Jessica Marais surfaces for the first time since being rushed to hospital


Jessica Marais is pictured for the first time since being rushed to hospital in a ‘distressed state’ as she spends the day with her Packed to the Rafters co-star Hugh Sheridan

Jessica Marais is on the road to recovery after being rushed to hospital in a ‘visibly distressed state’ on Saturday.

The actress, 35, spent the day with her friend and Packed to the Rafters co-star Hugh Sheridan on Monday and appeared to be in good spirits.

Hugh shared several photos of the pair to Instagram, and described Jessica as a ‘talented and brave’ woman. 

Getting better: Jessica Marais (left) spent the day with her Packed to the Rafters co-star Hugh Sheridan (right) on Monday, two days after she was rushed to hospital in a ‘distressed state’

The photos showed Jessica and Hugh smiling as they played around with Instagram filters that gave them spectacles and pink hear.

Hugh revealed in the caption that he had spent the day with Jessica and fellow actress Rebel Wilson.

‘Counting my blessings having spent the day with two of my best friends. Two very strong, talented and brave Australian women,’ he wrote.

‘First was a step challenge with Rebs at the Opera House, and then meditation and a hug with my earth angel Jessie. I love you both beyond words.’ 

Just having fun: Hugh shared photos to Instagram showing the pair smiling as they played around with Instagram filters that gave them spectacles and pink hear

Just having fun: Hugh shared photos to Instagram showing the pair smiling as they played around with Instagram filters that gave them spectacles and pink hear 

Jessica’s on-again-off-again boyfriend Jake Holly commented under Hugh’s post with a love heart emoji.

Several fans also offered words of support, with one writing: ‘Love you all and especially wishing love and light to Jess right now.’

Hugh and Jessica, who played siblings on Packed to the Rafters between 2008 and 2013, share a close friendship.

At about midday on Saturday, emergency crews were called to Jessica’s home in Coogee, in the Sydney’s eastern suburbs.