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Date Posted: 18:54:53 09/12/09 Sat
Gorgeous Jennifer Hawkins nuzzles up to boyfriend Jake Wall and, thinking nobody’s watching, sneakily tickles his foot with her perfectly manicured toes. ‘She can’t get enough of me,’ he says, struggling to keep a straight face. 'Oh, get over yourself,’ laughs the former Miss Universe, who’s just moved into a lavish $2.3 million love nest in Sydney’s beachside Coogee, with carpenter Jake by her side.
‘It’s great to be able to share something like this with your loved ones, otherwise there’s no point,’ Australia’s favourite girl-next-door adds. ‘And it’s nice to have a hot chippie around!’
In the five years since Jen and Jake first locked eyes at a club, their romance has not only survived but thrived, despite the pressures of distance, fame and cruel speculation, such as gossip linking Jen to actor Vince Colosimo.
‘When you first hear a rumour, it shakes you,’ admits the TV presenter, model and swimwear designer. ‘But then I think: “I know the truth, and it will all come out and it will be OK.” You have to take the good with the bad, or else get out of the industry.
‘That’s one of the things I like about Jake; he doesn’t buy into any of it. A few rumours have come up, but I’m very open and honest and we talk about everything. We vent to each other. We say: “I saw so-and-so at some event, someone took a snap and there might be a story about it.” All good. We’ve been through a lot in five years and it’s lasted this long, and it’s going great.’
She smiles at him fondly, snuggled on the lounge, and adds: ‘Life would be boring with nobody to talk to. It’s nothing to do with work; it’s not industry-driven. It’s good to be able to chat about everything.’
A Strengthened Bond
In the time Jen and Jake, a sometime model and actor, have been together, their relationship has changed, getting stronger and stronger. 'When we first met, we were all over the place,’ Jen says. ‘I won Miss Universe and started travelling – it was a bit sporadic.
‘But now we’re together. We know each other better. We see each other more and we get on really well. I think we make more effort. We like to have fun, but we’re still committed to each other. Our relationship was a bit flippant before. That was the way it was, but things have changed. It’s deeper. Now I really miss him when I go away.’ Jake looks slightly sheepish and a giggling Jen quickly adds: ‘I hope that doesn’t sound too corny – it’s true though.’
Despite their love, the 25-year-olds aren’t hatching any plans for marriage or babies – at least not in the short term. 'It’s not on the horizon for us, no,’ former cheerleader Jen says. ‘I have two nieces and a nephew, and my brother’s wife is expecting in August. My other brother is getting married in October and that’s exciting. So there are a few things to look forward to.
‘I can’t imagine not having kids, but not anytime soon. It’s nice to know you’d want them, that you have that maternal instinct, but it’s not a priority at the moment - and it’s not right to have children when it’s not your priority.’
Jake adds: ‘There are a lot of things we want to do before we think about any of that stuff. We’re only young, so there’s no rush.’
Life in the fast lane
Besides, they’re too busy. She has an ongoing role with the Seven Network and lucrative contracts as the face and figure of Myer, Lovable and Covergirl. He’s just completed the movie Cedar Boys, is modelling part-time and is midway through his builder’s licence.
And there’s also Jen’s ultra-modern, four-storey home to consider. They’ve chosen the furniture, sunned by the pool, chilled out in the home entertainment room, shared ocean views from the rooftop terrace and kept in shape with a first-class treadmill hoisted in by crane.
They also co-hosted a few barbecues and parties for family and friends over the festive season – and hit the headlines after neighbours complained about the noise – and they’re even learning to cook! ‘It’s good to experiment when you’ve got a new kitchen, but I’m not very good,’ Jen says.
The Jen of today
Clearly, Jen’s come a long way from when she loved her netball and ballet and worked for a legal firm in her home town of Newcastle, NSW. Today, she’s a wealthy woman, with an investment portfolio, an in-demand career and a designer shoe collection that takes up half her king-sized bedroom and dressing room. On one wall, a simple sign says ‘Dream’. She’s living it.
‘I’m so grateful for everything,’ Jen smiles, cuddling the sinuous Burmese cat that Jake bought her one birthday. ‘I just love this house. Mum saw it on the net and it blew me away.
‘But the best thing is that there’s lots of room for guests. A while ago I loved my own space. Nowadays I prefer to hang out with lots of people – and obviously Jake, my family and friends are the most important of all.’
Article Courtesy of US Bubble Board http://voy.com/191501/
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