Grace Hayden is one of the fastest-rising names in sports media. The 23-year-old daughter of Australian cricket legend Matthew Hayden is making a name for herself both on and off the screen. Grace is making a name for herself by combining her heritage, charm, and expertise of modern media. She does this by showing off her love for boyfriend Wilson Statham in public and setting up her own podcast.
A love story by the beach in Noosa
Recently, Grace and Wilson Statham, who is the heir to a huge cotton production empire, were seen getting a romantic day at Noosa Beach. Grace wore a stylish Imana Swim bikini and sat next to Wilson, who wore black swim shorts and relaxed. They had a clear connection as they played in the waves and shared sweet moments on the beach.
Grace called Italian seaside resorts “paradise” after their glamorous trip to Europe. The couple showed Grace’s 260,000 Instagram followers some of their trip, which shows that they aren’t afraid to show off their relationship.
The growth of a public romance
People started talking about their relationship in June 2024, but it wasn’t until Everest Day in October at Sydney’s Royal Randwick Racecourse that the couple made it official. Wilson, who will be the face of Sundown Pastoral Company, a $300 million family-run farm business, and Grace, who is becoming a media star, are quickly becoming Australia’s golden couple.
Brisbane Airport has some glamour
Before they went to the beach, the two were seen arriving at Brisbane Airport with their hands together. Grace wore a bright yellow hoodie, tan pants, and Adidas sneakers. She ended off her look with a stylish green Gucci handbag. Wilson wore a navy jumper and jeans and carried a Rebecca Vallance designer bag to keep things simple. The couple looked calm as they made their way through the busy terminal, smiling and laughing with each other.
Career momentum – From Channel 7 to fame around the world
Grace Hayden’s career in broadcasting started in Australia, where she worked for Channel 7 covering horse racing and Test cricket. She quickly gained a lot of followers because of how confident she was on screen and how naturally talented she was.
During the 2025 IPL, when she worked with Star India, her international profile shot up. But her time in Mumbai was cut short because of political tensions between India and Pakistan, which led to the tournament being called off. While things were crazy, Grace’s professionalism shone through, showing that she could handle stress well.
Game On with Grace – A brave step into the world of podcasts
Grace is now in charge of making Willow TV’s first original podcast, Game On with Grace. The bi-weekly series aims to introduce cricket to a wider American audience by showing the human side of the game—behind-the-scenes moments, personal stories, and unscripted conversations that don’t get a lot of attention.
The first episode features none other than Adam Gilchrist, one of Australia’s most famous wicketkeeper-batsmen and the father of the main character’s father. Grace is adding authenticity and star power to her project by having guests like Gilchrist.
Telling important stories
“Game On is about pulling back the curtain on the world of sports’ untold stories,” Grace says, which sums up her podcast’s mission. She has a unique point of view on those tales because she grew up around elite athletes and has both journalistic and personal experience.
“I grew up in cricket’s front row and have covered its biggest tournaments,” she says, “but the moments that interest me the most happen off camera.” Her goal is to show off real, funny, and inspiring moments with both athletes and artists.
Support from the industry
Willow COO Todd Myers thinks that Game On with Grace is a significant addition to the cricket conversation. He called Grace a “uniquely powerful and authentic voice” that will appeal to both cricket fans and people who are new to the sport. With the sport set to return to the Olympics at the Los Angeles Games in 2026, her podcast is seen as a timely way to reach out to US cricket fans.
The time is right for cricket in the US
Grace’s podcast is coming out at a good time. Cricket is growing more popular in the US thanks to Major League Cricket and the fact that it will be in the Olympics. Game On with Grace adds a cultural and storytelling layer that could help American listeners connect with cricket in new and interesting ways.
Creating a career in media on many platforms
Grace became the face of Racing X, an international racing content platform based in Hong Kong, earlier this year. She also has a podcast. Her ability to work in a variety of media shows that she wants to be more than just a presenter—she’s becoming a brand in her own right.
It hasn’t been confirmed yet that she will return to Channel 7 for the upcoming Ashes series, but Aussie fans are hopeful that she will as Australia gets ready to face England again.
Grace Hayden – A legacy that keeps going
Grace is the daughter of Matthew Hayden, who played 103 Tests and scored more than 8,000 runs for Australia. She has inherited not only his athletic ability but also the drive and presence that made him famous.
But she’s not just riding on her family’s fame. Grace Hayden is making a name for herself in the sports world with her podcast, globally reach, and unique voice. People all over the world are listening to her work, which has brought the next generation of cricket stories to life.
