"She can't be this naive" — Internet expresses concern for Jennifer Williams as Christian Gold reveals he owes $250K in restitution fees

Netizens react as Christian Gold reveals to Jennifer Williams that he owes $250,000 in restitution fees (Image via jenniferwilliams/Instagram)
Netizens react as Christian Gold reveals to Jennifer Williams that he owes $250,000 in restitution fees (Image via @jenniferwilliams/Instagram)

VH1 Basketball Wives’ Jennifer Williams garnered attention online after a VH1 clip of her fiancé Christian Gold explaining his financial obligations went viral. The latter explained to her that he has a lump sum to pay in restitution fees, which can likely put a damper on their wedding plans. Netizens have since taken to the internet to react to the same.

The clip of Jennifer Williams and Christian Gold discussing the restitution fees went viral on July 25, 2024. In the clip, the former could be seen looking worried about the hefty $250,000 restitution fee the latter had yet to pay after facing domestic violence charges. Gold said on the show:

"And ofcourse the situation we talked about with me and parole and still paying restitution. It's an astronomical amount that I have to give to them in order to make sure I'm off. And we're talking a little under $250,000."

While speaking about Gold’s financial responsibility, the 48-year-old reality star said:

“Christian is on probation from a case 10 years ago that is still affecting his life. I know about the restitution since day one. However, I didn’t know the number. We have an extravagant wedding that is going to cost somewhere near that. It’s just bad timing.”

The clip also included Christian Gold explaining why he faced the charges. He revealed that he was arrested after he was blocking the door as he and his ex-wife got into a heated argument. Gold also seemingly told his fiancée that they could not go ahead with the wedding unless he finished paying the fee.

Several internet users were weary of the situation. Many did not believe that Gold had to pay the amount he mentioned. Others expressed concern for Jennifer Williams. A few reactions online read:

Netizens react to Christian Gold’s restitution fee situation (Image via Instagram/@its_onsite)
Netizens react to Christian Gold’s restitution fee situation (Image via Instagram/@its_onsite)

Jennifer Williams and Christian Gold got engaged in August 2023. They made their relationship public in July of last year. Internet users did not seem to be pleased by Gold becoming Williams’ husband. Comments online read:

Netizens react to Christian Gold’s restitution fee situation (Image via Instagram/@its_onsite)
Netizens react to Christian Gold’s restitution fee situation (Image via Instagram/@its_onsite)

Williams got engaged with a pear-shaped diamond ring. Their relationship has been explored widely on Basketball Wives. Meanwhile, other reactions to the financial drama read:

Netizens react to Christian Gold’s restitution fee situation (Image via Instagram/@its_onsite)
Netizens react to Christian Gold’s restitution fee situation (Image via Instagram/@its_onsite)

It remains unclear whether their wedding will be included on the show. Several fans continued to express concern over their union. Other reactions read:

Netizens react to Christian Gold’s restitution fee drama (Image via Instagram/@its_onsite)
Netizens react to Christian Gold’s restitution fee drama (Image via Instagram/@its_onsite)

Who is Christian Gold? Details revealed as Jennifer Williams clip goes viral online

According to his Instagram account, Gold is an investor who describes himself as an “8-Figure Wealth Portfolio Manager.” He has amassed more than 46K followers on the social media website.

Before Jennifer Williams got into a relationship with Gold, she was dating a man named Jelani, whom she met on the Meat Market show that was hosted by DJ Duffey. However, their union came to an end, and she began dating Gold seven months later.

Before Jelani, Williams was in a relationship with NBA player Eric Williams. They got married in July 2007. However, they called it quits in 2010.


Williams has been open about wanting a grand wedding. In an exclusive interview with US Magazine on July 19, 2024, she revealed that her wedding would be far from traditional and that she would have numerous outfit changes.

Netizens now await to see what happens to their wedding plans.

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