Wedding bells are set to ring as billionaire heir Geoffrey Ogunlesi has proposed to his newfound love, Jennifer Meyer, the ex-wife of Tobey Maguire.
Ogunlesi, 33, got down on one knee and popped the question on September 2, 2024. The joyous moment was shared on social media by the 47-year-old jewelry designer. In a heartwarming photo, Ogunlesi is seen with his arms around Meyer, who is beaming as she shows off her sparkling diamond ring.
Geoffrey Ogunlesi, son of Nigerian billionaire Adebayo Ogunlesi, 70, and Jennifer Meyer, who shares two children with Spider-Man star Tobey Maguire, were first spotted together in the summer of 2023. They confirmed their relationship in November after making their first red carpet appearance as a couple.
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Meyer credited the extravagant ring to Geoffrey in a post, where she told fans, “It was all him.” Another photo shows Jennifer resting her hand on Geoffrey’s, ensuring the dazzling engagement ring was the star of the shot as it gleamed in the light.
“YES!!!” she captioned the Instagram snap, accompanied by a black heart emoji, the infinity symbol, and sparkling stars emoji.
The mother of two also re-shared a snap from her friend Allison Wise, who posted a photo of them together, with Jennifer proudly showing off the ring once again.
Jennifer’s followers flocked to the comments section to congratulate her and gush over her impressive diamond ring. Birdies CEO and co-founder Bianca Gates wrote, “Wow!!! Huge congratulations!!! And that ring!!!?! I wouldn’t expect anything less for the jewelry queen!” Jennifer replied, “It was allll him! Total surprise.”
While fans admired her ring, they were also eager to learn more about Jennifer’s fiancé, who has led a relatively private life.
Here’s What You Need to Know About Geoffrey Ogunlesi, Courtesy of FEMAIL:
Geoffrey is the son of a billionaire and has followed in his father’s footsteps to become a successful entrepreneur. He is the chief executive officer and founder of the Ogunlesi Group, a successful Hollywood-based entertainment and music management company. Geoffrey has represented numerous notable stars, including Young Thug and Myles Frost, the star of MJ the Musical.
Before launching his own company, the 33-year-old worked in the music industry for many years. From January 2014 to October 2022, he was part of the artists and repertoire division at 300 Entertainment. Prior to that, from 2013 to 2014, he served as an A&R consultant at Warner Music Group, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Geoffrey earned his undergraduate degree from Amherst College in Massachusetts, attending the private liberal arts school from 2008 to 2012. Before that, he graduated from The Hotchkiss School, a boarding school located in Lakeville, Connecticut.
Who is Geoffrey Ogunlesi’s Father, Nigerian Billionaire Adebayo Ogunlesi?
Geoffrey Ogunlesi is the son of Nigerian billionaire Adebayo Ogunlesi, a lawyer and investment banker who co-founded the private equity firm Global Infrastructure Partners. The firm owns London Gatwick Airport, and according to Forbes, Adebayo has a net worth of $1.7 billion.
In January 2024, Geoffrey’s father sold his firm to BlackRock for $12.5 billion, joining BlackRock as part of the deal.
Despite growing up surrounded by wealth, Geoffrey’s social media presence paints a picture of a humble man who doesn’t flaunt his riches.
The engagement news has been met with widespread congratulations. Jennifer’s best friend Allison wrote, “So happy for this angel queen – my everything BEST friend who is marrying the greatest man and her soul mate! I love you and can’t wait to keep celebrating you both!”
Actress Goldie Hawn added, “This makes us all so happy. I love you!!!” Ben Affleck’s ex-wife Jennifer Garner simply commented, “Congratulations!!!!”
Paris Hilton and Olivia Munn also sent notes of congratulations, with Munn writing, “I’m so happy for you!!!” and author Gabrielle Bernstein adding, “The best manifestation ever.”
Jennifer and Geoffrey’s red carpet debut came seven years after she split from Tobey Maguire, 49, and three years after she filed for divorce. Jennifer and Tobey met in 2003 while he was filming Seabiscuit. They got engaged three years later and welcomed their daughter Ruby, 17, in November 2006. They married the following year and had their second child, son Otis, 15, in 2009. The couple parted ways in 2016 after nearly 10 years of marriage.
Their separation made headlines in various publications, and they opened up about their breakup in a joint statement to ET in October 2016.
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