Inside Justin Hemmes’ lavish surprise 50th birthday party

Cocktails, cake and confetti: Inside Justin Hemmes’ lavish 50th birthday party as 250 of his staff wear hats adorned with their fearless leader’s FACE in surprise bash

Billionaire Justin Hemmes has celebrated his 50th birthday with 250 of his employees in a no-expense-sparred knees-up at The Ivy in Sydney. 

The hospitality king, who celebrated the milestone on August 27, appeared joyous as he partied in the entertainment complex in the heart of the CBD. 

During the celebrations staff wore hats adorned with their fearless leader’s face at surprise bash, while a DJ ensured everyone was having a good time. 

Billionaire Justin Hemmes has celebrated his 50th birthday with 250 of his employees in a no-expense-sparred knees-up at The Ivy in Sydney  

At one point, the billionaire’s favourite song – Cold Heart by Dua Lipa and Elton John – bought a smile to entrepreneur’s face.

Among the high-profile guests were the tycoon’s chefs Jordan Toff and Mike Eggert, who works at Merivale’s top restaurants. 

The business mogul was toasted with cocktails and cake throughout the night, while a giant projection read ‘Happy Birthday to Our Fearless Leader’ over the main stage. 

The hospitality king, who celebrated the milestone on August 27, appeared joyous as he partied in the entertainment complex in the heart of the CBD

At one point, the billionaire's favourite song - Cold Heart by Dua Lipa and Elton John - bought a smile to entrepreneur's face

The hospitality king, who celebrated the milestone on August 27, appeared joyous as he partied in the entertainment complex in the heart of the CBD

Justin wore a blue blazer and skinny jeans on the night with white sneakers. 

He wore her trademark blond tresses in a ponytail as he partied the night away. 

‘Thanks to my wonderful staff,’ he captioned a clip of the event. 

The business mogul was toasted with cocktails and cake throughout the night, while a giant projection read 'Happy Birthday to Our Fearless Leader' over the main stage

The business mogul was toasted with cocktails and cake throughout the night, while a giant projection read ‘Happy Birthday to Our Fearless Leader’ over the main stage 

Justin’s long-time girlfriend, model Madeline Holtznagel, 26, wished her boyfriend a happy birthday earlier this week. 

The model shared a selection of nine images to Instagram showing the couple’s exotic adventures across the world. 

The photos included days at the beach, sleeping on a private jet, and camping in the woods.

‘Happy birthday my love, I adore you,’ she captioned the post.  

During the celebrations staff wore hats adorned with their fearless leader's face at surprise bash, while a DJ ensured everyone was having a good time

During the celebrations staff wore hats adorned with their fearless leader’s face at surprise bash, while a DJ ensured everyone was having a good time

While it’s not known exactly how long they’ve been dating, they have been publicly together for about two years.

However, Madeline previously hinted they’d known each other for much longer.

Speaking to The Sydney Morning Herald in October 2020, she said they’d actually met two years before reports emerged of their relationship.  

The mogul's girlfriend Madeline Holtznagel wished the billionaire a happy 50th birthday earlier this week, telling the businessman she 'adores him'. Both pictured

The mogul’s girlfriend Madeline Holtznagel wished the billionaire a happy 50th birthday earlier this week, telling the businessman she ‘adores him’. Both pictured

‘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 beachside Sydney suburb of Coogee.

Justin made his debut on the Financial Review Rich List in 2018 with an estimated net worth of $951million.

Last year, his net worth grew to $1.2billion, making him the 97th richest person in Australia.   

It was also reported that Madeline was living in a penthouse apartment owned by Justin in the beachside Sydney suburb of Coogee

It was also reported that Madeline was living in a penthouse apartment owned by Justin in the beachside Sydney suburb of Coogee 

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