who was his last companion, 27 years his junior?

Jocelyne Wildenstein, nicknamed “the cat woman”, died at the age of 79 in Paris. Focus on his latest companion, Lloyd Klein, 27 years his junior.

On December 31, 2024, Jocelyne Wildenstein, known worldwide as “the cat woman” because of her numerous cosmetic surgeries, died of a pulmonary embolism in a Parisian palace. This news was confirmed by his companion, Lloyd Klein, to AFP. The renowned Canadian designer, 27 years his junior, expressed his pain at this loss: “An icon is gone.” If Jocelyne Wildenstein’s interventions have aroused fascination and criticism, they have also earned her a unique place in the history of celebrities. On social networks, where she has more than a million subscribers, many messages of love are posted. Far from mockery, these are words of tenderness that celebrate a woman who dared to challenge beauty standards.

Lloyd Klein, Jocelyne’s companion for more than twenty years, has always defended his partner in the face of criticism. “Yes, she has a unique face, but she always had this feline look,” he told the New York Post. A self-taught designer who grew up between Canada and France, Lloyd Klein is a respected figure in the fashion world. Fascinated by Yves Saint Laurent and Givenchy, he presented his first fashion show in Paris at just 19 years old. His career reached a peak when he was appointed artistic director of the Madame Grès house. Behind the controversial image of Jocelyne Wildenstein, Lloyd Klein saw a free woman, making her own choices. Together, they formed an extraordinary couple, united by their unique vision of beauty.

A legacy between scandal and fascination

Jocelyne Wildenstein, nicknamed “the cat woman” because of her operations aimed at seducing her feline-loving husband, spent more than 2 million euros for these transformations. But the love affair with Alec Wildenstein ended in a resounding divorce in 1998, nevertheless offering him a considerable fortune: a mansion in New York, a castle in France, a ranch in Kenya, and an annual pension of $2.4 million. Her death was a surprise for her fans who had recently seen her on the set of Jordan de Luxe. Born Jocelyne Périsset, she knew how to transform criticism into celebrity, becoming a figure as adored as she was criticized. Jocelyne Wildenstein will remain for many, an icon of difference and audacity.

Article written in collaboration with 6Medias.