Inside The Life Of Ivy Getty: Heiress Of Getty Oil's Fortune
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While most of the heirs and heiresses of the world are well into mature age, or corrupt, or both, there are a few that have become beloved across the entertainment industry: like Ivy Love Getty.
As the great-granddaughter of American oil tycoon and industrialist Jean Paul Getty, and the only daughter of John Gilbert Getty, Ivy was born into the high-life (and as the heiress to the family’s billion-dollar fortune)!
Born Dec 20, 1994, Ivy has been rubbing elbows with A-listers, millionaires, and more, usually at exclusive events, since she was born. As soon as she graduated from college, she decided to embrace her love for the industry and entered the modeling world, and has dabbled in art, blogging, and more.
While most know her as the socialite who had the extravagant three-day wedding that took California by storm in late 2021, there are so many more fascinating things about her life that people don’t know about.
From her lavish decor to her net worth, there’s a lot to dive into.
After news of her divorce hit the media, everyone wanted to know who she was. Check out everything we know about Ivy’s lavish lifestyle below:
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She Got Divorced in 2024
Per Page Six, Ivy Getty has filed for divorce from her husband of four years, Tobias Engel, and is focused on protecting her assets with their prenup.
Her Wedding to Tobias Engel Was a Three-Day Extravaganza
Back in Nov 2021, Ivy Getty married photographer Tobias Engel in a three-day ceremony. She donned a four-layer Galliano gown for Maison Margiela Haute Couture, and a veil that “is 16 feet long and took 200 hours to embroider,” per the Sun. And before the wedding, there was a 60s themed-party which had a performance by Earth, Wind, and Fire.
Her Wedding Was Packed With A-Listers
During her three-day celebration, Nancy Pelosi officiated, Anya-Taylor Joy was her maid of honor, and per the Sun, other guests included: California Governor Gavin Newsom, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, Princess Olympia of Greece, and filmmaker Christian Coppola.
She Has an Impressive Net Worth Without Her Family
Her family’s net worth is at $5 billion, according to Forbes, and her own net worth is around $8 million.
She’s a Multi-Hyphenate
Not only is she an heiress and model, but she’s also a social media influencer, she used to blog on the lifestyle website Ivy Getty Style, is a painter, and more.
She’s Been Travelling the World Since She Was Little
Jo Schuman, Ivy Getty’s godmother and Ann Getty’s best friend, told Magazine C about how Uvy has been traveling since she was a child. “They would take the Getty jet to study art in Paris, learn about animal welfare on safari in Africa, exposing Ivy to the world and learning she loved. Ivy had a very cosmopolitan upbringing,” she said.
She’s an Up-And-Coming Model
In recent years, she signed with Ford Models. She has had photo spreads in Town & Country Magazine, L’Officiel, Elle, C Weddings, and Ellen Von Unwerth’s Magazine, to name a few.
She’s a College Graduate
Ivy Getty attended Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles for her bachelor’s in fine arts. Per US News, its tuition is around $60,000, and it’s in the top 100 schools in the US.
She Owns Multiple Homes
Per Insider, Getty and her husband own a penthouse in Lower Manhattan and an apartment in London. It’s unclear if they do more realty, but those are their two most well-known lavish properties.
Her Home Is Filled With Priceless Paintings
In the iconic interview with Magazine C, the writer, Diane Dorrans Saeks acknowledged there were: “impressionist paintings by Matisse and Degas, Renoir and Cézanne.”
She Often Dons Vintage Designer Pieces
In the interview with Magazine C, she said: “I collect vintage fashions, and especially love YSL by Yves Saint Laurent himself, and I love to wear vintage Pucci, and Galliano for Dior. My style is a mix of my dad’s rock-star style and classicism from my grandmother. In fashion, I’m traditional and experimental. I always look for new fashions among women-owned companies. Before I wear something new, I select carefully.”
She Often Goes to A-List Events
Chances are, if there’s a Met Gala or a film festival, a modeling event or premiere, Ivy Getty is usually there.
She Treats Her Dog Like Royalty (& We Love That)
Ivy Getty and her husband have an eight-year-old rescue dog named Blue, a winsome Chihuahua/terrier mix who’s often on her Instagram. She often dresses her up, gives her birthday parties, and all the toys she wants!
