Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met his wife, Jodie Haydon, in a story that blends chance, courage, and connection. Their first encounter was in March 2020 at a dinner where Albanese was talking about his beloved South Sydney Rabbitohs rugby team. Haydon called out, “Up the Rabbitohs,” catching the PM’s attention and sparking an introduction.
The relationship truly began when Haydon reached out to Albanese on X, playfully noting, “Hey, we’re both single.” Their first proper meeting took place at the Woodford Folk Festival event at Young Henry’s brewery in Newtown, where Albanese had invited her.
The COVID-19 pandemic gave them time to nurture their bond, allowing the relationship to deepen away from the public eye. Their connection became widely known after photos of the duo surfaced on social media, though friends initially described it as just a friendly relationship.
A turning point came after Albanese survived a serious car accident in 2021, when Haydon realized her love for him. He proposed to her on Valentine’s Day 2024, saying he had found someone “I want to spend the rest of my life with.” The couple married a year later in a private ceremony at Albanese’s office. Albanese personally arranged the proposal, including designing a custom diamond ring by Cerrone Jewellers in his Leichhardt electorate.
Jodie Haydon, born in 1979, grew up in Avoca with her grandparents. She balanced school, part-time work at a fish-and-chip shop, and netball during her childhood before moving to Sydney. Coming from a family of educators, Haydon has always seen herself as a strong, independent “powerhouse in her own right.”
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