A popular influencer who was allegedly beaten and assaulted by her ex says she’s “learning to love myself again.”
It’s been two months since Tara Eslami was allegedly dragged by her hair and punched in the face multiple times in a Sydney hotel room by her then-boyfriend, TikTok star Rabih Houchar, 26, who also allegedly threatened to kill her.
On Monday, Houchar, known as @Dior_onma_body to his 16,800 followers, appeared on theThe NSW Supreme Court Mondays, where he pleaded not guilty to domestic violence-related assault occasioning actual bodily harm, destruction or damage to property, and stalking or intimidation.
He had been in custody but was released on bail on Monday under strict conditions of house arrest, with no internet access and a police report.
On Tuesday, Ms Eslami, who has more than 17,000 followers on TikTok and Instagram, thanked those who have supported her in recent weeks.
She uploaded a short clip of herself opening a card that read: ‘We believe in you, we love you and we support you.’
Tara Eslami captioned this recent photo taken at Melbourne’s exclusive Nobu restaurant with the caption that she was “learning to love herself again.”
![Tara Eslami breaks silence after TikTok ex Rabih Houchar released on bail 7 TikTok star Rabih Houchar, 26 (pictured), has been granted bail over allegations he violently assaulted his girlfriend Tara Eslami.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/08/1724262932_105_Tara-Eslami-breaks-silence-after-TikTok-ex-Rabih-Houchar-released.jpeg.webp)
TikTok star Rabih Houchar, 26 (pictured), has been granted bail over allegations he violently assaulted his girlfriend Tara Eslami.
The clip also showed boxes of chocolate-dipped strawberries and cupcakes sent to her by her followers.
“I am nothing without my team, you have become my family, thank you so much,” Ms Eslami captioned the clip.
In recent weeks, Ms Eslami has shared photos of herself looking relaxed at trendy Melbourne bar Ototo, South Yarra rooftop venue Beverly, gourmet restaurant Nobu and lounging at a smoothie bar.
“Learning to love myself again with the people who love me the most,” she captioned the photo on Nobu.
![Tara Eslami breaks silence after TikTok ex Rabih Houchar released on bail 9 In recent weeks, Tara has shared photos of herself looking relaxed, including this snap at the Beverly rooftop bar in South Yarra.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/08/Tara-Eslami-breaks-silence-after-TikTok-ex-Rabih-Houchar-released.jpg.webp)
In recent weeks, Tara has shared photos of herself looking relaxed, including this snap at the Beverly rooftop bar in South Yarra.
![Tara Eslami breaks silence after TikTok ex Rabih Houchar released on bail 11 Ms Eslami posted this photo of herself enjoying a drink at Melbourne's trendy Ototo bar.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/08/1724262942_808_Tara-Eslami-breaks-silence-after-TikTok-ex-Rabih-Houchar-released.jpeg.webp)
Ms Eslami posted this photo of herself enjoying a drink at Melbourne’s trendy Ototo bar.
Court documents indicate that Houchar was having an on-and-off relationship with Ms. Eslami when they returned from lunch at the Vibe Hotel in Sydney June 16th.
Daily Mail Australia previously revealed she attended a lavish boat party to celebrate a fellow influencer’s birthday on the night of the alleged assault.
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