The 83-year-old American billionaire businessman Robert Kraft married his second wife, Dana Blumberg in 2022. Previously, he was married to Myra Kraft until her passing in 2011.
Robert Kenneth Kraft is an American billionaire businessman.
He is best known as the chairman and CEO of the Kraft Group, a diversified conglomerate with holdings in paper and packaging, sports and entertainment, real estate development, and private equity.
However, Robert Kraft is perhaps most famous for owning the New England Patriots, the National Football League (NFL) team, which he purchased in 1994.
Under his leadership, the Patriots have become one of the most successful NFL franchises.
They have won the Super Bowl six times under his ownership.
In addition to the Patriots, Kraft owns the New England Revolution, a Major League Soccer (MLS) team he founded in 1996.
Furthermore, he owns the Boston Uprising, an esports team founded in 2017.
Robert Kraft has been a significant figure in sports and business, leveraging his wealth and influence to build a varied portfolio.
As of July 2024, Forbes estimates his net worth at $11.1 billion, reflecting his success across multiple industries.
Robert Kraft Married His Current Wife Dana Blumberg in 2022
Robert Kraft and his current wife Dana Blumberg first became romantically linked in 2017.
Kraft and Blumberg’s relationship began to be publicly noticed in 2019 when they appeared together at various events, including the French Open.
Their first date was at Olde Heritage Tavern in Lenox, Massachusetts.
Furthermore, the venue later became a special wedding gift from close friends Michael Rubin and Camille Fishel who temporarily renamed it “Blumberg’s” for the occasion.
The couple’s engagement was made public in early 2022, with Tommy Hilfiger revealing the news during the inaugural amfAR Gala in Palm Beach.
Robert Kraft and Dana Blumberg tied the knot on October 14, 2022, during a surprise ceremony at the Hall des Lumières in New York City.
Over 200 guests attended their wedding who were unaware that it was a wedding celebration.
Robert Kraft had initially invited the guests to a “Kickoff and a Touchdown” party.
However, this turned out to be the setting for their marriage.
Dr. Dana Blumberg, born in 1974, is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in eye care and glaucoma.
Furthermore, she graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 2000.
Dana Blumberg later worked as an associate professor at Columbia University’s Department of Ophthalmology.
Blumberg, known for maintaining a private life, does not have social media accounts, and details about her personal life are largely unknown.
Robert Kraft was previously married to Myra Hiatt Kraft, who passed away in 2011 after a long battle with ovarian cancer. The couple had four sons.
Robert Kraft dedicated a special tribute to her. Her initials “MHK” are displayed on the New England Patriots’ uniforms.
Following Myra’s death, Kraft dated actress Ricki Lander from 2012 to 2018 before meeting Blumberg.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Robert Kraft was born on June 5, 1941, in Brookline, Massachusetts.
