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'You've left a legacy that I don't think will be matched in my lifetime': Christine Anu pens moving letter to her 'role model' Michelle Obama

By Chloe-lee Longhetti and Simone Amelia For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 02:22 EST, 26 January 2017 | Updated: 02:56 EST, 26 January 2017

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Christine Anu has made a name for herself in the music industry and is a successful woman and mother.

And this week, the 46-year-old star has penned a moving open letter to former First Lady Michelle Obama, published for Mamamia.

In the heartwarming post, Christine, who will host an Evening show on ABCSydney radio this year, described Michelle as her 'role model'.

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'You've left a legacy': This week, singer Christine Anu (seen in 2010) penned a moving open letter to former First Lady Michelle Obama, published for Mamamia

After talking about her own 'humble beginnings in the Torrres Straight Islands' and overcoming setbacks, the indigenous star said she's glad to see Michelle being so successful.

'As a black woman growing up in Australia, there were very few role models to look up to who had broken every mould. But it's 2017 and we have been gifted you,' Christine said.

'You have left a legacy that I don't think will be matched in my lifetime,' she said, saying Michelle being a working mother and a black woman who had overcome racism, was just part of the reasons why she looked up to her so much.

Respect: In the heartwarming post, Christine described Michelle as her 'role model'

She added that she respects Michelle not just for being a former First Lady, but for everything she represents, and all her efforts to improve public health.

Christine said she was 'sad' to see Michelle leave and thanked her for being a role model and encouraged her too keep empowering women all around the world.

Christine - who is known for hits including My Island Home - last year made headlines when she opened up about her battle with her weight and depression.

She spoke to New Idea about 'wallowing' in her misery and dropping four dress sizes, after her split with her husband Simon Deutrom in June.

Successful: She added that she respects Michelle not just for being a former First Lady, but for everything she represents, and all her efforts to improve public health

Trying times: Christine - who is known for hits including My Island Home - last year made headlines when she opened up about her battle with her weight and depression (seen L in 1995 and R in May last year)

'You can knock yourself out all you like, but when you wake up in the morning, it's still there,' she said.

'You can't get around it, you can't get over it, you've got to go through it.

'You just have to drag yourself out of bed every day,' she continued. 'You feel like a failure, this failed person. But I'm dealing with it.'

'I'm dealing with it': She spoke to New Idea about 'wallowing' in her misery and dropping four dress sizes, after her split with her husband Simon Deutrom (L) in June

Following the couple's divorce, Christine was diagnosed with depression and lost 25kg in the succeeding five months, dropping from a size 22 to a 14.

Surviving on a diet of soy lattes and cutting out all sugar, she's gone from a heavy 106kg down to her current 81kg.

She had found love at 40 after reconnecting with her childhood sweetheart, Simon, before they split.

The star blames her non-stop work schedule, time away from family and Simon's desire to rejoin the workforce after being a stay-at-home dad as the reasons for the split.

She claims her new slimmed down frame is thanks to self-discipline and loving the mature woman she is today.

Christine vows she will never marry again, declaring she is 'all out of lurve'.

The vivacious talent told the magazine she has chosen to speak openly about her private life with the aim her life lessons will inspire others to look for help.