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Shania Twain’s Husband Frédéric Thiébaud – Net Worth, Ex-Wife

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4 mins ago

April 18, 2024

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Who is Frédéric Thiébaud?

Frédéric ‘Fred’ Thiébaud was born in La Tour-de-Peliz, Vaud, Switzerland, on 1 August 1970 – his zodiac sign is Leo, and he holds Swiss nationality. He’s a former Nestlé business executive, but better known to the general public for being the husband of the Canadian country music star, Shania Twain.

Early life and education

Frédéric was raised a Roman Catholic in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. Not a lot is publicly known about his parents and siblings, as Frédéric prefers to keep them out of the public eye.

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He studied Business Administration and Management at the School of Economic and Business Administration in Geneva, Switzerland, graduating in 1992.

Career and personal life

Frédéric then worked at several local marketing companies, before landing a job in the Swiss food processing corporation Nestlé. He was initially a team lead manager, working on multiple international projects, until in 2005 when he was promoted to the head of operations for the company in Asia and Australia.

Frédéric quit his job at Nestle in 2010 to start his own business consultancy company, which is still operating.

Prior to meeting Shania, he was married to Marie Anne Thiébaud, with whom he as a daughter named Johanna, born in 2000.

Marriage with Shania Twain

Prior to meeting Frédéric, Shania was married to the Grammy Award-winning producer, Robert John ‘Mutt’ Lange. The two were initially just business partners but eventually grew closer and married in December 1993. They worked together on several of Shania’s hit studio albums, including “Come on Over”, which became the best-selling album of 1997.

In 2000, Shania and Mutt moved to Switzerland, to distance themselves from the media attention they were receiving back at home. One year later, they welcomed their son, Eja Lange. During their time there, Shania also met Marie Anne Thiébaud, her assistant and best friend at the time.

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However, her married life wasn’t as idyllic as it may have seemed; in 2003, Shania was diagnosed with Lyme disease, which caused vocal cord paralysis and made her unable to sing for almost 15 years. Five years later, she announced her separation from Mutt, which took some of her fans by surprise. Although the couple hadn’t publicly spoken about the true reason for their separation, it was heavily rumored that Mutt was having an affair with Shania’s friend, Marie Anne. According to Shania’s autobiography “From This Moment On” (2011), she found out about her husband’s infidelity after Frédéric, who was Marie’s husband, showed her the evidence of Mutt’s and Marie’s affair, including ‘phone bills and hotel information.

The stress of the divorce took a toll on Shania’s health, causing additional issues with her vocal cords.

She underwent multiple surgeries, and her voice was permanently changed, giving her the ‘raspy’ vocals she is known for today. Through the entire process, she found a lot of support in Frédéric, and their relationship was made public in 2009.

Frédéric and Shania became engaged in December 2010, after her divorce was finalized, tying the knot in a private ceremony in Puerto Rico, on 1 January 2011. They don’t have children together, but are co-parenting their children from previous marriages. The two now mainly reside in Corseaux, Switzerland, near Lake Geneva. They also reportedly have a house in the Bahamas, along with a residency in Las Vegas, Nevada, as Shania often performs there.

Frédéric often accompanies Shania at public events, and they were most recently seen together at the 2021 edition of the Zurich Film Festival.

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Height, age and net worth

Frédéric is 51 years old. He has long brown hair and brown eyes, is 6ft 1in (1.85m) tall, and weighs around 175bs (80kgs).

As of February 2022, his net worth has been estimated at more than $10 million.

Shania Twain Wiki Bio

Eilleen Regina Edwards – aka Shania Twain – was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada on 28 August 1965 – her zodiac sign is Virgo, and she holds both Canadian and Swiss nationality. She’s a country singer and songwriter, known for her best-selling albums which include “The Woman in Me” (1995), “Come on Over” (1997), and “Up!” (2002).

Shania was born to Sharon and Clarence Edward; she has two sisters, Jill and Carrie Ann. Her parents divorced when she was two years old, and she moved to Timmins, Ontario with her mother and sisters.

After her mother remarried to Jerry Twain, an Ojibwa from the Mattagami First Nation, he adopted Shania and her sisters, and they all legally changed their last name to Twain.

Shania has revealed that she had a difficult upbringing, as her family was often financially struggling. Her mother and step-father also frequently fought, and she even witnessed violence between them. To help support her family, Shania started singing at local bars when she was only eight years old, and at the age of 13, she was invited to perform on the CBS’s “Tommy Hunter Show”, which was her first TV appearance.

