Kmart shoppers are left stunned as they learn the truth about the woman who is the voice of the store’s iconic Aussie adverts

Kmart’s Australian shoppers are left stunned after learning a wild fact about the woman who is the voice behind the store’s iconic advertisements.

Mahalia Brown has one of the most recognizable voices in Australia, and her tones can be heard in Kmart advertisements played in-store, on the radio and on TV.

However, shoppers are surprised after learning the 39-year-old voice actor from Melbourne doesn’t sound the same in real life.

She became ‘the voice of Kmart’ after impressing the company with the ‘friendly, welcoming’ and natural sound of her voice.

But in reality, Mahalia has a much stronger Australian accent than shown in the adverts, with fans left baffled after hearing her real voice in a video.

Her voice change was noticed when she took to TikTok this weekend to share a funny story about herself watching Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show.

She revealed that a stand-up comedian working as a stand-up act asked the live studio audience in New York if there was anyone from abroad.

Mahalia then showed off her usual strong Aussie accent as she explained the humorous conversation she had with the comedian about the slang Down Under, including phrases like ‘sunnies’ and ‘avo’.

She recalled how during the exchange she told him what she did for a living and quickly slipped into her famous Kmart voice at the end to prove her point.

She debuted the now-famous voice heard in the ads, saying in a noticeably different tone, “Kmart, low prices for life.”

Fans were quick to respond and share their surprise that she was the voice of the Kmart adverts, with many saying they didn’t believe her until the end.

“Are you the Kmart lady?” This is how I introduced myself from now on,” one person wrote.

Another said: ‘I didn’t get it, then you said it and I was like yeaaaassss!’

While a third said: ‘Love this chic, the Kmart voice is so comforting,’ and another added: ‘Haha that’s unreal!’

She has one of the most recognizable voices in Australia, and her tones can be heard in Kmart advertisements played in-store, on the radio and on TV.

Mahalia told earlier this year how the company was attracted to the ‘relaxed’ voice when she auditioned for the voice role early last year.

“They seemed to like that I had a more relaxed, smiling sound that wasn’t too pushy or energetic,” she told FEMAIL.

Although she is not recognized when she is in public, she cannot get over the fact that she hears herself when she shops in the store.

‘I hear myself all the time! I love it! “I’m so proud because it’s a dream come true,” she said.

“I never thought my career would lead me into voice acting; I thought I would mainly do television acting.’

She has also voiced advertisements for other major brands including Michael Hill, NAB, Just Jeans, Shell and many more.

Having been in the industry for over 15 years, she knows how to adapt her voice to different brands and assignments – even when placed on the spot.

However, shoppers are surprised after learning the 39-year-old voice actor from Melbourne doesn’t sound the same in real life

She is often not given a script in advance, which she says was “very intimidating” early in her career, but no training was required for the Kmart role.

“You have to be passionate and have thick skin in this industry or you won’t get far,” she said.

“I don’t allow myself to get too excited or celebrate too early until things are finalized because sometimes things can take a turn or not happen.”

Mahalia has also had roles in several television shows, including Neighbours, Winners and Losers, and Erinsborough High.