Discover the life of Nikki Thot and Jamie Perkins’ kids, Ava and Zoe. From their parents’ viral love story to life after separation, here’s where the family stands today.
When blue-eyed cinematographer Jamie Perkins married dark-skinned supermodel Nikki Thot, many saw it as a modern fairy tale. Their love story quickly captured hearts worldwide, especially after they shared their lives on YouTube. Together, they had two beautiful daughters, Ava Sarah (born in 2016) and Zoe Reign (born in 2018).
But behind the smiles and millions of followers, their journey took a turn no one expected.
How Jamie and Nikki Met
The couple first connected in 2009 through the now-nostalgic social platform MySpace. At the time:
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Nikki, only 19, was already a rising star in the modeling world, signed with IMG and based in New York.
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Jamie, then 25, was just starting out as a cinematographer, shooting music videos and building his career.
By March 2010, the two were married. A few years later, they started building their family — and eventually, their online empire.
Going Viral with a Proposal
Jamie’s proposal to Nikki was the moment that changed everything. Knowing Nikki loved watching viral proposal clips, Jamie created his own epic moment in Federation Square, Melbourne.
The video exploded online, gaining over 4.6 million views, and their wedding footage did even better, amassing more than 8 million views.
That exposure launched their “Jamie and Nikki” YouTube channel, where they shared their life as a young family. Fans tuned in daily to watch Ava and Zoe grow up before their eyes.
The Kids’ Life in the Spotlight
From the start, Ava and Zoe became stars of their parents’ vlogs. Every milestone, birthday, and family moment was documented and loved by millions of fans around the world.
This was a stark contrast to Nikki’s own childhood. Born in Khartoum, Sudan, she moved to Australia in 1994 at just four years old. Growing up in Moorabbin, Melbourne, Nikki didn’t even have baby photos of her early life. Her daughters, meanwhile, have their entire childhoods captured on camera.
Life After Separation
In recent years, Jamie and Nikki’s relationship ended, leaving fans shocked. While details of their split have been discussed online, both parents remain focused on raising their daughters.
Today, Ava and Zoe live with the love and care of both parents, even if their family structure has changed. Their story reminds us that behind every viral video and Instagram photo, there’s a real family navigating life’s challenges.