Australian celebrities coming home for Christmas

They’ve all made a name for themselves on the international stage.

But Australian celebrities and royals alike have embarked on the long journey back home for Christmas to celebrate the festive season with their friends and family.

Daily Mail Australia counts down the stars who are Down Under for the holidays.

They’re back! Australian celebrities and royals alike have embarked on the long journey back home for Christmas to celebrate the festive season. Pictured: Ruby Rose and Jess Origliasso

Ruby Rose and Jessica Origliasso

Ruby Rose playfully announced her return home on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, telling viewers she was ‘nervous’ about coming home.

The 31-year-old, who admitted she has a rule about spending Christmas in Australia every year, said she was afraid of the ‘stalker pig’ she gave her mother six years ago.

‘Euphemia’ the pig was a gift from Ruby to her parents, but grew extremely large – much larger than the original ‘teacup’ size it was advertised to be.

It apparently ‘stalks’ the Pitch Perfect 3 star around the house, which is something she’d rather avoid this holiday season. 

Ruby’s girlfriend Jessica Origliasso – who is one half of pop duo The Veronicas – will also join her in Australia.

Hello handsome! The Hemsworth brothers and their leading ladies are in Australia for the holidays. Pictured: Chris Hemsworth and his family

Hello handsome! The Hemsworth brothers and their leading ladies are in Australia for the holidays. Pictured: Chris Hemsworth and his family

Beach life! Chris Hemsworth, 34, and his Spanish wife Elsa Pataky, 41, have already been spotted on the beaches of Byron Bay catching waves with their three children

Beach life! Chris Hemsworth, 34, and his Spanish wife Elsa Pataky, 41, have already been spotted on the beaches of Byron Bay catching waves with their three children

The Hemsworth family

The Hemsworth brothers and their leading ladies are in Australia for the holidays.

Chris Hemsworth, 34, and his Spanish wife Elsa Pataky, 41, have already been spotted on the beaches of Byron Bay catching waves with their three children.

Liam, 27, and his fiancée Miley Cyrus – who rekindled their romance around Christmas two years ago – will be spending December 25 in Nashville.

But they will fly to Australia before New Years Eve to be with the rest of his family.

The on-off couple has long been the subject of ‘secret wedding’ rumours, leading fans to speculate they will elope Down Under. 

An ‘insider’ told HollywoodLife Miley was struggling to buy a gift this year because Liam ‘isn’t into material things’ – perhaps signalling they will tie the knot as the most romantic gesture of all. 

Holiday plans: Liam Hemsworth and his fiancée Miley Cyrus  will be spending December 25 in Nashville, but they will fly to Australia before New Years Eve to be with the rest of his family

Holiday plans: Liam Hemsworth and his fiancée Miley Cyrus will be spending December 25 in Nashville, but they will fly to Australia before New Years Eve to be with the rest of his family

Will they tie the knot? The on-off couple has long been the subject of 'secret wedding' rumours, leading fans to speculate they will elope Down Under 

Will they tie the knot? The on-off couple has long been the subject of ‘secret wedding’ rumours, leading fans to speculate they will elope Down Under 

Kylie Minogue 

While she divides her time between Australia and London, Kylie Minogue will be waiting for Santa to arrive Down Under this year.

The 49-year-old has been in Australia promoting the film Swinging Safari, which is set in a typical Australian beachside neighbourhood in the 1970s.

Kylie will star alongside her former Neighbours co-star Guy Pearce, as well as Julian McMahon and Asher Keddie.

National treasure: While she divides her time between Australia and London, Kylie Minogue (third from left) will be waiting for Santa to arrive Down Under this year

National treasure: While she divides her time between Australia and London, Kylie Minogue (third from left) will be waiting for Santa to arrive Down Under this year

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness

Hugh Jackman, who flew to Australia to promote his new film The Greatest Showman, has been spotted enjoying the Sydney weather with co-star Zac Efron.

The Wolverine star, 49, had previously spoken about his plans for ‘Hot Christmas’ on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon earlier this month.

Hugh’s actress wife Deborra-Lee Furness, 62, is also around for the holidays.

 Back in action! Hugh Jackman, who flew to Australia to promote his new film The Greatest Showman, has been spotted enjoying the Sydney weather

 Back in action! Hugh Jackman, who flew to Australia to promote his new film The Greatest Showman, has been spotted enjoying the Sydney weather

In town: The Wolverine star, 49, had previously spoken about his plans for 'Hot Christmas' on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon earlier this month 

In town: The Wolverine star, 49, had previously spoken about his plans for ‘Hot Christmas’ on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon earlier this month 

Couple: Hugh's actress wife Deborra-Lee Furness, 62, is also around for the holidays 

Couple: Hugh’s actress wife Deborra-Lee Furness, 62, is also around for the holidays 

Margot Robbie 

Margot Robbie has also returned home for the first time in a year, spending some time in Byron Bay, New South Wales for a friend’s hens party.

But on Christmas Day she’ll be on the Gold Coast with her mother Sarie Kessler – something she has been looking forward to for a while.

