James Packer made a rare television appearance from his $200 million superyacht, currently docked in the Mediterranean, to send a congratulatory message to Andrew Denton during his induction into the Logies Hall of Fame.
Packer, who recently married Kylie Lim, appeared in a pre-recorded segment during the Australian television awards ceremony. The appearance marks a notable public moment for the businessman, who generally avoids the spotlight.
Packer and Denton share a history stemming from the 1999 Logies ceremony. During that event, Denton, then a comedian, famously sat on Packer's lap, pretending to be his ventriloquist's dummy. At the time, Packer was the chief executive of Channel Nine.
Packer's presence at the Logies, albeit via video from his yacht, occurred during his honeymoon with Lim. The couple tied the knot earlier this month. Packer has been married twice before, first to Erica Baxter, with whom he has three children, and then to Erica. He was previously engaged to Mariah Carey.
The Logies, officially known as the TV WEEK Logie Awards, are Australia's premier television awards. The event recognizes excellence in Australian television programming and performances.