Richard Wilkins and Mia Hawkswell put on a much-loved display on Tuesday when they attended the 2024 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse.
The veteran presenter, 70, showed off his soft side as he held the hand of his beautiful make-up artist girlfriend, 47, while posing in The Birdcage at the exclusive event.
He looked every inch the man dressed in black in a sharp tailored suit, matching dress shoes and stylish sunglasses.
Her brown hair was freshly styled and she looked like she was having the time of her life laughing at the exclusive event, alongside her stylish partner.
Meanwhile, Mia radiated style and sophistication in a elegant yellow summer dress which she paired with a pair of black heels and reflective sunglasses.
Her brown hair was elegantly styled with loose strands that framed her elegant facial features.
The celebrity couple appeared to be having the time of their lives raising a storm ahead of the race that will stop the nation.
The couple were joined by many other A-list stars including Olivia Molly Rogers, Kate Waterhouse, Ariarne Titmus and Channel Nine stars Sarah Abo and Alex Cullen.
Richard Wilkins and his glamorous girlfriend Mia Hawkswell put on a very PDA display on Tuesday as they attended the 2024 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse. Both in the photo
The veteran presenter, 70, showed off his soft side as he held the hand of his beautiful make-up artist girlfriend, 47, while posing in The Birdcage at the exclusive event.
Celebrities receive the ultimate VIP treatment inside Flemington’s world-famous ‘Birdcage’, where guests enjoy first-class delights such as French champagne, specialty cocktails and meals prepared by celebrity chefs.
This year’s VIP attendees have also been enjoying caviar bumps, a fancy food trend that involves eating a bunch of expensive food with the back of your hand.
The celebrity guest list will be presented by GH Mumm, the event’s official Champagne sponsor, Furphy, winemakers Penfolds, Lexus and Crown Resorts.
He looked every inch the man in black in a sharp tailored suit and stylish sunglasses.
Channel Nine also has its own marquee, while Don Julio has opened a vibrant pink-themed tequila bar offering delicious specialty cocktails and live DJ performances.
Large crowds have descended on Flemington Racecourse ahead of the 164th running of the Melbourne Cup at 3pm on Tuesday.
Thousands of Australians are preparing to place their bets on the highly anticipated race, with racing fans around the world turning their attention to Melbourne.
Her brown hair was freshly styled and she looked like she was having the time of her life laughing at the exclusive event, alongside her stylish partner.
The celebrity couple appeared to be having the time of their lives raising a storm ahead of the race that will stop the nation.
The event will be broadcast live on Channel Nine and Sarah Abo and Alex Cullen were seen backstage preparing to film ahead of the big event.
The stay event is one of the largest in the world and has produced a long list of champions over the years, including the likes of Phar Lap, Kingston Town and the invincible exploits of Makybe Diva.
This year, 24 more Australian and international horses and their riders will look to etch their names in the history books, while punters will hope to pick the winner or land the ultimate trifecta.
