Living a glamorous life together during their 10-year relationship, Michael and Kyly Clarke were at the centre of many enviable glances from fans.
For a while, happiness continued for Kyly and Michael and the loved-up pair became parents for the first time when they welcomed daughter Kelsey Lee in 2015.
Kelsey Lee was born five weeks premature via emergency caesarean at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney just before Christmas, and an elated Michael told media soon after the birth, “It’s happened a lot sooner than we expected but it is as exciting as I thought.”
“Both Kyly and I are very happy and I wish our little girl was at home at our house but she’s in great hands and she’s being looked after well in hospital,” Michael gushed at a press conference days after the birth announcement.
“It’s obviously been a real special week for us.”
Since then, Kelsey Lee has been the pair’s top priority and they have both regularly shared snaps of their daughter over the years as well as thrown lavish affairs to mark important milestones in her life like birthdays and her baptism.
But their family unit didn’t last and after months of speculation, the couples split was became public in February 2020: ”After living apart for some time, we have made the difficult decision to seperate as a couple, amicably,” they said in a joint statement.
”With the greatest amount of respect for each other, we’ve come to the mutual conclusion that this is the best course for us to take while committed to the co parenting of our daughter.”
Despite the split though, Michael and Kyly have remained devoted co parents to daughter Kelsey.
Here are the cutest pictures of Kelsey over the years….
Birth announcement
”Heaven! Kelsey Lee you are my angel’,” Michael wrote of his daughters arrival into the world in November 2015.
Photoshoot
”The greatest Xmas present a father could ask for. My Angel.”
Newborn at SCG
”Very proud to have my daughter in my arms for my lap around the SCG. Thankyou to everyone at the @ourscg for the very kind applause. I owe the game everything, it owes me nothing.”
in bed
All snuggled up in bed with dad: ”Is there anything better then a chilled out afternoon with my little girl?”
”Kelsey Lee you are a star and our angel,” Kyly said of her daughter.
Easter 2015
”Happy Easter to all. This little bunny is ready for bed.”
First easter
”A very happy first Mother’ Day to this amazing woman @kylyclarke and to all the wonderful mothers around the world.”
bushwalk
Bushwalks with a bottle are a family affair!
Michael has a whole lot of love for his two girls.
family sun
Enjoying some family time out in the sunshine.
Kelsey is a big fan of daddys memoir!
Could these three be any more adorable?
Celebrating daddy’s birthday!
baby cricket
Kelsey was keen on cricket from a young age!
fathers day 2017
”Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. To my old man – you are my best mate and someone I have always looked up to. Through good and bad times you have always had my back. Love ya Dad.”
kissing
Kisses!
Pouting
Like mother, like daughter pouting for Michael!
Mothers Day 2018
Those curls are perfection!
noosa holiday
Family fun whilst on vacation in Noosa, Queensland.
Kelsey is one cute bunny!
Learning to give generously from a young age…
”Everything in moderation.”
xmas 2018
Merry Christmas from the Clarke’s!
aus day 2019
Australia Day 2019.
noosa holiday
The family love holiday in sunny Queensland, making frequent returns to the Sofitel hotel in Noosa.
”No words for the amount of love I have for you.”
easter 2019
When at the Easter show fairyfloss and a teacup ride is a must!
”To see you grow everyday is the greatest feeling in the world my little girl. Happy bday princess. Keep smiling my love as you light up my world.”
xmas 2019
Posing with Santa for Christmas in 2019.
mothers day 2020
”Happy Mother’s Day mum and to all the amazing mothers out there. Thankyou for just being you.”
toddler cricket
Learning the game from a young age!
who shoot
All snuggled up to mum!
She’s growing up so fast! Here Kelsey is pictured with dad in September 2020…
My Little Pony
According to Kyly, Kelsey’s favourite show is my Little Pony.
Father and daughter posed for the front cover of Stellar Magazine in September 2020.
Michael often refers to Kelsey as his entire heart (awww).
7th bday
Kelsey celebrated her 7th birthday with a brand new bike from mum and dad in November 2022.
summer 2023
The latest snap from Michael and Kelsey was shared to his Instagram in January 2023, depicting the pair enjoying school holidays beachside.
Just look at those curls!
.jpg?fit=126%2C128&ssl=1){kind=avatar}
