Jodi Gordon announced earlier this year that she was leaving long-running soap Neighbours to return home to Sydney to make motherhood her top priority.
And it appears Jodi, 35, has found love again, as she stepped out with her rumoured new man, named Cedric, during a family date night on Friday.
The smitten couple were joined by Jodi’s six-year-old daughter, Aleeia, whom she shares custody of with her ex-husband and retired NRL star Braith Anasta, 38.
EXCLUSIVE: It appears Jodi, 35, has found love again. The actress stepped out with her rumoured new man, named Cedric, during a family date night on Friday. Both pictured with Jodi’s daughter Aleeia, who she shares ex-husband and retired NRL star Braith Anasta
No place like home! Earlier this year, Jodi announced she was leaving long-running soap, Neighbours, to return to Sydney to make motherhood her top priority.
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia on Monday, a source close to the couple revealed that Jodi is ‘happier than ever’ after meeting the Sydney businessman.
‘She’s head over heels. They’ve been dating for a few months now, but things are still very early stages into their relationship,’ they said.
During their public outing, the smitten couple appeared cosy, as Jodi held onto her adorable daughter’s arm while her new man, Cedric, walked behind the pair.
New couple alert! Speaking to Daily Mail Australia on Monday, a friend close to the couple revealed that Jodi is ‘happier than ever’ after meeting the Sydney businessman earlier this year
Happy: ‘She’s head over heels. They’ve been dating for a few months now, but things are still very early stages into their relationship,’ a source said
Jodi opted for a low-key casual chic look in a black long-sleeve sweater which was paired with a long black dress and white shoes.
The actress showed off her natural complexion and decided to go makeup free for the occasion.
The glamorous former Home and Away star wore her brunette locks tied back on the outing.
Family night: During their public outing, the smitten couple appeared cosy, as Jodi held onto her adorable daughter’s arm while her new man, Cedric, walked behind the pair
Chic: Jodi opted for a low-key casual chic look in a black long-sleeve sweater which was paired with a long black dress and white shoes
Style: She accessorised her look with a $6400 white Chanel handbag, which was strapped around her frame
She accessorised her look with a $6400 white Chanel handbag, which was strapped around her frame.
Aleeia, kept warm in a white cardigan and animal print skirt, which was paired with matching shoes.
Meanwhile, Cedric kept warm in a Sheepskin Russian hat and a black full sleeve puffer packet which he paired with navy denim jeans and brown leather boots.
Meanwhile, Cedric kept warm in a Sheepskin Russian hat and a black full sleeve puffer packet which he paired with navy denim jeans and brown leather boots
Back on track! Jodi has had an eventful past year, having suffered from exhaustion and announcing her exit from Channel Ten soap Neighbours
Family ties: The career move also saw her moving back to Sydney from Melbourne, where Neighbours is filmed, to spend more time with her daughter
Jodi has had an eventful past year, having suffered from exhaustion and announcing her exit from Channel Ten soap Neighbours.
She announced in January that she was leaving her role as Elly Conway, after three years on the soap.
The career move also saw her moving back to Sydney from Melbourne, where Neighbours is filmed, to spend more time with her daughter.
Jodi has since been auditioning for many television and film projects.
Change: She announced in January that she was leaving her role as Elly Conway, after three years on the soap
‘She’s living between two cities, she’s also a single mum and there are challenges that come with it,’ her manager said at the time. Pictured with her daughter Aleeia
Jodi took a three-week hiatus from filming the Channel 10 show in June last year, with her manager blaming the constant travel between Sydney and Melbourne.
‘She’s living between two cities, she’s also a single mum and there are challenges that come with it,’ her manager said at the time.
Braith and Jodi announced their split at the end of 2015, stating that they would ‘remain best of friends’ for the sake of their daughter.
Prior to dating Braith, Jodi had a high-profile relationship with Channel Seven heir Ryan Stokes.
Friendly: Braith and Jodi announced their split at the end of 2015, stating that they would ‘remain best of friends’ for the sake of their daughter. Pictured together on August 13, 2015