Personal Life
Stanley attended Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar School and Donvale Christian School.
Her real maiden name is Bailey, which she changed to avoid confusion with fashion expert Jo Silvagni (née Bailey) and hairdresser Joh Bailey. She is also a supporter of the Collingwood Football Club which plays in the Australian Football League. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Monash University, where she majored in drama and theatre studies.
In August 2008, Stanley announced that she and husband Darren McFarlane are expecting their first child.
In March 2009, Jo gave birth to daughter Willow.
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