Justin Hemmes couldn’t hide his joy as he arrived at his luxurious Vaucluse mansion on Thursday, igniting fresh speculation that his partner, Madeline Holtznagel, may have welcomed their first child together.
The 52-year-old billionaire pub baron made a grand return home via seaplane, grinning from ear to ear as he touched down at his $100 million harbourside estate. Dressed casually in a white tee and khaki slacks, Hemmes looked relaxed and radiant, even rolling up his trousers to wade through the water to shore.
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Smiles All Around as Baby Buzz Builds
His cheerful entourage mirrored his mood, standing ready at the waterfront as the Merivale bossmade his way home. The timing of his beaming arrival, paired with Madeline’s recent absence from the public eye, has only fueled talk that the couple may now be proud parents.
Madeline was last seen in May, heavily pregnant, when Justin affectionately carried her off a seaplaneto protect her and their unborn child. The loved-up moment melted hearts and hinted at just how close they are to starting this new chapter.
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“It’s a Whole New Journey” — Madeline on Welcoming a Son
In a recent interview with Stellar, the 27-year-old model opened up about her excitement:
“I always thought I was going to have a boy. I knew I was going to be a boy mum,” she said.
“Justin has two beautiful little girls, so having a boy—it’s like a whole new journey together. He’s going to be his little best mate.”
Despite keeping her pregnancy mostly private, Madeline admitted she’s finally feeling ready to share her experience:
“I haven’t posted about it and it’s been nice to have some quiet time off Instagram… But now I’m at this point in my pregnancy where it’s nice for me to be able to share some nice photos.”
She also credited her older sisters, models Simone and Anna Holtznagel, with giving her valuable parenting advice as she prepares for motherhood.
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A Growing Family in a Lavish Home
Back in November 2024, a source close to the couple confirmed the pregnancy to Daily Mail Australia, revealing that a friend of Hemmes had recently moved out of the mansion to make room for the growing family.
Justin, who boasts an estimated net worth of $1.39 billion, is already father to daughters Alexa and Saachi with former partner Kate Fowler, whom he split from in 2018. He began dating Madeline the following year when she was 22 and he was 47.
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Whether it’s official or not, one thing’s clear: Justin Hemmes is glowing, and something beautiful is definitely on the horizon.
