Note from webmiss: This article was originally posted in March earlier this year, but unfortunately we must have missed it. It is such an important cause, and I think it’s really great how Tessa is using here fame to promote it! Therefore, I’ll post it to you now, 8 months too late hehe.
IT was a tragedy in her family decades before her birth but Tessa James is still left with the message it brought – drink driving kills. “My grandpa’s brother was killed in a car accident when he was 21,” the Home And Away star said yesterday. “Two people were drunk in a stolen car and they hit his motorbike when they went through a red light.”
The 18-year-old actress has had her P-plates since moving to Sydney from her native Melbourne two years ago. P-plate drivers must have a blood-alcohol content of zero and James has become an I Promise ambassador to remind other young drivers of their responsibility. “Being a P-plater you can’t have any alcohol in your system at all and I think that’s really good because then I’m not even tempted at all to drink,” she said.
“When I go out I take cabs or if I don’t want to drink I offer to drive . . . it’s not that hard. If someone is the designated driver that’s their responsibility for the night. “It makes such a difference.”
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( Photos are comming up really soon! I just need to collect some for you guys first 
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NO MATTER the downpours, the stars still made it trackside to Victoria Derby Day at Melbourne’s Flemington racecourse yesterday. Leading the pack were TV sweethearts Jessica Marais and James Stewart, left, who made their first official public appearance as an engaged couple. Other celebrities included Erica Packer, Kerri-Anne and John Kennerley, Megan Gale, and Katherine Jenkins.
Marais and Stewart were ecstatic and showing their love for each other as they enjoyed the Spanish-themed Emirates marquee.
“I’m very happy; beside myself,” Marais said. Stewart and Marais became engaged earlier this month while on holiday from the hugely popular Seven TV drama, Packed to the Rafters.
Marais’ diamond engagement ring was covered by black leather gloves, which she took off to show friends through the day. “It’s an equestrian look,” she said, in a Willow outfit and Richard Nylon hat. Anne and John Kennerley, Megan Gale, and Katherine Jenkins.
Home and Away-ers Esther Anderson and Samara Weaving, Tessa James and Rebecca Breeds.
“I’m going to put on as many bets as I can so I’ll have at least one chance of winning something,” said Anderson in a white Collette Dinnigan dress. Weaving was also enjoying her first Derby Day, “My tip is to pick the coolest sounding horse and put money on it,” she said.
Kelly Osbourne was mobbed by photographers, as was Mel B. Dame Edna Everage and Jennifer Hawkins posed for photographers while Kris Smith flew solo, with Dannii Minogue in the UK. Kerri-Anne Kennerley said she was celebrating her 27th year in The Birdcage.
“It’s all about The Birdcage,” she said, wearing Alex Perry. “Everybody puts in such an effort; it’s exquisite.”
Some of you might have noticed that I added 6 new photoshoot images of Tess during our hiatus. Well I now found the story behind the shoot, and you can read it below! The article was originally posted on Herald sun 4th of April this year.
Home and Away beauty Tessa James was transported back in time this week to the 1940s to celebrate the coming premiere of Channel 7′s World War II epic series The Pacific. Styles from the times are making a comeback, with designer labels including Aurelio Costarella, Karen Walker and Thurley incorporating 1940s influences in their winter ranges.
“I love how understatedly sexy the 1940s can be,” Ms James said. “I love the red lips and the simplicity and elegance of it.” The 18-year-old Melbourne-born beauty jumped at the chance to sport some of the latest looks. “Fashion is my other love apart from acting,” she said.
The Pacific, a 10-part $200 million mini-series produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, was shot on location in Melbourne, the You Yangs and other parts of Australia. The Railway Hotel in South Melbourne was one of the local locations and the scene for this exclusive fashion shoot for the Sunday Herald Sun. The Pacific premieres on Channel 7 on April 14.
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