Lara Worthington’s Former Best Friend Welcomes Daughter in London After Feud, Reveals Adorable Name

Lara Worthington’s Ex-Best Friend Hermione Underwood Welcomes Baby Girl
By Mary Mrad for Daily Mail Australia
Published: 05:15 BST, 25 June 2025 | Updated: 05:28 BST, 25 June 2025

Hermione Underwood, former close friend of model Lara Worthington, has welcomed her third child—a daughter named Gaia India Bellm—with husband Anthony. The London-based Australian entrepreneur announced the news on Instagram Tuesday, sharing a cozy snapshot of newborn “Gigi” wrapped in a blanket.

“Gaia India Bellm is here ~ ‘Gigi’ ~ born 18.06 at 8:52AM. I’ve never been so wrong about something so right!!” Hermione wrote. “We are totally in heaven, and Arlo & Xaxa are besotted by their little sister.”

[Image: Hermione cradling her newborn, Gigi, with the caption: Hermione Underwood announced her daughter’s arrival with a sweet Instagram post.]

Celebrity friends flooded the comments with congratulations. Jesinta Franklin wrote, “Congratulations!! Welcome to the world Gigi x,” while fashion writer Billie Bhatia added, “Huge congratulations gorgeous girl!” Eyebrow artist Kristin Fisher chimed in: “Welcome Gigi!!”

Hermione, once a steadfast ally to Lara Worthington (née Bingle) during her 2010 split from cricketer Michael Clarke, has since distanced herself from the spotlight. The pair’s friendship frayed in 2012 when Hermione stepped down as Lara’s manager. At the time, Hermione claimed the role was “never intended to be permanent,” and both insisted they’d remain friends.

[Image: Hermione and Lara during their close friendship years, captioned: Hermione supported Lara through her highly publicized breakup with Michael Clarke.]

Lara, now married to actor Sam Worthington and a mother of three, briefly addressed the rift on her 2014 reality show Being Lara Bingle. Meanwhile, Hermione—formerly engaged to Roxy Jacenko’s ex-husband Oliver Curtis—has built a successful entrepreneurial career in London.

The ex-friends now live continents apart, with Hermione focusing on her family and business ventures. Her latest addition, Gigi, completes their brood alongside siblings Arlo and Xaxa.

[Image: Newborn Gigi in a blanket, captioned: The Underwood family’s newest member, Gaia “Gigi” India Bellm.]

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