Woman’s Day (Australia)

Jen Hawkins H ki has security concerns.

The Aussie model is forced to beef up security as friends fear for her safety

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From the outside, Jennifer Hawkins’s life seems endlessly glamorous, with a whirlwind of award shows, high fashion runways and five-star holidays.

But in a world increasing­ly obsessed with famous faces, there’s also a dark side to fame, as stalkers, death threats and intense security measures become commonplac­e.

When Jen was followed down the Myer catwalk by two suited bodyguards last week, it was hard to fathom why the normally down-to-earth star could need so much security at such an intimate fashion event.

And while a spokespers­on for 33-year-old Jen did their best not to heighten the drama by insisting the bodyguards had not been requested by her team and didn’t have anything to do with concerns for her personal safety, other well-placed sources believe they were trying to cover up a frightenin­g truth.

Whispers coming from Jen’s inner circle suggest the former Miss Universe has been forced to take extreme measures in a bid to ensure her safety. What’s more, some believe it could be her famously close relationsh­ip with US President Donald Trump that’s the cause of the new fears, rather than the attention of overzealou­s fans.

Despite Jen’s efforts to distance herself from the president – she famously issued a media blackout during his election campaign – she has been unable to shake her associatio­n with the man she has described as a “brilliant businessma­n” and credits with “inspiring her to keep going and follow her heart.”

Now there’s a very real fear her friendship with the controvers­ial president – who co-owned the Miss Universe pageant when Jen

Jen famously issued a media blackout during the campaign

won ini 2004 – could ld leavel h her in the firing line, and even with a real threat to her life.

It’s certainly no secret that those close to or even vaguely associated with Trump have been forced to beef up their security to protect themselves, with calls to “gun down” and #Assassinat­etrump rife since before he was elected.

In January a man was charged over attempting to kill him, and performers were forced to pull out of his inaugurati­on ceremonyy because of security fears.

Now, as a host of other celebs bs are coming forward what seems ms like every other day to reveal they’ve been targeted by stalkerske­rs or received threats against their eir lives, fiercely private Jen is said aid to be fearful she could be next xt on the target list.

It’s believed she’s now terrified fied her perfect life, alongside her husband Jake Wall, could come crashing down around her, with even the catwalk no longer a safe place.

While some might suggest it’s paranoia on Jen’s part, others believe it’s a matter of preparing for the worst.

 ??  ?? Jen’s people say she hasn’t amped up her security… Bodyguard
Jen’s people say she hasn’t amped up her security… Bodyguard
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 ??  ?? Bodyguard … but she was flanked by guards on the Myer runway. Jen’s bodyguards were determined to stay very close. Donald Trump co-owned the pageant when Jen was crowned Miss Universe. Bodyguard
Bodyguard … but she was flanked by guards on the Myer runway. Jen’s bodyguards were determined to stay very close. Donald Trump co-owned the pageant when Jen was crowned Miss Universe. Bodyguard

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