Jamie Perkins and Nikki Thot’s romance began like something out of a modern-day fairy tale — a connection that would inspire and captivate audiences around the world.
It was 2009, in the early days of social media, when online connections still felt fresh and filled with possibility. Nikki, just 19, was a South Sudanese-Australian model on the rise, navigating the fast-paced world of fashion. Jamie, 25, was a cinematographer with a creative streak and a budding interest in YouTube. Their paths crossed on MySpace, and from that first interaction, the spark was undeniable.
Within a year, they made the bold decision to marry. Jamie marked the moment with an engagement video so heartfelt that it spread rapidly online, long before “going viral” was part of everyday language. Their wedding video followed, drawing an outpouring of love from viewers who felt as though they had been invited to witness something rare and special.
What started as a personal love story soon evolved into one of the internet’s most beloved family vlogs. Jamie often described their channel as a “living scrapbook” — a place to capture moments they could one day share with their children. As their daughters Ava and Zoe were born, the audience grew even more. Fans were drawn to their warmth, humor, and the way they navigated life together with openness and love. Their family became an important representation of joy and authenticity for an interracial household — something still too rarely seen in mainstream media.
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