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Perth Now
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Aussie model and AFL legend's huge baby announcement
Jesinta and Buddy Franklin are in for 'the most beautiful surprise' this Christmas, with the couple expecting the arrival of their third child. The Australian model — who already has two kids, Tullulah and Rocky — with her AFL legend husband, announced her pregnancy in a sweet video posted to social media on Tuesday morning. In the clip, Jesinta's silhouette is seen against a wall in her home as sunshine pours through a window, with her children hugging and touching her growing belly. 'An absolute blessing,' she captioned the Instagram post. 'Even though we thought we were happy and done with two beautiful children, we have been lucky enough to add another to the family. 'Life works in mysterious ways, and I'm leaning into this next chapter with a grateful heart. 'Lulu and Rocky are beside themselves and can't wait to meet their baby.' If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Jesinta also said she would be keeping the baby's gender a surprise this time around. While the 33-year-old said her 'heart was full', she was mindful that pregnancy announcements can cause pain for families who might be struggling to conceive. 'We share this news with deep sensitivity,' she said. 'I know that announcements like this can be incredibly hard for those who are walking the path of infertility or loss. 'My heart is with you, always.' The former Miss Universe Australia winner admitted the past couple of months of her pregnancy had been 'rough'. 'Sadly, I'm not someone who thrives when they are pregnant,' she said. 'The reality of the last six weeks. House, couch or bed bound given the odd occasion, finally succumbed to medication, and it's been game changing.' Jesinta Franklin at Crown Towers in May. Credit: Andrew Ritchie / The West Australian She said that when she did manage to leave the house, she had to take refuge in public bathrooms. Jesinta also detailed some of her cravings that 'hit the spot', including hot chips and sliced jalapenos atop a block of cheese. Fellow influencer friends took to the comments section of her post with congratulatory messages. Celeste Barber said: 'Now THIS is a pregnancy announcement.' Bec Judd said: 'Awwwwwww- so special! X.' Elyse Knowles said: 'No wayyyyyy!!! How amazing! Congrats fam.' Ricki Lee Abbey Gelmi, Jade Tunchy, Pip Edwards and Steph Claire Smith also shared their excitement for the power couple. The Franklin family were recently in WA for a visit to Buddy's hometown of Dowerin in May — the Sydney Swans and Hawthorn star's first return home since he left as a teenager. 'I said to (Buddy), I was, like, I could live in Dowerin,' she told PerthNow. 'There's just something so magical about small towns. I really love that rural, quiet, slow life. 'It was just really beautiful, the long dirt roads and the big gums on the side of the road, the sunsets were so beautiful there.'
Sky News AU
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'Most beautiful surprise of all': Model Jesinta Franklin and AFL star husband 'Buddy' announce they are expecting third baby
Jesinta Franklin and her husband Lance 'Buddy' Franklin have announced they are expecting their third child. The wife of the retired AFL star took to Instagram on Tuesday to share the happy news through a heartfelt video of their growing family. Jesinta could be seen cradling her baby bump as the couple's daughter, Tullulah, and son, Rocky, danced happily around her. In one heartwarming moment, Rocky kissed his mother's pregnant belly. 'Tullulah and Rocky are getting a baby brother or sister for Christmas,' the former Miss Universe Australia wrote in the caption. 'The most beautiful surprise of all. 'Our hearts are full, and yet, we share this news with deep sensitivity.' The socialite went on to acknowledge her fortunate position and expressed her sympathy for those who have experienced infertility. Jesinta said her third pregnancy has not always been a breeze. Picture: Instagram The model has been resting with her two children. Picture: Instagram 'I know that announcements like this can be incredibly hard for those who are walking the path of infertility or loss,' Jesinta wrote. 'My heart is with you, always.' The influencer's celebrity friends and followers quickly flooded the comments with their heartfelt congratulations to the high-profile couple. Australian actress Natalie Bassingthwaighte said she was anticipating they would announce baby number three soon. "Ahh, I had a feeling! So beautiful, congrats," the 2000's hitmaker wrote. Today show presenter Jane Azzopardi said a third addition to the Franklin family will be a breeze with the help of Tullulah, five and Rocky, four. "Oh this is beautiful news for you all! And this time around, you'll have two proper little helpers!!" she wrote. The Bachelor star Anna Heinrich wrote, "Congratulations, so happy for the four of you", while fellow AFL WAG Bed Judd said the news was "so special". Australian fashion designer Pip Edwards also joined the chorus of celebrators, commenting two heart emojis. Amid the wave of support, Jesinta took to Instagram Stories to update her 350,000 followers that her third pregnancy