Dave Portnoy, an American businessman and social media personality, explains that his estranged wife still has full access to his estimated net worth of $150 million.
They separated in 2017, but he acknowledges her contributions and maintains good terms.
Highlights
- Dave Portney married Renee Satterthwaite in 2009, and the couple divorced in 2017.
- Massachusetts judge denied their divorce petition in 2023 due to Dave’s wealth.
- Renee is an avid animal lover who resides in Nantucket and moved on with a new lovelife.
David Scott Portnoy worked at Yankee Group, an IT market research firm, before founding Barstool Sports in 2004. It was a four-page sports newspaper that he handed out on the streets of Boston.
He originally wrote the newspaper’s contents, but Todd McShay, a freelance writer and now American football television analyst and commentator, joined the paper.
Initially, they struggled but gained traction, placing photos of women in bikinis on the newspaper’s front page in 2004. Later, they expanded to a blog in 2007.
Moreover, he ran for mayor of Boston in 2013 but failed to submit enough nomination signatures to qualify for the ballot.
He started an internet show, One Bite Pizza Reviews, intending to review every pizza place in Manhattan in 2017.
The New York Times called him one of the most influential people in the world of food social media, claiming that in 2023, he could change the fate of a pizzeria with a single utterance.
Dave Portnoy Believes Ex-Wife Renee Deserves to Enjoy His Multi-Million Dollar Fortune
Dave Portnoy and Renee met while she was studying at Boston University, and they married in 2009. However, they separated in 2017.
Massachusetts judge denied their divorce petition in 2023 and remained legally married due to Dave’s wealth.
Dave didn’t want to divide his fortune between 50 and 50, which is standard practice in Massachusetts.
He believes Renee deserves to enjoy his multi-million fortune due to her support throughout their marriage. Barstool was nothing when they met.
Thus, Renee has access to a joint bank account to fund her expenses.
They agreed to maintain their joint bank account, which he entirely funded, to pay her expenses without limitation.
Similarly, he also provides medical and healthcare coverage for her.
They [told Renee] ‘he’s trying to screw you’ – but I wasn’t.
Dave Portnoy
We both want the best for each other… I was trying to buy a house in Nantucket… [but] I couldn’t get the house… if I gave her half of everything I have.
One month after the divorce petition was officially rejected, Dave bought the house in Nantucket. It is the most expensive home ever sold in Massachusetts, a $42 million harborfront building.
Renee played a significant role in Dave’s personal and professional journey. She has maintained her successful career and remains a beloved figure among the Barstool Sports fans.
Dave still views her as his best friend and never feared that she would abuse him. They always get along, but their marriage didn’t work out how they wanted.
Renee Portnoy Is An Avid Animal Lover
Renee Satterthwaite, the daughter of Dennis R Satterthwaite and Sheryl L. Satterthwaite, was born in Abington, Massachusetts, on May 5, 1983.
Her father was a former military officer, and her mother was a nurse. Their parents divorced when she was 6, and her mother raised her alongside her sister, Lauren Satterthwaite.
Renee began riding horses at 8 and enjoys spending time with animals. While growing up, her pony threw and kicked her, but that didn’t stop her from loving horses.
She graduated from Boston University with a BS in international relations and business in 2005. She is an experienced equine consultant and SmartPak’s director of merchandising.
Similarly, she is an avid animal lover who supports Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals and encourages pet adoption.
She advocates not buying pets but taking dogs, cats, and other animals from shelters. Likewise, she raises money for the shelter and helps feed and clean the animals.
While in a relationship with Dave, she actively participated in all activities related to his Barstool Sports blog. Fans called her their first lady as Dave calls himself “The Presisdent.”
Sadly, she stepped away from her activities on Barstool Sports in 2019.
Her net worth is estimated at around $2.5 million. She has a successful career and refuses to accept Dave’s half fortune.
Renee is a social media sensation and admits to troubles with time management due to social media. She resided in Nantucket and moved on with a new man, Boston’s Most Experienced Jiu-Jitsu Instructor.
Additional Information
- Dave Portnoy, the son of Michael and Linda, was born on March 22, 1977, in Swampscott, Massachusetts.
- He has a degree in education from the University of Michigan, where he founded thegamblingman.com, a website where he published his sports betting picks.
- In 2020, he donated $500,000 to the Barstool Fund to support relief efforts for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- He filed for bankruptcy protection after significant gambling losses in 2004.
