Songstress Erika Jayne came to Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in season six thank you to her pal and fellow castmate Yolanda Hadid. According to Erika's ebook Pretty Mess, she and Hadid have been out to lunch at some point when Yolanda thought Erika would be absolute best for the show, and the remaining is historical past! Since then, we now have noticed Erika bloom into the megastar she was once destined to be. We additionally had an inside of look at her non-public existence with her husband Tom Girardi.
Tom and Erika's relationship is beneath mass scrutiny because of their age difference and differing profession paths, but the pair have stood the test of time and have been married for over two decades. To learn more about this famously non-public couple, scroll under!
10 They Met At A Restaurant
How did a performer like Erika Jayne meet and fall in love with one of the vital international's best possible legal professionals? Work! When Erika first moved to the West Coast, she started working at a restaurant referred to as Chasen's in West Hollywood.
As she stated in her memoir, Tom was once a frequented visitor and made up our minds to give him her primary night. "We were standing in front of the giant fireplace. 'Did you hear I was single?' I asked." The two began dating shortly after.
9 The Proposal Was Beautiful
Shortly after courting Tom, Erika started staying at Tom's place. She wrote that she was once "temporarily" staying with him however after six months, the 2 have been obviously cherished up because Tom popped the query.
According to Fame10, Tom and Erika had been on one in all his many balconies when he got down on one knee. "He presented me with a beautiful diamond engagement ring. Of course I said yes,” she said. After dating for a couple of months, it's clear the two were smitten with one another and were married soon after.
8 Both Have Been Married Before
Tom Girardi wasn't Erika's first husband, nor is she his first. Erika was once married to another Tom — Thomas Zizzo. The two were married for five years before getting divorced in 1996 — just a couple of months after her son's first birthday. Unlike most divorces, Erika has nothing but nice things to say about her ex. "I assumed I used to be adult sufficient to be a wife and a mother, however truly I wasn’t. Tommy bore the brunt of that. It was this consistent power and it was once hard for either one of us to take," she said in her book Pretty Mess. Tom, on the other hand, has been married two times prior to finding lasting love with Erika.
7 Erika Is 33 Years His Junior
Tom Girardi was born in 1939, making him 33 years old than Miss Erika Jayne who was born in 1971. Their age gap has always been a topic of conversation throughout their relationship — especially once Erika got a spot on RHOBH.
"[The age gap] used to be all the time a larger deal to everyone else than it used to be to either folks. All a pair truly wishes is to have the similar life philosophy," Erika said in her book. In the most recent season of RHOBH, Garcelle brought up the couple's sex life, which Erika answered truthfully. After all, Tom Girardi is a man in his 80's these days.
6 Tom Doesn’t Wear A Wedding Ring (And She Doesn’t Care)
Erika may have been given a massive engagement ring from Tom when he proposed but what about his ring? According to Erika, even though the couple has been married for over 20 years, Tom doesn't wear a wedding band. "A wedding band does not have magical powers. It is not going to stop any person from doing one thing," she wrote in Pretty Mess. Furthermore, Tom wanted it this way. "Listen, I'll buy you anything you wish to have. I don't care what it is. You name it. But I'm now not wearing a wedding band. I by no means have, I by no means will. I do not love it. It's uncomfortable. Please don't inquire from me to."
5 The Couple Shockingly Does Not Have A Prenup
(*10*)For anyone that doesn't know, Thomas Girardi is a world-renowned lawyer. He was the first lawyer in the state of California to win a medical malpractice case worth over $1 million. In fact, it was his case that was showcased in Julia Roberts' Erin Brockovich! Even at 81 years old, Thomas is still working and has his own law firm, Girardi & Keese.
Being a big-time lawyer, one would assume he had an ironclad prenup when he married a third time but that's not the case. Erika claimed the idea of a prenup "by no means got here up."
4 Their Marriage Revolves Around Friendship
Being married for over two decades in Hollywood is a large deal, so what is their secret? Friendship. Although Tom and Erika weren't dating long before they married, there was mutual respect between the two that couldn't be broken.
She informed Daily Dish that couples need to have common ground. "You have to like the similar things. You have to see the arena the same method. You have to have the similar pursuits." Although the two have different interests, they have the same values.
3 Tom Wears The Pants In Their Relationship
In an episode of RHOBH, Tom and Erika went to dinner with Lisa Vanderpump and Ken Todd. It was the first time Tom was meeting Lisa, and Erka wanted all to go well. Of course, Lisa was smitten by Tom's wit and charm. In an interview, Erika said that she calls her husband "The Boss" and that's what he's labeled as in her phone. After all, he's a boss in all shapes and forms at work, the persona carries on at home.
2 They Had Similar Backgrounds Growing Up
Erika has a true rags to riches story. She had to grow up fast ever getting pregnant at 20 years old. She put her dreams at hold and even moved away from her son so she could make a name for herself to have money for her child.
Similarly, Tom also had worked hard for his money. In her book, she explained that Tom was never given anything, he worked hard for his wealth. "We each got here up the hard manner. And we admire enlargement."
1 Tom Is 100% Supportive of Her Alter Ego
A big-time lawyer and a pop star don't sound like the most logical couple but Erika and Tom prove the world wrong. After being married for a couple of years and living "Tom's lifestyles," Erika got bored. She missed having a creative outlet, which is why she turned to music in her mid 30s.
So what does Tom think of Erika's stage performance as Erika Jayne? “He was totally supportive,” she told People. “That’s the nice thing in this family. We all support each other for what we choose to do and for our passions.”
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