Hollie Nasser’s banker ex jets to Hawaii as he’s charged with attacking a bartender

Socialite Hollie Nasser’s ex-boyfriend – whose 2021 wedding became a cause célèbre in Sydney’s eastern suburbs – has had a challenging few months after she got involved in a sunset scuffle at a posh Rose Bay bar.

James Hodgman started dating Ms. Nasser after the end of her short-lived relationship with investor Charlie Aitken – the former husband of her one-time best friend Ellie Aitken – but they quietly split earlier this year.

With his latest romance over, Mr Hodgman, a father of four, now appears to be on a career break after an incident in February when he got into an argument with two staff at the Empire Lounge in the Sydney Seaplanes terminal.

Mr Hodgman was arrested on February 17 and charged with assaulting bartender Bipin Bhattarai and venue manager Michael-Ross Mendoza Bray.

He is due to appear in court for charges in December.

Mr Hodgman now appears to be on a career break after an incident in February when he got into an argument with two staff at Rose Bay’s Empire Lounge (pictured)

Marriage scandal in the eastern suburbs

Sydney socialite Ellie Aitken’s life was turned upside down in late 2021 when her husband Charlie Aitken, a high-profile investment banker, ran off with her best friend Hollie Nasser, ending two marriages.

The move caused a scandal in the tight-knit eastern suburbs, especially since Hollie was not only Ellie’s best friend, but also married to Charlie’s business partner Christopher Nasser.

Despite the drama, the Aitkens tried to stay on good terms during the divorce for the sake of their two children.

In May 2021, Daily Mail Australia revealed that Hollie and Charlie had quietly split, noting that the public pressure was too much for them.

Christopher and Hollie Nasser are pictured with Ellie and Charlie Aitken

Built over the shimmering waters of Rose Bay, the Empire Lounge is home to Sydney Seaplanes, a well-known restaurant and watering hole in the Eastern Suburbs.

Mr. Hodgman had the world at his feet: a young family, a comfortable life in the east of the city and a well-paid executive position at Citibank – home to big bonuses.

But when his personal life hit a hurdle and his relationship ended, Mr. Hodgman seems to have decided to recently left the bank.

“I can confirm that James Hodgman has resigned,” a Citibank employee told the Daily Mail Australia.

He marked his departure from the company with farewell drinks at Paddington’s Four in Hand Hotel alongside his former colleagues.

Bartender Bipin Bhattarai (pictured) was one of two staff members allegedly assaulted by Mr Hodgman at the Empire Lounge in February

Citibank employees attended the Four in Hand Hotel in Paddington in June for Mr Hodgman’s farewell drink. Mr. Hodgman is circled

“To my besties at Citi, 13 amazing years, love you all, great memories, thank you,” he wrote on Instagram at the time.

Unemployment does not seem to bother Hodgman, with his Instagram profile he shows that he is living the dream on the beach of Waikiki.

Mr Hodgman’s relationship with mother of two Ms Nasser followed his split from ex-wife Nicole ‘Nikki’ Crebar about 18 months ago, with whom he shares four children.

The pair were the talk of Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs in the mid-2000s thanks to their good looks and seemingly boundless professional success.

Ms. Crebar previously worked for Kerry Packer’s publishing company ACP and now runs The Event Group, a fashion and lifestyle production company.

Mr. Hodgman, who recently quit his job at City Bank, appears to be living an idyllic beach lifestyle in Hawaii, according to his Instagram account

Mr Hodgman’s relationship with Ms Nasser followed his divorce from ex-wife Nicole ‘Nikki’ Crebar, with whom he shares four children, about 18 months ago. (They are pictured together in 2011)