Socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein recently claimed that she is broke and her ex-husband Alec Wildenstein’s family has cut her off from $100 million annual divorce settlement.

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The 82-year-old reportedly negotiated a divorce settlement where she received a sizeable financial prize. A total of $2.5 billion was included in the settlement, with an extra $100 million set aside for each succeeding year. She alleged that her husband had been unfaithful.

Jocelyn Wildenstein married Alec Wildenstein in 1978. The couple had two children, Diane and Alec Jr.

Who was Alec Wildenstein?

Alec Wildenstein was the husband of Jocelyn Widenstein. They got married in 1978, and two children, Diane Wildenstein, and Alec Wildenstein Jr. The couple got divorced in 1999. 

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Alec Wildenstein was a prominent figure in the business and art world. Originally from Marseille, France, he relocated to New York City where his family owned and managed an art gallery. Wildenstein achieved significant success as a billionaire businessman, art dealer, racehorse owner, and breeder, leaving a notable mark on various industries.

Jocelyn and Alec initially crossed paths in 1977 at Ol Jogi ranch, which belonged to Alec’s family and was located north of Nairobi. Their meeting took place while Jocelyn was on a safari trip with her friends. After 20 years of marriage, Joclene called off the marriage and divorced Alec. She claimed Alec of international affairs

Alec passed away at the age of 67 on February 18, 2008.

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Recently, Jocelyn accused the Wildenstein family of cutting her off from her annual divorce settlement. She claimed that she is broke and has had no income in the past eight years. Jocelyn Wildenstein lately claimed that Alec attempted to shift the responsibility for their failed marriage onto her by suggesting that he no longer recognized her as his wife due to her extensive plastic surgeries.