Who is Ric Pipino?

Ric is a celebrity hairdresser, but perhaps best recognized as the ex-husband of the German-American supermodel Heidi Klum. He was born under the Zodiac sign Sagittarius on 5 December 1968, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. As of 2022, he’s 53 years old and holds Australian nationality.

Early life and Family

Not much is known about his family and background, except that he has three surviving brothers, Jim, Leo and Ted, while his older brother Marc who was also a renowned hairstylist, died in 2007 from leukemia.

Ric spent most of his formative years in Sydney, where he attended a high school. It remains unclear whether he pursued any further academic path.

How did he start his career?

Ric began building his career in his hometown, then after four years he relocated to London, UK, in search of better opportunities. In no time, he established himself as a skilled hairdresser, and became known for his “sheer magic”, which saw him featured in several high-profile publications and magazines, including “British Vogue” and “Harper’s and Queen”. In 1991, Ric joined his brother Marc in New York, at his luxury salon “Pipino Buccheri”.

Taking to a media outlet, he revealed some details about his brother’s job and industry at the time, saying: ‘It was a new thing happening in the beauty and fashion world. He was one of the big hairdressers to come out of Vidal Sassoon. It was one of the hottest salons in New York at the time. It allowed people to be creative and have a home to showcase work on clients as well.’

Ric remained in New York for the next two decades, making a name for himself as a celebrity hairstylist, attracting a number of celebrities and Hollywood stars.

Career

Ric helped build his profile working at the New York and Miami Fashion Weeks. Having obtained the knowledge and a long list of happy clients, in 2002 he launched his salon entitled “Pipino” at the Shore Club in Miami, and for the remainder of the decade, continued expanding his business, adding the salon, “Pipino Nolita” in New York City.

In 2013, Ric began collaborating with Patrick Melville, another celebrity hairstylist, and changed the name of his salon to “Melville Pipino Salon”. In 2015, with Gil Haziza he co-founded the “Hairstream”, the first luxurious mobile salon, which offers on-location services for all those unable to visit the “Airstream”.

As a popular and sought-after stylist, throughout his career, he’s partnered with various brands, including “Lesportsac”, “Allure” and “Gurney’s” among others.

In 2016 Ric launched another salon, “Hairspace”, at Gurney’s Montauk, the resort and seawater spa located in the Hamptons. He mostly operates from his Manhattan and Montauk offices while traveling with his mobile salon, providing his service across the world.

The list of his clients is as long as it gets, and includes a large number of celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Bridget Monahan and Elizabeth Banks. Additionally, he’s worked with fashion designers and photographers such as Ralph Lauren, Rosa Cha and Annie Leibovitz. While working in the US, his ‘magical touch’ was featured in widely known magazines such as “Cosmopolitan”, “Elle” and “Playboy”.

In addition to his prolific career as a hairdresser, he also tried his luck as an actor, portraying a minor character in the 2001 comedy movie “Zoolander”, and made an appearance in the episode of “E !True Hollywood Story”, which focused on the life of Heidi Klum.

Personal life

Ric and Heidi Klum began dating in the ‘90s, and tied the knot on 6 September 1997 at Stone Ridge in upstate New York. They didn’t have any offspring, but in 2002 announced their separation – the divorce was finalized in 2003. Reportedly, there was no bad blood between the two, and they remained on good terms.

Ric then started a romantic relationship with the executive director of M.A.C, Jenne Lombardo.

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Later, they announced their engagement but never actually walked down the aisle, though welcoming three children together: Roxie J’Amie born November 2005), Bowie Vincent in March 2007, and Valentine in 2009).

Ric often posts photos of his children on his Instagram account. In an interview, he talked about his role as a father, saying: ‘Being a dad has been the most remarkable experience of my life.’ He and Jenne parted ways after some time, but have remained friendly for the sake of their kids. Jenne was linked to female model Jenny Shimizu; it’s believed that Ric is single at the moment.

What is his net worth?

As of 2022, Ric’s estimated net worth is around $4 million, which he’s earned through his career spanning three decades. On the other hand, his ex-wife Heidi’s wealth is in the range of $160 million.

Physical stats

Ric is 5ft 9ins tall (175cm) and weighs around 160lbs (72kgs). His hair is white, further adorned with brown eyes.

Is he active on social media?

He mainly uses his Instagram account, which also serves as a digital portfolio showing his work, techniques and clients; it currently has over 15,000 followers. He also has a Twitter account with over 1,500 followers, but rarely posts.

In August 2021, he launched another Instagram page entitled mybluechair_betty, inspired by his little blue chair called “Betty” that he uses for his clients. The idea for the site is to spark conversations about hair, and how it translates to a person’s personality.

In an Instagram post, he explained how the idea came to him, saying: ‘It all started with a $12 chair from Target, and a cross-country road trip.