has not always been a breeze. Jesinta Franklin and her husband Lance 'Buddy' Franklin have announced they are expecting their third child. Picture: Instagram "This little person has given me a rough time the last couple of months," she wrote alongside a photo of her growing belly. "Sadly, I'm not someone who thrives when they are pregnant." The model also shared a snap of herself while seemingly feeling unwell and closing her eyes as she rested on the couch beside her two children. Jesinta said the scene accurately depicted the "reality" of the last few months. "House, couch or bed bound given the odd occasion," she said. Jesinta also said she had "spent a lot of time" being sick in public bathrooms when she felt well enough to leave the house. Despite the upheaval, she described her third pregnancy as an "absolute blessing" and revealed she and Buddy would keep the gender a surprise. "Even though we thought we were happy and done with two beautiful children, we have been lucky enough to add another to the family," Jesinta wrote. "Life works in mysterious ways, and I'm leaning into this next chapter with a grateful heart. "Lulu and Rocky are beside themselves and can't wait to meet their baby." Buddy and Jesinta had their first date at Sydney's Crown Hotel bar in 2012. Picture: Instagram Jesinta married the premiership winner in 2016. Picture: Instagram In an interview with Stellar in 2022, Jesinta opened up about the importance of having goals outside of motherhood for her mental health. "As a mum you sacrifice so much for your children,' she told the publication. 'You put your needs at the very bottom of the list of things to do, so it's nice to step back into it (work). "It's also really important for my mental health to have something to strive for outside motherhood.' Buddy and Jesinta had their first date at Sydney's Crown Hotel bar in 2012 after the AFL legend asked a mutual friend for the model's number. Jesinta married the premiership winner in 2016 in a private ceremony attended by their close friends and family. The celebrity couple famously smashed Gold Coast price records when they bought a sprawling mansion in the area in 2022 for a reported $8.75 million. The stunning property spans approximately 1,096 square metres and offers uninterrupted views of the nearby coastline. Located on high ground about 16 kilometres from the Gold Coast CBD, the lavish home features expansive grounds and two separate dwellings.
7NEWS
16-06-2025
- 7NEWS
Grand estate with dark history lists: murder and celebrity wedding are in its recent past
A grand estate in the NSW Blue Mountains with a tragic past has hit the market. The 5.2ha garden estate with a Tuscan-style home is in Mount Wilson, which has a full-time population of just 81 people. Owned by the one family for 25 years, it was the wedding venue for celebrity couple Jesinta and Buddy Franklin. However, more recently, it hit the headlines after a shocking murder was committed there. Nine-year-old Charlise Mutten was murdered at the property in January 2022. She had been visiting her mother, Kalista Mutten, and her partner at the time, Justin Stein, for the Christmas holidays that year. She was visiting from the Gold Coast, where she lived with her legal guardians, her grandparents. The property is owned by Justin Stein's mother, Annemie Stein. Mr Stein, 33, was found guilty of Charlise's murder and sentenced to life imprisonment without parole in August 2024 for the horrific crime. Now, just under one year later after he was sentenced, the property has come on the market. The estate, once known as Wildenstein Gardens, hosted luxury weddings in the large home and generous grounds. Today, the four-bedroom, three bathroom house, which was built in 2005, remains impressive. According to the property listing, the home has a commercial-grade kitchen, a games room and a formal lounge for entertaining. There is also a covered terrace surrounding the home, which was used as a reception area during weddings. The gardens today are still impressive but appear slightly overgrown in places and unkept. There is also a gardener's residence on the estate. In earlier times, when the home was operated as a luxury wedding venue, the grounds were immaculately maintained. They provided the stunning backdrop for ceremonies held there, including that of former AFL great Buddy Franklin and his model wife, Jesinta. The Stein family has owned the impressive home for the past 25 years and has been used as a private residence for most of those years. James Stein Jnr, an interior designer and event planner, held his wedding there in 2015, and then established the successful wedding venue for a number of years. The mountain retreat also operated as a venue for deluxe afternoon teas, with guests able to enjoy the extensive gardens and refreshments at the venue. The home still features boutique designer touches such as original iron gates, circa 1860, at the entrance to the estate and an Italian carriage door at the front entry point of the home. The property is listed for an Expressions of Interest sale with Plus Agency with a closing date of June 18. Listing agent Theo Penemenos said there had been quite a bit of interest in the property, which was "unique" in terms of its size, gardens and quality of the home.