After matriculating from a local high school in 1983, Shania started working on her music career, and toured all over Ontario with her band called Flirt.

Her talents were soon noticed by the Toronto-based DJ Stan Campbell, who wrote ‘Eilleen possesses a powerful voice with an impressive range. She has the necessary drive, ambition and positive attitude to achieve her goals’.

Shania eventually assembled a demo tape of her songs which she presented to record labels, which resulted in her signing for Mercury Nashville Records in 1993. It was around that time, that she officially changed her name to Shania, which means ‘on my way’ in the Ojibwa language.

She released her self-titled debut album on 20 April 1993, which was a commercial and critical success in Canada, the US and especially Europe. In the same year, she met her future husband, Mutt Lange, with whom she collaborated on her 1995 album “The Woman in Me”, which included her first Top 40 single, “Any Man of Mine”, and won the first Grammy Award for Shania, in the Best Country Album category.

Shania’s popularity skyrocketed with the album’s success, and she made numerous TV appearances in shows such as “Late Show with David Letterman”.”

In 1997, Shania released her third studio album, “Come on Over”, which featured a mix of country, pop and rock music, and has since become her most commercially successful release to date. Out of 12 tracks from the album, nine were released as singles, including Shania’s perhaps most popular song “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!”. The album peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart, and stayed on the chart for two years, selling over 40 million copies worldwide, making it the all-time best-selling album by a female musician.

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She has released two more albums since then, “Up!” (2002) and “Now” (2017). In 2003, she performed in the Super Bowl XXXVII halftime show. She is a five-time Grammy Award winner, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Despite her success, Shania was often a subject of criticism from some country music fans, who didn’t enjoy her non-traditional, genre-bending style of music. Her overt expression of femininity also caused a backlash from country music purists, and her record label even warned her that some women might feel threatened by her ‘dressing too sexy’. However, the general public perception of Shania is largely positive, and at one point, she was rated one of the most popular musical artists in the world.

Shania is 56 years old. She has long brown hair and brown eyes, is 5ft 4ins (1.65m) tall, and weighs around 123lbs (56kgs).

As of February 2022, her net worth has been estimated at more than $400 million.

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Robert Ellis Silberstein Wiki: Net Worth, Ex-Wife Diana Ross, Age

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April 18, 2024

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Who is Robert Ellis Silberstein?

Robert is an American music executive and businessman, who has worked with such musicians as Diana Ross, Ronnie Wood, Meat Loaf, and others, but he is perhaps best known to the world as the ex-husband of singer and actress Diana Ross.

Robert Ellis Silberstein Wiki: Age, Childhood, and Education

Robert Ellis Silberstein was born on 5 January 1946 under the Capricorn zodiac sign, in Elberon, New Jersey USA, the son of Jewish garment manufacturers. After high school, he graduated from West Virginia University, tried himself as a teacher at the same high school he attended, however, he realized that teaching wasn’t his vocation.

Career

Interested in music, Robert launched a career as a music manager, and in the ‘70s he had such artists as Billy Preston, Chaka Khan, Rufus, Diana Ross, Ronnie Wood and Status Quo under his management.

Popularity Through Marriage

Robert met Diana by chance while both were at a gift shop. Diana was looking for something to buy for her partner, Berry Gordy, but was stunned at the first sight by Robert’s looks. She asked for advice from Robert for a gift for Berry, who was actually Robert’s close friend. However, a romance developed between the two, though Diana was already pregnant with her and Gordy’s child, Rhonda.

The two eventually married in 1971 and Robert raised Rhonda as his own daughter, despite knowing that he wasn’t her biological father; he only told her that Berry was her father when she was 13 years old. Robert and Diana welcomed two children together, Tracee and Chudney. During their marriage, both Robert and Diana enjoyed success in their respective career, especially Diana, who became an international star. Thanks to his wife’s popularity, Robert was the hot topic of the media, while his career was also on the rise. In addition to managing music stars, he entered the real estate business rather successfully, which only further increased his popularity, and fortune.

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Life After Divorce

Although they strived in their professional lives, Robert and Diana encountered problems on a personal level, which led to their divorce in 1977. Despite the divorce, they remained good friends, and raised their children together. Since then, Diana has remarried and divorced again, and had several other relationships, while there is no information about Robert’s ensuing love life. According to sources, he is probably single, and now enjoying his retirement in New York.

