Hollie Nasser is reportedly relishing in her newfound fame after separating from her husband and shacking up with her best friend’s ex.
Hollie and Christopher Nasser and Ellie and Charlie Aitken’s marriage break-ups sent shockwaves through their tightknit social circle in Sydney’s eastern suburbs last month.
Until recently, they’d been raising their young families as best friends and business partners, with Ellie and Hollie regularly spotted at high society events together while Mr Nasser was on the board of Mr Aitken’s investment firm.
While Ms Aitken has opted to lay low in the wake of the highly publicised split and her husband’s new romance, Ms Nasser has taken another route.
She changed her Instagram settings from ‘private’ to ‘public’ on December 3 – days after the scandal made headlines nationwide – and has watched her follower count climb from 700 to 1,150 in the days since.
Mr Aitken and his wife Ellie had been long-time friends of the Nasser’s, and Mr Nasser was a director of the Aitken’s wealth management company
Ms Nasser has reportedly had an invitation to serve as a bridesmaid for her longtime friend Polly Epov (pictured together) rescinded, according to Sydney Morning Herald
Hollie stepped out in a black dress and stilettos last week, after Ms Aitken was seen in $84,000 worth of jewellery
The move was considered unusual for someone whose private life was largely under siege.
‘None of us were surprised by that,’ one friend of the Nasser and Aitken families told Daily Mail Australia at the time.
Ms Nasser is set to capitalise on her newfound fame by launching a fashion label, Sydney Morning Herald reports.
The new business venture would be a first for Ms Nasser, who worked briefly as a medical research assistant before taking on a role as a fulltime mother and socialite.
Rumours were rife after Ms Nasser’s relationship was exposed that she was envious of Ms Aitken’s life.
Ellie Aitken and Hollie Nasser pictured together. ‘I can confirm I am separated from Ellie Aitken and am in a relationship with Hollie Nasser,’ Charlie Aitken said
Rumours were rife in the eastern suburbs after the new relationship was exposed that Ms Nasser was envious of the life her former best friend had.
Hollie was all smiles after meeting her estranged husband in a park last weekend
She would regularly leave sweet messages underneath their family photos, describing the Aitkens as the ‘best couple’ and ‘perfect family’.
Ms Aitken – a qualified and highly experienced lawyer – once also dabbled in fashion and design.
Friends have reportedly distanced themselves from Ms Nasser and Mr Aitken, sympathetic for their former partners and ‘horrified by how things have played out’.
‘We’ve all distanced ourselves as much as we can,’ one friend of Mr Nasser’s told Daily Mail Australia.
It’s understood Ms Nasser in particular may find herself ostracised from certain events. Ms Aitken is on the board of several charities and regularly contributes to galas and party planning.
She changed her Instagram settings from ‘private’ to ‘public’ on December 3 – days after the scandal made headlines nationwide – and has watched her follower count skyrocket from 700 to 1,150 in the days since
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Ms Nasser was reportedly going to be a bridesmaid at her longtime friend Polly Epov’s wedding before the invitation was withdrawn, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.
Ms Epov is a godparent to Ms Nasser’s oldest daughter, and was part of the bridal party when she married Mr Nasser in 2016.
Friends say several other invitations have also been withdrawn in recent weeks.
Ms Nasser has not commented since news of her new relationship broke, but has been spotted several times in the days since – including once with Mr Aitken outside her marital home.
She is reportedly splitting her time between the townhouse and a serviced apartment in Bondi Junction where Mr Aitken is now living.
Ms Epov is a godparent to Ms Nasser’s oldest daughter, and was part of the bridal party when she married Mr Nasser in 2016
She constantly described Mr Nasser as ‘the best husband and father’ she and her children could have ever hoped for – sharing photos of extravagant holidays, helicopter trips and days at sea on boats
Just five years ago, Mr and Ms Nasser were happily married in a lavish ceremony at St Mary’s Cathedral, the new bride happily announcing they’d spend the rest of their lives together.
She constantly described Mr Nasser as ‘the best husband and father’ she and her children could have ever hoped for – sharing photos of extravagant holidays, helicopter trips and days at sea on boats.
‘The most amazing husband and dad,’ she wrote alongside a photo of Mr Nasser and his daughter. ‘You are our everything. We love you so much.’
Mr Nasser was an investor and director of the Aitkens’ wealth management company, until he resigned in early November.
It’s understood he has since withdrawn upwards of $7.5million from the firm.
Just five years ago, Mr and Ms Nasser were happily married in a lavish ceremony at St Mary’s Cathedral, the new bride happily announcing they’d spend the rest of their lives together
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