‘Obviously (I miss) big things like my family and my friends, being there to see my nephew grow up, weddings, funerals, all those big important moments where everyone comes together,’ she told The Courier-Mail about living overseas.

She added: ‘To be away during those things sucks. But even the small things suck. Like, I miss Burger Rings, I miss Nutri-Grain! I can’t wait to go back.’ 

Girl's day out! Margot Robbie has also returned home for the first time in a year, spending some time in Byron Bay, New South Wales for a friend's hens party 

Girl’s day out! Margot Robbie has also returned home for the first time in a year, spending some time in Byron Bay, New South Wales for a friend’s hens party 

Home girl: On Christmas Day, Margot will be on the Gold Coast with her mother Sarie Kessler - something she has been looking forward to for a while

Home girl: On Christmas Day, Margot will be on the Gold Coast with her mother Sarie Kessler – something she has been looking forward to for a while

Naomi Watts 

Naomi Watts looked elegantly chic arriving at Brisbane airport on Saturday, touching down in the Sunshine State with her two sons just in time for Christmas.

‘HAPPY, HAPPY HOLIDAYS to everyone!! Wishing for a fantastic 2018,’ she captioned an Instagram snap of the family wearing striped onesies.

They're growing up fast! Naomi Watts looked elegantly chic arriving at Brisbane airport on Saturday, touching down in the Sunshine State with her two sons just in time for Christmas 

They’re growing up fast! Naomi Watts looked elegantly chic arriving at Brisbane airport on Saturday, touching down in the Sunshine State with her two sons just in time for Christmas 

Festive fun! 'HAPPY, HAPPY HOLIDAYS to everyone!! Wishing for a fantastic 2018,' Naomi captioned an Instagram snap of the family wearing striped onesies

Festive fun! ‘HAPPY, HAPPY HOLIDAYS to everyone!! Wishing for a fantastic 2018,’ Naomi captioned an Instagram snap of the family wearing striped onesies

Nicole Kidman 

Nicole Kidman capped off her big year by returning to her native Australia.

Speaking with US Weekly, the 50-year-old actress revealed her plans to spend the festive season by the beach with husband Keith Urban and their daughters, Sunday and Faith, as well as their extended families.

‘We go back for the heat. We want to be on the beach for Christmas, no snow!’ she said.

Nicole celebrates Christmas as a practicing Catholic, and it’s believed she will spend time with her mother, Janelle, who lives in Sydney, as well as Keith’s mother, Marienne, who is based on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. 

Famous face: Nicole Kidman capped off her big year by returning to her native Australia

Famous face: Nicole Kidman capped off her big year by returning to her native Australia

'We go back for the heat. We want to be on the beach for Christmas, no snow!' Nicole is known to prefer spending the holidays Down Under 

‘We go back for the heat. We want to be on the beach for Christmas, no snow!’ Nicole is known to prefer spending the holidays Down Under 

Princess Mary 

For the last few weeks, Princess Mary has been spotted with her husband Prince Frederik and their four children on Sydney’s Palm Beach.

‘The Crown Prince couple travel together with their four children, TRH Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, to Australia and celebrate Christmas with the family of HRH The Crown Princess,’ the royal family said in a statement. 

They have been soaking up the sunshine, and enjoying morning runs together and playing in the waves.

A royal arrival! For the last few weeks, Princess Mary has been spotted with her husband Prince Frederik and their four children on Sydney's Palm Beach 

A royal arrival! For the last few weeks, Princess Mary has been spotted with her husband Prince Frederik and their four children on Sydney’s Palm Beach 

Back home! Model Erin McNaught has touched down on the Gold Coast with her sons Van and Ennio, and husband Example (real name: Elliot Gleave)

Back home! Model Erin McNaught has touched down on the Gold Coast with her sons Van and Ennio, and husband Example (real name: Elliot Gleave)

Erin McNaught 

Model Erin McNaught has touched down on the Gold Coast with her sons Van and Ennio, poking fun at the summer weather on her Instagram.

‘London-Shmondon,’ she captioned a bikini snap, tagging her location as the idyllic Sanctuary Cove.

She is joined on the trip her husband, British musician Example (real name: Elliot Gleave).

'London-Shmondon': Erin has been poking fun at the summer weather on her Instagram

‘London-Shmondon’: Erin has been poking fun at the summer weather on her Instagram

Joel Edgerton 

Australian actor Joel Edgerton has also been spotted flying into Sydney Airport, carrying a bag from The Ritz Carlton.

The 43-year-old was in Los Angeles on Wednesday raising money for Australian charity The Fred Hollows Foundation. 

‘I finally had some time. I took a trip to Nepal, and then I took trips to regional Australia and had a look at the work they were doing,’ Edgerton told The Hollywood Reporter.

‘I kind of got a little intoxicated by it because the work they’re doing is so immediate, it’s so present.’

Ready for the holidays! Australian actor Joel Edgerton has also been spotted flying into Sydney Airport, carrying a bag from The Ritz Carlton

Ready for the holidays! Australian actor Joel Edgerton has also been spotted flying into Sydney Airport, carrying a bag from The Ritz Carlton



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