Dave Portnoy is the founder of Barstool Sports and one of the most notorious men on the entire internet.
But who is his ex-wife, Renee Satterthwaite?
Satterthwaite is Portnoy’s first wife and helped him get Barstool off the ground. The couple got separated, after nine years of officially tying the knot, in 2017.
Dave Portnoy is an American blogger running multiple blogs including Barstool Sports and has become an internet celebrity too. Recently, Dave has made his space in politics as he runs interviews with multiple political personalities of the U.S, because of which he has become the headline of newspapers several times. His fans like his no-filter reviews while others criticize him.
Who is David Portnoy’s Ex-Wife Reene Portnoy?
Reene Portnoy was born in Massachusetts, U.S, and is an equestrian as her love for horses and ponies dates back to her childhood. Renee is fond of animals and relishes the time spent with them.
Renee attended Boston University where she graduated with a degree in International Relations and Business.
Her career started at SmartPak, a company that excels in preparing supplements for horses and dogs. Being an animal healthcare provider is what she desired to be; she enjoyed her job and eagerly supported foster shelters for animals and raised funds for the care of abandoned animals.
What led to the couple’s divorce?
The 33-year-old Renee got divorced in 2017 when Dave Portnoy made it official on his blog.
It is said that the couple had been in a relationship before the establishment of Barstool Sports as a blog. Initially it was a newspaper and the topics of discussion revolved mainly around gambling and sports, however, more columns were later added over the years. In 2007, Barstool Sports went online and Dave’s sports business expanded internationally. It is said that Renee was the person behind this achievement and Barstool fans call her the First Lady of Barstool Nation.
The couple got married in 2009 after getting engaged a year earlier in 2008.
Renee had been an amazing wife to Dave as she not only took good care of him but was always behind his business, managing all the stuff herself. The couple had no kids and things were quite fine between them until 2016. The reason behind the strained relationship was Jordyn Hamilton, a girl who entered Dave’s life. This was a sign that Dave and Renee were on the edge of their relationship and the rumor became reality when in 2017 Dave announced the news of their divorce.
Following the divorce, it was rumored that Renee was interested in her SoulCycle trainer. Dave did not take this news easy as he led cyberbullying attacks on Renee and her beloved trainer.
It is also true that both of them, Dave and Renee, are friends as Dave helped her in difficult times, one of them is when she lost her dog.
Why did David Portnoy come under fire following his divorce?
In 2021, Dave was alleged of sexual misconduct that led to his fame facing a downfall.
Business Insider led eight-month-long research that resulted in evidence from three women who accused Dave of sexually hurting them. One of them had her rib fractured because of the violence she face during the sexual encounter with Dave. Dave is also convicted of filming the videos during the ongoing scenario of misconduct, which was truly non-consensual.
These allegations did not end as Dave fell into other alleged stories when women took to Insider to share the misconducts. However, this time Dave did not settle down as he filed against the publications and declared these allegations defamatory.
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FAQ
Q- Who is Dave Portnoy’s ex?
Renee Portnoy is Dave’s former wife. The couple officially ended their marriage in 2017, and as per reports, the ultimate reason was Jordyn Hamilton, Dave’s then-new girlfriend.
Q- Who is Dave Portnoy’s GF?
Well, for now, Silvana Mojica is Dave’s girlfriend who is a professional model. Silvana is a twenty-year-old young entrepreneur who is a social media marketing assistant for a fashion and apparel company.
Q- How much did Dave Portnoy sell Barstool for?
Barstool Sports, which once belonged to Dave, is now a product of Penn National Gaming. The PNG had 36 percent shares worth 136 million USD, in 2020. In 2023 the PNG company is said to pay another 62 million USD for gaining 14 percent shares making 50 percent altogether.
Blog Post – Last Updated – 31/12/2022
