When one is married to a celebrity, people watching can be forgiven for thinking he or she thrives on celebrity status. They would probably think that the non-celebrity feels lucky to be married to a famous personality. Although Simon Konecki is on the list of ordinary citizens married to celebrities, there is certainly no trace of self-esteem issues or lack of confidence in his appearance. Also, judging by his professional background, he is a celebrity in his own right.
His wife, superstar singer, Adele, is crazy about him and often talks about her biggest encouragement. She is also grateful that he is not threatened by her immense success.
Biography and career of Simon Konecki
Konecki who is British was born in New York on April 17, 1974 to his parents, Rosemary and Andrew Konecki. One of the reasons Simon is comfortable being married to a wealthy woman is probably because he grew up in a wealthy home. Rumor has it that his parents were well off and owned a million dollar home located in Boca Raton, Florida. He would eventually leave for the UK at the age of ten for academic purposes. While his sisters Alexandra and Victoria opted for Princess Anne’s Alma, Simon Konecki chose to attend Eton College, an independent and prestigious boarding school for boys located in Berkshire.
According to various sources, Simon joined the squad at the age of 17. He started working for the international financial and trading company ICAPS. He continued to hone his skills and climb the corporate ladder. By age 24, he was leading teams of top brokers at Lehman Brothers.
Apparently this life was not for Simon as he eventually got tired of the routine. He wanted something more out of life; he wanted to make an impact. This caused him to quit his lucrative and promising career to start a green business with his friend Lucas White. Konecki and Lucas co-founded Life Water, an eco-friendly bottled water brand in the UK.
He eventually ventured into charity, starting Drop4Drop, a non-profit organization committed to providing safe water to those most in need.
Simon Konecki’s family: his children, his daughter, his son and his relationship with Adele
Before the famous British singer came onto the scene, the charity enthusiast was married to a fashion designer named Clary Fisher. His marriage with her lasted four years – from 2004 to 2008 and gave birth to a daughter.
Simon Konecki met Adèle a few years later. It was rumored that English singer Ed Sheeran introduced the pair, a rumor he dispelled via a tweet in 2012. It seems Simon made a good first impression, as the duo quickly became an item. They were first seen together in January 2012, while vacationing together in Florida.
In 2012, Adele revealed that they were expecting their first child. She gave birth to a son, whom they named Angelo, on October 19, 2012. Three years later, around Christmas 2015, it was said that Simon had popped the question and Adele had said yes. It was rumored on their wedding day when the singer was spotted with a band of gold fingers while out shopping a few days after Christmas Day 2016.
Simon Konecki accompanied his wife to the 2017Grammys where she won five Grammy Awards. During her acceptance speech for one of the Grammys, she finally confirmed the rumors and introduced Konecki as her husband.
Net worth and other facts about Simon Konecki
The businessman’s net worth has not been revealed although he is believed to be in the millions of dollars. He has managed to expand his business to several countries around the world by providing them with drinking water and continues to bring smiles to the destitute thanks to his charity organization Drop4Drop. Undoubtedly, Simon and Adèle lead rich lives.
1. Simon had a child from his previous marriage
Adele had never experienced marriage or motherhood before Simon. However, her union with the singer is not Simon’s first in this field. He and his wife constantly gush about how much they love parenting little Angelo, who is guaranteed to lead a fantastic life. Konecki, however, has a daughter with ex-wife Clary Fisher. His name is unknown.
2. Simon and his wife didn’t want to get married at first
Prior to their wedding, Adele, in a 2016 interview with Vanity Fair, let it slip that she and Simon weren’t planning on getting married. For them, the priority was to be good parents to their son while continuing to love each other. However, by the end of the same year, they were married.
3. Simon Konecki is fourteen years older than Adele
The wife of the former broker quickly admitted thatThe age gap between her and Simon contributes to the success of their relationship. She said her many years of experience have made her feel comfortable in her own skin. Simon is unthreatened by his wife’s ambitions and supports her as she strives to achieve her dreams and grow as a person, something the singer is openly grateful for.