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Ric’s Blue Chair has seen it all, with destination stops at the most beautiful spots from East to West Coast, and now “Betty” is here to stay.’ At the moment, the site has 260 followers.

Ric also has an official self-titled page, which showcases his projects, product recommendations, and bookings.

Briefly about Heidi Klum

Besides her impressive modeling career, Heidi has also established herself as an actress, host, and producer. She stepped into the world of high fashion at the age of 19, when she landed a contract worth $300,000, quickly emerged as one of the most popular models, and was subsequently featured in several magazines such as “Vogue”, “Elle”, and “Glamour”.

In 1998, she appeared on the cover of the “Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues”, then kicked off the new millennium with “Victoria’s Secret”, becoming the first German “Victoria Secret” Angel, continuing modeling for “Victoria’s Secret” during this entire decade, while collaborating with other designers, and launching several products ranging from calendars to lingerie.

In 2004, Heidi became the host, producer, and judge on “Project Runway”, broadcast on Bravo, which received several nominations for Emmy and Peabody Awards. Two years later, she became the main host of “Germany’s Next Top Model”, and hosted it through its 17 seasons.

Throughout her career, she’s worked with several high-end brands and designers, including “Givenchy”, Marc Jacobs, and Vera Wang. She has also made notable appearances in TV shows and movies, such as “How I Met Your Mother”, “Ocean’s Eight”, and “Parks and Recreations”. Heidi also served as a judge on “America’s Got Talent”, the reality competition series.

Talking of her romantic interest, she has had quite a turbulent love life. After divorcing Ric, Heidi briefly dated the Italian businessman Flavio Briatore with whom she had a daughter, Leni. Heidi then married the singer and host Seal, and they welcomed three children together. Their marriage fell apart in 2014, after which Heidi was linked to Martin Kirsten, her bodyguard, then the art curator Vito Schnabel. In 2018, she began a relationship with the musician Tom Kaulitz, best known as Tokio Hotel’s guitarist, and they married in 2019 in a private ceremony.

Who is Marguerite Whitley?

Marguerite Whitley is a businesswoman and former retail store employee, but who is probably best recognized as the first wife of retired professional American Football player O.J. Simpson. Her ex-husband made headlines after being arrested for the murder of his ex-wife, and was later acquitted.  Marguerite was born under the Zodiac sign Pisces on 20 March 1949, in Los Angeles, California, USA. As of 2022, she is 73-years-old and holds American nationality.

Early life, Family, and Career

Not much information is available about her family and background, but her ethnicity shows that she was born to African-American parents. She spent most of her formative years in Los Angeles, where she reportedly attended a high school. Upon matriculation, she enrolled at the University of Southern California (USC), and after graduating, found employment at the retail store Walmart.

Even though she never disclosed what type of business her family ran in the day, it’s known that she inherited it, and continued working.

How did she meet O.J. Simpson?

Marguerite and O.J. Simpson met in 1965 in high school, and later reconnected while they were both attending USC. At the time she was dating one of his friends Al Cowlings – reportedly, Al asked O.J. Simpson to drive her home one night, and the two just clicked. Their relationship progressed, and they began dating in 1967, announcing their engagement just three months later. At the time, O.J. Simpson was building his college football career, and was relatively unknown to the public.

Marriage to O.J. Simpson

They tied the knot on 24 June 1967 in a private ceremony, ans subsequentlyy welcomed three kids together: Arnelle L., born in 1968, Jason Lamar, born in 1970, and Aaren Lashone Simpson, born in 1977.

O.J. Simpson and Marguerite divorced in March 1977 – she received a hefty settlement and $1,500 monthly in child support. However, in the next couple of years, they battled over financial issues related to their divorce settlement – allegedly O.J. had not been making the alimony payments, which led Marguerite to sue him in 1981 for $26,000. In the following period they battled in court, settling the issue in 1986.

Why did they divorce?

After the dissolution of their marriage, numerous rumors circulated about the reason they parted ways – one of those was Marguerite’s inability to cope with O.J. Simpson’s popularity and constant media attention. Considering that O.J. became famous in the ‘70s after he had married Marguerite, living life under the watchful eyes of the public did not sit well with her. In an interview, O.J disclosed: ‘The price of fame was our biggest problem.

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My wife is a private person, yet we cannot walk down the street without causing a commotion.’ Another reason was the affair O.J. had with the waitress Nicole Brown, who worked at the “Daisy” nightclub. According to sources, O.J. and Nichole met in 1977 and began a romantic relationship even though he was still married to Marguerite.

Did she remarry after divorcing O.J. Simpson? Where is she now?

Following her divorce from O.J., she’s walked down the aisle twice. In 1986 she married Rudolph Lewis, who was a transit supervisor, however, this marriage did not last, and they divorced in 1991. The following year she tied the knot with Anthony Thomas, a furniture sales representative; at the time, she also launched a career as an interior designer, most likely influenced by her husband.

