Anthony Albanese Marries Jodie Haydon
Love finds its space even in the busiest of lives. On a quiet Saturday afternoon, Albanese and Jodie said “I do” at The Lodge, the official residence for Australia’s Prime Minister in Canberra. The intimate ceremony came just a day after parliament wrapped up its final sitting for the year, giving the couple a quiet moment to celebrate their union away from the usual political hustle, according to BBC.
Albanese, 62, and Haydon, 47, first crossed paths at a business dinner in Melbourne in 2020, back when Albanese was still serving as opposition leader. Their relationship blossomed over time, culminating in a romantic engagement on Valentine’s Day last year.
Friends and colleagues described the ceremony as heartfelt, with the couple exchanging personal vows and celebrating with close family and friends. They wrote their own vows, looked into each other’s eyes, and made their commitment. Jodie walked down the aisle with her parents guiding her, to the tune of The Luckiest by Ben Folds. Their dog, Toto, carried the rings, while Jodie’s little niece served as flower girl.
After the ceremony, there was a small celebration. They walked back to Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) by Stevie Wonder and danced their first dance as a married couple to The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra. Everything was deeply personal, quietly joyful.
For Albanese, this milestone comes during a demanding year in politics, but it also marks a personal chapter of joy and commitment, proving that even the busiest leaders can find time for love. And with this wedding, he became the first sitting Australian Prime Minister ever to get married while in office.
For Albanese and Jodie, this day was never about headlines or grandeur. It was about love.
