Our favourite TV tradie is also a classic romantic, sweeping Jessica Marais off her feet.
From the moment their eyes met, Jessica Marais and James Stewart knew their chemistry was something special. At an audition for Packed To The Rafters, their initial connection was so impressive that 34-year-old James was immediately cast as Jessica’s boyfriend in the show. And now their romance has spilled over from the small screen into real life with the sweethearts officially announcing their engagement.
“It’s really bizarre to find the chemistry we have,” James says. “Obviously she is super beautiful, but she is really smart and funny.”
Holidaying in Queensland with James’s close-knit family two weeks ago, Jess was thrilled when her boyfriend of 18 months made his feelings clear by presenting her with a diamond ring. But Jess knew he was her perfect match well before he popped the question … and her mum Karen agrees.
When the loved-up couple joined Jess’s family on a trip to WA’s Rottnest Island during a recent production break, Karen realised her 25-year-old daughter had definitely found “the one”.
“Jimmy produced this book of Yeats’ poetry he’d bought for Jessica, then two tickets to the Cuban ballet,” Karen recalls. “They not only love the same music, but they sit down and play it together. He’s a classical pianist and sings to her all the time.
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