Actor Joel Edgerton to self-isolate for 14 days in Sydney after returning home


Australian actor Joel Edgerton, 45, will be forced to self-isolate for 14 days after flying into Sydney’s International Airport on Tuesday.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the Australian government’s new rules around self-isolation on Sunday, which came into effect at 12am Monday. 

Joel was seen leaving the terminal with his Vogue fashion director girlfriend, Christine Centenera, as they prepared for their quarantine period.

Lock down: Joel Edgerton and girlfriend Christine Centenera will have to self-isolate for 14 days in Sydney after returning home from Turks And Caicos Island on Tuesday, March 17, amid the Australian government’s new quarantine rules for all international arrivals

While many travelers were wearing masks over their faces as a precautionary method, the couple did not appear to have their own.

While Joel had a scarf tied around his neck, it appeared only as a fashion accessory and not as a practical alternative to a face-covering.

However, the filmmaker did appear to attempt to fly under the radar with sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat. 

Bare-faced: While many travelers were wearing masks over their faces as a precautionary method, the couple did not appear to have their own

Bare-faced: While many travelers were wearing masks over their faces as a precautionary method, the couple did not appear to have their own

Avoiding hugs with fans? The filmmaker did appear to attempt to fly under the radar with sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat

Avoiding hugs with fans? The filmmaker did appear to attempt to fly under the radar with sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat

Caught by surprise? Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the Australian government's new rules around self-isolation on Sunday, which came into effect at 12am Monday

Caught by surprise? Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the Australian government’s new rules around self-isolation on Sunday, which came into effect at 12am Monday

Joel and his girlfriend Christine have returned from the Turks And Caicos with the brunette sharing an Instagram post from the destination on Sunday, March 15. 

She tagged the luxury beach resort Amanyara, which sits by the Caribbean Island of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos.

To date, the Turks and Caicos Islands has no suspected or confirmed cases of the coronavirus.   

Going strong: The loved-up pair 'debuted their romance' at GQ Australia's Man of the Year awards in Sydney on November 14, 2018 - but it's unclear if they live together in Sydney

Going strong: The loved-up pair ‘debuted their romance’ at GQ Australia’s Man of the Year awards in Sydney on November 14, 2018 – but it’s unclear if they live together in Sydney

The loved-up pair ‘debuted their romance’ at GQ Australia’s Man of the Year awards in Sydney on November 14, 2018.

They first sparked romance rumours a month earlier, when they were pictured in an intimate embrace in Sydney.

The brunette is no stranger to the spotlight, with Kim Kardashian previously hailing her as one of the most stylish people in the world in 2015.

That sounds good! Joel and his girlfriend Christine returned form Turks And Caicos Island- where no coronavirus cases have yet to be reported

That sounds good! Joel and his girlfriend Christine returned form Turks And Caicos Island- where no coronavirus cases have yet to be reported

Kim told Daily Mail three years ago: ‘I really like Christine Centenera from Australia.’

Hailing her as a style icon because of her eclectic look, Kim explained: ‘I like when someone’s really put together but looks effortless.’

‘She just knows every accessory to tie an outfit together. She puts different things together that you wouldn’t think of.’

Keeping up with the Kardashians! The brunette is no stranger to the spotlight, with Kim Kardashian previously hailing her as one of the most stylish people in the world in 2015

Keeping up with the Kardashians! The brunette is no stranger to the spotlight, with Kim Kardashian previously hailing her as one of the most stylish people in the world in 2015

Casual-chic! Christine, who is Vogue's fashion director, rugged up in black trousers, a white T-shirt and long grey coat with boots

Casual-chic! Christine, who is Vogue’s fashion director, rugged up in black trousers, a white T-shirt and long grey coat with boots

Joel and partner Christine will now be forced to spend two weeks in self-isolation after Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the government’s new rules on international arrivals at a press conference on Sunday. 

The drastic measures come as the number of confirmed cases in Australia have surpassed 300. Five people have died from the illness across the nation, so far.

Penalties for not self-isolating will be determined separately by each state and territory.

Stay home or be fined! Penalties for not self-isolating will be determined separately by each state and territory - with Queensland claiming fines could be $13,000 for people for defy the restrictions issues by the government

Stay home or be fined! Penalties for not self-isolating will be determined separately by each state and territory – with Queensland claiming fines could be $13,000 for people for defy the restrictions issues by the government

The NSW premier, Gladys Berejiklian, confirmed the state’s Public Health Act had provisions that would enable the government to enforce the self-isolation requirements. 

On Sunday, she revealed police had already been involved in one case where someone had not adhered to self-isolation when advised to.  

Meanwhile, the Queensland premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, has said people caught not complying to the self-isolation rules could be fined $13,000.  

In other countries, penalties have been announced as high as $50,000 for those who break self-isolation rules.  

In Australia: As of Monday afternoon, there were 368 reported cases of coronavirus, including five deaths

In Australia: As of Monday afternoon, there were 368 reported cases of coronavirus, including five deaths