Net Worth

As of early 2022, Robert Ellis Silberstein’s Net Worth has been estimated to be around $50 million, earned through his successful career in management of celebrities.

Appearance and Vital Statistics

The prominent businessman and music executive has grey hair and brown eyes. He stands at a height of 5ft 8 ½ins (1.74m), while he weighs approximately 165lbs (75kgs). His vital statistics are unknown, while he has an average figure.

Robert Ellis Silberstein Ex-Wife Diana Ross Biography

Born Diana Ernestine Early Ross on 26 March 1944, in Detroit, Michigan USA, she’s the daughter of Ernestine and Fred Ross, and grew up in Detroit with her five siblings, two sisters and three brothers, but spend some time in Bessemer, Alabama, living with her maternal grandparents, while her mother battled tuberculosis.

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She graduated from Cass Tech in January 1962, but her interest in music prevailed as she first sang at a church choir and later became a member of the Primettes. They eventually changed their name to The Supremes becoming one of the successful so-called Motown acts of the time, with the line-up consisting of Ross, Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard and Barbara Martin. The group changed line-up several times during the ‘60s, but it brought Diana national acclaim; in the late ‘60s, she started a solo career.

Her self-titled debut studio album in 1970 achieved gold status, and spawned such hits as “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand)”, “You’re All I Need to Get By”, then “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, and “These Things Will Keep Me Loving You”, among others.Since then, Ross has released another 24 studio albums, including “Diana” in 1980, which achieved platinum status, followed the following year by “Why Do Fools Fall in Love”, which also achieved platinum status, then “Ross” (1993), “Every Day Is a New Day” (1999), “I Love You” (2006), and most recently “Thank You” (2021). Some of her most popular songs include “Touch Me In the Morning”, “Upside Down”, “Endless Love” which is a duet with Lionel Richie, “Mirror, Mirror”, and “Missing You”, among many others.

In addition to her successful music career, Diana is an acclaimed actress, and has appeared in such films as “Lady Sings the Blues” in 1972, about jazz singer Billie Holiday, then the romantic drama film “Mahogany” (1975), which was directed by Berry Gordy, about a struggling fashion design student Tracy Chambers who goes on to become a prominent designer in Rome. Her latest appearance was in the film “Double Platinum” in 1999. According to sources, Diana Ross’s net worth has been estimated to be around $250 million, as of early 2022, earned through her successful dual career.

Ross was married to Norwegian shipping magnate Arne Næss Jr. from 1985 until 2000, with whom he has two sons – Ross Arne and Evan Olav. Diana was arrested for driving under the influence in December 2002 in Tucson, Arizona. At the time, she was a part of the substance abuse treatment program at a local rehabilitation facility, and served a two-day sentence near her Connecticut estate. She has influenced numerous artists, including Beyonce, Madonna and Michael Jackson among many others.

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How Rich Is Vanessa Williams’ Husband, Jim Skrip? Net Worth, Bio

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3 mins ago

April 18, 2024

Olivia Wilson

Jim Skrip is an American-born real estate agent and businessman, perhaps better-known for being the husband of the actress, model and singer Vanessa Williams, who is most probably popular for her appearance in the comedy-drama “Desperate Housewives.”

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Age, Early Life, and Education Background

Jim Skrip was born in Buffalo, New York State, under the Capricorn zodiac sign on 1 January 1940, which makes him 62 years old as of 2022. He was born to Annette Skrip and her late husband, Frederick Skrip, who passed away in February 2011. Jim was raised in his hometown together with his siblings Martin and Michael, and he is seemingly still very close to his family. Jim is an alumnus of St. Bonaventure University, from which he graduated in 1984 with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and relocated to Dallas soon afterwards.

Career

Jim landed his first job of an Assistant Controller at a Dallas-based real estate firm. He later relocated to San Francisco when he was hired by a software company to work as a Lead Financial Officer. He worked there for a few years, and upon gaining enough experience, moved to a bigger real estate firm which controlled more than 5,000 apartments in major cities, and was tasked to serve as its Asset Management Director. Skrip also worked at The Harvey School as the Finance and Operations Director, controlling infrastructure maintenance, accounting tasks, and management of cash flow forecasts. He worked as an Accountant until he retired to venture into the real estate business.

Personal Life

Jim and Vanessa were vacationing in Egypt when they met for the first time in 2012. At that time, his wife-to-be was accompanied by her daughter, Sasha. According to sources, Jim’s T-shirt attracted her attention and when she approached him and asked whether he was from her mum’s hometown, he gave a positive answer, and they instantly got into a long conversation which marked the beginning of their friendship and life together. They began dating, and announced on “The Queen Latifah Show” shortly afterwards that Jim had popped the question. In July 2015, they walked the aisle at St. Stanislaus Polish Church, Buffalo, and the ceremony – which was Egyptian-themed, perhaps due to the circumstances that surrounded their meeting – was attended by family and close friends.

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They exchanged vows again in a proper Catholic ceremony (Jim had not completed his annulment by the previous ceremony) the year that followed in Chappaqua, New York, which is his wife’s hometown. Jim is now living with his wife and stepdaughter, Sasha, in Depew, Buffalo. He hasn’t shared any child with Vanessa, and it is not clear if he has children of his own. The Buffalo-born businessman prefers to lead a private life despite his fame, and so is inactive on most social media platforms. On top of that, he doesn’t entertain being interviewed by the media.

Height, Weight, and Physical Appearance

Skrip is of white ethnicity, and has black hair and brown eyes. He’s 5ft 10ins (1.78 m) tall and weighs approximately 155lbs (70kg); he wears shoe size 8.5 (US).

Net Worth

Through his numerous sources of income such as real estate and other business ventures, Jim has accumulated a modest fortune, but seemingly also lives a modest lifestyle. According to authoritative sources, his net worth is approximately $11 million, but he still earns a minimal salary of $60,000 as of early 2022. His wife has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry, and has accumulated a net worth estimated at $40 million.

Who is Jim Skrip’s Wife, Vanessa Williams?

Vanessa Lynn Williams – who won 1983’s Miss America title – is an American entertainer, entrepreneur, and fashion designer, who was born under the Pisces zodiac sign on 18 March 1963, in The Bronx, New York City USA, which makes her 69 years old as of 2022.

She was born to music teachers Helen Williams, and her husband Milton A. Williams, Jr. (he passed away in 2003), who belong to the mixed English and Welsh descent. She was brought up in her suburb with her younger brother, Chris. When it comes to her academics, Williams went to Horace Greeley High, and matriculated to Syracuse University, but dropped out to pursue her career.

Professional Career

Vanessa is an expert in gospel, jazz, pop, and R&B music, and released her debut album “The Right Stuff” in 1988. She has made several other musical releases, including “The Comfort Zone” (1991), 1996’s “Star Bright,” and “Next” in the year that followed.

2004 saw her release “Silver & Gold,” and then “Everlasting Love” in 2005. Vanessa has also led a successful career as an actress, and is credited for her works in several films and TV series. Some of her hit productions include the films “Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man,” “Dance With Me,” “Johnson Family Vacation” among several others. She has also featured in TV series such as “Ugly Betty” (2006-2020), “Mama Mirabelle’s Home Movies,” (from 2007), “Desperate Housewives,” and several others.

For her praised performances, Williams has won several awards, such as 1989 and 2011’s NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Artist, a Soul Train Music award, and Satellite Award in the category of Best Actress in a TV Film or mini-series in 2003.

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She was also nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards in 2007-2009, and a Satellite Award in 2011, in the category of the Best Supporting Actress. She is active on Facebook with over 1.3 million fans, and her Instagram and Twitter accounts are followed by around 500,000 and 300,000 respectively. She also has a YouTube channel that has around 100,000 subscribers.

Personal Life

Before she married Jim, Vanessa had exchanged vows with the Public Relations Specialist Ramon Hervey, whom she wed in early 1987. They share three children together, daughters Melanie Hervey (born in 1987), and Jillian K. Hervey (1989), and son Devin Herver in 1993.

The couple parted ways in 1997, and two years later, she married the businessman, actor and former basketball player Rick Fox, on 26 September 1999. They welcomed daughter Sasha Gabriella Fox a year later, but the duo called off their six years of togetherness with a divorce in 2005. After this, she reportedly had brief affairs with a few renowned personalities, such as Michael Jordan and Rob Mack (2006), and sources reveal that she was also dating the legendary actor-turned politician, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Vanessa is slimly built, standing at the height of 5ft 6ins (1.67m), and weighs around 128lbs (58kg). She has a pair of blue eyes and long dark brown hair.