George Stephanopoulos, former White House Communications Director, now a political commentator and “Good Morning America” co-anchor, lives the American dream. He is an achiever in his field and home front — inside his love life and the million-dollar abode where he lives with his family.
Undoubtedly, at 63, George Stephanopoulos from Massachusetts has paid his dues. With his years of expertise in the media and political sphere, it is not an understatement to refer to him as an intellectual powerhouse.
By his side is his perfect wife, Ali Wentworth, who, like her husband, has garnered a few titles, including an author, producer, actress, and comedian.
However, these two have remained in a love-binding relationship for more than two decades amid their successes and popularity.
It all started in the most unlikely manner. The actress’s friend had told her that they would be a great match, but Wentworth, who grew up in D.C, and was raised by a mother who worked in the White House, refused.
She wanted Matthew Perry or Hugh Grant and never thought that her star would align with Stephanopoulos’s in her wildest imagination. However, after a few persuasions, she decided to go on a blind date with him. So in April 2001, the pair had lunch at Barneys.
But unlike what Wentworth had expected, it was a great date, and they indeed were a perfect fit. Within days, they fell in love and, in two months, became engaged. While describing how it all began, the “GMA” co-host said:
“About 15 minutes in, she just leaned in and said something, and we were suddenly in another place, in another universe, immediately. We went from strangers to friends to being in love in days.”
It took the couple only a few months to become convinced that they were meant to be together. Then, in November 2001, they decided to share their wedding vows, leading them on their journey to forever.
Luckily for the author, she had met a home decorator, Michael Smith, one of the best guys in town, through a mutual friend. She admired his works and kept in touch with him, exchanging emails and studying his concepts.
When it was time to move, she told Smith, and instantly, he agreed to give the couple’s new home a makeover.
Unfortunately, the first time he visited the house, it was a mess— the author admitted that it looked like a “lady stripped off all her makeup and jewelry.”
However, she was convinced that Smith would do a great job. The actress added that despite how poor the place looked, it had the perfect flooring, and thankfully, it did not need to be changed.
As expected, Smith delivered within six months, leaving Wentworth in astonishment. While recounting the story, she revealed:
“The results left me in awe…I still can’t stop pawing the Venetian-plaster walls. And our master suite with its hand-painted wallpaper and Italian neoclassical walnut bed, is exquisite.”
A dining area is also built with shelves and walls adorned with frames. It faces a window that blesses the scenery with natural light, while the dining chairs are set on two straight paths on both sides of the table.
The kitchen greets a high ceiling, dove grey walls, neat marbled areas, white cabinets, and a fun board hanging at its entrance.
The bedroom is furnished with a bed fitting for a king. It has two-bed drawers with lamps, a chair on one side, and a table on the other, holding a blossoming flower.
Wentworth home also boasts a breakfast area divinely furnished for light meals: it directly faces the window and is surrounded by armless chairs. There is also an office space with many bookshelves cradling the author’s collections.
Despite their busy schedules, Wentworth and her husband have taken time to manage their home affairs, raising their girls in love and inside an adorable home.
While speaking about her approach to parenthood, the actress maintained that she does not believe in going by a template in books, adding that there is no formula.
Instead, what has helped Wentworth is her determination to do her best and having a supportive spouse.
During the Covid-19 period, she gave her kids a free hand, relaxing all the strict rules. For example, there was no precise time to go to bed, and they were allowed to watch memes and sleep all day.
Despite the fluidity in raising her kids, the author connects with her daughters, who love and respect her. Once, she took the time to explain the story behind their names.
She started by apologizing to them for their long first name, which is almost impossible for a stranger to pronounce correctly at the first attempt.