O.J. Simpson’s five kids include Arnelle and Jason from his first marriage to Marguerite Whitley and Sydney and Justin from his second marriage to Nicole Brown Simpson, with the tragic loss of his youngest child, Aaren, during his first marriage.
Orenthal James Simpson, commonly known as O.J. Simpson or “The Juice,” was an American football running back, broadcaster, actor, and media personality.
Born on July 9, 1947, in San Francisco, California, he played in the NFL, primarily for the Buffalo Bills.
He is also known for his infamous trial in 1994, where he was acquitted of the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman.
Tragically, Simpson passed away at the age of 76 on April 10, 2024, from metastatic prostate cancer. His family announced this tragic news via X (Formerly known as Twitter), stating:
On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren…
O.J. Simpson Became a Father At The Young Age Of 19 With His First Wife, Marguerite Whitley
Simpson had five kids from his two marriages. He was married to his first wife, Marguerite Whitley, from 1967 to 1979.
They were both very young when they were married, with Marguerite being 18 and O.J. being 19. The couple had three children together: Arnelle, Jason, and Aaren.
His eldest daughter, Arnelle, was born on December 4, 1968, and was one of the vocal supporters of her father during his infamous trial in the 1990s.
She testified on her father’s behalf during his 1994 murder trial, including his 2008 robbery trial and his 2017 parole hearing.
Moreover, she once mentioned that her dad was her best friend, stating:
As a family, we recognize he’s not the perfect man, but as a man and a father he has done his best to behave in a way that speaks to his overall nature and character…
Currently, Arnelle resides in Fresno, California, and maintains a close relationship with her mother, Marguerite.
Likewise, the Simpson’s eldest son, Jason, from his first marriage, was born in April 1970.
As per some resources, Jason was present during his father’s induction into the Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame in 1980.
He is a chef and has worked in the culinary industry at St. Cecilia, an Atlanta restaurant.
Unlike his father, he chose to keep his life private and stayed away from the public domain.
The couple also had a third child, Aaren Simpson, who was born in 1977. However, he tragically passed away in 1979 after an accidental drowning in the family swimming pool.
O.J. Simpson Had Two Children With His Second Wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, Who Was Murdered In 1994
Regarding his second wife, he had two more children from his second marriage to Nicole Brown, which lasted from 1985 to 1992: Sydney Brooke and Justin Ryan.
Nicole and O.J.’s first child, Sydney Brooke Simpson, was born on October 17, 1985. She was just 8 years old when her mom lost her life, and she was raised by her aunt and her mother’s sister, Tanya Brown.
In 2010, Sydney attended Gulliver Academy in Miami and later graduated in sociology from Boston University.
She initially worked as an events coordinator but eventually started her own catering business in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Moreover, she is an entrepreneur and real estate agent, running her own company, Simpsy LLC.
Sydney has chosen to keep her personal life private, including her relationships, and has maintained a close bond with her younger brother, Justin.
She has also been involved in charitable endeavors, particularly those related to domestic violence awareness.
Besides this, she has maintained a low profile regarding her relationship and family. To avoid media attention, she changed her name to Portia.
Similarly, Justin Ryan Simpson, born August 6, 1988, is the youngest child of O.J. and his second wife.
Justin attended Gulliver Preparatory School in Florida, the same school his father once attended.
He later pursued a degree in Estate Management and worked for Coldwell Banker Homes before starting his own real estate company, Bolder Property Management.
Justin currently resides in St. Petersburg, Florida, and owns several properties in the United States.
He has chosen to keep his personal life, including his relationships, private and has maintained a close bond with his sister.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- O.J. was the first overall pick in the 1969 NFL Draft and won the Heisman Trophy in 1968.
- He also appeared in films like The Towering Inferno and the Naked Gun Series.
- He was accused of the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole, and her friend, Ron Goldman, in 1994.
