James Stewart has played “trouble magnet” Justin Morgan on the iconic Australian soap since 2016, but his life outside of the show has been just as exciting.
James Stewart, who plays Justin Morgan on the Australian soap opera Home and Away, has already seen plenty of drama in his role as Justin Morgan, but his life away from the screen might be a show in and of itself.
Since joining the cast of the renowned Seven Network series in 2016, the gorgeous actor, 46, has played troubled mechanic Justin.
His character has already seen a slew of tense television moments, including sparring with Martin Ashford (George Mason), saving Alf Stewart’s life (Ray Meagher), and getting shot at by corrupt cop Ranae Turner (Sacha Horler).
Justin is known as a “trouble magnet,” and he is fiercely protective of his Morgan family, who have been through a slew of traumatic events, including the death of his parents, being held hostage, and even a plane disaster.
However, spoilers for the episode hint that Justin is about to be in grave danger, as he is hospitalised with seizures after being beaten up by Dimitri (Salvatore Coco).
With Justin’s life on the line, the Daily Star has delved into the private lives of James, a soap star.
Co-star romances – Jessica Marais
Falling in love with your co-stars is a regular occurrence in the soap industry, and James and his co-star Jessica Marais were no exception.
On the set of Packed To The Rafters, where they played on-screen lovers Jake Barton and Rachel Rafter, James and Jessica fell in love.
In October 2010, they announced their engagement, and in May 2012, they had their daughter Scout Edie Stewart.
Unfortunately, their soap spark did not last, and they announced in 2015 that they had “amicably separated.”
James told Sunday Life: “Our relationship didn’t work out because I think hearts go in different directions eventually.”
Lookalike daughter
Scout, James’s lookalike daughter, is shared by James and his ex-fiancée Jessica.
On social media, the actor occasionally posts a rare snapshot of his daughter, such as on a family day out in Melbourne.
The father-daughter duo has a striking resemblance, and they appear to enjoy each other’s company.
James has opened up about how he and Jessica co-parent their kid.
He told New Idea: “It’s called parenting couple, that’s the professional name for it.”
The actor added: “It takes a little bit of time and it takes a really big heart. But once you realise it’s about Scout, everything’s easy.”
For Scout’s sake, the Home and Away actor revealed that he and Jessica had maintained their dignity despite their public breakup.
Co-star romances – Isabella Giovinazzo
Between 2016 and 2017, James was rumoured to be dating his Home and Away co-star Isabella Giovinazzo.
They met on the Australian soap and discovered chemistry as their characters grew involved with one another.
The couple was seen looking infatuated in shops, but they are said to have broken up in October 2017.
Finding love and luxury weddings
When his future wife Sarah Roberts joined the set as Willow in 2017, James was already a recognisable face on Home and Away.
Sarah met James for the first time during a chemistry test for the part she was auditioning for.
Sarah straddled her soon-to-be-husband on a chair during their first meeting, which was pretty heated.
She said: “Jimmy was tied up on the chair and I just strutted in, straddled him and started the scene. I guess the rest is history,”
The couple said “I do” in July 2019 in a fairytale castle wedding – surrounded by their nearest and dearest.
Sarah described her wedding day as a “dream come true,” according to Now To Love.
“It was really special. We got married in a castle, I think that’s a dream come true,
“And we had all of our close friends and relatives around so I don’t think I could’ve wished for anything more.”
Scout, James’s daughter, said she had as much fun during the wedding as they did.
He said: “She loved it. She met her new cousins, she got makeup on, she put on a pretty dress. Some of the photos I’ve seen of her are pretty special.”
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