Home and Away's Penny McNamee has two kids who will steal your heart in 27 pictures

The apple doesn't fall far...

May 28, 2021 1:22pm

By Jess Pullar

Penny McNamee's character on Home & Away can't seem to escape all-encompassing drama. But in real life she couldn't be further from it, judging by the family photos she shares with her fans.

The actress exploded on Aussie screens in 2016 with her flawless depiction of Tori Morgan, who helmed a troubled family under witness protection.

Her character's cool, calm and collected nature has got her through some seriously difficult and wild curveballs, and despite Penny's real life seeming much less dramatic, she seems to emanate the very same poise and grace she so translates to the screen.

You have to hand it to Penny, she's seemingly balanced motherhood with a hugely successful acting career like a certified pro.

A favourite of Home and Away fans, the 38-year-old boasts 201,000 Instagram followers who are regularly treated to sneak peaks of her family life with five-year-old Jack, two-year-old Neve and partner Matt Tooker.

In an interview with New Idea, Penny revealed that she enjoys taking her children out on adventures.

"I'm terrible at staying at home with the kids – we always need to go out on an adventure. Both of my kids are incredibly active, so getting them outside and running around is a necessity," she said.

She also told the publication that she initially struggled to create a family because of her chronic disease.

"Matt and I struggled to have children, so we feel very, very blessed to have the little two that we have," shared Penny.

So keep scrolling because we've rounded up the family's best moments in pictures.

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Mum hugs are the best kind of hugs - and Jack certainly knows it. The Home and Away actress got real during the COVID-19 lockdown, writing: "Listen, whatever the opposite of a doomsayer is, I'm that. So I've been thinking... one good thing that comes from troubling times is how clear one's priorities become. Skinny thighs and vacuumed floors are over-rated.But cuddles are excellent."

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That cheeky little glance from baby Neve has officially melted our hearts - and Penny's heart too, by the looks of things. Watch what was happening behind the camera in the player below...

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Some seriously slick shoes there, Neve!

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Family snap! To honour Neve's first birthday, Penny shared a gorgeous snap of the whole family.

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And then she one-upped it with this ridiculously adorable moment. That smile!

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A family that goes on coastal walks together... couldn't look any sweeter if they tried. This stunning sunset snap was shared by Penny back in November 2019.

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"Just making sure you're still there..." - Neve and mum Penny are two peas in a pod.

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Seriously, could these two be any cuter? The matching hats are sending us!

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Heartwarming: Jack and Neve's bond was forged from the very start.

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Moments like these... aren't always as they seem - Penny is all about keeping things real, sharing this sweet snap with a refreshing caption: "Honestly, taking a baby to the beach is like moving house... the amount of stuff you need to take! But whenever I do it, I never regret it. The salt, the breeze, the sand... it's messy and chaotic and glorious! Just like parenthood. This year, I'm committed to doing more of this."

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