Zoë Foster Blake and Justine Cullen Reunite at Andy Lee and Rebecca Harding's Wedding Amid Friendship Rumors
Former magazine editors Zoë Foster Blake and Justine Cullen were seen together at a New York wedding reception, appearing to quash speculation of a rift.
Zoë Foster Blake and former Elle Australia editor-in-chief Justine Cullen have been spotted together at the New York wedding reception of Andy Lee and Rebecca Harding, seemingly putting to rest rumors that the two friends had drifted apart. The reunion occurred at the star-studded event last Tuesday, where guests shared Instagram photos showing Foster Blake and Cullen in close proximity.
The appearance comes after Foster Blake's notable absence from Cullen's 50th birthday getaway to New Zealand earlier this year, which had fueled chatter among media insiders about a potential divergence in their paths. The pair, who shared a close bond spanning over a decade, had collaborated extensively during Cullen's tenure at Elle Australia, where Foster Blake was a frequent contributor and cover star. They also co-launched Elle Australia's debut podcast and were prominent figures on the fashion and media circuit.
Foster Blake had previously been a strong presence at Cullen's milestone events, including her 40th birthday in 2016. In 2015, Foster Blake documented a girls' getaway to Los Angeles with Cullen and another friend, McCahon, on Instagram. However, the recent absence from the New Zealand trip raised questions, given their famously close friendship.
Despite the speculation, Cullen attended Foster Blake's 'anything but clothes'-themed birthday party last December, suggesting their friendship may have remained intact and Foster Blake's absence from New Zealand was due to scheduling conflicts. At the wedding reception, the two appeared to be on excellent terms.
The wedding festivities for Lee and Harding took place at a New York venue overlooking the city. Guests enjoyed cocktails and dancing before a seated feast. The table settings featured white floral displays and custom napkins humorously printed with a quote that referenced how Lee first met Harding: "But if you've got a husband, I was just using you to get to him. I bet he is handsome." This detail paid homage to a note Lee had written to Harding on a napkin 12 years prior when they met.
The guest list included notable figures such as actor Hugh Jackman, comedian Hamish Blake (Foster Blake's husband), Nova radio host Lauren Phillips and her fiancé Paul O'Brien, publicist Lucy Nettlefold, fashion stylist Elliot Garnaut, and entrepreneur Michelle Battersby. The evening concluded with guests enjoying the New York skyline from the rooftop.
