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Dan Marries 5 Facts About Stephanie Grisham’s Ex-Husband

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Dan Marries

Dan Marries was once the husband of White House official, Stephanie Grisham -the same you know as Donald Trump’s press secretary.

Dan’s ex-wife is the third person to have held the title of White House press secretary in the 32 months Trump has been president. Sean Spicer and Sarah Huckabee Sanders both held the title with the latter leaving last July.

Prior to her current post, the 42-year-old served as Melania Trump’s Communication Director. Stephanie was also a member of Donald Trump’s presidential transition team. She was originally hired in 2017 to be the special assistant to the president and director of communications to the First Lady.
Grisham –an Arizona native, was previously married to Dan Marries. Check out her ex’s top facts.

#1 He is well known in Tucson, Arizona

Dan Married happens to be a prominent news anchor in Tucson. He is an anchor for KOLD-TV in Tucson, Arizona. In 2013, Marries was described by the Arizona Daily Star as “one of Tucson’s most recognizable TV celebrities.”

#2 Dan and Stephanie Grisham were married for a few years

The two tied the knot in 1997 but Court records in Arizona show a family case was filed in 2004 between Stephanie Grisham and Dan Marries. She was the petitioner and also went by the name Stephanie Marries. There was a decree of dissolution for the marriage and an order of mediation. In 2010, the case continued with child support issues.

#3 He is the father of one of her kids

During their marriage the couple produced one child, son Kurtis Marries -who is currently a college student. Stephanie is also the mother of a younger son, Jake -currently in high school.

#4 Dan has remarried

His television station biography says he is remarried and has a son with his new wife also. “Dan is the father of two boys: Kurtis and Dean. He’s the lucky husband of Jennifer, who’s originally from Nassau, Bahamas. The were married in 2010 and love calling Tucson home,” the bio reads.

#5 He got his start on TV in the 90’s

Dan who also goes by the name Danny Don Marries -got his start in television news in 1995 while he was still a junior at Mesa State College in Grand Junction, CO. His internship led to his first job in journalism as the morning anchor and noon weatherman. Further news jobs took him to Mankato, MN, Yuma and finally Tucson.

Jin Sook Chang 5 Facts About Forever 21 Do Won Chang’s Wife

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Jin Sook Chang

Jin Sook Chang is the longtime wife of Do Won Chang -the Korean power couple are widely known as the counders of fashion retailer Forever 21 Inc -whic is said to be preparing for a potential bankruptcy filing.

Jin Sook Chang is cofounder along with hubby, Do Won -she serves as chief merchandising officer of the fashion retailer; while her husband has been the CEO since 1984.
Check out five interesting facts about Jin Sook Chang.

#1 She is a former hairdresser

Born in July of 1963 in South Korea, Jin Sook Chang came to the U.S. in 1981 with her husband Do Won; amid a chaotic time in their home country. Martial law had been lifted that year, following the assassination of military dictator Park Chung-hee.
She worked as a hairdresser to make ends meet.

#2 She used her savings to open their very first store

In 1984, the couple used $11,000 in savings to open a 900 square-foot clothing store in Los Angeles, initially called Fashion 21. The store did $700,000 in revenue the first year, and soon expanded. The company brings in more than $3 billion in revenues and employs 35,000 employees in 600 stores worldwide. The couple have an estimated net worth of $4 billion

#3 Her company is a frequent target of copyright infringement lawsuits

The latest suit coming from shoe company Puma, which accused Forever 21 of ripping off a shoe line designed by singer Rihanna in March. That same month, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing sued Forever 21, alleging that its San Francisco Union Square store illegally forced employees to only speak English at work and retaliated against three who complained.

#4 She keeps a low profile

Jin Sook who is her husband’s senior by three years and met him through mutual friends back home -has kept a very low profile despite growing the company into one of the largest clothing retailers in the country. Jin who never went to college was ranked #39 in Forbes Power Women in 2011, earlier this year she made #14 of America’s Self Made Women.

#5 Her daughters are also in the business sector

The couple’s Ivy-league educated daughters Lisa and Esther also work in the family business. Linda has been in charge of marketing at Forever 21 while Esther is in charge of visual design. Together they are also cofounders of Riley Rose, a make-up and accessory company which Forever 21 carries in its stores.

