Billionaire John Paulson, who left his wife of 21 years Jenny Paulson for his girlfriend Alina de Almeida, is reportedly now engaged to de Almeida. The couple has been together for two and a half years and are said to be very happy, despite the ongoing bitter divorce battle between John and Jenny. The engagement news was first hinted at in an article by Bloomberg News, which referred to de Almeida as Paulson’s fiancée, and later confirmed by a close source.
The engagement news was further supported by de Almeida being listed as a host of a fundraiser in Palm Beach that raised over $50 million for Donald Trump’s re-election campaign. While Paulson has been discreet about the engagement to avoid upsetting his ex-wife Jenny, it has been mentioned among his circle of friends. Jenny was reportedly devastated by the sudden divorce filing and subsequent relationship with de Almeida, learning about it through Page Six.
Despite the ongoing divorce proceedings, which include disputes over properties in the Hamptons and Aspen, Jenny has accused John of setting up a network of trusts to hide money from her. In response, John’s lawyers called her claims a “selfish money grab” and refuted the allegations of fraudulent transfers to trusts. The legal battle has also involved accusations of Jenny hiring a private investigator to look into de Almeida, which she has denied through documents submitted to the court.
Paulson, known for his successful bets against the housing market, did not have a prenuptial agreement with Jenny. In a statement, he mentioned the difficulties of divorce but expressed happiness with his new relationship with de Almeida. De Almeida runs a company called Effective Lifestyle and has been profiled in Palm Beach publications for her diet tips and lifestyle advice. While having previously shared workout tips and diet advice online, she has since made her profile private after news of her relationship with Paulson emerged.
Attorneys for both John and Jenny have made statements regarding the ongoing legal battles, with Jenny’s attorney emphasizing her focus on the equitable division of assets under New York law. Meanwhile, John’s attorney denied the allegations of fraudulent transfers and accused Jenny of attempting to take money from their children. Despite the public drama surrounding their divorce and John’s new engagement, Jenny has maintained her priority of looking out for the happiness of their children.
