Home and Away star Sarah Roberts rang in her birthday with a sunny beach outing that immediately sparked curiosity among fans. After a year filled with emotional shifts, her latest appearance hinted that something significant and joyful has entered her life.
A Look Back At Sarah’s Recent Journey
In a heartfelt interview earlier this year, Sarah admitted that her divorce from James Stewart left her feeling shattered, explaining she had stayed quiet because of what she felt was stigma around separation. She shared in April 2024 that she was divorced, finally ready to acknowledge the truth publicly. Her romance with Stewart began on the Home and Away set in 2017, and they married in Ireland in 2019.
But she later revealed that issues surfaced behind closed doors, saying she believed marriage required growing together and accepted that sometimes people naturally grow apart. Stewart has since moved on with co-star Ada Nicodemou, a pairing that surprised viewers. During this period, Sarah said she spent a long time blaming herself for staying in something she felt wasn’t healthy.
Sarah Marks Her Birthday With New Beau Jake Lesu
Six months after quietly beginning a new relationship, Sarah celebrated her 41st birthday at Coogee Beach with cinematographer Jake Lesu. First spotted together in June on Mother’s Day, the couple appeared relaxed and deeply connected during Thursday’s beach trip. They packed on the PDA as they splashed through the waves, with Sarah glowing in a tropical-print bikini and Jake showing off his tattooed, gym-toned frame in colourful Budgie Smugglers.
After laughing and embracing in the surf, they wrapped up in towels and walked home hand-in-hand. Jake, who works as a Steadicam operator and occasional pilot, also previously showcased his art at an exhibition titled A Piece of Art in Crows Nest. Sarah recently said she felt grateful to have found someone who encouraged her personal growth in unexpected ways. She added that even without a relationship, she would still feel secure because she had finally found herself, despite the sentiment sounding clichéd.
Sarah also said she no longer fears speaking her truth, admitting she had spent years criticising herself for staying in a situation she believed wasn’t healthy. Now, she shared that she has discovered a self-love she lacked before, calling it the most important relationship in her life. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Home and Away news and celebrity updates.