Ed Sheeran denies report he completed his 14-day quarantine in Australia with actress Julia Roberts at a $6,000-per-night estate
Ed Sheeran has denied quarantining with Julia Roberts, following reports the unlikely pair joined forces to ‘save money’ on their mandatory 14-day isolation in Australia.
The Sydney Morning Herald reported on Sunday that Ed, 30, his wife Cherry Seaborn and their seven-month-old daughter had isolated with Julia, 53, and two friends at the $6,000-per-night Sweven Estate on the Hawkesbury River.
But shortly after the claims were made, a spokesperson for Ed told Daily Mail Australia the story was simply ‘not true’.
Never happened: Ed Sheeran has denied quarantining with Julia Roberts, following claims the unlikely duo joined forces to ‘save money’ on their mandatory 14-day isolation in Australia
The Herald had cited sources claiming a group of six rented the property from March 6 to March 20 – but Ed’s rep insists he wasn’t living under the same roof as Julia.
The incredible 141-acre estate features five bedrooms, an infinity pool, a self-contained cottage and unrivalled views of the Hawkesbury region.
Julia is currently in Sydney preparing to film political thriller Gaslit with Sean Penn.
Ed was in the country to perform at late music promoter Michael Gudinski’s state funeral in Melbourne.
The two men had been friends for years, and Gudinski’s Frontier Touring company had organised Ed’s record-breaking Australasian tour in 2018.
Luxury: The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Ed, 30, his wife Cherry Seaborn and their seven-month-old daughter had isolated with Julia, 53, and two friends at the $6,000-per-night Sweven Estate on the Hawkesbury River – but Ed’s representatives have since denied the story
Fake news: The Herald had cited sources claiming a group of six rented the property from March 6 to March 20 – but Ed and Julia weren’t living under the same roof, his reps say
Exquisite: The incredible 141-acre estate features five bedrooms, an infinity pool, a self-contained cottage and unrivaled views of the Hawkesbury region
The British star sang his hit single Castle On The Hill – one of Gudinski’s favourites – and later broke down in tears as he performed a new song, Visiting Hours, which is about his daughter Lyra.
Ed was visibly emotional and at one point and had to stop singing, before saying ‘sorry’ and returning to the microphone.
He told the audience beforehand: ‘I never get this nervous, I’m really f**king nervous. So apologies if I mess up the lyrics or anything.’
Performance: The British singer was in Australia to perform at state memorial of his dear friend and music mogul Michael Gudinski at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne
Close friends: Ed affectionately described Gudinski (right), who organised his record-breaking stadium tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2018, as a ‘father figure’
Ed explained he’d penned the song during his mandatory quarantine.
He said: ‘I know it’s a difficult thing to get into this country and I don’t take it for granted for all the hard work getting me here and I really, really just appreciated the opportunity to get here.
‘In lockdown I was able to have a guitar for quarantine I always find the best way to process stuff is to write songs, be it good news, bad news and here’s a song I finished last week.’
The day after the commemoration, Ed and Michael’s son Matt – who has followed in his father’s footsteps and is now the executive director of Mushroom Group – got matching tattoos in honour of the late Australian music icon.
They both got simple designs of a hand holding up the ‘No. 1’ sign, which was one of Gudinski’s signature pose in photographs.
Permanent reminder: The day after the state funeral, Ed and Gudinski’s son Matt (centre) – who has followed in his father’s footsteps and is now the executive director of Mushroom Group – got matching tattoos in honour of the late music promoter