James Packer ‘is dating American model Renee Blythewood’ as they enjoy lavish trip to Cannes Film Festival together

James Packer has reportedly started dating American model Renee Blythewood and flew to the Cannes Film Festival with her.

The Australian billionaire, 56, is said to have started dating Renee in late 2023. The Daily Telegraph.

The pair have both been spotted at the star-studded Cannes Film Festival, with photos shared to Renee’s Instagram showing them together on the red carpet.

Renee was seen smiling next to businessman James as they posed for a photo with a group of friends on the amFAR red carpet on Friday evening.

Renee, from Nashville, Tennessee, cut a glamorous figure in an extravagant silver jeweled dress, which showed off her incredible figure as she posed for the cameras.

The Australian billionaire, 56, could have started dating Renee (pictured in Cannes) by the end of 2023, according to reports.

James looked dapper in a navy blue suit as he posed for the group photo with his arm around Renee at the annual AIDS fundraising event.

Renee had posed solo on the red carpet before joining James and their other friends at the event, which was also attended by top stars including Heidi Klum and Bella Hadid.

The pair have reportedly enjoyed a series of low-key dinners together during their stay in Cannes, with Renee reportedly joining James on his luxury yacht.

Stunning photos on her Instagram showed her posing up a storm in glamorous ensembles, seemingly on the desk of James’ $250 million superyacht IJE.

On the amFAR red carpet in Cannes, James cut a dapper figure in a navy blue suit as he posed with his arm around Renee for the group photo at the annual AIDS fundraising event

Renee, from Nashville, Tennessee, cut a glamorous figure in an extravagant silver jeweled dress, showing off her incredible figure as she posed for the cameras

The lavish yacht has reportedly been moored off the coast of Antibes, France for the past week, after flying over from Barcelona for the esteemed film festival earlier this month.

James is currently sailing around Europe on his annual luxury Mediterranean trip, while Renee is also known as a jetsetter herself.

She recently enjoyed first-class trips to Tokyo, the French ski resort of Courchevel, Paris and Aspen, sharing glitzy snaps from the visits on Instagram.

Renee, who has a son called Levi, has carved out a successful modeling career for herself since the age of 10 and often appears at glitzy red carpet events.

Daily Mail Australia has contacted James and Renee’s representatives for comment.

James – the former director of Crown Resorts – is currently sailing around Europe on his annual luxury Mediterranean voyage

James was previously married to Erica Packer. They married in 2007 and separated in 2013, but continue to co-parent their children: Indigo, Jackson and Emmanuelle.

Erica reportedly received a $100 million divorce settlement and bought a family home in Los Angeles shortly after the breakup.

James also bought a mansion in Los Angeles worth $80 million so he can be closer to Erica and their children when he’s in town.

When Erica visits Sydney, she often lives with her former husband and their children in James’ $72 million Crown penthouse.

Erica has since found love again with Shannon Bennett and they have reportedly bought a house together.

James was previously married to Erica Packer (pictured in 2012). They married in 2007 and separated in 2013, but continue to co-parent their children – Indigo, Jackson and Emmanuelle

Shannon shares children Phoenix, Hendrix, Xascha, Xanthe, Xahlia and Margaux with ex-partner Madeleine West.

Before his relationship with Erica, James was married to Jodhi Meares and they have remained friends since their divorce.

They tied the knot at a lavish ceremony in Sydney in 1999, where about 750 guests attended and Elton John performed.

However, they separated three years later in 2002 and divorced shortly after.