PHOTO: Jessica Ingham, 36 — granddaughter of the late Jack Ingham, co-founder of Australia’s billion-dollar Ingham’s Chicken empire
High Society Heartbreak: Chicken Heiress Jess Ingham Splits from Husband Roger Zraika After Lavish Fairytale Wedding
💔 Love Nest Emptied: Ingham Heiress Moves Out After Quiet Separation
The gilded walls of Sydney’s high society have been shaken. Jessica Ingham, 36 — granddaughter of the late Jack Ingham, co-founder of Australia’s billion-dollar Ingham’s Chicken empire — has quietly split from her second husband, property developer Roger Zraika.
The pair tied the knot in 2021 in a lavish celebration dripping in old-money glamour. But four years on, the once picture-perfect couple have called it quits.
Sources close to the family confirmed to the Daily Mail that the separation is “amicable”. Jessica has reportedly moved out of the marital home and is now living with her two children, aged eight and two, at her mother Sue Ingham’s $12.5 million Double Bay apartment.
Meanwhile, Roger is said to be staying at the couple’s $5.5 million Finger Wharf apartment in Woolloomooloo, once the scene of their romantic beginnings.
💍 From Grand Gestures to Goodbye: Inside Jess and Roger’s Glamorous Rise and Fall
It was a relationship built on sparkle — and spectacle.
Roger’s proposal was straight out of a Hollywood film: 1,200 red Ecuadorian roses, a glowing “Marry Me” sign, and a $40,000 diamond ring from jeweller-to-the-stars Nicholas Haywood.
The couple’s 2021 wedding at The Mint on Macquarie Street featured the bride and her daughter in matching Vera Wang gowns, followed by a champagne-fuelled reception at Merivale’s Establishment.
But in recent months, whispers of trouble began circulating when Jess — usually vocal about her romance on social media — noticeably didn’t post about Roger on Father’s Day.
🕊️ Second Time Unlucky for Sydney’s Glamorous Heiress
This marks Jess’s second high-profile marriage breakdown. Her first, to Alex Macris — brother of slain underworld figure John Macris — ended after a similarly extravagant ceremony.
That 2013 Great Gatsby–themed wedding was said to have cost more than $500,000, complete with 45 crystal chandeliers and a fireworks show over Sydney Harbour.
Despite the drama, Jess has long remained a fixture in Sydney’s elite circles — known for her beauty, social connections, and connection to one of Australia’s most storied family fortunes.
🐔 The Ingham Legacy: Old Money, New Scandals
Founded in the 1950s by brothers Jack and Bob Ingham, the Ingham family turned their poultry empire into Australia’s largest chicken producer before selling it for around $1 billion in 2013.
Beyond business, the family’s legacy extends to the racing world, having bred champions like Octagonal and Lonhro, and contributing millions to charity.
Now, as Jessica settles back into life with her mother Sue Ingham — who recently sold her Darling Point mansion for $18 million before moving to Double Bay — the heiress appears to be seeking calm amid the chaos.
The luxury apartment, with its harbour views and manicured terraces, offers the perfect sanctuary as Jess adjusts to single life once again.
Talk of trouble in paradise began swirling when Jess didn’t post about Roger on Father’s Day
🌟 A Socialite’s Second Act
While the heartbreak may be fresh, those close to Jess say she’s focusing on her family and a possible new chapter in business and philanthropy.
As one insider put it:
“Jess has been through a lot — but she’s an Ingham. Strength runs in the family.”
For now, Sydney’s social scene watches — and whispers — as the city’s most glamorous heiress steps back into the spotlight on her own terms.
Jess is apparently living with her mother Sue Ingham (pictured together) in Double Bay
The Ingham dynasty remains firmly associated with wealth, horse racing and old money
SOURCE: THE DAILY MAIL