Influencer's Brother Released on Parole Amid Shocking DV Revelations
It's hard to put into words the kind of pain someone like Charlotte Chant has endured—pain that lingers long after the bruises have faded. Charlotte, a strong and outspoken woman, recently broke her silence in a powerful interview with A Current Affair , detailing the horrifying abuse she suffered at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, Henri Thynne—brother of Australia’s most-followed influencer, Tammy Hembrow.
From the outside, Henri appeared like many fitness influencers online—muscular, confident, charismatic. But behind closed doors, his actions were anything but admirable. Charlotte recounted being sexually assaulted, stalked, strangled, and manipulated, often under the guise of control disguised as affection. What began as a whirlwind romance quickly spiraled into a nightmare of control—daily outfit approvals, isolation from loved ones, and even being followed into the bathroom to ensure she wasn't messaging anyone.
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The red flags didn’t take long to appear. Henri’s behavior became increasingly erratic and abusive. It started with emotional manipulation, escalated to verbal abuse, and ultimately turned physical and sexual. “He ruined me,” Charlotte bravely admitted. “I’ll never be the same person I was before.” Her recounts include one chilling moment when he screamed in her face before violently ripping her clothes off during an argument. Another time, he choked her while shouting, “I own you.”
Perhaps most horrifying was an attack that occurred while Henri was already behind bars. Charlotte was followed and assaulted by three men, one of whom carved a letter “H” into her leg—implying a possible connection to her abuser. Though no direct link to Henri has been confirmed, the message was chillingly clear.
And then, despite pleading guilty to multiple charges—including sexual assault, unlawful stalking, and strangulation—Henri Thynne was released on parole after serving less than a year in custody. The court acknowledged his steroid addiction, mental health struggles, and unstable upbringing, but for many, including Charlotte, the decision to let him walk free is a stark indictment of a broken system.
Tammy Hembrow has made it clear she has severed ties with her half-brother, stating she does not condone his behavior and has had no involvement in his legal battles. But as a public figure, her family’s association with this case has added a complex layer of scrutiny to her otherwise carefully curated image.
Charlotte has since moved away and is rebuilding her life, but the trauma lingers. Her courage to speak out not only sheds light on the dark undercurrent of influencer culture but also exposes the systemic failures in how domestic violence is addressed in Australia. “Women shouldn’t have to die before they’re taken seriously,” she said. And she’s right.
This isn’t just a story about an influencer’s brother—this is a story about survival, justice denied, and the voice of a woman who refuses to stay silent.
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