OJ Simpson was one of the most controversial athletes in history. He made a name for himself as a college football player at the University of Southern California, earning the nickname “The Juice”, and further went on to play in the NFL. On April 10, 2024, at the age of 76 years, Simpson passed away after losing a battle with prostate cancer. In this article, we will explore further in brief about Simpson and his kids.
After his career as a player was over, he began broadcasting and acting as well, but the man is perhaps best known for being arrested and charged with the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Simpson Brown, and her friend Ron Goldman in 1994. The former NFL running back for the Bills and the 49ers was acquitted in October of 1995 after a long and highly publicized trial.
He was further convicted of burglary in 2007 for taking memorabilia from the Palace Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. He was convicted in 2008 and served almost nine years before finally being granted parole in 2017. Through all of that, Simpson has fathered 5 children, 3 with his first wife Marguerite and 2 with the aforementioned late Nicole Simpson Brown.
Who are OJ Simpson’s Kids?
OJ Simpson has 5 kids from his two marriages. His children, from eldest to youngest are Arnelle Simpson, Jason Simpson, Aaren Simpson, Sydney Brooke Simpson, and Justin Ryan Simpson.
Arnelle Simpson
Simpson got married to his first wife Marguerite L. Whitley in 1967. In December 1968, they both welcomed Simpson’s first and eldest daughter, Arnelle. She grew up watching her father lead a massively successful football career. She was a witness in the trial when she was just 25, and supported her dad during it. Since then, however, the relationship between the two has gotten strenuous, primarily surfacing due to her drinking problem, and the two fought over the issue constantly.
Jason Simpson
His oldest son, Jason, now 53, as of April 2024, was born in April 1970. Jason is perhaps the most well-known of the Simpson children, owing to his role as a suspect in the Nicole murder case. The theory was floated around by private investigator William Dear. Some of the reasons for the suggestion stemmed from Jason’s drug and alcohol abuse, his signs of mental illness, and a separate arrest for assault. While a very private person, as of 2018, Jason has been working as a chef in Atlanta.
Aaren Simpson
OJ’s last child with Marguerite, Aaren was born in September of 1977. Unfortunately, the toddler died when she was just 1-year-old in August 1979, just before her second birthday. Aaren accidentally fell into the family swimming pool and was found motionless, thereby dying due to respiratory failure.
Sydney Brooke Simpson
After his divorce from Marguerite in 1979, Simpson married Nicole in 1985. Their daughter, Sydney Brooke, born in October 1985, was just 9 years old when her mother was murdered. Nicole’s daughter went to the Gulliver Academy and eventually went to Boston University, where she completed a degree in sociology, in 2010.
Justin Ryan Simpson
OJ’s youngest son, Justin, was born in August 1988. Justin was younger than his sister when his mother was murdered, at just 5 years old. Justin and Sydney both live in St. Petersburg, Florida, according to a 2016 story. He now works as a real estate agent.
Where are OJ's kids today?
At the time OJ Simpson faced trial for murdering Nicole Brown and her friend in 1994, Simpson's first two kids Arnelle and Jason were already in their mid to late twenties, while his younger two kids were only 9 and 5 years old. Today all four kids are grownups and leading their lives as per their desires.
Arnelle Simpson - Being the eldest child, Arnelle who was around 25 years old at the time of the trial supported her father against the accusations. However, things started to fall off for her after her father was acquitted and it seems that she developed a drinking problem. She has spoken about how the past history of her family has kept her from having a stable career. She worked for some time with rapper 'Hash' and has tried her hand in the world of fashion.
Jason Simpson - Jason Simpson who was around 24 years old at the time of his father's trial became more famous later on as he emerged as a possible suspect in the murder of Nicole Brown and her friend. This angle came forth due to Jason's history of drug and alcohol abuse in addition to his anger and mental health issues. His life has also been one with chaos riddled in it and he couldn't make much of his life for a long time. However, nowadays he has focused his attention on the culinary craft and lives a quiet life in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sydney Brooke Simpson - The trial probably took the most out of the then nine-year-old Sydney. She was terrified with all the media attention and things got really bad for her. She tried to even use a fake name to escape all the attention. Currently, she has earned a degree in sociology and has started a business in Florida.
Justin Brooke Simpson - Justin, who at the time of his mother's murder was only 5 years old is too small to remember anything. He is now a real estate agent having earned a bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
FAQs on OJ Simpson
A. Throughout the trial, Justin and Sydney were cared for by Nicole’s side of the family. After his innocence was proven, OJ won joint custody along with Nicole’s family.
A. OJ Simpson was back in the lives of his children with Nicole. After his release from prison, he settled into a routine of playing golf and periodically visiting his kids.
A. That judgment came down in 1997 after Simpson was acquitted in a criminal court of their murders. According to a Nevada court filing from Fred Goldman in February, Simpson has paid close to $133,000 of the settlement but still owes the family more than $50 million.
A. Nicole Brown's funeral took place on 16 June 1994.
A. Simpson has a personal pension from the NFL worth as much as $25,000 per month and another pension from the Screen Actors Guild. He’s also reportedly been collecting social security since being released from prison.
