{"id":365585,"date":"2025-12-23T00:19:25","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T00:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/365585\/"},"modified":"2025-12-23T00:19:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T00:19:25","slug":"megan-gale-reveals-she-married-afl-star-in-secret-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/365585\/","title":{"rendered":"Megan Gale reveals she married AFL star in secret wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"

Australian supermodel, Megan Gale,<\/a> has revealed she secretly married her partner, former AFL player Shaun Hampson<\/a>, 37, in a deeply private ceremony held late last year.<\/p>\n

The couple exchanged vows in December 2024 during an ultra-intimate celebration on Fiji\u2019s Vomo Island<\/a>, managing to keep the marriage completely secret for a full year.<\/p>\n

The news was confirmed during a candid interview in Marie Claire Australia, <\/a>where Megan explained why the low-key approach felt right for them.<\/p>\n

Why did Megan Gale keep her wedding secret?<\/p>\n

\"megan-gale-husband\" (Credit: Instagram)<\/p>\n

For Megan, privacy was the biggest priority. After spending decades in the public eye, she wanted one milestone that didn\u2019t belong to anyone else.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe never wanted a big, showy wedding,\u201d she explained. \u201cWhen so much of my life has been public, it was really nice to keep this just for us.\u201d<\/p>\n

By sharing the news only after enough time had passed, Megan said the couple felt they could enjoy the moment without outside commentary.<\/p>\n

Who attended Megan Gale and Shaun Hampson\u2019s wedding?<\/p>\n

\"megan-gale-husband\"Megan Gale with husband, Shaun Hampson. (Credit: Getty)<\/p>\n

The guest list couldn\u2019t have been smaller, only their mothers and their two children, River, 11, and Rosie, eight, were present at the ceremony. No extended family, no friends and no advance warning.<\/p>\n

We told them at dinner the night before,\u201d Megan revealed. \u201cThere was a lot of shock, but it made it even more special.\u201d<\/p>\n

Why did Megan Gale choose Fiji for the ceremony?<\/p>\n

\"MeganMegan Gale and Shaun Hampson (Credit: Getty)<\/p>\n

The tropical destination wasn\u2019t just about seclusion. Vomo Island holds deep personal significance for Megan due to her Polynesian heritage.<\/p>\n

The white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters provided a meaningful and serene backdrop for the couple\u2019s vows, far removed from cameras and crowds.<\/p>\n

Why did Megan Gale wait so long to marry Shaun?<\/p>\n

\"megan-gale-river-rosie\"Megan with her kids. (Credit: Instagram)<\/p>\n

Despite being engaged since 2017, Megan has never felt rushed to walk down the aisle.<\/p>\n

She has previously admitted the idea of organising a traditional wedding felt overwhelming and unnecessary.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve never been a big wedding girl,\u201d she once told the Daily Mail<\/a>. \u201cThe thought of planning it all is exhausting.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Megan, building a family came first. She wanted her children to be old enough to understand and remember the day if they ever married.<\/p>\n

That moment finally arrived in December 2024.<\/p>\n

How long have Megan Gale and Shaun Hampson been together?<\/p>\n

\"Two (Credit: Getty)<\/p>\n

The couple have been together for 14 years and welcomed their two children before Shaun proposed.<\/p>\n

Megan has often spoken about the strength of their partnership, crediting communication and shared parenting as the foundation of their relationship.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s an amazing dad,\u201d she previously told the outlet. \u201cWe parent really well together.\u201d<\/p>\n

Did the couple face criticism early in their relationship?<\/p>\n

\"meghangale\"\u201cNothing could\u2019ve\u00a0scared me away,\u201d says Shaun on his relationship with Megan.<\/p>\n

When Megan and Shaun first began dating, public attention quickly turned to their 12-year age gap.<\/p>\n

Megan was labelled a \u201ccougar,\u201d while Shaun was described as a \u201ctoyboy\u201d- commentary they both found confronting.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was being turned into something scandalous,\u201d Megan admitted.<\/p>\n

Shaun later described the scrutiny as \u201chorrible,\u201d saying the attention overshadowed what was simply a genuine connection.<\/p>\n

Why is Megan Gale sharing the news now?<\/p>\n

\"megan-gale-2023\" (Credit: Getty)<\/p>\n

The timing coincides with Megan appearing on the cover of Marie Claire Australia\u2019s<\/a> JOY issue, where she looks relaxed, radiant and content.<\/p>\n

After keeping such a personal milestone private for a year, Megan says it finally felt right to share- once the moment truly belonged to their family first.<\/p>\n

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