Wedding bells may soon ring for hospitality tycoon Justin Hemmes and his model girlfriend Madeline Holtznagel. On Monday, the 29-year-old model was seen sporting a sizable diamond ring as she disembarked from a seaplane near the waterfront Vaucluse mansion she shares with the 53-year-old Merivale boss, strongly hinting at an engagement.
Family Outing at the Beach
Madeline was accompanied by her one-year-old son Jaeger, as well as Justin's former partner Kate Fowler and their two daughters, Alexa, nine, and Saachi, seven. In a heartwarming scene, Kate appeared to congratulate Madeline with an air kiss as they walked along the sand, showcasing a blended family dynamic.
Dressed for comfort, Madeline opted for a cream tracksuit and white sandals, carrying her belongings in a $4,000 Gucci tote bag. She styled her hair in a simple chignon and completed her look with $1,000 Chanel sunglasses and gold hoop earrings.
Weekend Celebration
The glamorous arrival followed a weekend on the New South Wales South Coast, where the couple celebrated the opening of Merivale's newest luxury venue, The Whale, in Narooma. During their trip, they also marked their son Jaeger's first birthday with an intimate family gathering.
Private Yet Public Life
Justin and Madeline have been together since 2019 and have largely kept their family life private, though they occasionally attend select public events. They are known for maintaining a blended family, recently appearing at the opening night of the Tropfest short film festival with Justin's two eldest children from his previous relationship with Kate.
Madeline announced the arrival of her first child with Justin on Instagram in June 2025, sharing a gallery of sweet photos with the caption, 'Jaeger Justin Hemmes. 1.06.25.' Earlier, she had revealed the baby's sex in an interview with Stellar magazine, expressing her excitement about a 'new journey' with Justin. 'Justin has two beautiful little girls, so having a boy, it's like a whole new journey together. He is going to be his little best mate,' she said.
Madeline also spoke about keeping her pregnancy private, noting that she values her privacy and does not share much online. However, she felt ready to share some photos as her pregnancy progressed. Madeline is the younger sister of fellow Australian model Simone Holtznagel, who welcomed her first child, a daughter named Gia, in March 2024 with her now-ex-boyfriend Jono Castano.
