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Friendly Exes! Meet ‘RHOC’ Star Jennifer Pedranti’s Ex-Husband William: Divorce Updates, Job
Friendly exes! Jennifer Pedranti fit right in when she joined The Real Housewives of Orange County during season 17 and her relationship with ex-husband William Pedranti was a hot topic of conversation. Fans met him during the season 17 premiere and they are intrigued by the pair’s dynamic after their split.
Why Did Will and Jennifer Pedranti Divorce?
The business owner and Will split in 2021 and she is now in a relationship with boyfriend Ryan Boyajian. Although the exes are more than amicable, Jennifer’s relationship with Ryan began when she was still married to Will, which was revealed on RHOC.
“When I met Ryan, I was just in a marriage that was dying. And just having this excitement about someone that I shouldn’t have,” she told costar Gina Kirschenheiter during a June 2023 episode.
Jennifer and Will tied the knot in September 2002 and welcomed children Dominic, Everleigh, Dawson, Grayson, and Harrison during their marriage. During their relationship, Jennifer moved from their Oklahoma home to Orange County with their kids while he stayed behind.
Though they split before she was cast for the RHOC, fans met Will during the season 17 premiere due to their “weird” living accommodations.
“Will and I share a house,” she said during the episode. “My ex-husband, Will, is living in Oklahoma, working for my family’s business. Instead of moving the kids back and forth all the time, when he comes in town, I go stay at [my boyfriend] Ryan’s, and then he’s in the house. Do I understand it’s weird? Yes – but it is just how we’re navigating it right now.”
Will has not publicly reacted to Jennifer talking about their marriage on the show.
The couple is still working on a divorce settlement and Jennifer requested sole custody of their minor children in February 2024, according to reports by Radar Online. However, she agreed for Will to have visitation rights and share joint legal custody. The reality star also sought out temporary child and spousal support, as well as $20,000 in legal fees.
“Three years ago, she became a co-owner of a yoga studio, and more recently, she joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County television show,” Jennifer’s lawyer wrote in a statement in the filing. “[Jennifer] would not be able to earn enough money to maintain the standard of living that was established during their marriage. Jennifer requires assistance to cover essential living expenses for herself and her children, such as rent, food, and educational costs. While the Petitioner currently covers healthcare expenses, additional support is needed to meet the financial requirements for the children’s activities, as well as their food and clothing expenses.”
What Is Will Pedranti’s Job?
As Jennifer mentioned, Will works for her family’s business, which is unknown as of publication.
Additionally, he has an extensive and impressive resume. Will is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Visgenx, a gene therapy company focused on degenerative retinal disorders, per his LinkedIn bio. Prior to that, Will was a partner at PENG Life Science Ventures, where he “assisted with capital raises of an aggregate of over $375 million and negotiated transactions with over $1 billion in total deal value.”
Astonishingly, the Ladera Ranch, California, resident holds two degrees, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California and a law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center.
