Australian model Megan Gale has made her first public appearance since the surprising revelation that she secretly married former AFL star Shaun Hampson in 2024. The 50-year-old looked radiant and decades younger as she attended an exclusive dinner event at the Ralph Lauren Private Hospitality Suite during the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.
Chic Fashion Statement at Melbourne Event
The catwalk queen stunned in a casually chic ensemble that perfectly blended sophistication with relaxed elegance. She wore a light blue, striped Ralph Lauren dress shirt that provided a crisp foundation for her look. Adding a high-fashion twist, Megan used a tie as a belt over her pair of white cotton trousers, creating a unique and stylish detail that caught attention.
She completed the ensemble with tan patent leather heels that added a polished finish, along with a carefully curated selection of gold accessories that provided subtle sparkle. For her makeup, Gale opted for a rosy palette that enhanced her natural beauty, featuring a soft pink lipstick and just a touch of black eyeliner to define her eyes.
Secret Wedding Details Emerge
Megan and her husband, former AFL player Shaun Hampson, 37, recently disclosed that they had quietly tied the knot in December 2024 during an ultra-private ceremony in Fiji. The intimate wedding was attended solely by their mothers and children, with no wider guest list and no advance notice given to anyone outside their immediate family circle.
In a candid interview with Marie Claire Australia, Gale explained that the decision to keep their wedding private reflected their personalities as a couple. "We never wanted a big, public, showy wedding," she told the publication. "When so much of my life has been public, it was really nice to not have this shared or over-shared. We wanted it just for us and the family."
Carefully Planned Secrecy
The tropical destination of Vomo Island in Fiji was carefully chosen for its special significance to Gale, with the coral-fringed beaches and crystal-blue waters holding particular meaning due to her Polynesian heritage. The couple maintained total discretion by informing their loved ones at the very last minute.
"We told them at dinner the night before," Megan revealed. "There was a lot of 'What? No way!' But it made it more special." The wedding remained a secret for an entire year, with Gale admitting they only felt comfortable sharing the news now because sufficient time had passed.
Family-Focused Decision Making
Megan and Shaun, who have been together for several years, welcomed their two children – son River, 11, and daughter Rosie, eight – before he proposed in 2017. The couple deliberately waited to marry until their children were old enough to be meaningfully involved in the ceremony.
"[We] thought, the kids are here. Let's wait until they're old enough to be involved [in a wedding] and remember it," Gale explained, highlighting their family-first approach to the milestone event.
During the Australian Open event, Megan was later seen in the stands with former AFL player Adam Goodes, watching a match and appearing relaxed and happy as she continues to navigate life in the public eye while maintaining her cherished privacy regarding personal matters.
