Billionaire pub baron Justin Hemmes is all smiles as he receives his Covid-19 vaccine on his 49th birthday – after urging his workers to get the jab so that bars can reopen
He supported the proposed vaccine passport and implored his staff to get vaccinated.
And it was all smiles for Justin Hemmes on Friday as he finally received his jab at a medical clinic, and shared a selfie of the moment to Instagram.
The Sydney pub baron posted a vaccine emoji and wrote, ‘so we can get back to,’ before adding a series of emojis depicting alcoholic drinks, dancing and music.
Happy: Billionaire pub baron Justin Hemmes (pictured) was all smiles as he received his Covid-19 vaccine on Friday, in a photo shared to Instagram
The 49-year-old billionaire wore his blue surgical mask as a woman at the clinic gave him his dose.
‘Let’s get back to it boss!! Can’t wait for party time again,’ commented a follower.
Journalist Melissa Hoyer added, ‘Yes!’
Life as we know it: The Sydney pub baron posted a vaccine emoji and wrote, ‘so we can get back to,’ before adding a series of emojis depicting alcoholic drinks, dancing and music
‘Do it for the Oyster festival,’ joked independent men’s site DMARGE, referring to the T-shirt being worn by the woman administering Justin’s jab.
Justin has been a strong advocate for vaccination and made an emotional appeal in a video to his workers earlier this month to get the jab so they can reopen.
He said that if the state reaches its vaccination targets it would be ‘wonderful news’ as lockdowns could end and pubs could open.
Plea: Justin has been a strong advocate for vaccination and made an emotional appeal in a video to his workers earlier this month to get the jab so they can reopen
‘I hope everybody is doing OK under these difficult circumstances. I’m sorry the lockdowns have gone on for so long,’ he stated in a video uploaded by Merivale.
‘There is a road to recovery, we all have a role to play in it. If you are willing, please get vaccinated. The AstraZeneca [vaccine] is available within three days of booking and for those who are eligible, you can get the Pfizer.’
The hospitality mogul added that his staff has a ‘role to play and targets to reach’ and promised employees they would be back at work soon.
Many happy returns: It comes as Justin’s girlfriend, model Madeline Holtznagel (pictured) wished him a happy birthday. The pub baron turned 49 on Friday and the beauty shared black and white photos of the pair together
It comes as Justin’s girlfriend, model Madeline Holtznagel, wished him a happy birthday.
The pub baron turned 49 on Friday and the beauty shared black and white photos of the pair together.
‘Happy birthday’ she captioned the sweet set of images, which showed the couple embracing.
While it’s not known exactly how long Justin and Madeline have been dating, she has hinted their relationship has carried on longer than many people expect.
Sweet: ‘Happy birthday’ she captioned the sweet set of images, which showed the couple embracing
Speaking to The Sydney Morning Herald in October, Madeline said they’d actually met two years before reports emerged of their relationship early last year.
‘We have known each other for two years and met when I was modelling in Singapore,’ she said at the time.
It was also reported that Madeline was living in a penthouse apartment owned by Justin in the Sydney beachside suburb of Coogee.
‘There is a road to recovery, we all have a role to play in it’: The hospitality mogul added that his staff has a ‘role to play and targets to reach’ and promised employees they would be back at work soon. Pictured with girlfriend Madeline Holtznagel