Jocelyn Wildenstein
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| Born | Switzerland |
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| Occupation | Socialite |
Jocelyn Wildenstein (born as Jocelynnys Dayannys da Silva-Bezerra in Lausanne, Switzerland[1] August 5, 1940), sometimes referred to as the "Lion Queen" or "Cat Woman,"[2][3] is a wealthy socialite who has frequently been seen in the tabloid press due to her numerous cosmetic surgeries. Her appearance has led to the press giving her the nickname "The Bride of Wildenstein", a reference to The Bride of Frankenstein. Wildenstein has reportedly spent £2,000,000 ($4,000,000) on cosmetic surgery over the years[4]. In 2004 she was named the world's scariest celebrity on British tabloid The Daily Mail's website.[5]
[edit] Personal Life
A lover of exotic animals, Jocelyn kept a capuchin monkey which traveled with the couple on their private jet, and a pack of five Italian greyhounds.[1]
She is known to have received several silicone injections to the lips, cheek, and chin along with a facelift and eye reconstruction to appear more "feline". Her eyes were pulled up and back, giving them a more feline shape. This is also why she has been given the nickname "the real cat woman"
[edit] Relationships
After many years of marriage, Alec allegedly began a affair.[1] In response, around the age of 50, Jocelyn began undergoing a series of plastic surgeries. Alec began an affair with a Russian fashion model, and pointed a gun at his wife when she confronted him, for which he was briefly jailed.[1] Divorce proceedings were initiated, but neither partner would agree to vacate the New York townhouse that was their main home, and they drew up a plan dividing the premises. Jocelyn found her retinue of servants reduced to one, and was denied access to the jet. She sued Alec for $200 million, and tens of millions in art and homes. She also demanded interim support of $200,000 per month.[1] According to court documents of the divorce proceedings, Alec said that "[I] couldn't even recognize my own wife up close. She seems to think that you fix a face the same way you fix a house."[1]
Jocelyn was ultimately awarded tens of millions of dollars in the divorce. [6] She also auctioned an estimated $10 million of jewelry given to her by Alec and devoted herself to New York social life.[1]
In July 2000, the couple reportedly reunited.[1] However, by 2008, she was in a relationship with the fashion designer Lloyd Klein, according to an interview the two gave on Entertainment Tonight.
Alec Wildenstein died on 25 February 2008 from cancer.[6]