Considering that she withdrew from the limelight and rarely made public appearances, it remains unclear whether they are still together. Reportedly, she is now living in Fresno, California.

Would you like to know her net worth?

According to sources, her estimated net worth is in the range of $250,000, which she’s largely earned through her career as an entrepreneur. On the other hand, O.J. Simpson’s net worth is around $3 million, despite his legal expenses and incarceration.

Physical stats

Marguerite is 5ft 5ins tall (165cm) and weighs around 132lbs (60kgs). Her hair is black and curly, further adorned with dark brown eyes.

Is she active on social media?

It appears that she’s not engaged on any social media, and doesn’t use Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Where are her children today?

Arnelle Simpson, who is now 54 years old, has remained under the radar for most of her life, with the exception of her father’s trial, when she was a witness and supported her father.

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It’s known that she had a drinking problem which caused difficulties in the family. Jason Simpson, 51, garnered the most media attention of all of Simpson’s children, as he was a suspect in the murder investigation of Nicole and Ron.

There was a theory floated around by the private investigator William Dear, who claimed that O.J. Simpson wasn’t guilty, and pointed the finger at his son Jason who had a history of drug and alcohol abuse, and showed signs of mental illness and aggression. Similar to the rest of his family, he’s a very private person; it’s been reported that he works as a chef in Atlanta.

Their youngest child, Aaren, fell into a swimming pool in August 1979 and went into a coma, died later that month from respiratory failure, a couple of days before turning two.

Briefly about O.J. Simpson

Orenthal James Simpson – ‘O.J.’, or ‘the Juice’ – was born in San Francisco, and raised primarily by his mother, Eunice Simpson, while his father, Jimmy Lee Simpson, was a chef, bank custodian and drag queen, who died of AIDS in 1986.

During his teenage years, he joined a gang and was involved in criminal activities, which led to his brief incarceration at the San Francisco Youth Guide Center. He attended Galileo High School, where he played for the school’s football team. He excelled at sports and showed enviable athletic abilities, but had poor grades, which prevented him from attracting the attention of college recruiters. O.J. enrolled at City College of San Francisco, and resumed playing football. Rising through the ranks, he was runner-up for the Heisman Trophy during his junior year, then claimed it in his senior year, rushing 1,709 yards for 22 touchdowns. Following his graduation, in 1969 he was drafted by the American Football Leagues (AFL) Buffalo Bills and played with the team until 1977, when an injury cut his season short. O.J. then joined the San Francisco 49ers, and played for two seasons with the team before retiring in 1979. During his career, he achieved notable success as he became the first NFL player to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season, claiming the NFL rushing title four times, and still holds the record for the single-season yards-per-game average, which stands at 143.1.

His Infamous Murder Trial

After retiring from football, he transitioned to acting, and appeared in several TV series and movies, including “Hambone and Hillie”, “1st & Ten”, and “The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad”. At the time, he was married to Nichole Brown, with whom he welcomed two children, Sidney Broke and Justin Ryan. Their marriage was said to be very tumultuous, with several incidents of domestic violence. The two tried to move past their differences, but ultimately couldn’t settle their issues, and divorced in 1992.

In 1994 the public was shocked to find out that Nicole and her friend, Ron Goldman had been stabbed to death in front of Nicole’s apartment. With his history of aggressive behavior and alleged domestic violence, O.J. quickly became a person of interest in the murder investigation, but refused to turn himself in, resulting in a low-speed pursuit by the police – he was riding as a passenger with his friend Al Cowlings.

The chase was broadcast on several channels, with an estimated audience of 95 million viewers.

Following his capture, he was tried for the murders of his then-wife and her friend, but acquitted in 1995., which invited a surge of controversy and criticism of the judicial system, as many believed that he committed these murders.

Marguerite supported him during the trial

Marguerite came forward during his trial, and disclosed that he never abused her while they were married; talking to a media outlet, she said: ‘If he did, he would have got a frying pan upside his head. There was just no way that I would allow that to happen to me.’ Additionally, she revealed that she exhibited aggressive behavior and not him; according to the court documents in 1980, Marguerite refused to leave their house and threatened him with physical abuse, libel, and slander.

Genuinely convinced of his innocence, she was willing to testify to his behavior, claiming that he never raised a hand against her, saying: ‘He is just not like that”.

Civil Suit

After he was acquitted of criminal charges, the family of Ron Goldman filed a civil suit against him, and in 1997, a civil jury in Santa Monica found O.J. guilty of wrongful death and battery of Ron and Nichole. The Court ordered him to pay the liability judgment of $33 million, which he tried to avoid by moving to Miami, Florida.

In the following decade, he engaged in various criminal activities, resulting in several run-ins with the law. In 2007 he robbed the Palace station-hotel at gunpoint with a group of men and was subsequently arrested for armed robbery and kidnapping, receiving a sentence of 33 years of imprisonment with a minimum of nine years without parole. He was paroled in 2017 after serving 11 years.