Ivy Getty, the billionaire heiress, was spotted living it up at a glamorous party just days before news of her impending divorce from husband Tobias Engel broke. The lavish event, Save Venice’s annual Un Ballo in Maschera party, was held at the Plaza Hotel in NYC and sponsored by Oscar de la Renta and The Gritti Palace. Despite the impending personal turmoil, Getty seemed to be in good spirits as she mingled with celebrity friends such as Emily Ratajkowski and Nicky Hilton.
The black-tie affair raised over $1.2 million for the preservation of historic art and architecture and attracted a star-studded guest list. Attendees included Netflix star Dorothy Wang, former political staffer Huma Abedin, and “Real Housewives of New York City” star Jenna Lyons. Getty appeared to be enjoying herself, as seen in a video she shared on Instagram from the party, where she danced and smiled to the music of MGMT’s “Electric Feel.”
The Divorce Revelation
While Getty seemed to be enjoying the party, sources revealed that she had filed for divorce from Engel around four months ago. The divorce is listed as “contested,” indicating that the parties did not come to an agreement through mediation. However, it was noted that Getty’s wealth is protected by a prenuptial agreement due to her family’s financial background as members of the Getty family.
The Getty Family Legacy
As the great-granddaughter of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty, Ivy comes from a family with a reported net worth of $5.4 billion in 2015. Apart from her family’s wealth, Ivy is also signed to Ford Models, which likely contributes to her income. Despite the filing for divorce, Ivy continues to showcase a luxurious lifestyle on social media, with frequent travels and attendance at high-profile events.
Engel, Ivy’s soon-to-be ex-husband, is noticeably absent from her Instagram feed, except for a few posts from their extravagant November 2021 wedding in San Francisco. The wedding, which followed a more private ceremony in 2020, was attended by notable figures such as California Gov. Gavin Newsom, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, and designer Wes Gordon. However, with the divorce proceedings underway, it seems that the couple’s relationship has taken a different turn.
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