Linda O’Leary 5 Facts About Kevin O’Leary ‘s Wife

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Linda O’Leary

Linda O’Leary is the longtime wife of financial guru and billionaire Kevin O’Leary -whom you recognize best as a Mr. Wonderful on ABC’s Shark Tank.

Linda’s Canadian hubby is well known for his success as a businessman, he boasts himself and truth is he is extremely successful on what he does. After getting his MBA, he founded Special Event Television, an independent production company producing such original sports programming as The Original Six, Don Cherry’s Grapevine and Bobby Orr and the Hockey Legends.
In 1986, O’Leary founded SoftKey Software Products (later called The Learning Company), the first software company to apply the principles of consumer goods marketing to the software industry. In 1999 his company was aquired for $4.2 billion. In 2003, O’Leary co-founded Storage Now, four years later it was sold for $110 million. Nowadays O’Leary leads the O’Leary Financial Group. But you already knew that, now is time to get to know the woman behind the legend.

#1 She stays busy doing her own thing

Linda O’Leary is a board member National Ballet of Canada. As their Vice-Chair she is dedicated to making ballet accessible to people of all ages. She’s involved in developing school programs, family events and strives to create many exciting ways to develop audiences’ awareness, appreciation and understanding of dance.

#2 She studied in Canada

According to her social media, she attended ODCVI school in Orillia, Canada.

#3 She and her husband have worked together

According to her Twitter account she and her hubby also work together, she is the VP Marketing at O’Leary Wines.

#4 They almost got a divorce

Linda and her hubby Kevin have been married since 1990, but they actually separated for two years. O’Leary talks about this on his third book “Cold Hard Truth on Family, Kids and Money.” Her hubby reveals the couple was at the point of dividing the assets, somehow down the process they decided not to and instead worked things out.

#5 Her children are also successful

Linda is also the proud mother of the couple’s two children, 25-year-old daughter Savannah and 23-year-old son Trevor. Trevor, is a prominent DJ and music producer. While their daughter, Savannah, a producer, director and editor, according to her official website. She is the head of video at Purpose, a company that works with UNICEF, among others. Savannah studied film production at New York University Tisch.

Find Linda O’Leary on Instagram here. 

Richard McVey 5 facts About GMA’ Lara Spencer’s Husband

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Richard McVey

Richard McVey is the proud husband of TV personality and author, Lara Spencer -whom you may recognize as a host on ABC’s Good Morning America.

Richcrad’s wife previously served as the anchor of CBS’ entertainment news program The Insider from 2003 to 2011. The blonde born Lara Christine Von Seelen, spent several years as a reporter and became a regular contributor of The Early Show. She also hosted Antiques Roadshow on PBS. Lara is also the creator and host of the HGTV show, Flea Market Flip.

The 50-year-old wedded for the second time in 2018. Check out five facts about her hubby, Richard McVey.

#1 Richard McVey is a millionaire

Richard who goes by Rick -is a millionaire Wall Street financier who founded the online bond trading company, Marketaxess Holdings Inc. in 2000. He currently serves as the firm’s Chairman and CEO.

#2 He hails from Ohio

Rick is an Ohio native. He was born to an oil distributor father –who invested in stocks as a hobby, according to Fortune.

#3 He attended Indiana University

According to his LinkedIn, Rick McVey attended Indiana University and graduated with an MBA in 1983. He previously studied at Miami University where he got his Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance.

#4 He used to work at JPMorgan

He began his career as a trader at a Cleveland bank, before moving to Chicago Mercantile Exchange and eventually ended up moving to New York to join JP Morgan -where he served as the managing director in charge of the institutional distribution of fixed-income securities.

#5 Between Spencer and McVey they have five children

Lara was previously married to David Haffenreffer -with whom she shares two children, Katharine Paige Haffenreffer, Duff Haffenreffer. The ex’s were married from 2000 until their split in 2015. Rick is also divorced and fathered three grown daughters.

5 Facts About Emmanuel Macron’s Wife Brigitte Trogneux

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Brigitte Trogneux

Brigitte Trogneux is the French first lady as she is the beautiful wife of French president Emmanuel Macron.

Brigitte’s husband is a former French investment banker, who serves as Minister of the Economy, Industry, and Digital Affairs. A member of the socialist party, he became the youngest president in 2017.
Check out the top facts about the woman behind the French politician.

