Missy Higgins Officially Announces Relationship with Artist Guy Maestri
Australian music veteran Missy Higgins has publicly confirmed her new romance with acclaimed artist Guy Guido Maestri, months after first hinting at the relationship on social media. The 42-year-old singer-songwriter shared what she humorously called a "hard launch" of the relationship on Instagram, posting a photo of the couple sharing a kiss.
Social Media Revelation and ARIA Awards Appearance
In the latest Instagram post, Higgins and Maestri can be seen wearing matching outfits consisting of striped T-shirts, jeans, and boots. "When you realise you're dating yourself," the Scar singer joked in her caption, referencing their coordinated appearance. This confirmation comes after the pair were first spotted together at the ARIA Awards last November, where Maestri was photographed giving Higgins a kiss on the cheek.
According to reports from Confidential, Higgins and Maestri have actually been "quietly" dating for approximately one year before this week's official confirmation. Despite the private nature of their relationship, Higgins' followers had already begun speculating about the romance months earlier when she shared photos from the ARIA Awards.
Previous Relationship History and Family Background
This relationship appears to be Higgins' first major romance since her separation from husband Dan Lee in 2022. The singer had been married to the playwright and comedian for six years, and the couple share two children: 11-year-old Samuel and eight-year-old daughter Luna. In an emotional Instagram post at the time of her separation, Higgins expressed her grief over the end of her marriage, stating she was "still grieving the way I thought things would turn out."
Meanwhile, Guy Maestri, 52, is an accomplished artist who won the prestigious Archibald Prize in 2009 for his portrait of Indigenous musician Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, earning him $50,000. He shares an eight-year-old son with his ex-partner, artist Sally Anderson.
Social Media Reactions and Relationship Timeline
When Higgins first shared photos with Maestri from the ARIA Awards in November, fellow musician Josh Pyke commented "Insta official" on the post, to which Higgins playfully responded "Soft launch." Other friends expressed their excitement, with one writing "Eekk, I'm so happy for you both" and another adding "So here for this soft launch and so happy to see you happy in love."
The relationship confirmation comes after what appears to have been a carefully managed private period for the couple, who reportedly dated discreetly for a year before Higgins decided to make their romance public through her Instagram post. The singer, known for hits like Scar and The Special Two, has maintained a relatively private personal life despite her public career, making this relationship announcement particularly notable for her fans.
