Christie Smythe is a journalist and author. She has come into the media limelight following her relationship with Pharma Bro’s Martin Shkreli. Reportedly, Shkreli has dumped her through a prison statement.
Let’s get to know more about Christie Smythe.
Christie Smythe Husband
Christie Smythe was previously married to her husband Devin Arcoleo. The couple started dating in 2019 and got married in 2014. Devin Arcoleo works in finance. He graduated from NYU Stern School of Business with a BSc in 2006. Devin joined Pimco in 2006. He was initially an account analyst but has worked his way up the company.
Smythe and Arcoleo’s relationship was going very well until she met Martin Shkreli. She has mentioned that she and her husband’s couple counseling took place on the same day she visited Shkreli in jail in 2017. She has also mentioned that she and Martin started their relationship in 2018.
It came to light on December 20, 2020, that Smythe had divorced her husband after leaving him for Shkreli. It looks like Christie Smythe does not have any children.
Christie Smythe and Martin Shkreli Relationship
Christie Smythe first met Martin Shkreli in 2015 when she was covering his investigation. She was the one who broke the news of his arrest for security fraud.
At the beginning of July 2018, Smythe quit her job, moved out of the apartment, and divorced her husband as she had fallen in love with Martin Shkreli. Although he was named the most hated man in America, Smythe continued to support him and even defended him online.
Reportedly, Martin Shkreli dumped the reporter from prison through a statement given by his lawyer. However, Smythe had said that they still talk and are friends.
Christie Smythe Age
How old is Christie Smythe? Born in the year 1982, Christie Smythe is 40 years of age. She will be celebrating her 41st birthday on September 8, 2023.
According to her birthdate, Smythe’s zodiac sign is Virgo.
Christie Smythe Family
Christie Smythe has not revealed much information about her parents. She has a brother named Michael Smythe.
It looks like Smythe’s family are private people who have been living away from the media spotlight.
Christie Smythe Education
Christie Smythe had always been interested in and passionate about journalism. She attended journalism school at the University of Missouri.
Christie Smythe Career
After graduating from college, Christie Smythe first worked for two small newspapers. She then moved to New York in 2008 After working for a legal news company, she started working for the Bloomberg News in 2012 and covered the Brooklyn federal court.
Christie Smythe had been one of the few reporters to cover Martin Shkreli’s investigation at an early stage. She was the one who broke the news of his arrest. At that time, Smythe was a crime reporter at Bloomberg News.
Christie Smythe Book
Christie Smythe is writing a memoir titled “Smirk: How I Fell In Love With the Most Hated an in America”. Playing an active part in his life, she writes about Martin Shkreli’s life and their relationship.
Smythe has written the first four chapters of this book and has reportedly planned around 15 chapters that will be divided into three or four parts. She had initially planned to write a book about Shkreli’s rise and fall but being involved in his life, she decided to write a memoir instead.
Christine Smythe Net Worth
Christine Smythe has an estimated net worth of $500,000. The average salary of a journalist in the United States is $54,939 per year. As an experienced journalist who is now writing a book, Smythe must earn more than the average $53,000.
Talking about her ex-lover, Martin Shkreli had a peak net worth of $70 million. He has earned his wealth through his work as a hedge fund manager and entrepreneur.
Christine Smythe Social Media
Christine Smythe’s Twitter account “ChristieSmythe” has a total of 11.3K followers at the time of writing this article.
Her Instagram account “christie.smythe” currently has 829 followers and 565 posts. However, this account is private.
Christie Smythe Wikipedia Facts
| Real Name / Full Name | Christie Smythe |
| Birthday / Date of Birth | September 8, 1982 |
| Age | 40 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Born Country | U.S |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Parents | |
| Profession | Journalist |
| Education (High School / College / University) | University of Missouri |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Ex Husband | Martin Shkreli |
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Former Boyfriend | Martin Shkreli |
| Children | None |
| Net Worth | |
| Social Media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook |
