Jim Skrip is an American businessman, real estate agent, and former accountant. Having gained fame as former Miss America Vanessa Williams' husband, Skrip initially worked as an accountant and later thrived in the real estate business.
Apart from his charming personality and good looks, Skrip is also successful to a certain degree in his life. So, how did a businessman wooed the beautiful former Miss America decorated with prestigious stature as an actress and singer? Today, let's dig into Jim Skrip's biography, including his lavish marriage with Vanessa Williams.
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Early Life
Jim Skrip, born on January 1, 1960, in Buffalo, New York, is a caucasian whose origins have been traced to Mexican ancestry. Although it is known that Skrip was raised in the Big Apple, any information about his parents is still a mystery to the general public. Since he is a low-key person, Jim has not shared much about his early life and family.
Jim Skrip worked as an accountant before entering the real estate business. Photo Source: Instagram/bomijewelers.
After further digging, we have found that Jim Skrip attended St. Bonaventure University, a private Franciscan institution in Allegany, New York. After graduating with an accounting certificate in 1984, he moved to Dallas, Texas, to work at Arthur Andersen in the company's public accounting department. He then opted for real estate and flourished in the business.
Career
After a brief stint as an accountant, Jim Skrip started his real estate business career, working as an assistant controller in a real estate company in Dallas. Later, he moved to San Fransisco to work as the chief financial officer at a software company.
Jim Skrip took the big step in his career as he quit his job as a CFO and took the position of the Director of Asset Management at a larger real estate company that controlled thousands of apartments in multiple cities of America. After earning a fortune from his real estate ventures, Skrip decided to take a break in his career before joining The Harvey School's finance department. He was appointed as the new Director of Finance and operations at the Harvey School in 2017.
Jim Skrip Net Worth And Earnings
Aforementioned, Jim Skrip is a successful businessman who has earned a fortune as a real estate agent and as an accountant in his career. Even if some sources claim Jim Skrip's net worth to be $10 million, we cannot state his official net valuation without any factual proof at the time. However, it is certain that the businessman has added quite a fortune to his net worth, thanks to his lucrative real estate ventures.
As for his salary and earnings, Jim Skrip could have been paid a hefty sum of money for his contribution as an accountant and real estate agent as well. According to indeed, a real estate agent earns about $88,559 per year as his average base salary. Looking at the numbers, we can guess that Skrip has accumulated a ton of wealth as a real estate agent throughout the years.
To sum up, Jim Skrip's net worth is mostly comprised of his flourished real estate business. Not to mention his position as Director of Finance and Operations at The Harvey School, where he could be earning a reasonable salary adding to his fortune.
While on the topic, let's talk about his partner's net valuation. She is a successful singer, actress, and producer. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jim Skrip's wife, Vanessa Williams' net worth is estimated at $25 million, who earns about $100,000 per episode as her salary.
Love Story of Vanessa Williams And Jim Skrip
Jim Skrip was widely popular after being pronounced Vanessa Williams' husband back in 2015. Of course, fans of the renowned American actress were eager to know about their idol's third marriage. Now, let's get fascinated by their fairy-tale love story.
The First Meeting
Even though both of them are from New York, Jim Skrip and Vanessa Williams were destined to meet miles away in Egypt. In 2012, cruising on the Nile river, the duo first met while they were on their luxurious vacation. As a matter of fact, Jim's buffalo Sabre t-shirt grabbed Vanessa's attention, which led her to start the conversation. She approached Skrip and asked if he was from her mother's hometown, Buffalo.
After their three-hour-long conversation, they found many things in common, and Skrip gladly accepted Vanessa despite her previous broken relationships. Although Skrip's t-shirt played the cupid initiating their love life, Jim was entirely smitten by Vanessa's strong spirit during their conversation. Soon after this, the pair developed a spark in their relationship and began dating, which continued for the next two years before their secret betrothal.
The Engagement
After a two-year relationship, Jim Skrip and Vanessa Williams exchanged rings on their engagement in 2014. Although the couple hid their engagement news from the media for weeks, the then-bride-to-be revealed her fiance after Queen Latifah noticed her cushion-cut diamond ring on her show.
Jim Skrip gave Vanessa Williams an expensive custom designed engagement before their marriage. Photo Source: Instagram/mix_amore.
While promoting her show on 'The Queen Latifah Show' in September 2014, Williams told Latifah that she was about to wed Jim Skrip. She further added that she had been blessed with many positive things since her engagement.
The Marriage
The wedding ceremony of Jim Skrip and Vanessa Williams was held with lavish rituals at St. Stanislaus Church in Buffalo. The grand event was witnessed by only some close family and friends of the couple. Decorated with an Egyptian theme, the exquisite wedding was organized by the wedding planner Carla Measer-Costamagna and Williams' executive assistant Brian Edwards. Despite the lavish reception, the bride and the groom served as the center of attention to their guests.
As the ceremonial proceedings unfolded, Jim patiently waited for his bride donning a luxurious white tuxedo. Wearing a Carmen Marc Valvo custom-designed gown, the bride slowly walked down the aisle to her groom. Finally, Vannessa Williams was pronounced Jim Skrip's wife on the 4th of July, 2015. Although the sumptuous wedding reception was held at The Statler City Hall, the couple once again married with a catholic ceremony next year in a church located in Williams's hometown.
Previous Relationships and Children
Jim Skrip's beau, Vanessa Williams was married twice in the past. She married her first spouse, Ramon Hervey II, in 1987. They had three children from their marital relationship- two daughters, Melanie Hervey and Jillian Hervey, and one son named Devin Hervey. After ten years, their marriage ended with a divorce in 1997.
Jim Skrip's wife, Vanessa Williams, then got married for the second time in 1999 to NBA basketball player Rick Fox. Williams gave birth to their daughter Sasha Gabriella Fox on May 1, 2000. After just four years of having a child, Rick and Vanessa decided to part ways in 2005. Their divorce made headlines at the time with a rumor of Fox's alleged affair with another woman.
After almost ten years of living alone with her children, Williams met her soul partner, Jim Skrip. Since then, the happily married couple is enjoying their life in New York with their children.
Trivia and Facts
- Jim Skrip was born on New Year's Day.
- Jim Skrip doesn't have any social media accounts.
- Jim Skrip's wife is a three-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee.