#1 Brigitte Trogneux comes from a rich family

She was born Brigitte Marie-Claude Trogneux on April 13, 1953 in Amiens, France. Brigitte is the youngest of six children born to Jean Trogneux and Simone Pujol. Trogneux’s family is well-known in the north of France for their million-making chocolate business.

#2 She is a lot older than her husband

Brigitte Trogneux who was born Brigitte Marie-Claude Trogneux on April 13, 1953 in Amiens, France -is her husband’s senior for over two decades, 25 years to be exact.

#3 She is Macron’s former teacher

Brigitte worked at Jesuit High School on Amiens, teaching Latin and French. She was a literature teacher who ran the theater club. She was in her 40’s when she met 15-year-old pupil Emmanuel Macron. He became her star student and always used him as an example for the rest of the class.

#4 She left her husband for younger Macron

Brigitte was previously married to banker André Louis Auzière, father of her three children: Sebastien and daughters Laurence and Tiphane.
After Macron told his parents about his feelings for his older teacher, he was sent to Paris. He left, but they kept in touch over the phone all the time. Brigitte eventually left her husband and found a teaching job in Paris, reuniting with Emmanuel.

#5 She is also a grandma

Brigitte Trogneux Macron is also the proud grandma of at least seven grandchildren, making her 41-year-old hubby a step-grandfather.

Julia Margaret Flesher Top Facts About David Koch’s Wife

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Julia Margaret Flesher

Julia Margaret Flesher is the lovely wife of billionaire businessman, political activist and chemical engineer, David Koch –of Koch Industries, who died age 79.

Julia’s husband was one half of the double act of the billionaire Koch brothers who used their vast wealth as energy tycoons to transform rightwing politics in America. David was widely known as the wealthiest resident of Manhattan.
He is survived by his wife, their children and three brothers. Meet Julia Margaret Flesher below.

#1 Together they made for New York’s richest couple

David, a Kansas native born March 3, 1940; oversees Koch’s chemical technology group and shares majority control of Koch Industries, U.S’s second largest private firm, with his brother Charles. In case you didn’t know, Koch Industries, which has revenues of $100 billion, operates pipelines, produces fertilizer and makes Dixie cups and Quilted Northern toilet paper. They have an estimated net worth of $47.5 billion.

#2 They met on a blind date

He and wife Julia met on a blind date and have been married for over two decades. They tied the knot in 1996 at David’s house in Southampton.

#3 She is a mom

The power couple have since welcomed three kids together, Mary Julia Koch, John Mark Koch and David Koch Jr.

#4 Her father is a former antiques dealer in Des Moines

Julia Koch was born in 1963 as Julia Margaret Flesher, to parents Margaret W. Flesher and Fredric C. Flesher. Julia grew up in the town of Indianola, Iowa, close to Des Moines. The family later moved to Arkansas where they opened a high-end women’s clothing store.

#5 Julia used to work in the fashion industry

Flesher says that she fell in love with New York City after coming to the big apple on a business trip with her mother in 1980. Soon, Flesher moved to the city and began working in the fashion industry. Julia Koch graduated from the University of Central Arkansas. Prior to her nuptials, she worked as the assistant to Adolfo, a renowned dress designer in New York.

#6 She keeps busy doing charity

Nowadays, Julia Koch dedicates her time to her family and manages the Koch’s charitable fund.

Lauren Hashian 10 Facts About Dwayne Johnson “The Rock” Wife

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Lauren Hashian

Lauren Hashian is the stunning wife of actor, producer and former WWE wrestler Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

The couple who dated for years recently tied the knot in a secret ceremony in Hawaii on August 18th -with gorgeous Lauren claiming the second and current wife title. Check out more interesting facts about the new Mrs. Johnson.

#1 Her father was famous a musician

Lauren was born on 8th September 1984 in Massachusetts to Suzanne Hashian and John Thomas. Her father was one of the best drummers of his time. Sib Hashian is best known for his work on Rock Band Boston. He teamed with a group of Legends of Rock Cruise alongside the guitarist, Barry Goudreau, to play Boston’s Greatest musical. Sib Hashian died on March 22, 2017.

#2 Her mother is a former Playboy bunny

Lauren’s mother is Suzanne Hashian, previously known as Suzanne Miller (when she used to be married to the famous artist Rick Miller), and she used to work as a Bunny at the Dallas Playboy Club. It was the theme brought by the founder Hugh Hefner for his beautiful wait staff at Dallas Playboy Club.

