Hedge fund billionaire John Paulson, 66, moved his 34-year-old lover into his Fifth Avenue apartment and has since declared his desire to marry her while his bitter divorce from his 51-year-old wife continues.
According to a Page Six source, Alina de Almeida, a nutrition influencer who is almost half Paulson’s age, is reportedly telling friends that “he wants to have a baby with her and they are certainly getting married.” Things are reportedly getting serious between the two.
De Almeida, whose company Effective Lifestyle charges $125 for diet regimens, amped up the glitz in a sparkling dress as the two socialised with NYC Mayor Eric Adams this week.
The influencer, who has 138,000 followers, also just posted a video of herself on the Rockefeller Center Instagram page of her business.
Paulson’s address is listed in the same street but it’s unclear if de Almeida was operating from his house.
After Jenny, Paulson’s soon-to-be ex-wife, reportedly rejected his multibillion dollar divorce settlement, the possibility of wedding bells will come as a fresh blow.
Reading a 2021 Page Six item, she was shocked to see that he had filed for divorce and “ran off” with de Almeida, a source said the outlet.
Giselle and Danielle’s parents, who have two children, are alleged to not have a prenuptial agreement in place.
Jenny, who first met Paulson while she served as his secretary, has been charged by Paulson’s attorney with ‘greed’ for declining the money in May of this year.
The generosity of Mr. Paulson’s offer, which would have provided Ms. Paulson much more than what is necessary by law, would have surprised the public. A settlement is impossible because of her avarice, according to lawyer Bill Zabel, who was quoted by Page Six.
In addition, Paulson stated to the publication that he had attempted to meet with Jenny and her attorneys for eight months but that she had “rejected all offers of arbitration or mediation.”
Ex-Jenny filed a $1 billion lawsuit against John in July, alleging that he had created a “secretive web of trusts” to conceal money from her, according to Page Six.
The investor, who Forbes lists as the 177th richest man in America in 2020, has hired Zabel, who has served as a lawyer for a number of wealthy and illustrious clients.
Jenny’s attorney told Page Six that she had engaged in negotiations with Paulson but had ultimately decided to take the case to trial.
‘Husbands who have made a fortune in the marriage do not give their wives allowances… He is trying to put pressure on her to accomplish a settlement, and it is just wrong,’ her lawyer, Robert Cohen, said.
Page Six was informed by Jenny’s attorney that she had discussions with Paulson but eventually opted to go to trial.
“Wives do not receive allowances from their husbands who have amassed wealth through the marriage… According to her attorney, Robert Cohen, “He is attempting to put pressure on her to reach a settlement, and it is absolutely inappropriate.”