Alec Wildenstein, Jr is the son of socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein and the late billionaire businessman, art dealer, racehorse owner, and breeder Alec N. Wildenstein. Alec Jr’s parents are known for their 1999 high-profile divorce. Jocelyn is known for her catlike looks from her extensive facial surgeries.
Alec Wildenstein, Jr: Bio Summary
| Name | Alec Wildenstein, Jr. |
| Age | 43 years old as of 2023 |
| Born | 1980 |
| Birthplace | Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland |
| Famous as | son of Alec Wildenstein and Jocelyn Wildenstein |
| Spouse | N/A |
| Parents | Alec Wildenstein and Jocelyn Wildenstein |
| Sibling | Diane Wildenstein |
| Occupation | Businessman |
How Old Is Alec Wildenstein, Jr?
Alec Wildenstein, Jr was born in the year 1980 so he will be celebrating his 43 birthday in 2023. He celebrates his birthday once every year but his exact birthday is unknown. He was born in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland, per sources.
Alec Wildenstein, Jr is the son of Alec Wildenstein and his ex-wife Jocelyn Wildenstein. He has a sister called Diane Wildenstein, born in 1979, in New York, United States. His grandparents are Daniel Wildenstein and Martine Kapferer.
Alec Wildenstein, Jr’s grandfather Daniel was once described as “probably the richest and most powerful art dealer on earth”. He was a popular and successful French art dealer, historian, and owner-breeder of thoroughbred racehorses.
Alec Wildenstein, Jr’s maternal grandfather worked in a sporting goods store. His uncle Guy Wildenstein works as a businessman, art dealer, and racehorse owner and breeder. Alec Jr is believed to have enjoyed a luxurious lifestyle during his early days.
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Alec Wildenstein, Jr’s educational background has been kept under wraps. He is suspected to have attended high-profile schools due to his status as a celebrity child. He is a businessman. His father died on February 18, 2008, in Paris, France, at age 67, of prostate cancer.
How Did His Parents Meet?
Alec Wildenstein, Jr’s parents Alec Wildenstein and Jocelyn Wildenstein met after they were introduced to each other at a shooting weekend at the Wildenstein African ranch “Ol Jogi”. They got to study each other during their relationship and decided to get married.
On April 30, 1978, Alec Wildenstein and Jocelyn Wildenstein got officially married. Later, they had Alec. Jr and his sister Diane. Their marriage started to fall apart which led to their divorce in 1999 which was not amicable. Jocelyn caught her husband having an affair with a 19-year-old Russian model.
After being caught, Alec Wildenstein threatened Jocelyn with a gun and ended up spending a night in jail. After the divorce proceedings between 1997 and 1999, Jocelyn got $2.5 billion, one of the biggest divorce settlements in history, and $100 million each year for the following 13 years.
Where Is Alec Wildenstein, Jr Now?
Alec Wildenstein, Jr is living his life with his family. It is unknown if he has a wife and children. His family has been involved in some controversies. The family is to go on trial for tax fraud. France’s highest court has ordered a retrial of members of his art-dealing family, who were acquitted of tax fraud.
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Alec Wildenstein, Jr’s family members including him, his uncle Guy Wildenstein and his stepmother Liouba Stoupakova are facing charges of tax fraud. The court in France has cited shortcomings in the investigation and revealed that there was no sufficient evidence to prove that family members knowingly committed fraud.
However, France’s highest court, the Cour de cassation voided the decision to acquit the Wildenstein family and ordered a retrial of the allegations.
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