As Victoria's latest show Rivals wins over audiences, here is everything we know about her other half. The Ballykissangel star and the businessman were first linked two years ago and they're now approaching one year of wedded bliss. The couple have kept it hush-hush about how they met. The Irish actress started posting pictures on social media in October 2021 of them together and it's clear they have been so smitten with each other since the beginning. Her first social media post with Steve marked their first public appearance as a couple at the Deadly Cuts premiere in Dublin in October 2021. She confirmed that her mystery beau was in fact her boyfriend by writing: 'FYI, am the best girlfriend. Took himself to Dublin for the premiere of #deadlycuts film AND he got to squeeze @angelineball - yup, brought my A game, he's so lucky.'
Steve Jacobs's Business Acumen
Victoria may be a household name but her husband is a successful man in his own right. Steve set himself up for a career in business by studying for a Master's Degree in International Affairs at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He has held senior roles in different markets throughout his career including in Australia, the UK and Switzerland. Amongst other roles, Steve has been a senior advisor at Latin America's largest investment bank, BTG Pactual Group, and he has also been a board member of the Swiss-listed global private bank, EFG International, which manages over US$150bn of client assets. He was also a chairman of the Australian wealth management business Shaw and Partners and he co-founded the London-based fintech firm Scarlet Capital in August 2022.
A Love Story in the Public Eye
Victoria has posted all sorts of cute pictures of their adventures together, from cliff walks to red carpet dates and cosy nights in. They were a picture of happiness as they attended her sister's wedding in Cannes in June 2022. The About A Boy star has never shied away from proclaiming her love for her other half. Sharing a sweet, windswept, snap from a day out she previously wrote: 'Unfiltered, non Instagram fabulous, utter happiness. Don't tell him, but he make me very happy.'
From Engagement to Wedding Bells
Victoria announced their engagement in March of this year after Steve popped the question with a beautiful diamond and platinum solitaire. She admitted that she was completely caught off guard and she thought he was 'taking the mick'. The Cold Feet star celebrated her journey to the aisle with a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed hen party that involved costumes, beer pong, Barbie and tequila! She posted a funny picture of her with her gal pals all dressed up as pirates writing: 'They all are my treasured chests. Here’s to THE LADIES.'
The couple said 'I do' in December 2023 at the Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa in Bath, England. Victoria wore a strapless, curve-hugging gown by British couture bridal brand Sassi Holford which boasted floral lace while Steve looked sharp in a classic black tux. Sharing pictures from their ceremony of them looking blissfully happy as they were showered in flower petals, she wrote: 'Kinda got married this weekend at my favourite place with my favourite people.'
Victoria Smurfit and Steve Jacobs: A Match Made in Heaven
Victoria Smurfit and Steve Jacobs's love story is a testament to the power of finding love in unexpected places. From their first meeting to their wedding in Bath, they have documented their journey with the world, sharing their love and happiness. It is evident that the couple is deeply in love and committed to their future together, and we wish them all the best for many years of happiness and adventure.
After splitting up with her husband Douglas Baxter in 2015, with whom she shares her daughters Evie and Ridley and son Flynn, Victoria dated film-maker Alistair Ramsden and businessman Lance Uggla.
