When model Megan Gale first met former AFL star Shaun Hampson in 2011, their attraction was immediate.
But with Megan based in Sydney and Shaun in Melbourne, their long-distance courtship began digitally via Skype yet even through computer screens, their spark was undeniable.
“We’d start Skyping around 8pm, then look at the clock and it would be 4am,” Megan told The Australian Women’s Weekly in 2019.
“It was that giddy, high school thing where you could sleep for two hours then wake up and feel refreshed and energised. You’re glowing and bolstered by this new connection.”
Megan and Shaun bumped into each other several times for months, before they went on their first date.
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As they managed to spend more time together in person, their relationship blossomed.
But Megan’s public profile meant the paparazzi were quickly on her tail. Before the couple were even exclusive, news of their new relationship was made public.
Shaun was referred to as Megan’s boyfriend, before the couple had even had that conversation.
“I was like, ‘Hey, I’m trying to play it cool here!'” Megan joked.
But the scrutiny didn’t deter Shaun, who reassured Megan their connection was “something quite special”.
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Now, over a decade later, the couple have two children together – River, and Rosie – and have been engaged for a few years, but are yet to set a date.
While their evenings were once spent attending glamorous media events and sitting front row at fashion shows, the genetically-blessed couple are now happily settled down with their little family in Melbourne.
And just like their parents, River and Rosie are full of life.
“He’s a pretty quirky, pretty cool kid,” Megan says of River.
“He feels very deeply. He’s very emotional and he speaks his emotions, which I’ve always taught him to do.”
And she jokingly describes Rosie as “a cross between a wrecking ball and a koala.”
“She’s cheeky, fearless, determined and just a firecracker.”
According to Shaun, Megan is the ultimate mama bear.
“Those animal instincts of protecting your young, she’s got it in spades,” Shaun told The Weekly.
Megan and Shaun love to post photos of their little ones on social media – and they make a seriously cute family unit.
And now, Megan’s two kids seemed to have grown up overnight, as the model has taken to her Instagram to share a very special milestone for her youngest – the first day of prep!
”So I blinked…and they grew up! Back to school today for 2023. Grade 3 for Riv and first day of Prep for Rosie. So proud of both of these little legends,” Meghan shared proudly to her Instagram.
Keep on scrolling to see the most adorable pictures of Megan Gale and Shaun Hampson’s lovely young brood.
”So I blinked…and they grew up! Back to school today for 2023. Grade 3 for Riv and first day of Prep for Rosie. So proud of both of these little legends,” Meghan shared proudly to her Instagram.
In September 2022 the little family of four marked Rosie’s fifth birthday with an intimate party, Megan later sharing photos to social media. She captioned them: “Yesterday my best gal, our little firecracker, turned 5! The quickest 5 years of my life but they say time flies when you’re having fun and this girl proves it.”
The cake got a big thumbs up from the birthday girl!
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With her baby girl enjoying island life.
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Megan and her son share a tradition of forehead kisses.
“Riv & I stand in the same spot as the first time we took the first photo and we recreate it. In the most recent one he’s grown so much he now kisses MY forehead and Bear Bear is now “grown up enough to stay in Melbourne by himself” ♥️,” she wrote beside the throwback. You can see their recreated moment in the picture below.
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So precious! Riv has grown.
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“With my little loves 🌴🌺🌊💖.”
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Megan and her family have visited Fiji four times, and a hammock shot is always a must. And in her caption, she reveals that she hopes her “kids are still agreeable to doing this with me over the years to come.🤞🏼☺️.”
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Shaun and the kids enjoyed watching the scenery in Fiji together.
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“Sunset beach walks.”
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For Mother’s Day 2022, Megan’s daughter gifted her a sweet letter she made at school that required her to fill out the blanks. The model seemed pleased with Rosie’s answers as she reacted with an answer and emojis.
A highlight was her answer to “I love mum more than ‘anybody,’ to which Megan replied, “Awesome.”
To “She helps me to,” she answered, “have food,” and her mum reacted, “True.”
Megan also shared a picture Rosie drew for her, and it was really impressive – she clearly inherited her mum’s arty gifts.
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However, her son’s artwork was less wholesome but equally adorable. He drew a picture of his mum for his Mother’s Day, which Megan described as a “topless goblin.”
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She also shared new snaps from when her babies were born.
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“To have a Mother is a blessing.To be a Mother is a gift.To have both at the same time is beyond lucky ♥️,” she wrote.
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The iconic model marked her babies first day back at school with this heart bursting picture of Rosie and River lovingly staring at each other with sweet smiles.
“And so it begins! Back to school for 2022 and Grade 2 for Riv ♥️,” she captioned the shot.
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Megan snapped this important bonding moment between her children and their former AFL player dad.
“Today was special,” she began. “Both kids got to visit Ikon Park for the first time, where their Dad’s football career first began at @carlton_fc .
“While they never got to see him play, they did get to see him ruck coach and attend their first @aflwomens ~ @carltonfc_w game for the intraclub match. They were both very keen to see the girls in action and Rosie in particular wanted to see how “strong, tough and brave” they were.
She was impressed ☺️.”
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Megan’s Christmas Day family shoot may not have gone to plan in 2021, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.
“Couldn’t do a nice shot, so we went with a crazy one 🤪,” she wrote before sending festive wishes to her fans.
“Merry Christmas from my tribe to yours. I hope everybody had a great day.
Sending out big love to you all. Stay healthy, safe and happy everybody ♥️🎄.”
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“Our sense of humour is so stitched together, it is like one mind. If we are not looking after the kids or doing dinner, we are joking around and I missed that connection. She is my number one,” Shaun told The Daily Telegraph about missing his fiancee.
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If only moments like these could last forever!
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Megan and Shaun welcomed their son River in 2014 and daughter Rosie in 2017.
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All rugged up with Mum and Dad. (How cute are Megan and Rosie’s matching beanies?)
Shaun Hampson and Megan Gale’s daughter Rosie washing Daddy’s beard is too cute!
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River giving his Mum a sweet kiss on the cheek.
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Megan dressed up in matching outfits with Rosie for Halloween, while River definitely looked the part!
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A glowing and makeu-free Megan breastfeeding Rosie on the couch, with River.
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Doting father Shaun watching the sunset with his little ones.
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Rosie makes the cutest hiking companion!
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Rosie and Shaun playing together in the pool! This is just too cute to handle.
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Like mother, like son! River and Megan sporting matching face paint.
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Playing with a cute little guinea pig!
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Sunset strolls on the beach with Mum.
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Shaun and River holding hands while walking to school together.
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Gathering shells and rocks on the beach with Mum.
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River and Rosie look just like their dad!
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Megan and Shaun are possibly Australia’s most attractive parents!
