Valery Lameignère is known for his previous marriage to Hollywood’s Molly Ringwald. What’s his story, and where is he now?
Molly Ringwald is a world-renowned actress and Golden Globe Award winner who was once married to a man named Valery Lameignère. The couple kept most of their relationship highly private, and not much was known about it until they divorced in 2002.
Here’s everything we know about Valery Lameignère, his rise to fame, and the reason for his messy divorce.
Who Is Valery Lameignère?
Valery Lameignère is a celebrity ex-husband widely known for marrying famous Hollywood actress Molly Ringwald. From his last name, one can tell that he is French, even though he also holds American citizenship.
Lameignère is one of few celebrity ex-spouses who has been able to conceal almost everything about him from the public eye. Even the little basic details, such as his date and place of birth, remain undisclosed to the public.
His early life and educational background are also entirely unknown, further adding to his mysterious aura. Most of his information concerns his relationship with his ex-wife, Molly Ringwald. If it weren’t for his previous marriage to the star, nothing would have been known about him publicly.
Valery Lameignère’s Career
Reports have been able to certify that Lameignère is a writer. He has penned a couple of works, some of which can be found on sales platforms like Amazon. Because his educational history is unknown, it is difficult to ascertain if Lameignère studied to become a writer or if it’s just a natural talent he was blessed with.
If Lameignère has any literary awards or has achieved any accomplishments, the general public is also unaware of this as he keeps everything about him under tight wraps.
Molly Ringwald and Valery Lameignère’s Relationship
The couple reportedly met in the early ’90s and fell head over heels in love almost immediately. They quickly began dating and seemed quite happy for the duration of their courtship.
Lameignère went down on one knee and popped the question, and the couple got engaged in 1991. However, for some undisclosed reasons, Molly and the writer were engaged for quite a while. They remained as fiancés for over eight long years, and this caused fans to wonder if there was some sort of hesitation on either side.
However, some sources claim that their relationship was developing steadily, causing the delay in their marital union. Neither half of the duo has clarified or commented on this publicly, and it remains a mystery to all.
Molly Ringwald and Valery Lameignère’s Marriage and Divorce
Lameignère and the “Riverdale” actress finally tied the knot and said their “I do’s” after being engaged for eight years. They walked down the aisle on July 28, 1999, in a private ceremony in a small village called Arcachon near Bordeaux.
They lived their marital life in a private property in Bordeaux, albeit shortly. The couple were married for only three years before Molly filed for divorce from Lameignère. In the legal documents, she cited “cruel and inhuman treatment,” causing everyone to wonder what exactly that entailed.
When the news broke, various concerns and questions were raised regarding the basis of their separation. Many feared that Lameignère was physically and emotionally abusive and that the actress was living as a victim for years. Neither party ever discussed the actual situation, and all that fans had was speculation and assumptions.
However, since their split, Lameignère has been viewed in a hostile manner because of what people assume to be the “cruel and inhumane treatment” he put Molly through. As we all know, fans can be pretty resentful, and this is probably the reason why Lameignère has kept a low profile ever since.
Over time, fans shifted their focus away from him and towards Molly and her other love interests. Now, most people do not even recognize Lameignère, and he lives a relatively everyday life now.
Who Is Molly Ringwald’s Current Husband?
The “Pretty in Pink” actress moved on from Lameignère and found love in the arms of another man named Panio Gianopoulos. She started seeing Gianopoulos casually in 2002 after her split from Lameignère. Not long after, the two quickly became serious as they were smitten with each other.
They even had their first daughter, Mathilda, in 2003, four years before tying the knot in 2007. Molly and her beau have been together ever since and have been for about 20 years! It is clear that both of them are still crazy in love, as Molly described her marriage to her husband as “the best decision I ever made.”