Gina Gina: Love and money – episode 3
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Apr 13, 2025 John Hancock, Gina Reinhardt's firstborn son, discusses his complicated relationship with his mother and their ongoing legal battles. Investigative journalist Debbie Marshall reveals insights from her biography of Gina and her family’s legacy. Advertising legend John Singleton shares fascinating anecdotes about Gina's childhood and the powerful influences in her life. They explore the intricate balance of being a mining heiress versus a self-made mogul, the evolution of Gina's wealth, and the emotional turmoil within the Hancock family.
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Childhood Pilbara Memories
- John Hancock remembers childhood Pilbara trips with his grandfather Lang Hancock and family barbecues under the stars.
- These early memories framed his sense of Lang as a magnetic storyteller who taught him about iron ore geology.
The Rose–Gina Rivalry Begins
- Rose Laxon (Rose Porteous) arrived as Lang Hancock's housekeeper and quickly became his partner, igniting a bitter family feud.
- Gina viewed Rose as a manipulative threat and the rivalry dominated headlines and family life through the 1980s and 1990s.
Deathbed Will Sparks Chaos
- Lang Hancock signed a document on his deathbed that shifted control of Hancock Prospecting toward Gina and her family.
- He died the next morning, triggering immediate fights over his estate and funeral rituals between Gina and Rose.