Jackie ‘O’ Henderson’s business partner Gemma O’Neill has denied that the pair lost money on their Gwyneth Paltrow event in October.
The speaking engagement, hosted by the pair’s Besties business venture, saw the Hollywood actress arrive in Sydney for the one-night appearance.
Despite the drawcard of the big name, the event, held at the ICC theatre, was only half full, but O’Neill claims that was deliberate.
‘Look, we’re not professional events people and we are very new to this game, but we are really proud of the fact we wanted to do it and are having a crack,’ O’Neill told The Daily Telegraph.
‘The ICC is the only venue that offered more than 2000 capacity. You can book it for full capacity or half-full’ she went on.
![Jackie 'O' Henderson's Business Partner Denies Losses on Gwyneth Paltrow Event Despite Half-Filled Venue 2 Jackie 'O' Henderson's (left) business partner Gemma O'Neill (right) has denied that the pair lost money on their Gwyneth Paltrow (centre) event in October](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/27/13/80535433-13013407-image-a-79_1706362796967.jpg)
Jackie ‘O’ Henderson’s (left) business partner Gemma O’Neill (right) has denied that the pair lost money on their Gwyneth Paltrow (centre) event in October
‘We booked for half capacity and sold just under half 4000 seats’.
Paltrow’s fee has been estimated at between $150,000 and $500,000 and tickets for the event ran between $100 and $2500 for a VIP ticket.
O’Neill denied that a four-day Kokomo Island trip in December hosted by Besties had a poor response, or that a second trip to Fiji slated for September this year was cancelled for lack for interest.
A three-day Southern Highlands getaway scheduled for March is sold out, she claimed.
Paltrow sat down with Jackie for what was described as a candid conversation for a paying crowd in October.
![Jackie 'O' Henderson's Business Partner Denies Losses on Gwyneth Paltrow Event Despite Half-Filled Venue 4 The speaking engagement, hosted by the pair's Besties business venture, saw the Hollywood actress arrive in Sydney for the one-night appearance. Despite the drawcard of the big name, the event, held at the ICC theatre, was only half full, but O'Neill claims that was deliberate](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/27/13/80535431-13013407-image-a-80_1706362802498.jpg)
The speaking engagement, hosted by the pair’s Besties business venture, saw the Hollywood actress arrive in Sydney for the one-night appearance. Despite the drawcard of the big name, the event, held at the ICC theatre, was only half full, but O’Neill claims that was deliberate
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Jackie had earlier revealed how much fans could expect to pay to hear the Shakespeare In Love star speak live.
‘We want to start [ticket prices] at $100,’ said Jackie.
She then revealed that those who wanted to get up close and personal with the Oscar winner could expect to pay $2500 for a ‘VIP’ experience.
‘For $2500 you’ll get a photo with her and you’ll be at the cocktail party with us,’ Henderson explained.
![Jackie 'O' Henderson's Business Partner Denies Losses on Gwyneth Paltrow Event Despite Half-Filled Venue 6 Jackie is launched her event-based business with close friend Gemma last year, and said it 'celebrates the most important relationship in your life - your best friend'. The pair also launched a line of Besties branded clothing in October](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/27/13/76884701-13013407-Jackie_O_Henderson_has_launched_a_new_clothing_line_The_radio_ho-a-81_1706362826974.jpg)
Jackie is launched her event-based business with close friend Gemma last year, and said it ‘celebrates the most important relationship in your life – your best friend’. The pair also launched a line of Besties branded clothing in October
Jackie is launched her business with close friend Gemma last year, and said it ‘celebrates the most important relationship in your life – your best friend’.
Besties appears is event-based business which sells experiences for ‘best friends’ to create memories together.
The pair also launched a line of Besties branded clothing in October.
The website said: ‘Besties is a space that gives you and your BFF the perfect opportunity to spend more time with each other and create additional memories together.’
‘Besties will bring you closer to extraordinary people at engaging events where we will welcome some of the most talked about and high-profile guest speakers to the stage, take you to the most breathtaking and exclusive destinations on group holiday adventures, plus spoil you with ranges of luxe products specifically and personally curated by us for you.’
![Jackie 'O' Henderson's Business Partner Denies Losses on Gwyneth Paltrow Event Despite Half-Filled Venue 8 O'Neill denied a four-day Kokomo Island trip in December hosted by Besties had a poor response, or that a second trip to Fiji slated for September this year was cancelled for lack for interest. A three-day Southern Highlands getaway scheduled for March is sold out](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/27/13/76884697-13013407-_We_can_t_quite_believe_it_but_we_have_MERCH_We_feel_like_a_legi-a-82_1706362834094.jpg)
O’Neill denied a four-day Kokomo Island trip in December hosted by Besties had a poor response, or that a second trip to Fiji slated for September this year was cancelled for lack for interest. A three-day Southern Highlands getaway scheduled for March is sold out