When blonde Jamie Perskins with blue eyes married dark-skinned model Nikki Thot, their love story seemed like a modern-day fairy tale.
Together, they had two incredibly beautiful children – but a few years ago, everything fell apart…
How Jamie and Nikki Met
In 2009, Jamie and Nikki first crossed paths on the now-defunct social media platform MySpace. Do you remember that one?
At the time, 19-year-old Nikki Thot was already making waves as a prominent South Sudanese-Australian model based in New York. She was signed with IMG, one of the biggest modeling agencies in the world. Jamie, at 25, was a cinematographer who was just beginning to break into the music video production scene.
In March of the following year, they tied the knot. By January 2016, they welcomed their first daughter, Ava, and in March 2018, their second daughter, Zoe, was born. They also had a dog named Louis.
The couple quickly built a strong social media presence, even launching a YouTube channel to share their journey with fans. Their channel blew up, attracting millions of followers.
“We literally fell into it. It was never planned,” Jamie told Daily Mail Australia back in 2018.
Their big break came when Jamie proposed to Nikki in a way that would go viral.
The Proposal That Went Viral
“I wanted to propose to Nikki… and she used to watch all those amazing proposal videos online—the ones that go viral,” Jamie shared.
To make his proposal special, Jamie created a video that played in Federation Square. Nikki sat in front of the screen, unsuspecting, while a friend filmed it. They uploaded the video to YouTube for their family to see. What was supposed to be a private moment exploded into something much bigger, racking up 4.6 million likes.
“It went crazy. And then people in the comments wanted to know who we were—so vlogging came out of that,” Jamie explained.
Their wedding video did even better, racking up 8 million likes. But for Jamie and Nikki, the views and followers weren’t the priority.
“People assume vloggers share everything, but we keep a lot of our life to ourselves. We’re just having fun, and it’ll be great to look back in 10-20 years and see what we were doing,” Jamie said.
For the Australian family, life became a cycle of likes, followers, and fans—a full-time job. Ava and Zoe’s lives were chronicled online, with every milestone captured in a constant stream of digital snapshots.
Nikki’s Childhood vs. Ava’s Life
A stark contrast to Ava’s life being displayed online is Nikki’s own childhood, which was much more private. While Ava’s life is open to the world, Nikki has no baby pictures, and her early years were marked by quiet, family-focused living.
Nikki was born in Khartoum, Sudan, and moved to Victoria, Australia, in 1994 when she was just four years old. She grew up in the suburbs of Melbourne, in a modest neighborhood called Moorabbin. Her South Sudanese heritage shaped her upbringing in ways that would become integral to her identity.
“Growing up, I never really realized I was different from everyone else,” Nikki told Buzzfeed. “I never really got bullied for my skin. It’s funny because the only time I was made to feel different was from my own people, because I’m darker than my mum.”
Her family valued privacy and hard work, a lesson taught by her father, who took his veterinary exam 10 times after failing each time by a narrow margin. Her parents had clear expectations for her: succeed in school, pursue something stable like medicine or law, and build a secure career. But Nikki chose a different path—modeling and YouTubing.
Her decision caused some tension with her family, who were uncomfortable with her new career. When Nikki first started vlogging, her family avoided being filmed.
One day, Nikki’s father, who preferred a private life, had an eye-opening experience when a group of her subscribers recognized him on the train.
“Oh my gosh, you’re Nikki’s dad!” they said, and Nikki recalled that her father was horrified by the encounter. “It’s hilarious now, but at the time, he just couldn’t believe people knew who he was from our videos.”
While Nikki had little trouble growing up, her skin color and their interracial relationship became frequent topics once they gained public attention. The comments section of their videos became a battleground of both praise and criticism.
In fact, one doctor even assumed that Jamie wasn’t Ava’s father, a moment Jamie described as “confronting,” though not overtly racist. Nikki also faced harsh criticism about her skin color, especially in the beauty section of her YouTube channel, where trolls were more prominent.
Why Jamie and Nikki Divorced
For Nikki and Jamie, the challenge was always about striking a balance between sharing their family moments online and maintaining privacy. However, by 2023, privacy became increasingly hard to preserve, and Jamie publicly announced that he and Nikki had separated.
