James enjoyed playing Nicole because she was "feisty and fun" and they did not have much in common, beyond a love for fashion.

[2] In March 2011, James confirmed that she had left Home and Away, and had plans to audition for roles in Los Angeles.

[1] In 2017, James starred in a production of Nick Enright's Blackrock at the Seymour Centre.

[7] In December 2010, James became engaged to professional rugby league footballer Nate Myles.

[10] In February 2018, James announced she had given birth by posting a photo to her Instagram account showing Myles pushing a pram.