Eric Schmidt, 69, reunited with his wife, Wendy, at a star-studded party after the former Google CEO handed over a whopping $100 million to a startup run by his girlfriend Michelle Ritter, who is more than 30 years younger than him.
The 69-year-old was rated New York City’s “most attractive bachelor” after he and his wife, Wendy, 68, reportedly entered into an “open marriage.”
On Saturday, Eric and Wendy were seen smiling from ear to ear while attending the celebrity-studded 60th birthday party of the Obamas’ White House interior designer, Michael S. Smith.
The couple appeared to be in good spirits after Eric invested more than $100 million in Michelle’s business and became a “very, very active president” of her new company, Steel Perlot. Forbes reported in 2023.
Eric Schmidt, 69, joined his wife, Wendy, at a star-studded party.
The 69-year-old was rated New York City’s “most attractive bachelor” after he and his wife, Wendy, 68, entered into an “open marriage.”
He was seen smiling from ear to ear while attending Obama White House interior designer Michael S. Smith’s 60th birthday party on Saturday.
The couple seemed to be in good spirits after Eric invested more than $100 million in Michelle Ritter’s business (Eric and Michelle seen in 2023).
Michael hosted several celebrities at his Bel Air home as he and celebrities Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber, Queen Latifah, Larry David, JJ Abrams, Sean Hayes and Rashida Jones partied the night away.
The former Google CEO and his wife also shared an intimate moment when she put a hand on his back outside the party.
Eric sported a pair of navy blue pants with a gray sweater and a navy blazer. He paired the look with a pair of black dress shoes.
Wendy stayed elegant as she wowed in a blue tweed dress.
The 68-year-old, who has been married to the Google mogul for 40 years, rocked a pair of nude heels and a white bag.
She let her platinum blonde locks fall over her shoulders.
The star-studded event marks the first time the couple has been seen since it was reported that Eric handed over more than $100 million to help fund Michelle’s business.
According to Forbes, in 2023 the former Google president began overseeing a large number of companies, one of which belonged to his younger lover.
The husband and wife duo, who made headlines in 2019 when they began an open marriage, arrived in love with each other.
Michael hosted several celebrities at his Bel Air home as he and celebrities Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber (left) and Steven Spielberg (right) partied.
He happily gave the staggering amount of funds to his younger girlfriend to help the startup accelerator called Steel Perlot, of which Eric was president.
At the time, Michelle told Forbes, “He’s a very, very active president.” “We have a very typical relationship between CEO and president.”
Despite remaining married to Wendy for more than four decades, the former Google CEO has made headlines in recent years for his numerous affairs with younger women.
However, his payment to Michelle marked the first time he signed a business deal with one of his partners.
Eric and Wendy were said to have entered into an open marriage in 2021 after he was spotted with Michelle on a romantic getaway in New Mexico.
Larry David was also present at the star-studded party that brought together a flood of celebrities.
Eric and Wendy appear to have a close relationship with designer Michael (seen alongside Wendy in 2023)
Eric and Wendy were said to have entered into an open marriage in 2021.
It came after he was spotted with Michelle on a romantic getaway in New Mexico.
Michelle is said to be an entrepreneur in the world of technology and apparently created a financial trading platform alongside her management company, which also specializes in technology.
He was CEO of Google from 2001 to 2011, before serving as the company’s executive chairman from 2011 to 2018.
Forbes ranked him the 84th richest man in the world in its 2020 billionaire lists.
He also has a philanthropic foundation called Schmidt Futures, which says it funds “charitable, educational and business efforts with a public purpose.”
Michelle is said to be an entrepreneur in the world of technology and apparently created a financial trading platform alongside her management company, which also specializes in technology.
An online biography describes her as a cybernetics research associate at Stanford University.
He is also said to have worked for the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity Subcommittee and also worked on investigations for the Institute for State Effectiveness and for the Government of Afghanistan.
He has a bachelor’s degree in Economics, International Studies, and Political Science from Johns Hopkins University.
According to Page Six, Eric’s list of past girlfriends includes public relations executive Marcy Simon, journalist Kate Bohner, Council on Foreign Relations vice president of communications Lisa Shields, pianist Cho-San Nguyen, and socialite Ulla Parker .
Patrick Whitesell and Pia Miller made heads turn as they looked as glamorous as ever as they walked into the party.
Debbie and James Burrow also arrived at the party walking hand in hand.
And while many stars stuck to neutral colors, Colin Bernsen opted for something more eye-catching: he donned an orange minidress and a pair of silver heels.
Other stars attended the interior designer’s party.
Supermodel Cindy, 58, was seen hugging her husband, Rande Gerber, 62.
She showed off her stunning looks in a multi-colored silk dress and a pair of green ankle boots.
The brunette beauty donned a leather jacket over her outfit.
Meanwhile, Larry David kept it casual as he arrived at the party in a pair of jeans, a blue sweater, a tan jacket, and a pair of gray sneakers.
Debbie and James Burrow also arrived at the party walking hand in hand.
Patrick Whitesell and Pia Miller turned heads as they looked as glamorous as ever as they walked into the party, with Pia stunning in a black mini dress while Patrick kept it classy in an all-black suit and gray jacket.
And while many stars stuck to neutral colors, Colin Bernsen opted for something more eye-catching: he donned an orange minidress and a pair of silver heels.
