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James Packer works out on board $283m yacht amid year-long health kick

The billionaire businessman has a goal weight in mind for the end of 2022 – and these new photos show he’s sticking to the plan.

'End of an era' for Packer family

Australian billionaire James Packer has again been photographed on his luxury yacht in Saint Tropez, this time working out at the gym on-board the incredible $283m superyacht.

The billionaire businessman’s workout comes as he’s in the midst of a concerted health kick, telling the Weekend Australian last month of his plan to shed 30kg.

“I’m roughly 130kg now and want to be back to 100kg by the end of 2022. I want to swim with my kids at Bondi when we’re all in Sydney together next year and be 100kg,” he said.

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James Packer (at right) has a goal weight in mind for the end of 2022. Picture: AbacaPress / Splash News / Media Mode
James Packer (at right) has a goal weight in mind for the end of 2022. Picture: AbacaPress / Splash News / Media Mode

Meanwhile, the identity of a woman who has been spending time with Packer as he made his way around the Mediterranean in recent weeks has been unveiled.

Danish model Josefine Hanning Jensen was identified by Sunday Confidential, and she has reportedly been on-board the billionaire’s superyacht since at least July 6.

The Aussie billionaire has been living on board the yacht for week. Picture: AbacaPress / Splash News / Media Mode
The Aussie billionaire has been living on board the yacht for week. Picture: AbacaPress / Splash News / Media Mode

The stunning model has been making the most of her life at sea, sharing images of herself soaking up the sun on-board the vessel IJE to her 1.2 million Instagram followers.

While there’s no word yet on whether Packer and Jensen are romantically linked, he split from Kylie Lim, his partner of three years, last year.

Earlier this month, Packer was also pictured aboard his yacht with legendary actor Robert De Niro and his family.

Packer says he wants to hit 100kg by summer, when he’ll be reunited with his children in Sydney. Picture: AbacaPress / Splash News / Media Mode
Packer says he wants to hit 100kg by summer, when he’ll be reunited with his children in Sydney. Picture: AbacaPress / Splash News / Media Mode

The pair’s surprise friendship first became public when Packer bought a stake in the actor’s world renowned Japanese restaurant and hotel chain, Nobu, in 2015.

Packer’s yacht also has a nightclub and theatre. Picture: AbacaPress / Splash News / Media Mode
Packer’s yacht also has a nightclub and theatre. Picture: AbacaPress / Splash News / Media Mode
Packer circa 2017. Picture: Scott Barbour/Getty
Packer circa 2017. Picture: Scott Barbour/Getty


It was also reported in 2016 by Forbes that the luxury-loving pair had teamed up to build a resort in Barbuda, in the Eastern Caribbean.

Featuring a nightclub, 11 cabins, swimming pool and a theatre, casino mogul Packer purchased IJE in 2019 for $200 million. It is named after his three children, Indigo, Jackson and Emmanuelle.

Despite Packer trying to sell the jaw-dropping vessel last year, Sunday Confidential reported in March that he had decided to keep the yacht, having received just “one paltry low-ball offer” since he put it on the market.

Originally published as James Packer works out on board $283m yacht amid year-long health kick

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