged to Max Heerey, while Kath is dating AFLW player Tilly Lucas-Rodd. 

Kath, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, underwent a high-profile split from pop star JoJo Siwa after the Celebrity Big Brother UK saga last year.

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For Grace, it's been a tumultuous period after thousands of Aussies signed a petition for the 2021 Australian of the Year winner to be stripped of the honour after she chanted 'globalise the intifada'.

Tame used the controversial phrase 'intifada' and anti-Israel rhetoric during a speech at a rally in  last week, protesting a visit from president Isaac Herzog.

Grace  after the rally erupted into clashes between protesters and police.

The 31-year-old cuddled up to non-binary actress and 'queer advocate' Kath Ebbs (right), who recently made headlines for her romance with American reality star JoJo Siwa 

Grace commanded attention in a trendy ensemble that included a silver crop top that flaunted her toned midriff

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Kath, 28, chose a fitted black gown with cut-outs at the bust that showed off some cleavage and sheer panels 

, globalise the intifada'.

'The term intifada is historically associated with violent uprisings and armed conflict,' the petition states. 

'Its use in Australia, particularly when amplified by a former national honouree, has caused profound distress within the Jewish community and concern across the broader public.

'This occurred in a climate already charged with fear and trauma, including in the wake of the horrific Bondi Beach terror attack.'

The petition stated it was 'about responsibility' and 'not silencing debate'.

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Tens of thousands of Aussies backed the petition, with many taking to social media to vent their frustrations. 

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