The 'Catwoman' Socialite: Jocelyn Wildenstein's Life and Legacy

Jocelyn Wildenstein, the socialite known for her extreme cosmetic surgeries, has passed away at the age of 84. Her fiance, Lloyd Klein, confirmed the news, stating she died of a pulmonary embolism in Paris on Tuesday. Wildenstein became famous for her distinctive feline features, which she claimed were due to her Swiss grandmother's genes. However, rumors suggested she spent millions on plastic surgery to achieve this look. Despite her denials, she once posted a teenage photo as proof of her natural high cheekbones.

Wildenstein's life was filled with drama. She was married to billionaire art dealer Alec Wildenstein for 21 years before their divorce in 1999, following a scandal where he was caught with a model. The divorce settlement was one of the largest in US history, with her reportedly receiving £2 billion and £80 million annually in maintenance. After the divorce, she met fashion designer Lloyd Klein at New York Fashion Week and they got engaged in 2017. Throughout her life, Wildenstein was open about her desire to maintain a youthful appearance. While she admitted to having a facelift, she insisted her feline features were natural. Her ex-husband, however, had a different perspective, claiming she was "rearranging her face like a piece of furniture. " Wildenstein's unique appearance and lavish lifestyle made her a figure of fascination and controversy in the public eye.

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