Who is David Portnoy's estranged wife? All about Renee Portnoy as businessman gets a shoutout from Taylor Swift

David Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, and his estranged wife, Renee Portnoy, have recently garnered attention following a shoutout from pop sensation Taylor Swift.

On October 20, 2024, the BFFs podcast shared a series of photos on their Instagram account, featuring a handwritten letter that Taylor Swift presented to David Portnoy ahead of her concert on October 19, 2024. In the letter, Swift expressed her gratitude to David for his support over the years. The BFFs podcast captioned the post:

"What a gift from @taylorswift to @stoolpresidente at last night's Eras Tour."

As fans celebrate this unexpected connection, curiosity around Portnoy’s personal life, particularly regarding his estranged wife, Renee Portnoy, has surged. Renee Portnoy is a businesswoman and social media influencer known for her philanthropic efforts and advocacy for animal welfare. David and Renee married in 2009 but separated in 2017.

However, as per Daily Mail, Dave Portnoy remains legally married to Renee Portnoy, as a Massachusetts judge denied their divorce petition last year.

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More details about Renee Portnoy

Renee Portnoy was born on May 5, 1987, in Abington, Massachusetts, United States. Before her marriage to David Portnoy, she was known as Renee Satterthwaite. Renee completed her degree in International Relations and Business at Boston University. She is a professional equestrian, entrepreneur, and social media influencer.

According to Legit, Renee's father, Dennis R Satterthwaite, was a former military officer, while her mother, Sheryl L. Satterthwaite, was a nurse. Renee Portnoy and her only sibling, Lauren Satterthwaite, were raised by their mother after her parents got divorced when she was six years old.

At 39 years old, Renee Portnoy has a deep passion for animals, particularly horses and dogs. She began horse riding at a young age and, in 2010, began working for SmartPak, a company specializing in horse supplies and equine supplements.

In 2011, driven by her passion for animals, Renee became the Director of Merchandising for the company, a position she continues to hold today.

Renee Portnoy rose to prominence after getting married to David Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, a sports and pop culture blog. According to Sports Brief, the duo met in 2005 and started dating shortly. They got engaged in 2008, and a year later, they announced their wedding. Following their marriage, Renee was often referred to as the First Lady of Barstool Sports.

In early 2017, David Portnoy addressed his blog on Barstool Sports, indicating that he and Renee had amicably parted ways. In his post, David expressed his enduring love for Renee, stating that they were separating to take time to figure things out. He emphasized that there were no ill feelings on either side.

"I'm separated right now from the First Lady. I have been for a little while now. I didn’t mention it out of respect to everybody involved, but it was mutual. No shady sh*t on either side. I love her. I will always love her," David wrote.

According to the Daily Mail, Renee and David Portnoy attempted to legally separate in March 2023, but their request was denied by the judge.

Additionally, Renee has access to David's bank accounts, which are "entirely and exclusively funded by [David] for the payment of all expenses of [Renee] without limitation." The Daily Mail also reported that Renee Portnoy has moved on and has been in a relationship since 2021.

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David Portnoy receives unexpected shoutout from Taylor Swift

Over the weekend, Josh Richards, Dave Portnoy, and Brianna Chickenfry’s podcast, BFFs, shared a series of pictures on Instagram, featuring an unexpected shoutout from Taylor Swift.

The post displayed an envelope labeled "Dave," with a star drawing and sealed with a green wax stamp featuring the number 13, which is known to be Swift's lucky number. In the final slide, the BFFs shared a handwritten letter from Swift expressing her admiration for David Portnoy's support.

"Dave, I'm so happy to have you at the show tonight! I wanted to say thank you for always being so supportive, so loyal, and for having my back when a lot of people didn't. I hope you have a blast tonight!! Love, Taylor," the singer wrote.

While Taylor Swift did not specify the reason for the shoutout, it is known that the letter was handed by Swift's brother, Austin. David Portnoy also said on X that he met Austin and Andrea Swift, their mother, during Swift's concert in Miami, Florida.