The rise and fall of Justin Hemmes and Kate Fowler after the pair announced their shock split

They announced their shock split on Friday, with the pair sharing three years together and welcoming two children during the course of their romance. 

And while Justin Hemmes and Kate Fowler might now be living in separate bedrooms in their $90 million harbourside mansion in Sydney, the former couple certainly enjoyed some good times together.

From lavish and romantic trips to Europe, to glamorous parties, Daily Mail Australia takes a look at the rise and fall of their relationship.

 

From lavish and romantic trips to Europe (pictured), glamorous parties, to living in separate rooms in their $90 million habourside mansion with their children: The rise and fall of Justin Hemmes and Kate Fowler after the pair announced their shock split

In late 2015, shortly before the pair welcomed their first child, the former couple enjoyed a break in the Mediterranean.

The pair soaked up the sun in Italy, with Kate and Justin sharing a number of loved-up snaps together. 

The pair were certainly feeling the love on the trip, as they enjoyed their friend’s Italian wedding. 

In happier times: In late 2015, shortly before the pair welcomed their first child, the former couple enjoyed a break in the Mediterranean

In happier times: In late 2015, shortly before the pair welcomed their first child, the former couple enjoyed a break in the Mediterranean

European adventure: The pair soaked up the sun in Italy, with Kate and Justin sharing a number of loved-up snaps together

European adventure: The pair soaked up the sun in Italy, with Kate and Justin sharing a number of loved-up snaps together

Babymoon: One snap from a getaway taken before the couple welcomed their first child shows a pregnant Kate reclining on a lounger against a sunset backdrop (pictured in 2015)

Babymoon: One snap from a getaway taken before the couple welcomed their first child shows a pregnant Kate reclining on a lounger against a sunset backdrop (pictured in 2015)

On their break, the pair also spent time in the idyllic France.

That November, the pair welcomed daughter Alexa Merivale Hemmes, with the Kate describing the birth as ‘the most magical moment imaginable.’

She added on Instagram: ‘You continue to enchant us more and more each day.’

‘We cannot wait to share our lives with you.’

She also said the pair were ‘completely besotted’ with their newborn.

After adjusting to becoming parents, the pair enjoyed another trip to Europe in August 2016, spending time in Greece.

Smooth sailing! Carefree Kate pictured enjoying a romantic holiday abroad (pictured in 2015)

Smooth sailing! Carefree Kate pictured enjoying a romantic holiday abroad (pictured in 2015)

Their first child: That November, the pair welcomed daughter Alexa Merivale Hemmes, with the Kate describing the birth as 'the most magical moment imaginable' 

Their first child: That November, the pair welcomed daughter Alexa Merivale Hemmes, with the Kate describing the birth as ‘the most magical moment imaginable’ 

In June 2017, the pair welcomed their second daughter, Saachi Clark Hemmes, with Kate gushing at the time: ‘We are all completely enamoured and can’t wait to watch you grow up alongside your adoring big sister.’

The pair kept their fans up-to-date with their lives and shared picture-perfect family snaps online, as they watched their daughters grow.

They would also shared loved-up selfies of one another. 

New addition: In June 2017, the pair welcomed their second daughter, Saachi Clark Hemmes, with Kate gushing at the time: 'We are all completely enamoured and can't wait to watch you grow up alongside your adoring big sister'

New addition: In June 2017, the pair welcomed their second daughter, Saachi Clark Hemmes, with Kate gushing at the time: ‘We are all completely enamoured and can’t wait to watch you grow up alongside your adoring big sister’

Picture-perfect: The pair kept their fans up-to-date with their lives and shared picture-perfect family snaps online, as they watched their daughters grow

Picture-perfect: The pair kept their fans up-to-date with their lives and shared picture-perfect family snaps online, as they watched their daughters grow

They also made sure to spend some quality time together, and earlier this year attended the annual Merivale staff party together. 

Kate and Justin dressed up for the occasion, with Justin going shirtless in a shaggy vest and Kate wearing a colourful minidress with balloons and pom poms attached to the back of her outfit. 

Justin shared a snap to Instagram from the event that was held in February, joking: ‘Fashions on the field.’

'Fashions on the field' :They also made sure to spend some quality time together, and earlier this year attended the annual Merivale staff party together (pictured)

‘Fashions on the field’ :They also made sure to spend some quality time together, and earlier this year attended the annual Merivale staff party together (pictured)

On Friday, the red carpet regulars shocked fans when they announced their split to The Sydney Morning Herald. 

‘Kate and I have the utmost love and respect for each other,’ Justin said in a statement. 

