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Keeping it in the family! Billionaire heiress Francesca Packer-Barham sports activewear designed by her former aunt Jodhi Meares who remains close to her uncle James

Keeping it in the family! Billionaire heiress Francesca Packer-Barham sports activewear designed by her former aunt Jodhi Meares who remains close to her uncle James

Daily Mail​07-05-2025
Francesca Packer-Barham put on a casual display as she ran errands in Sydney on Tuesday.
The 30-year-old billionaire heiress dressed for comfort in activewear from her uncle James Packer's ex-wife Jodhi Meares' label The Upside.
She stepped out in a navy jumper from the brand, matching navy tights and a pair of comfortable Yeezy sneakers.
Francesca left her long brunette locks out and wore dark sunglasses as she carried a large box through Potts Point.
Jodhi famously married Francesca's uncle James in 1999 before splitting from him in 2002.
The couple, who remained friends following the breakdown of their three-year marriage in 2002, are reportedly still close.
The 30-year-old billionaire heiress dressed for comfort in activewear from her uncle James Packer's ex-wife Jodhi Meares' label The Upside
Francesca is the daughter of Australian investor Gretel and the granddaughter of the late media mogul Kerry Packer.
Her uncle Australian billionaire James is the former owner and chairperson of of the high-profile Crown Resorts.
Francesca recently offloaded her amazing Sydney apartment after first listing the luxury pad almost a year ago.
The heiress reputedly pocketed $30million in the sale after purchasing the five-bedroom spread back in 2019 for $16.75million.
Located in Darlinghurst, 2km from the CBD, the penthouse covers an entire floor of the prestigious Horizon building and features spectacular views of the city skyline.
Francesca first listed the luxury flat in November 2023 for an eye-watering $32million.
But after languishing on the market for seven months, the beautifully appointed apartment was re-listed in June 2024 for $30million.
The agent involved in the sale would not confirm the purchase, reported the Wentworth Courier.
Francesca left her long brunette locks out and wore dark sunglasses as she carried a large box through Potts Point
She recently offloaded her amazing Sydney apartment after first listing the luxury pad almost a year ago
Jodhi famously married Francesca's uncle James in 1999 before splitting from him in 2002
However, real estate insiders informed the publication that Francesca's apartment recently went under the hammer to a local buyer for 'close to' the asking price.
According to the report, the cashed-up heiress sold off the pad because she wanted to spend more time in her alternate home base of London.
Designed by famed Australian-Austrian architect Harry Seidler, the apartment boasts five-bathrooms, Cote D'Azure marble.
A balcony that offers a 360-degree view of Sydney's famed harbour.
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