Weekend Today presenter Lauren Phillips celebrated her 34th birthday with a star-studded party in Byron Bay of New South Wales on Saturday.
The Channel Nine star said she was ‘completely devastated’ by her famous friends in attendance, including Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky.
Lauren shared a gallery of photos to Instagram on Sunday, which showed her celebrating in the coastal area with an invertebrate feast and water activity.
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Inside Lauren 34 (middle) full star 34th birthday: Weekend Today star celebrated by Hemsworth clan and other A – listed friends in Byron Bay on Saturday
‘Totally devastated by these myths yesterday’: The Channel Nine star said she was ‘completely devastated’ by her famous friends in attendance, including Chris Hemsworth (far left)
‘Totally devastated by those myths yesterday,’ Lauren wrote a large group photo of more than 25 people on a waterfront sandy spot Sunday.
Lauren’s new beau, multi-millionaire private tycoon Paul O’Brien, was also apparently in attendance when they were spotted walking out for a morning walk in Byron Bay earlier this month.
Paul runs AVMIN’s high-end airline business, which includes notable clients including Matt Damon and Chris Hemsworth.
‘Greek party and watermelon margaritas’: Lauren seemed to enjoy the sunny day out by the water with a large group of friends
‘My last dream cake happened’: Lauren was looking with surprise at her Bubble O’Bill-themed ice cream cake on the day
Famous friends: Lauren was seen chewing Spanish actress Elsa Pataky in one photo, while also picking Luke Hemsowrth’s wife Samantha (third from right) and Gabriella Brooks, Liam Hemsworth’s girlfriend ( far left)
‘Greek party, watermelon margaritas, Bubble O’Bill cake and an evening full of love. Happy days turning 34, ‘Lauren said of her special day.
Looking completely amazed at her cake on the day in one photo, she wrote: ‘And yes, Bubble O’Bill’s cake. My dream cake finally happened. ‘
At the low key party, attendants had lunch, drank cocktails, tried their hand at fishing and went out on the water in kayaks and on stand-up paddle boards.
Pals: Afterwards, Lauren shared a series of photos and selfies with her A – listed friends, including Gabriella Brooks, 22, girlfriend of Liam Hemsworth, 22 (right)
Hostess: During the low key party, attendants had lunch, drank cocktails, and tried their hand at water activity. Pictured left: Entertainment publicist Lucy Nettlefold, Lauren, model Gabriella, and Halcyon Daze designer Elke Ricks
Lauren later shared a series of photos and selfies with her A-listed friends, including Gabriella Brooks, 22, Liam Hemsworth’s girlfriend.
Luke Hemsworth’s wife Samantha, Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky were also in attendance, as well as Chris’ personal trainer and best friend, Luke Zocchi.
Other close friends of Lauren included entertainment advertiser Lucy Nettlefold, and Halcyon Daze co-owner and designer Elke Ricks at Byron Bay – who is Lauren’s friend Elsa.
Best friends forever! Elsa Pataky got a tattoo with her new friend Lauren Phillips and other friends as she celebrated Leonie Hemsworth’s 60th birthday party in November
Elsa Lauren apparently let her into her inner circle in November when they got tattoos together in Byron Bay.
The Fast and Furious star was picked up in a post by Lauren Phillips at Weekend Today, which showed her, Elsa and other friends showing off the new inks on the wrists and ankles – including a shell and paper plane.
Channel Nine weather presenter shared the original post from their friend Elke Ricks, who is based in Byron Bay.
While the relationship between Lauren and Else may come as a surprise to many, this was not the first time the TV presenter had spent time with a member of the Hemsworth clan.
In September, Thor star appeared on Weekend Today and read the weather for Lauren – hosting Richard Wilkins and Rebecca Maddern.
They go back: In September, star Thor Chris appeared on Weekend Today and read the weather for Lauren during a live cross