Their romance had seemed like a fairytale.
The stunning Australian model, whose surname is one of the most famous in fashion, fell head over heels for the tatted-up American race car driver.
Once linked to their heir to a Greek shipping fortune, she had instead pursued true love with a single father who lived for speed and burning rubber.
And everything seemed to be perfect.
But sadly for Jessica Hart, her relationship with NASCAR driver James Kirkham seems to have skidded off the track.
The couple of six years, who share daughter Baby-Rae and son Glorious, were seen having an almighty row while driving back to their Hollywood Hills home on Friday.
Jessica Hart’s romance with NASCAR driver James Kirkham seems to have skidded off course
The couple of six years, who share daughter Baby-Rae and son Glorious, were seen having an almighty row while driving back to their Hollywood Hills home on Friday
James was spotted pacing outside their property after Jessica appeared to lock him out
In photos obtained by Daily Mail Australia, Jessica was seen behind the wheel of their $368,000 Mercedes-AMG G-Class as the pair had a heated conversation.
Jessica eventually pulled over and turned on the hazard lights. James then wildly gesticulated in the air, before burying his head in his hands, seemingly in despair.
Their vehicle was briefly blocking traffic until James exited, an onlooker said. Jessica then drove off without him, prompting him to run after the car.
‘James caught up with Jessica’s car and she stopped again and he got in the front passenger seat,’ an eyewitness said.
‘They argued for another 20 minutes then James got out of the car again and ran towards the house.’
After parking in the driveway of their mansion, Jessica went inside and appeared to lock James out. He proceeded to have an animated conversation with a neighbour.
Our photographer caught him pointing towards the house while seemingly trying to explain the situation.
While it’s unclear what the couple was arguing about, a cursory glance of their Instagram accounts suggests their relationship could be in serious trouble.
In photos obtained by Daily Mail Australia, Jessica was seen behind the wheel of their $368,000 Mercedes-AMG G-Class as the pair had a heated conversation
Jessica eventually pulled over and turned on the hazard lights
James wildly gesticulated in the air, before burying his head in his hands, seemingly in despair
Their vehicle was briefly blocking traffic until James exited, an onlooker said
James was seen looking despondent on the pavement after Jessica drove off
James was seen running towards their home after exiting their vehicle
‘James caught up with Jessica’s car and she stopped again,’ an eyewitness said
‘They argued for another 20 minutes then James got out… again and ran towards the house’
After parking in their mansion’s driveway, Jessica went inside and appeared to lock James out
Upon arrival, James proceeded to have an animated conversation with a neighbour
Jessica and James no longer appear on each other’s followers’ lists, which either means they’ve unfollowed each other, or gone a step further and hit the block button.
They have also been mysteriously absent from each other’s Instagram grids in recent months. They were last pictured together on October 21 while attending the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
In the pictures, the F1 fanatics looked in happy spirits as they flashed huge smiles and cuddled up to one another during the world-famous race day.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted James and Jessica’s representatives for comment.
The couple first started dating in early 2019 after bonding over their shared love of fast cars. Jessica joined Mercedes-Benz’s AMG Academy, which helps to train motoring enthusiasts how to race, and was immediately drawn to the NASCAR star.
Romance soon blossomed and they announced they were expecting their first child together in September 2020.
Jessica and James no longer appear on each other’s followers’ lists on Instagram, which either means they’ve unfollowed each other, or gone a step further and hit the block button
Our photographer caught him seemingly trying to explain something to the neighbour
The couple first started dating in early 2019 after bonding over their shared love of fast cars. They were last pictured together at the United States Grand Prix on October 21 (shown here)
Jessica is pictured walking the runway at the 2012 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York
Just a month later, James got down on one knee and proposed to the Victoria’s Secret model at their baby shower. Just weeks later, they welcomed their daughter, Baby-Rae Kirkham, on November 17.
Their child’s name made headlines at the time. Jessica explained it came from Jennifer Grey’s character ‘Baby’ from the 1987 film Dirty Dancing. Her middle name, Rae, was a nod to Jessica’s mother.
Just seven months later, the blonde revealed she was pregnant again and their son Glorious was born on February 2, 2022.
Jessica, whose sister is model Ash Hart, is also a stepmother to James’ nine-year-old daughter, Wren, from a previous relationship.
Before meeting James, the Vogue cover girl had dated fellow Australian Nicolas Potts, with whom she appeared in the first season of the MTV reality show The City.
And between 2011 and 2017 she was in a relationship with Stavros Niarchos III, the grandson of Stavros Niarchos, the Greek billionaire shipping tycoon best known for being the great rival of Aristotle Onassis.