According to Page Six, the couple had actually split in 2019, but their divorce wasn’t finalized until four years later. Their separation marked the end of the seemingly perfect family dynamic they had once shown the world.
In a revealing YouTube video, Jamie spoke about the breakdown of his six-year marriage, detailing the “abuse,” “violence,” and infidelity he alleged had occurred during their relationship.
“I’ve been quietly struggling for a really long time… just trying to maintain my place as a father in Ava and Zoe’s lives,” Jamie shared. He revealed that he had been diagnosed with PTSD, depression, and severe social anxiety after the separation.
“The reason Nikki and I broke up was I discovered she had been unfaithful. She had been in contact with her ex-boyfriend, and I was warned about him before,” Jamie claimed.
In response, Nikki took to Instagram, expressing disappointment in Jamie’s video, calling it an attempt to “slander” her character. She said she had hoped to keep things private for their daughters, but now felt compelled to share her side.
“I have no contact with him since he posted that video, nor have I threatened legal action,” Nikki wrote. “Jamie removed the video because he saw that people weren’t buying the story. He blamed me for everything that went wrong in his life.”
Today, Jamie and Nikki live separately, with Jamie continuing his work as an influencer. He describes himself as a YouTuber, adventurer, car enthusiast, and above all, a single dad. “I’m just trying to be the best dad I can be,” he says.
Their daughters, now aged 6 and 8, are still growing up in the public eye, though their future remains bright.
Despite the hardships they’ve faced, Jamie and Nikki’s journey has shown resilience and growth. They continue to focus on their children, each forging their own path forward.
Here’s to the next chapter in their lives, filled with new beginnings and lasting memories. We wish them all the best as they embrace whatever the future holds.
Lucky Colors for the 12 Zodiac Signs
Each zodiac sign has specific lucky colors that can enhance positive energy, bring good fortune, and boost confidence. Here are the lucky colors for each sign:
♈ Aries (March 21 – April 19)
🔥 Lucky Colors: Red, Orange, Scarlet
🔺 Why? These bold and fiery colors enhance Aries’ passion, confidence, and leadership.
♉ Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
🌿 Lucky Colors: Green, Pink, Earthy Tones
🔺 Why? Green symbolizes growth and stability, while pink brings harmony and love.
♊ Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
💛 Lucky Colors: Yellow, Light Green, White
🔺 Why? These colors boost Gemini’s communication skills, creativity, and adaptability.
♋ Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
🌊 Lucky Colors: Silver, White, Light Blue
🔺 Why? These soothing colors reflect Cancer’s emotional depth, intuition, and connection to the moon.
♌ Leo (July 23 – August 22)
☀️ Lucky Colors: Gold, Orange, Yellow
🔺 Why? These royal and radiant colors highlight Leo’s charisma, confidence, and strength.
♍ Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
🌾 Lucky Colors: Green, Brown, Beige
🔺 Why? Earthy and natural tones enhance Virgo’s practicality, wisdom, and sense of order.
♎ Libra (September 23 – October 22)
🎀 Lucky Colors: Pink, Blue, Pastel Shades
🔺 Why? These colors promote Libra’s sense of balance, love, and diplomacy.
♏ Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
🖤 Lucky Colors: Black, Dark Red, Burgundy
🔺 Why? These deep colors represent Scorpio’s mystery, intensity, and transformation.
♐ Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
💜 Lucky Colors: Purple, Royal Blue, Dark Yellow
🔺 Why? These colors enhance Sagittarius’ adventurous, spiritual, and optimistic nature.
♑ Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
🖤 Lucky Colors: Black, Gray, Dark Green
🔺 Why? These colors reflect Capricorn’s discipline, ambition, and grounded energy.
♒ Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
🔵 Lucky Colors: Blue, Electric Blue, Silver
🔺 Why? These colors enhance Aquarius’ innovation, originality, and connection to the future.
♓ Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
🌊 Lucky Colors: Sea Green, Lavender, Aqua
🔺 Why? These dreamy colors boost Pisces’ creativity, intuition, and emotional depth.
Using these lucky colors in clothing, accessories, or surroundings can help attract positive energy and success! 😊✨