#3 Lauren followed into her father’s footsteps

Lauren along with her younger sister, Aja -are both singers and songwriters. Lauren who started singing when she was in middle school, shared stage with Sib in the show ‘R U That Girl’ in 2005. She released her song ‘Memory’ in 2014, followed by “Go Hard” in 2016. Lauren has co-written the song “Just You” with hip-hop artist Yaboi Shad.

#4 She was in a college band

The stunner went to Emerson College. She met a group of students from New York, and they started making music together. The group converted one of the dorm rooms into a recording studio.

#5 She met The Rock when he was still married

In 2006, Lauren and Dwayne met in Boston on the set of The Game Plan. At this point, Dwayne was still married to Dany Garcia. The Boston Herald reported that Lauren and Dwayne loved spending time together and they ate regularly at Davio’s Steakhouse. Some people accused Dwayne of infidelity due to the friendship he had with Lauren.

#6 She and The Rock kept their relationship a secret

Lauren and Dwayne managed to keep their relationship a secret until their first public appearance together in 2013 on the red carpet for the G.I. Joe: Retaliation premiere in Los Angeles.

#7 She keeps a fit figure

Lauren joins Dwayne for part of his workout. The couple is often seen jogging along the beach near their home in Florida. Lauren also brings about their dog, Hobbs, to participate in the workout.

#8 Lauren is often praised by her man

The Rock never misses an opportunity to praise his lovely wife. He told Entertainment Tonight;
“I have the love of my life Lauren. I wake up every day so grateful and so thankful that you have someone like that. Someone who you could walk through this world with.”

#9 She is a mom of two

The couple’s first child, Jasmine, was born in December 2015. In April 2018, the couple welcomed their second daughter, Tiana, into the world.

#10 Lauren Hashian is Dwayne Johnson, The Rock’s second wife

Dwayne Johnson was previously married to Dany Garcia -with whom he fathered daughter, Simone Alexandra Johnson. Dany and Dwayne announced that their divorce in June 2007. The couple got married in 1997.

Randall Cronk Top Facts About Kathy Lee Gifford’s New Boyfriend

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Randall Cronk

Randall Cronk is the new boyfriend of famous TV personality Kathie Lee Gifford -the lovely host, singer, songwriter and author, best known for hosting NBC Today.

Randall’s rumored girlfriend certainly needs little introduction. The 65-year-old who left The Today Show after a decade on the job has been married twice. She first got married to Paul Johnson on April 23, 1976. They divorced in 1983, and then married former football player and sportscaster, Frank Gifford on October 18, 1986. The couple were married until Frank’s death in 2015. Together they welcomed son Cody Newton in 1990; followed by Cassidy Erin –born in 1993.

A widow since then, she seems to have moved on with new man, Randall ‘Randy’ Cronk. Meet him below.

#1 He is younger than she is

Randall Cronk who goes by Randy Cronk is only 56-years-old compared to Kathie’s 65; he is nearly a decade younger than she is.

#2 He runs his own business

Randall Cronk is 56 and is a resident of Tennessee. According to the Daily Mail, Randall is an insurance agent from Spring Hill, Tenn.
In deed, according to a LinkedIn profile -Mr. Cronk is president of RMC Insurance Group, part of the Nationwide chain. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1986 -with a Bachelor of Science -Computer Science degree.

#3 He is close to his parents

Randall is active on social media, and judging by his photos we can tell he is close to both his parents. He has uploaded a number of images with his mother Carolyn Cronk and has also paid tribute to his late father -Jim Cronk, who served in the military.

#4 Randall Cronk was previously married

Randall is a divorcee, he was previously married to Lisa Ann Rippy. Is not clear why or when Randall and Rippy separated. She is currently married to another Randy, Randy Rippy -with whom she runs Interiro Inspirations -a website that offers daily inspirations from the scripture.

#5 He is a father or two

From his marriage to Lissa, Randall Cronk is the proud father of two adult children; daughter Samantha and son, Trace Cronk. Samantha Cronk worked at University of Mississippi Medical Center.

#6 He and Kathie are not hiding their affection

The lovebirds were recently spotted having a blast at concert in Tennesee. Kathie was seen smooching and dancing with Randy as they jammed out to a Journey tribute band in Franklin, Tennessee on July 27.

