plus the original of Annette Kellerman Read the full article on AICN For years I'm sure there have been those who've wondered where in the hell my avatar came from. If you took the time to google my pseudonym, Annette Kellerman, the answer would seem somewhat clear. Yes, my virtual alter ego was a real person- a famous swimming medalist and unwitting champion of a woman's right to sensible swim wear and all the social commentary that came along with such a stance in a post-Victorian world.