Melbourne’s new A-list: The power couples with proven success
A partnership between two people as successful in their own right as they are together is a powerful thing, and these A-list duos are yet to go out of style.
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Power couples are defined as two people, either married or in a relationship, who are each influential or successful in their own right.
Melbourne is awash with such pairs — in fashion, entertainment, politics and business unions.
JEFF BROWNE AND ANN PEACOCK
Newly crowned Collingwood prez Jeffrey Browne and Melbourne’s unofficial mayor, Crown’s Ann Peacock tops the list of celebrity power couples for 2022.
CHRIS LUCAS AND SARAH LEW
Effortlessly chic, Sarah Lew hits every right note with her style choices as Melbourne’s “it” girl. Long-time partner, restaurateur Chris Lucas is no slouch either, transforming and elevating Melbourne’s hospo scene with his slew of equally chic restaurants, from Society to Grill Americano.
ANDY PENN AND KALLIE BLAUHORN
The Telstra boss and his stylish wife marry arts and business in oh-so-stylish of ways. Avid art collectors, Blauhorn brings the culture as Monash Gallery of Art chair, while the outgoing CEO of Australia’s biggest telecommunications company is all class.
LUKE AND CATE SAYERS
Carlton Football Club’s new president Luke Sayers knows how to hold a room. The former Price Waterhouse Coopers chief executive has star power. Enter wife Cate Sayers, founder of Inclusion Foundation and you can see why.
NICK AND ROZALIA RUSSIAN
The nightclub tsar and his glamorous influencer wife are must-haves on the ruby rug and at Melbourne’s major events. They know how to market themselves, with brands and endorsements flying in from every which way for the well-liked duo.
LUBA GRIGOROVITCH AND BEN GRAY
Private equity baron Ben Gray and former Rail, Tram and Bus union leader Luba Grigorovitch might seem from different sides of the track, but opposites attract.
SCOTTY JAMES AND CHLOE STROLL
Aussie snowboarding champion Scotty James and billionaire F1 heiress Chloe Stroll have the world at their feet, with a recent star-studded engagement on the French Riviera for the young couple. Not bad from the boy from Warrandyte.
TONY ELLWOOD AND TOM MOSBY
One of the most formidable power couples in the Arts world, Tony is the NGV director and Tom is a former lawyer, now CEO of the Koorie Heritage Trust. Just as impressive in the kitchen as the boardroom, you might recognise Mosby from his stint on the Great Australian Bake Off and MasterChef. Ellwood’s triumphs have included exclusive exhibitions from Valentino to Van Gogh, Matisse to Chanel, Haring to Picasso, and the thought-provoking Triennial series.
BEC AND CHRIS JUDD
Former Carlton superstar-turned-financier Chris Judd and Midas-touch influencer wife Bec have been mainstays on the Melbourne scene for more than a decade, well and truly setting themselves up for a life after footy.
JANE KENNEDY AND ROB SITCH
When they are not producing or starring in their own projects with Working Dog productions, the comedy couple veterans prefer to shun the limelight and are busy raising their five kids.
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