Australian Girl, 12, Millionaire, Celebrates Retirement Before Moving to Singapore

Australian social media influencer and entrepreneur Pixie Curtis is retiring at just 12 years old, a remarkable feat nearly 60 years ahead of schedule. Alongside her mother, Roxy Jacenko, Curtis co-founded Pixie’s Fidgets in 2021, creating a multi-million dollar toy empire that specializes in sensory toys designed for children who struggle to concentrate.

By 2023, Curtis’ monthly earnings were estimated at US$133,000 (S$178,714), according to The Economic Times. She has even been reported to own a Mercedes-Benz, although she isn’t old enough to drive yet.

Moving to Singapore

Curtis is relocating to Singapore to focus on her education, following her mother Jacenko’s decision to move from Sydney. The move allows them to live with her husband, Oliver Curtis, who currently works in Asia. Oliver previously spent a year in prison for insider trading in New South Wales, according to the Australian Financial Review.

The family has rented a luxury apartment near Orchard Road, and both Pixie and her nine-year-old brother, Hunter, are set to attend an international school in Singapore. In an interview with The Sydney Morning Herald, Jacenko expressed her excitement about the anonymity they can enjoy in Singapore. “I was trying to get a restaurant booking in Singapore, and it was a matter of ‘Roxy who?’ I actually found it really refreshing and liberating. No one knows me there, and no one has any preconceived ideas of who or what I am.”

A Grand Farewell

Before leaving Australia, Curtis hosted an extravagant birthday party at Sydney’s five-star Crown Hotel, providing a lavish send-off for her friends. She shared highlights from the event on Instagram, showcasing goodie bags, floral arrangements, and guests enjoying dance performances. The party featured a red carpet with her name displayed and a three-tier birthday cake.

Her mother characterized the celebration as “Singaporean-themed,” with red and white colors dominating the decor, although some Singaporeans noted that the theme wasn’t distinctly representative of their culture.