‘At the beginning of 2018, Kate and I decided our friendship and respect for family life would become the focus of our relationship. We love our children dearly and for now continue to live together happily in our family home.’ 

‘Kate is a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful woman. As for what the future holds I am not sure,’ he added.  

Over: On Friday, the red carpet regulars shocked fans when they announced their split to The Sydney Morning Herald

Over: On Friday, the red carpet regulars shocked fans when they announced their split to The Sydney Morning Herald

Stunning: Kate remains living at The Hermitage, Justin's heritage-listed harbourfront home worth 'more than $60 million' (pictured)

Stunning: Kate remains living at The Hermitage, Justin’s heritage-listed harbourfront home worth ‘more than $60 million’ (pictured)

Kate remains living at The Hermitage, Justin’s heritage-listed harbourfront home worth ‘more than $60 million’.

The couple will reportedly both remain on the premises, which has interconnected wings.

First built back in 1831, the home has been in the Hemmes family for more than 40 years, having been bought by Justin’s late father John for a mere $500,000.

In 2009, the home was reported to be worth around ‘$60 million’ according to The Daily Telegraph, but at the time Justin said he would not be interested in any offers below ‘$90 million’. 

Heritage: First built back in 1831, the home has been in the Hemmes family for more than 40 years, having been bought by Justin's late father John for a mere $500,000

Heritage: First built back in 1831, the home has been in the Hemmes family for more than 40 years, having been bought by Justin’s late father John for a mere $500,000

Blessed: Kate celebrated her birthday on the lawns of the historic home, with a lavish, long outdoor table set up beneath white umbrellas

Blessed: Kate celebrated her birthday on the lawns of the historic home, with a lavish, long outdoor table set up beneath white umbrellas

The home underwent major renovations completed in 2015 and was featured in the pages of Vogue Australia.

Kate has expressed immense fondness for the home, telling Moda Familia: ‘I love its history, in a personal sense especially.’

‘Justin’s family moved here when he was two, so it’s very special to watch our daughter grow up in a place which holds so many memories from his own childhood,’ she said.

Justin and Kate had frequently shared snaps from inside the luxurious abode on their Instagram accounts, where exquisite views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge can be seen from their sprawling backyard. 

Fond of the place: Kate has expressed immense fondness for the home, telling Moda Familia : 'I love its history, in a personal sense especially'

Fond of the place: Kate has expressed immense fondness for the home, telling Moda Familia : ‘I love its history, in a personal sense especially’

What a view: Justin and Kate had frequently shared snaps from inside the luxurious abode on their Instagram accounts, where exquisite views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge can be seen from their sprawling backyard

What a view: Justin and Kate had frequently shared snaps from inside the luxurious abode on their Instagram accounts, where exquisite views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge can be seen from their sprawling backyard

Breathtaking: Justin's historic home recently underwent a major renovation and was featured in the pages of Vogue Australia

Breathtaking: Justin’s historic home recently underwent a major renovation and was featured in the pages of Vogue Australia

Justin was once described as a ‘playboy’ on Sydney’s social scene, linked to a several famous beauties including Lara Bingle and Natalie Imbruglia.

Before dating Kate, he is believed to have broken up with his previous girlfriend, yoga teacher Carla McKinnon, in August 2014.

Their relationship lasted a reported two years. 

Former flame? Justin was once described as a 'playboy' on Sydney's social scene, linked to a several famous beauties including Lara Bingle (pictured) and Natalie Imbruglia

Former flame? Justin was once described as a ‘playboy’ on Sydney’s social scene, linked to a several famous beauties including Lara Bingle (pictured) and Natalie Imbruglia

Good genes! Kate (left) is the older sister of former Victoria's Secret model, Georgia Fowler (pictured together in 2017)

Good genes! Kate (left) is the older sister of former Victoria’s Secret model, Georgia Fowler (pictured together in 2017)

Family first: While once notorious on the party circuit, the bar baron claimed that having children settled him down considerably

Family first: While once notorious on the party circuit, the bar baron claimed that having children settled him down considerably

While once notorious on the party circuit, the bar baron claimed that having children settled him down considerably.

‘I’m experiencing a joy I have never experienced before and I’m just a lot calmer,’ he told The Sydney Morning Herald in 2016.

He added: ‘My sister thinks it’s a very good thing I had a girl first, girls are a lot softer. They are calm for someone like myself.’ 

Cooling off: Justin with his daughter Alexa, with The Hermitage pictured in the background

Cooling off: Justin with his daughter Alexa, with The Hermitage pictured in the background

Bathing beauty: Kate has gone from a high-profile modelling career to being a doting mother-of-two

Bathing beauty: Kate has gone from a high-profile modelling career to being a doting mother-of-two

 



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