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(RUE N@UE eC TION | Guy Sebastian reveals how he found inspiration for his latest creation in the loving arms of his wife, Jules WORDS SIOBHAN DUCK uy Sebastian credits wife Jules’ loving Qu with being there for him in Itimes of celebration and in the more challenging chapters of his life. “lam definitely someone who receives love from touch and words that come from an unconditional place and Jules is incredibly loving and kind” he says of his wife of 15 years. “I can honestly say that | do not know where | would be without her” It therefore stands to reason that his first love was the first thing that came to mind when creating his debut fragrance, Embrace for Her, exclusively for Chemist Warehouse. “There have been countless times where Jules' words and touch have pulled me out of things that have weighed heavily on me. That was the reason | called the scent Embrace’ he explains. The couple have known each other for almost 30 years, becoming friends as young children before romance blossomed when they grew into teenagers. “Naturally, when you are with someone for that many years, through thick and thin, walking through all the seasons of life together, the love and respect continues to grow’ he reflects. “| have watched her evolve through decades of life: marriage, babies, work, good times, bad times, and she is always the same — the kindest and most consistent person know. Jules is always thinking about others and the impact of others. She is the most ‘emotionally intelligent person | know.” The couple have two young sons — Hudson, 11, and Archie, 8 — who, like Guy, love music. Adevoted father, Guy relishes spending time with his family. Whether it's going on bike rides, having a backyard barbecue or playing sports, he jokes that “there's never a dull moment with two boys and a dog” in the house. ‘When he's not recording or touring, Guy says his daily life isn't exactly rock and rol. Instead, it involves “getting the kids out the door for school, spending time in the studio Photography: Steven Chee; styling: Dale McKie; hair/make-up: Liam Hubbard, Carol Mackie. writing and recording, having a hit of golf, playing the piano” The singer confesses to being more than a little “golf obsessed” and his idea of pampering is a day on the golf course. “Lalso love taking the boys fishing and watching their sport, especially playing basketball in the back yard, which is pretty much a daily activity,” he adds. “Little Archie is really good and practises so much! Apart from that, | just really love having people over. Cooking and hanging out watching the Big Bash (cricket) or some random, flavour-of-the-month streaming series” Guy rose to fame in the days before streaming services in an era when prime- time television still ruled supreme. As such, more than 3 million Australians tuned in to watch him crowned the first ever Australian Idol. It was the ninth highest rating show in the history of Australian television and turned Guy and fellow contestants such as Shannon Noll, Rob Mills and Jessica Mauboy into overnight — and enduring — celebrities. Though the TV landscape has changed and Guy himself evolved from contestant to coach, idol was revived this year with a new panel of judges and a new generation of talent. Although Guy isn't part of the reboot as he's busy working on his own music and his commitments on The Voice Australia, he welcomes the show's return, saying: “Any opportunity for talent to be discovered and music being on TV's a positive thing” As a contestant on the first season of the series in 2003, Guy made a huge impact with his big voice and big hair. While that iconic “fro” has long since been tamed into a short crop, keeping his curls under controls stil a daily battle. “still have really curly hair. just keep it really short with a tight fade (a stylish tapered cut similar to an undercut) to keep it easy to handle every day’ he says, with a laugh
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