The popular actress, singer, and model Vanessa Williams is married to Jim Skrip, an American businessman, and real estate agent. After a few years of romance, Jim and Vanessa got married in 2015. They had initially met in 2012. The following year, they were wed once more in a Catholic ceremony. William’s first husband wasn’t Jim. Before getting married to Jim, she went through two divorces. The couple has not yet given birth to any children. Vanessa has four children from her prior marriages, nevertheless.
Jim and Vanessa: The First Scene
Jim is a real estate broker and businessman from Buffalo, New York. He has also previously worked as an accountant. Vanessa is a native New Yorker, and former Miss America also. Surprisingly, despite having a deep connection to New York, they were both destined to meet thousands of miles away in Egypt. While on vacation in Egypt in 2012, Jim and Vanessa became friends.
Jim was traveling alone while Vanessa and Sasha, her daughter from her second marriage, were on a cruise to Egypt. It’s interesting that Jim’s t-shirt—not anyone else’s—played cupid. Vanessa noticed his t-shirt and went over to ask if he was from Buffalo, the city where her mother was from. Jim affirmatively responded, and the two got to talking.
Jim was even invited to supper that same evening by Vanessa. They connected right away during their first talk. They even divulged a great deal about themselves, which finally led to a shared interest. Jim fell head over heels for the former Miss America’s attractiveness. He was drawn to her because of the energy with which she had lived.
Due to Jim’s Mexican heritage, Vanessa was also enchanted by his charm and excellent looks. They had feelings for each other by the end of their three hours of talking. The two continued to see each other frequently even after their vacation. They quickly started dating, and two years later they got engaged.
Jim’s The Relationship
On “The Queen Latifah Show,” when she appeared to promote her upcoming Broadway production of “The Trip Bountiful,” Vanessa made public her engagement to Jim. She displayed a platinum halo with a cushion-cut diamond in its center. Two half-moon-shaped stones surrounded the center diamond on either side. Exclusive Buffalo-based jewelry designer Bomi created the ring.
Jim and Vanessa agreed that their relationship should remain covert. A few facts about their relationship weren’t known until after Vanessa announced her engagement. She has discussed Jim’s endearing personality in talks with numerous top tabloids.
Jim has accepted her for who she is, her past, and what she has added to that. On her different social media sites, Vanessa has frequently expressed her love and affection for Jim. She has experienced a lot of good changes thanks to Jim.
Jim Skrip’s Marriage
The marriage of Jim and Vanessa was a magnificent event. On July 4, 2015, the pair exchanged vows at St. Stanislaus Church, a Polish church in Buffalo. The elegant wedding was a small gathering with only close family and friends invited. Vanessa made her entrance while singing “Ave Maria” while wearing a stunning Carmen Marc Valvo gown.
Jim also looked sharp in a high-end white tux. The entire wedding had an Egyptian theme to honor the couple’s initial encounter. Carla Measer-Costamagna, a wedding planner based in New York, was in charge of organizing the nuptials.
Shutter Dream Studio did an amazing job of capturing the entire wedding. Later, a movie developed especially for the couple showed how the Australian company Giant Invitations modified their wedding invitation card.
The Statler City banquet hall hosted a celebration after the ceremony. The meal was also aesthetically furnished with gold and ivory tents, lovely Moroccan lanterns, and vibrant orchids in keeping with the wedding’s Egyptian motif.
Jim and Vanessa were remarried on May 30 of the following year because Jim’s annulment was not completed during the first ceremony. This time, they exchanged vows in a traditional Catholic wedding at a church in Vanessa’s New York hometown of Chappaqua.
Vanessa selected a V-neck Pamella Roland gown for this wedding. A pink belt around her waist added flair to the outfit. Vanessa added huge drop earrings to her jewelry collection and ended her outfit with a loose, wavy chignon. Jim, on the other hand, opted for a timeless black pantsuit and a pale pink tie.
After Marriage: Life
Currently, Jim and Vanessa are residents of Depew in Buffalo, New York. Sasha, the daughter of Vanessa’s second marriage, resides with them. No information is available regarding Jim’s legal adoption of Vanessa’s three children from her prior union, though. Ramon Hervey, a movie producer, gave Vanessa two children, Melanie and Jillian, as well as a boy called Devin.
Vanessa Williams marries Jim Skrip in July 4th ceremony in first picture
Estimated Net Worth
The most recent official figures indicate that Jim Skrip’s net worth is approximately $15 million. His business is where the estimate of his net worth originates from. Additionally, he makes money via his Instagram accounts, where he charges thousands of dollars for each post. He recently canceled his Instagram account for unspecified reasons, though.