Jamie Perkins and Nikki Thot first connected in 2009 over MySpace—she was 19 and pursuing modeling, he was a 25‑year‑old cinematographer. Their budding romance quickly turned into marriage, and they welcomed two daughters: Ava in 2016 and Zoe in 2018. Their proposal and wedding videos went viral, propelling them into influencer fame. What started as documenting their life for themselves evolved into a public brand—with millions following their family vlogs. Jamie often stressed that although they shared much online, there remained parts of their lives they kept private.

Nikki’s early life was far from the digital spotlight. Born in Sudan and raised in Australia, she grew up in a family that valued privacy and stability—and she didn’t even have baby photos of her own. Her parents expected her to pursue a traditional career, but Nikki’s modeling and later social media success led her into a world of wide visibility. As her public profile grew, she and Jamie faced backlash too—criticism of her skin tone, scrutiny of their interracial relationship, and questions about Jamie’s role as the biracial daughters’ father all became recurring themes.

By 2019 the cracks in their relationship had spread, although their split wasn’t made public until 2023. Jamie released a YouTube video claiming the marriage had been marred by infidelity, emotional abuse, and long‑held trauma—including his struggle with PTSD and depression following the revelations. Nikki publicly denied the accusations, accusing Jamie of attempting to tarnish her character, and said they had tried to keep things private for the sake of their children. Today, Jamie and Nikki live apart but continue as influencers and parents. Though their shared story ended painfully, both remain focused on co‑parenting Ava and Zoe, rebuilding individually, and moving forward with dignity.