Comedians Hamish Blake and Jimmy Rees are among the 737 individuals recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.
The pair have both been awarded with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).
Blake, 42, said of the announcement: ‘I am of course extremely honoured, and now feel very guilty I didn’t even get the King a birthday present.’
The Gold Logie winner is most famously known as one-half of comedy duo Hamish & Andy, with his work alongside best friend Andy Lee minting them both longhead careers spanning radio, podcasting, and television.
The 42-year-old who was honoured for services to the arts as an entertainer and to the community, is an ambassador for food charity Foodbank, and Tourism Australia.
Comedians Hamish Blake, 42, (pictured) and Jimmy Rees are among the 737 individuals recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours
Hamish is married to celebrated author and founder of Aussie skincare brand Go-To, Zoe Foster Blake. The pair live in Sydney and have two children, Sonny and Rudy.
Jimmy Rees, 36, who delighted children for over a decade as Jimmy Giggle on ABC’s flagship kids’ show Giggle and Hoot, shared his amazement on Instagram.
‘Never thought I this would be coming my way… you know the guy who talked to owls in his PJs and now making silly videos!!’
Blake was honoured for services to the arts as an entertainer and to the community. Pictured with wife Zoe Foster Blake
Jimmy Rees, 36, (pictured) who delighted children for over a decade as Jimmy Giggle on ABC’s flagship kids’ show Giggle and Hoot, shared his amazement on Instagram
‘To the people who nominated and approved me, the Governor General, I’m not sure how the process works, thank you, I am very honoured!!’ he continued.
‘Ok, now I guess it’s off to have a beer with the Governor General and the King? Is that what happens? Is there a secret OAM, underground lair?’ he joked.
Since leaving children’s entertainment, Rees has found viral success through his comedy, fronting skits on Instagram, and entertaining a whole new generation of Australians during lockdown.
As of February this year, Rees has been touring his ‘Let’s Get Regional’ comedy show, bringing his comedy to town across Australia.
Other notable names honoured in the King’s Birthday Honours list include cricket legend Glenn McGrath, former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, former WA Premier Mark McGowan, and newly appointed Governor-General Sam Mostyn.
‘To the people who nominated and approved me, the Governor General, I’m not sure how the process works, thank you, I am very honoured!!’ he wrote
