Roxy Jacenko Married Life With Husband, Kids, Parents, Cancer
Roxy Jacenko came into the spotlight following her participation in the third season of the Australian version of The Celebrity Apprentice in 2013. Although she didn't take away the winning title, the audience saw her competing against sports icons like Stephanie Rice.
Her off-screen life is successful as well since she runs her own PR firm named Sweaty Betty that she founded at the age of 24. On top of that, she is also the author of the book, Strictly Confidential: A Jazzy Lou, published in 2012.
Roxy Jacenko Married Life, Kids
Roxy is married to Oliver Curtis, a stockbroker based in Australia.
The two first met in 2009 while Oliver was still engaged to the actress' friend, Hermione Underwood.
Although engaged at that time, Oliver broke off the engagement upon being introduced to the actress, and they initiated a relationship.
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After dating for a few years, Roxy finally tied the knot with her boyfriend on 11th March 2012. Their lavish wedding reception was held at Quay Restaurant in Sydney alongside their family members and close friends.
Roxy Jacenko and husband Oliver Curtis during their wedding on 11th March 2012 (Photo: dailytelegraph.com)
Prior to the wedding, the couple had already stepped into parenthood as their daughter Pixie-Rose Curtis arrived in the world in August 2011. They also have a son named Hunter Curtis, who was born on 30th April 2014.
Roxy Jacenko's kids Pixie-Rose Curtis and Hunter Curtis as pictured in 25th December 2019 (Photo: Roxy Jacenko's Instagram)
Prior to marrying Oliver, the businesswoman dated Nabil Gazal with whom she is still in good terms.
Diagnosed With Cancer
In 2016. Roxy was diagnosed with breast cancer during a tumultuous period in her life. That year, her husband was serving time in prison for insider trading, and she had her PR business to handle as well alongside her two children.
Interestingly, as per the reality star, all these challenges helped her cope up with her health issues. During her interview with DMA in 2016, she disclosed,
There was so much turmoil, there was so much to adjust to, it was just like another thing. I didn't have time to think and stew and feel sorry for myself, I didn't have that opportunity.
Thankfully, the TV icon underwent radiation treatment and surgery to remove cancer from her breast. But she continued to take Tamoxifen, a drug that would prevent future growth of her cancer, and it ended up having few side effects in her body.
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The medication increased her body temperature alongside hot flashes, mood swings, and nausea.
Facts About Roxy Jacenko Including Age & Height:
- Roxy was born on 8th June 1980 in Sydney, Australia.
- She measures 5 feet and 7 inches (1.7 meters) tall whereas her weight is 125 pounds.
- Despite keeping her net worth under wraps, her lavish lifestyle drew significant attention. On 23rd June 2017, she carried $14,000, costing Hermes Clutch handbag while attending her husband's release from prison.
- The actress was born to Nick Jacenko and Doreen Davis; her parents have been divorced since 2011. She isn't on good terms with her father nor his new partner Lisa Ho, a former fashion designer.
