A savvy lady on her own and a supportive wife; These two statements do not sum up Julie Pierce’s personality. Better known as the wife of former NBA player Paul Pierce, she has a lot of balls in the air at once. In addition to being a businesswoman, she is also a designer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. The mother-of-three is undoubtedly a go-getter, and here are some key facts about her.
Who is Julie? Pierce?
Julie Patricia Landrum was born on February 24,1983 in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. Born into the family of Terry and Teresa Landrum, Julie also has an older sister named Melissa. While her mother is Caucasian, her father is of African American descent.
The truth is that there isn’t a whole lot of information about her childhood and upbringing. She is better known for being married to former NBA player Paul Pierce. The couple is still going strong and they have three children together. Still, here’s what might be picked up about them.
Julie attended Parkway Central High School, still in Missouri, and then completed a two-year degree in Fashion Buying and Merchandising at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Soon after, she graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a degree in furniture design in 2005. To top it off, she received an MFA in furniture design from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2007.
Everything you need to know about Julie Pierce
She dated an NBA player before her husband
Many may not know this, but Paul Pierce doesn’t pop her NBA player Cherry. Before dating the star, Julie Pierce was already dating a basketball player. She was dating Larry Hughes, a former Cleveland Cavaliers player. That relationship went down the drain when she discovered he was married. Because of this debacle, Julie Pierce was already introduced to the world of the NBA. It was at that moment that she met her now husband, Paul Pierce.
She dated her husband since 2005
Paul actually gave the ball on the subject,apparently the couple had been together since 2005. He revealed the information back in 2008 during a Q&A with Boston.com. He went on to say that they met just after the 2005 NBA All-Star Weekend when he was playing for the Boston Celtics. They shared an instant connection and became friends pretty quickly. The friendship developed pretty quickly and before they knew it they were living together. According to Paul, the two clicked and connected instantly.
In July 2010, they made it official and exchanged vows in front of friends and family at the resort on Pelican Hill in Newport Coast, California. They have three children together – Prianna Lee Pierce, Adrian Tanya Pierce and Prince Paul Pierce.
She is a consummate business woman
The fact that her husband is bringing in more money hasn’t dampened her ambition. Julie Pierce is nothing short of a savvy businesswoman and entrepreneur. She is the founder of an interior design firm and furniture line on Melrose Avenue and a luxury home in Boston, Massachusett.
With her high-end, all-around transitional style, it’s no surprise she appeals to A-listers and high-profile clients. Some of the celebrities she has worked with are Mark Wahlberg, Neve Campbell, Leonardo DiCaprio and James Franco. In addition, she has decorated a number of private homes across America and Europe. The excellence and class she has seen in her work has earned her numerous awards and has been featured in publications such as Elle Decor.
She is a philanthropist
Julie Pierce believes in her husband’s side, as such she has founded and supported a number of charities. She founded a program called Children of Our Future Inc. in New England. One of the ways she hosted the “Welcome Home” Veterans Day ceremony in Boston was to show her support for the troops. In addition, she co-sponsored the 4th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk and Expo in Boston. There is no doubt that she is a valued member of her community.