Isabel Pakzad is a well-known American social media figure who gained attention due to her relationship with actor James Franco, which began in 2017. Even with a 15-year age difference between her and the Hollywood star, she appears to truly cherish their relationship and is fully enamored with him. Previously, she worked as a television publicist and is currently a student at the University of Southern California, where she is studying communication and journalism. Pakzad values her privacy and tends to avoid excessive media exposure. She is frequently spotted at beaches and other public places, enjoying time with her partner. Pakzad is a woman of many talents. She is well-educated and has a diverse knowledge of various sports. In school, she played both basketball and soccer. As a popular figure on social media, she has a substantial following on her Instagram account.
Childhood & Early Life
Isabel Pakzad was born on January 2, 1993, in New Jersey, USA, to Marie Pakzad. She attended Tenafly High School, which is known for its award-winning debate team. After graduating from Tenafly in 2012, Pakzad furthered her education at Penn State University. During her time there, she completed an internship with Davos Brands and worked as a producer for the university’s television network. In 2015, she began her studies at Universitat de Barcelona, focusing on social sciences and international business. After earning her degree in 2016, Pakzad took a year off to gain work experience. Currently, she is enrolled at the University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.
Career of Isabel Pakzad
In 2016, Isabel Pakzad entered the television industry as a publicist, starting her career at CBS Films where she promoted films like ‘Hell or High Water’ and ‘Patriots Day.’ The following year, she became part of PMK BNC, where she evaluated the value of television series launches and events. Additionally, she managed administrative responsibilities such as scheduling and routing clients.
Pakzad has also held positions with various esteemed organizations, including Sony Pictures and Universal Music Group. She interned at Warner Bros. and worked with Allied Integrated Marketing as a field promotions and publicity intern. At Warner Bros., she contributed to the marketing efforts for films such as ‘We Are Your Friends,’ ‘The Gallows,’ ‘Vacation,’ and ‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’
Relationship with James Franco
Isabel Pakzad and James Franco have reportedly been romantically involved since November 2017. They have made efforts to maintain their privacy, although they have been seen together on multiple occasions. Pakzad was noticed supporting Franco at the IndieWire Honors as he received an award, where they also exchanged smiles with his brother Dave. She accompanied Franco to the SAG Awards in 2018 and was spotted with him at the San Sebastian Film Festival. In September 2018, the couple was photographed sharing a kiss and cuddling on a sun-lounger before taking a leisurely walk on the beach. Franco, who prefers to keep his personal life private, disclosed to ‘Evening Standard Magazine’ that he and Pakzad are a couple.
Pakzad enjoys a strong relationship with her partner. Despite facing numerous allegations of sexual misconduct against Franco, she has consistently shown her loyalty to him. The 15-year age difference between them does not appear to affect their bond.
Net worth of Isabel Pakzad
The estimated net worth of Isabel Pakzad is about $1 million.