Bert Girigorie: The Truth About Wendy Williams’ First Husband and Their One-Year Marriage
Bert Giigorie is the CEO of G2 Marketing Inc. and the man who married the media personality for one year. How did he start his career, what’s his net worth, and, most importantly, how did he marry Wendy Willaims and why did they divorce after only one year?
In this guide, we’ll answer all of these questions, plus some more.
Bert Girigorie’s Early Life
Bert Girigorie was born on March 13, 1964, in Charlotte, North Carolina making him around 60 years old at the time of writing. He grew up in a close-knit Christian family alongside his siblings, Gabrielle and Bruce.
Not much detail is known about his early life, as he didn’t come to “great fame” until his marriage. However, we do know that he pursued his higher education at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, where he laid the foundation for his future career in marketing and sales.
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Bert Girigorie’s Career
Girigorie began his professional journey in the early 1990s, taking a position as an account executive at Kiss FM where he worked from 1991 to 1996.
That wasn’t exactly the highlight of his career, but he did gain some good expertise in media sales and built a few valuable connections.
After his initial foray into radio, Girigorie made a strategic decision to move into the marketing field where he saw a lot more opportunity to grow. He remained somewhat “hidden” from the public eye since he left Kiss FM, until 2010.
Founding G2 Marketing Inc.
In 2010, the idea of founding a marketing company started sparkling in Girigorie’s mind. Some sources say that he founded the company in 2010, but that’s somewhat misleading, as the company was still more theory than practice at the time.
If you check the company’s “About” page on the official website, you’ll see that the company became a thing in 2012, not 2010.
The company itself focuses on marketing software instead of actual physical items or possessions. It made him a good fortune, pumping up his net worth of $700,000 to $1,500,000. To this day January 2025), he’s still the owner and CEO of the company.
Bert Girigorie’s Marriage from Wendy Williams
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Everything we mentioned before is background information, but Bert’s appearance under the spotlight only occurred when he married the media personality, Wendy Williams. She’s famous for her reality TV show: Wendy Williams Experience.
The story of Bert Girigorie and Wendy Williams began in 1992 at a radio station in New York City. Their initial meeting took place professionally, with Girigorie working in sales and Williams establishing herself as a radio host.
What’s funny here is that their very first date wasn’t a drink or a fancy meal, Girigorie’s idea of a first date was a barbecue night. What can we say, the man got his priorities straight.
Needless to say, things went smoothly, and it took them only eight months to get officially engaged. And around a year later (in 1994), they celebrated their wedding in New Jersey, with Williams’ childhood pastor officiating the ceremony.
So, honeymoon. Hawaii? The Maldives? Maybe a sensational trip to France or Switzerland? Girigorie chose Rio de Janeiro. Less talk, more action, and fun. Honeymoon sealed.
The Divorce
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Bert and Wendy were initially happy, but apparently, wrapping everything up within the span of a couple of years was a bit too quick, after all. You won’t believe this, but they started getting negative hints of each other when they were still on their honeymoon.
The following months revealed more cracks in their relationship, making them wonder how they ended up together. After 5 months of marriage, they separated due to the breakdown of their relationship. They had different interests, different lifestyles, and different ways of approaching daily tasks.
In a later interview, after everything was over, Girigorie described the whole thing as weird and “very bizarre” and even claimed she had drug issues. Williams had things to say as well, describing him as controlling and difficult.
Their marriage lasted only one year before they both threw the towel. They got an official divorce in 1995. However, we do give them props for doing it quietly without too much noise. They weren’t suitable for each other, and they ended it without a media bang.
Bert Girigorie Now
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Bert is still the acting president of G2 to this day, and that’s what he kept himself busy on so far. His company is still growing, and it seems to be his sole focus at the moment, as no signs of an upcoming relationship are showing.
He’s still single, and apparently not planning to go public with it if he gets remarried again. A wise policy, if we might say.
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