receiving a rectal prostate exam. His remark was considered inappropriate and in poor taste by some commentators. He later apologised "for any offence caused". Personal life Mathieson is a divorcé with three adult children. He was previously married to Diane Stark, with whom he had two children. Mathieson also fathered a daughter while in his late teens. He started dating Julia Gillard in March 2006. When asked about marriage to Gillard, Mathieson said "We haven't talked about anything more than being spouses at this stage. Wait and see, I guess." Their relationship ended in 2021. References 1957 births Living people Australian businesspeople Australian expatriates in the United States Australian hairdressers Date of birth missing (living people) People from Shepparton Spouses of prime ministers of Australia