#7 He made it to her Instagram account

Randall can also be seen in two photos on Kathie’s Instagram page, “including a shot where his arm is around her waist,” according to Daily Mail. Indeed, Kathie shared a group photo in which a silver fox Randall has his hand wrapped around her waist on July 20.

Kelley Paul 5 Facts About Rand Paul’s Wife

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Kelley Paul

Kelley Paul is the lovely wife of Senator Rand Paul who serves as the junior Senator from Kentucky since 2011 and is a member for the Republican Party.

Kelley’s husband iѕ аlѕо a trained ophthalmologist; born Randal Howard Paul on January 7, 1963; he followed into his father’s footsteps, his father Ron Paul is a prominent libertarian аnd physician of Texas.
Paul has been married for nearly 30 years to Kelley Ashby Paul. Find out more about the beautiful blonde.

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#1 She’s also worked in politics

Kelley Ashby, a Kentucky native born September 3, 1963. She grew up in Russellville, Kentucky where was she a member of the high school cheerleading squad -a graduate of Rhodes college, she has worked as a political consultant for The Strategy Group for Media. She left her job in 2014 at the political consulting firm Strategy Group for Media, where one client she worked for was Texas Sen. Ted Cruz.

#2 She’s her husbands biggest supporter

Kelley Paul is known for having repeatedly advocated for her husband on national media and online during Sen. Rand Paul’s campaigns, including a video from his campaign for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. They often appeared together on campaign efforts during Ron Paul’s presidential run, and she was visible alongside her husband during his Senate run.

#3 She met Rand Paul in Atlanta

The couple met in Atlanta, while Paul was a surgical intern at Georgia Baptist Medical Center, at a backyard oyster roast. That was 1989, and the two were married in 1991.

#4 She is a mom of three sons

Kelley Ashby Paul is the mother of the couple’s three children William, Duncan, and Robert. The couple moved to Bowling Green to start their family and begin his ophthalmology practice in the early 90’s.

#5 She wrote a book

Kelley Paul is also a freelance writer, and has also published a book titled True and Constant Friends in April 2015. The book, which is being published by Hachette Book Group, is about the bonds of friendship that tied together her group of college friends.

Find Kelley Paul on Twitter here.

Chris Fairbank 5 Facts About Capital One Richard Fairbank’s Wife

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Chris Fairbank

Chris Fairbank is the longtime wife of Capital One’s Richard D. Fairbank.

Chris’s husband is widely known as the founder of Capital One Bank. He currently serves as the CEO and Chairman of the corporation. He established the company in 1988 along with Nigel Morris.
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Since you know all about her husband, find out more about Mrs. Chris Fairbank.

#1 Her mother was born in London

Christine Ingrid Uppman was born October 21, 1950. The daughter of Liliane Bertaux Uppman and Carl. According to her obituary, Liliane was born in London, England on April 24, 1919. As a young child, her family moved to Sydney, Australia, where she lived until she was 12 years old. After her mother’s passing, she and her father moved to Paris, France, the home of her paternal relatives. She lived there until she was 27 years old. She and her husband settled in California. Christine has one sister, Michele.

#2 She is a mom of eight

Richard and Chris Fairbank welcomed eight children into their marriage. They are all adults by now including son, Carl Fairbank who in 2008 tied the knot to high-school sweetheart, Victoria Chapman.
Richard and Chris other children are Brian, Melissa, Ashley Anne, Kristen, Sara, John and Michael Fairbank.

#3 She and her family live in a farm

They own and live at Overlook Farm, near Gunston Hall on the Potomac River in Virginia. In the past, the family also lived in Bethesda MD.

#4 She told her husband ‘you grossed me out’

During graduate school when Chris saw him getting too enthused about a prestigious company that wouldn’t be a good career fit, she said to Richard “you grossed me out” “You are taking the standards of your peers and chasing those” He listened then. They made a pact: If she saw him changing, she could have him quit. Immediately.

#5 Richard promised his wife he would spend time with their children

Richard promise Chris Fairbank to spent an average of 2½ hours a night with the children. That led to an unusual strategy. Until the children were in kindergarten, they would stay up until midnight, getting plenty of time with Dad after he got home from work. They could catch up on sleep in the morning, and then go to preschool in the afternoon.