Aussie supermodel Elle Macpherson's surprise reunion with billionaire ex Arpad 'Arki' Busson, just days after revealing she sometimes feels 'lonely and helpless'

Sky News AU

19-05-2025

Elle Macpherson has reunited with her ex Arpad 'Arki' Busson to mark their youngest son's graduation- just days after candidly admitting she sometimes feels "lonely and helpless".
The 61-year-old supermodel and wellness entrepreneur shared a series of family snaps from 22-year-old son Cy's graduation ceremony at Babson College in Massachusetts on Tuesday.
Cy, who graduated summa cum laude, the highest academic distinction, was pictured in his cap and gown beaming as he received his diploma.
In one photo, he stands proudly with his parents, Elle and Arki, and his older brother Flynn, 27.
Elle also shared photos of Cy with his girlfriend, fellow Babson graduate Teila Morris, as well as a rare image of Flynn alongside his half-sister, Luna Thurman-Busson, 12- Arki's daughter with American actress Uma Thurman.
While Macpherson and Busson, a French billionaire, ended their relationship in 2005, the pair appeared united for the special occasion, celebrating their son's academic achievement as a family.
The reunion comes just days after Elle opened up about her inner world in a heartfelt interview with close friend Jodhi Meares for Stellar magazine.
In the interview, Meares, a former glamour model, fashion designer, and the ex-wife of Australian billionaire James Packer, asked: "Is there a question you've never been asked but would like to be asked?"
Elle replied: "Nobody has ever asked me if I've ever felt lonely and helpless, which I have, from time to time.
"I imagine everyone has. I believe we consciously or unconsciously create such moments so we can contemplate something that's awaiting our attention."
The Cronulla-born supermodel went on to describe loneliness as a moment of reflection.
"It's like life is giving us time and privacy to come to know and honour ourselves when maybe we' ve forgotten or become lost or disconnected, and we need to remedy that disconnectedness," she said.
"Again, this is a perfect time to become immersed in nature and soak up the energy to get ourselves centred within again."
The Wellco founder has previously been married twice, first to French fashion photographer Gilles Bensimon from 1986 to 1989, and later to Miami-based hotel heir Jeffrey Soffer from 2013 to 2017.
She is now dating musician Doyle Bramhall II, 56, a guitarist who has performed with the likes of Eric Clapton, Elton John, Sheryl Crow and Questlove, and previously dated actress Renée Zellweger.
"He inspires me," Elle told Meares.
"Having watched him perform hundreds of shows with both Eric Clapton and his own bands, I've come to appreciate the power of music in moving people- lifting their spirits and opening hearts."