Legendary Aussie comedian Hamish Blake has received his Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his service to the arts. The LEGO Masters host and his wife Zoe Foster Blake each shared photos from the momentous day. In a sweet snap after the ceremony at NSW’s Government House, the pair happily embrace with Zoe in a stunning green dress and Hamish in a dapper navy suit.
“Very honoured to today receive my OAM next to my life MVP and always BOG,” Hamish wrote. Zoe shared a similar post, reflecting on the special occasion. “Thank you for hosting us @governornsw - what a humbling ceremony, full of amazing people showing up, and bettering the world.
” In December the pair will celebrate their 12th wedding anniversary, they share two children — Sonny, 10 and Rudy, six. Blake was one of 737 Australians on this year’s Kings Birthday honours list, receiving the medal for his service to the arts as an entertainer, and to the community. “I am of course extremely honoured, and now feel very guilty I didn’t even get the King a birthday present,” Hamish said after learning of his award.
Best known as one half of the comedy duo Hamish and Andy, alongside Andy Lee, Hamish is one of the country’s most beloved comedy, TV and podcasting stars. He is a double gold Logie winner and is the inaugural winner of the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter..