Jim Skrip

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Real Estate Agent and Former Accountant (1960)
Sun Apr 23 2023
By   Hanric

One of the famous business icons in New York City, Jim Skrip is also a professional real estate agent. He is also the husband of the iconic singer and actress Vanessa Williams. Aside from his career, Jim came to fame as a celebrity husband.

The 5 feet 10 inches height business icon Jim was born on January 1, 1960. His wife Vanessa was the first American woman to receive the Miss American in 1984. 

Jim Skrip Married One Of The Top Stars In Hollywood! 

The business figure, Jim Skrip, married the singer and actress on July 4, 2015. Vanessa Williams and her husband, Jim, exchanged vows at the Stanislaus Chruch in Buffalo, New York. Interestingly, the duo remarried on May 2016 in Chappaqua, New York.

The vacation tour in Egypt turned out to be the beginning of the love life of Jim and Vanessa in 2013. At first sight, his T-shirt caught Vanessa's eye because Jim's T-shirt has the name of her mother home town.

Jim Skrip and Vanessa Williams at a dinner party.
Jim Skrip and Vanessa Williams at a dinner party. Source: The Knot News

Who could have thought a T-shirt could bring the love of Jim's Life? The talk conversation between them lasted for three hours, and on the same day, Vanessa invited Jim to a dinner party.

Jim and Vanessa's pleasant conversation built mutual feelings for knowing each other. After dating for three years, the couple announces their engagement on The Queen Latifah Show. 

Jim And Vanessa Previous Relations

Vanessa is the only woman that Jim has dated Since 2013. Jim preferred to avoid talking about his earlier relationship. Yet, before marrying Jim, Vanessa was married to Ramon Hervey II and Rick Fox

The first man that got into Vanessa's life wasn't Jim; it was Ramon Hervey ll. The former duo first met in 1984 and fell in love while working together. 

Vanessa Williams and her ex-husband Ramon Hervey II's wedding ceremony.
Vanessa Williams and her ex-husband Ramon Hervey II's wedding ceremony. Source: Pinterest

Knowing each other for over three years, the duo tied the knot in 1987. Vanessa and Ramon held a low-profiled wedding, with only close friends and family invited. 

Within a couple of years, the pair became the parent of three kids. The couple welcomed their first child on June 30, 1987, Melanie Hervey. The second child the duo gave birth to was Jillian Hervey on June 19, 1989. Vanessa and her ex-husband, Hervey II, welcomed their final child, Devin Herney, on April 14, 1993.

The Former Couple Ended Up After Ten Years

Right after welcoming Devin Hervey in 1993, the duo began to face some issues, and rumors flew around the internet that the pair had parted ways in 1996.

The unexpected divorce of Vanessa and Ramon held up in 1997. At that instant, the couple didn't disclose the reason for falling apart. However, in an interview with Glamour Magazine in 2019, Vanessa said: 

The reason to end her spouse with Ramon was her busy schedule and couldn't give her attention to family. 

Jim's Wife Vanessa's Second Marriage 

Living with the title the winner of Miss America of 1983, Vanessa met another man Rick Fox in 1998. Dating for over a year, the duo got married in 1999 at a church in New York. 

Vanessa Williams and her ex-husband Rick Fox
Vanessa Williams and her ex-husband Rick Fox. Source: Pinterest

The pair welcomed a daughter in 2000, Sasha Gabriella Fox. The early marital bliss remains for a short time. In 2004, Rox filed for divorce from Vanessa. Both stated they were highly devoted parents, which could have affected the child. 

Parents of Jim And Physical Appearance? 

Jim Skrip spent his childhood with his parents in Depew, Buffalo, New York. He is the son of Fredrick Skrip, his father, and Annette J. Skrip's mother. Unfortunately, his parents passed away in 2011. 

The 178cm tall Jim is the brother of Michael and Martins Skrip (brothers). The brown hair color business man weight is about 70 kg (178 lbs). Similarly, Skrip has brown eye color.

When Did Jim Skrip Start Earning? Net Worth And More! 

Jim Skrip started earning as a 24-year-old real estate agent in Buffalo, New York. Since then, he has accumulated over $10 million in net worth, which might increase anytime. 

The real estate business is all about the property consisting of the land or buildings which can grow or lower at any moment. The figures in Jim's account may fluctuate. 

Business Icon Jim Skrip and his wife Vanessa Williams.
Business Icon Jim Skrip and his wife, Vanessa Williams. Source: Opptrends

The real estate personality, Jim, has an average annual payout of over $88k. Over the year, he might have a substantial fortune as a real estate agent, which can increase his yearly payout.

Jim, who has been in the real estate business for three decades, is currently a Director of Finance and Operations at The Harvey School. The income generated from his job is over $142k per year. 

How Much Does Jims Wife Have?

Jim's wife, Vanessa Williams, has over $ 25 million in net worth. Her primary source of income is as a singer, model, and fashion designer.

Vanessa charges over $100k for one episode as per celebrity net worth. Additionally, she is a partner of Gander Group focuses on High-Quality Fashion and Accessories.

Vanessa Williams as The winner of Miss America in 1983
Vanessa Williams was The winner of Miss America in 1983. Source: New York Daily News

Vanessa and her husband, Jim, live a lavish life in their $1.9 million house in Chappaqua, New York. The house covers an area of 11 thousand sq feet.

Is Jim Active On Social Media? 

No, Jim likes to keep his distance from social media because of his profession as a real estate agent and businessman. However, his wife, Vanessa Williams, is active on social media preferences like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Jim Skrip Wife Vanessa William at the 50th Anniversary Broadway Special in David H. Koch Theater.
Jim Skrip and his Wife, Vanessa William, at the 50th Anniversary Broadway Special in David H. Koch Theater. Source: Instagram @vanessawilliamsofficial

Vanessa has many fans on her Facebook, with over 1.4 million followers on her @Vanessa Williams handle. Her Instagram has over 591k followers.

Vanessa like to share her daily life achievement on her  @vanessawilliamsfficial handle. Moreover, her Twitter account has over 276k followers, where she recently shared about being the partner of NBFA on her @Vanessa Williams handle. 

Jim's Wife Vanessa's Career

American singer Vanessa started her career journey at an early age. In 1984, She successfully won the title of the first African American woman to win Miss America.

Vanessa has won twenty-seven awards for her outstanding vocal, including the Grammy and NAACP Image Awards. In 2022, she debuted as Delilah in A Black Lady Sketch Show television series.

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