- Shared images of second date night to social media
- Included a tender moment over dinner
The whispers are over – AFL star Bailey Smith and social media sensation Tammy Hembrow have gone Instagram official.
The Geelong midfielder and the fitness influencer shared a tender moment from their Melbourne date night on Friday, with Smith’s hand resting on Hembrow’s leg as they dined at acclaimed restaurant Entrecôte in the inner suburb of Prahran.
The Friday night outing confirmed what weeks of speculation had already suggested: the romance between the pair is heating up.
Their public show of affection came just 24 hours after Smith made headlines of his own at the AFL Awards, where he bravely spoke about his mental health battles while accepting his All-Australian blazer.
Hembrow, 31, looked striking in a pink dress from Australian label With Jéan. The brand, founded in 2017, has earned a cult following among Gen Z and boasts an international fan base that includes Bella Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski.
Smith, 24, shied away from the camera as the couple tucked into oysters, steak and—against the probable wishes of Geelong’s dietician – a hearty serve of French fries.
Bailey Smith and Tammy Hembrow shared this touching image of their date night in Melbourne
Hembrow pulled out all the stops with a designed dress from With Jean for her date night
Smith went to the AFL Awards solo on Thursday night, preferring to keep his second date with Hembrow more low key
Hembrow paired her meal with a glass of wine, while Smith opted for soft drinks as he prepares for the Cats’ upcoming finals campaign.
Geelong will take on reigning premier Brisbane at the MCG on Friday night in the qualifying final.
Entrecôte has become one of Melbourne’s most recognisable brasserie-style dining spots, known for its signature steak frites and Parisian charm.
Its velvet banquettes, oak paneling and chandeliers created a suitably romantic setting for the pair’s debut as a couple on social media.
The venue, a favourite among Melbourne’s social set, provided a discreet backdrop for their first public confirmation of the relationship.
The Melbourne date follows weeks of sightings that kept fans and media guessing.
Earlier this month, Smith and Hembrow were spotted on the Gold Coast sharing kisses and walking arm-in-arm along the beach.
Their chemistry was evident, with the pair looking relaxed and unbothered by the cameras trailing them.
It was the second time in as many weeks they had been seen out together, adding fuel to rumours their connection was quickly becoming something more serious.
Hembrow has been turning heads since her recent separation from her husband, including Smith’s
The pair showed plenty of public affection toward each other on their first date on the Gold Coast
Smith has an important role to play for the Geelong Cats in the upcoming AFL finals series
Hembrow has been in Melbourne on work commitments, including attending a Sasha Therese event, and told reporters during the week that Smith was a ‘sweetie’ and ‘a good guy.’
Her schedule also saw her step out at the Timber Yard in Port Melbourne alongside a roll call of local celebrities, though it was her Entrecôte dinner that sent the biggest signal yet about where her attention lies.
The romance comes as Smith’s candid revelations at the AFL Awards earned widespread admiration.
‘It was about a year ago, I got out of a psych ward,’ he told the audience.
‘I was in Epworth Camberwell for like four weeks, and I got out a couple hours a day, and I spent that training.
‘I went through a really dark time. I didn’t think I’d get to the other side. I’m super grateful to be here through the support of my family.’
