
Pia and Patrick Whitesell reveal their VERY unlikely Aussie superstar pal at wild rave in Mexico
And on Monday, the Australian actress revealed the couple's very unlikely friendship with Aussie tennis star Pat Rafter as they partied in the North American country.
The former Home and Away star, 41, posted a photo of her husband Patrick with the retired sports player to Instagram.
In the image, the pair were all smiles as they wrapped their arms around each other and posed for the camera.
'Pat & Pat!' Pia captioned the post, adding a love heart emoji.
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Pia and her wealthy husband appear to be enjoying the quiet life as his ex-wife Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos tied the knot in Italy over the weekend.
The US journalist, 55, and the Amazon founder, 61, got married in an ostentatious three-day ceremony across the ocean in Italy.
Lauren and Jeff made headlines six years ago when their illicit affair came to light, effectively ending two marriages – Lauren and Patrick, and Jeff and MacKenzie Scott.
Jeff and Lauren said 'I do' in a lavish ceremony on Friday on the picturesque San Giorgio Maggiore island, exchanging vows in front of nearly 200 high-profile guests.
Described as the 'wedding of the century', the Amazon founder and former journalist welcomed nearly 200 VIPs to Venice for three days of lavish celebrations.
The nuptials come two years after Jeff asked Lauren to marry him on his $500 million superyacht.
Jeff and Lauren welcomed a slew of their famous friends to witness the nuptials, including Gayle King, Oprah Winfrey, Ivanka Trump, Orlando Bloom, and Usher.
Jeff and Lauren tied the knot in a lavish ceremony on Friday on the picturesque San Giorgio Maggiore island, exchanging vows in front of nearly 200 high-profile guests
Leonardo DiCaprio, Sydney Sweeney, Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Kendall Jenner, and Kylie Jenner, amongst others, also attended.
The romantic ceremony took place on San Giorgio Maggiore island, and guests were treated to trumpets, violins, and a gospel choir when they arrived.
The festivities kicked off earlier in the week, and the multi-day affair is said to have cost $20million.
The wedding has gone viral, not only for its VIP guest list but also for its opulent setting, with guests ferried across the Venetian lagoon via private boats, indulging in Michelin-starred cuisine and designer fashion.
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