Home and Away’s James Stewart may be known for stirring up trouble as Justin Morgan on the hit soap, but he’s also one seriously doting dad.
The proud father loves nothing more than posting about his daughter, Scout, who he shares with ex-partner Jessica Marais.
The actor has never been shy about celebrating his daughter Scout’s life milestones with his fans, sharing sweet posts to mark her major life events including her birthdays and first day of school.
Quite frankly, we can’t get enough of their adorable bond.
In 2019, Scout stole the show when she starred as the flower girl at her dad’s wedding to his Home and Away co-star Sarah Roberts in Ireland.
Scout has also tried her hand at acting, with the upcoming star set to join Summer Bay for the upcoming reboot.
“My daughter came to play Annabel Wolf. She was an exceptional cast member. I always like it when a young person comes in and they work really hard and do a really good job. It makes you go ‘This is worth it. What we’re doing is worth it,” James told TV WEEK.
Before their stunning Irish nuptials, James admitted Scout had been wanting her dad to propose to Sarah for a while before he bought the ring, thanks to her love of prince and princess movies.
Keep scrolling to see more of James and Scout’s best moments.
Some father-daughter fun!
In an interview with our sister site, WHO Magazine, James confessed being a father had made him a “better man.”
“I’m kinder, more attentive, more involved and passionate about life, way more protective and caring,” he said. “But most of all, it’s made me more loving.
“Every night at Scout’s bedtime, I make sure I’m there to tell her I love her. I make sure she hears the words ‘Daddy loves you’.”
But his fatherhood journey was very much moulded by his partner Sarah, who has also helped Scout develop “from a young lady into a young lady.”
“Scout goes to Sarah with questions she sometimes doesn’t want to talk to me about straight away.
“I wouldn’t be the father I am without Sarah.”
Sarah Roberts (Scout’s step mum) shared a sweet birthday tribute: ”Can’t believe my little best friend in 10! Here’s to another decade of dreams coming true.”
Sarah and Scout are in real life besties!
James with his twin brother and niece….look alikes much?
James, Scout and his niece enjoy the post Christmas summer sun!
James shared this sweet snap with Scout to celebrate Fathers Day in 2022.
James celebrated his little girl’s tenth birthday with this sweet snap and a message which read: “Happy 10th Birthday darling Scout!! ..you’ll always be my little girl. I love you 3000!”
The adorable duo honoured James’ wife Sarah Roberts on Mother’s Day, taking her out for a meal and spoiling her with gifts.
On Anzac Day 2022, James, Scout and Sarah paid their respects to our diggers by attending a dawn service together.
James and Scout showed their support for the LGBTQIA+ community at the 2022 Mardi Gras!
Christmas 2021
“Happy holidays.” To mark Christmas 2021, James posed with his two most important girls in Prahran, Victoria.
James Stewart family
James’ twin Nick posted this adorable picture with their daughter’s Scout (R) and Grace (L) with the caption, “Cheeky monkeys 🐒 I asked for a serious photo 🤦🏽♂️🤣.”
Scout
James posted this stunning picture to celebrate Scout’s birthday, “Happy Birthday Scout! 9 years old!! Woah, where did the time go?! ❤️ You’ll always be my little bubba’… xoxo Love Dad,” penned the actor.
Scout Stewart
Time goes by so fast, and Scout is growing up before her dad’s eyes.
James Stewart wife daughter
James posted this picture to celebrate his two gorgeous valentines, “Rose between the thorns🌹 #myfunnyvalentine #luckyman,” he wrote.
James Stewart Home and Away
James posted this picture to celebrate Scout’s birthday, and she’s growing up so fast!
James Stewart
There is nothing quite like sleeping in on school holidays.
James Stewart photoshoot
The natural ease between everyone is charming, and James commemorated this photoshoot with this gracious caption, “Me and my girls… my happy place. ❤️ Thanks @womensweeklymag @sarahroberts.”
James Stewart Scout
Here is James basking in the sun beside his one and only sunshine.
Proud dad James, who recently revealed he hopes to give Scout a sibling in 2021, shared this stunning new snap of his eight-year-old daughter alongside the touching caption: “🌺.. love you bubba .. 🌺”
James and his former Home And Away co-star and wife Sarah Roberts told the Australian Women’s Weekly their wish for the New Year is to have a baby together.
“A new life would be the greatest present my husband could give me. New life in my belly and a brother or sister for Scout,” Sarah said.
Scout had a starring role as flower girl when her dad tied the knot to his Home and Away co-star Sarah Roberts in Ireland in 2019.
The nine-year-old is the perfect mix of both her famous father and mother.
In 2019, James shared a post dedicated to Scout’s 6th birthday party.
“Scouts ‘Michael Jackson’ party for her 6th birthday! Thanks to all the little smooth criminals for coming!” he wrote, alongside a photo with his partner, Sarah Roberts, ex Jessica Marais and her partner Jake Holly.
On International Women’s Day, James shared a photo of himself brushing Scout’s hair.
“Grooming the leaders of tomorrow…” he wrote. “Happy International Woman’s Day! Love ya Scout, Love ya Mum!”
“Don’t grow up too quick sweetheart,” James captioned this snap of Scout.
The Home and Away star shared this sweet image of himself, Scout and Jess before her first day of school.
“First step into big school.. I think Jess and I are more nervous than Scout.. hah! Argh!” he wrote.
James celebrated Father’s Day in 2017 with this throwback post.
“The greatest thing that ever happened to me,” he wrote. “The deepest love I’ve ever felt. ‘ever ever’. I love you Scout. thanks for rescuing me. ❤️ HAPPY FATHERS DAY… lads.”
Seeing double-double? Fair enough! James shared this photo of himself and twin brother, Nick, and their two mini-me daughters, Grace and Scout who could pass as sisters. We can’t get over how similar their gorgeous daughters look.
James Stewart jokes about on the set of Home and Away
James describes Scout (R) and her look-alike cousin Grace (L) as the “funniest little angels.”
“Family time with Scout & Grace… Flower girls at my sister’s wedding!”
The family resemblance runs strong in the Stewart clan! James and Scout cuddle up (L) while James’ twin brother Nick and his little girl Grace share a hug.
James wished his fans a Merry Christmas with this sweet family photo.
James recruited a new Queensland supporter for the State Of Origin in 2017.
James wished ex Jess a Happy Mother’s Day with this picture of Scout, holding an adorable hand-made card.
Black-and-white beauty: James shared a series of portraits, writing: “Growing so fast… x”
“My little Princess,” James penned alongside this selfie.
Hats? check. Adorable grins? check. James and his mini-me have been in sync from the early days!
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