Andrea Hissom, now Andrea Wynn, is a British socialite who gained fame through her marriage to American billionaire Steve Wynn. With Steve’s recent allegations of sexual misconduct, there is growing curiosity about Andrea’s response to the situation. While she has remained silent, her husband has publicly denied the accusations and implicated his ex-wife Elaine Wynn in their ongoing legal battle.
Quick Facts
- British Celebrities Born In January Age: 53 Years, 53 Year Old Females
- Family: Spouse/Ex-: Steve Wynn (m. 2011), Robert David Hissom
- Father: Victor Danenza
- Mother: Arlene Novack
- Socialites
- Family Members
Andrea Hissom’s Rise to Stardom
Andrea Hissom gained media attention during Steve Wynn’s highly publicized divorce from his first wife Elaine Wynn. This divorce settlement was one of the largest in history, with Elaine receiving $741 million in stock in Wynn Resorts. It was rumored that Andrea was the reason behind the split, as she and Steve were seen together frequently. Andrea first met Steve, who is 21 years older than her, in the French Riviera in 2008. At the time, he was still married to Elaine, although they were separated. They began dating soon after, but their relationship became public in April 2009 when they were spotted together at a romantic dinner in Los Angeles. They reportedly broke up a few months later but reconciled in June 2010, appearing publicly at a wine dinner in the Sinatra Family Estates.
The ‘Royal’ Wedding
Andrea Hissom and Steve Wynn got married on April 30, 2011, the same weekend as the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Their wedding was dubbed ‘America’s royal wedding’ due to its lavishness and the presence of Steve’s British bride. It was rumored that Steve was trying to match the grandeur of the British royal wedding. While Andrea couldn’t have known what Kate would wear on her wedding day, her own wedding gown, with its lace sleeves and plunging neckline, was remarkably similar to that of the Duchess of Cambridge. Steve Wynn spent $1 million on the Hollywood-style ceremony, which took place at his Encore resort in Las Vegas. He invited 1000 distinguished guests, including many Hollywood celebrities such as Sylvester Stallone, Hugh Jackman, and Steven Spielberg. Clint Eastwood served as his best man. The guest list also included prominent businessmen such as Sol Kerzner and Michael Milken. The three-day celebrations included a poolside ‘white’ party and a ‘Grand Celebration’ in the Encore Ballroom, planned by director Kenny Ortega.
Personal Life
Andrea Danenza Hissom was born on January 1, 1970, in the United Kingdom. Her parents are British financier Victor Danenza and Arlene Novack. She is a great-niece of Ben Novack, the developer of the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel, and a cousin of Ben Novack Jr. Her mother passed away, and her father has been involved in shady activities over the years. He was under federal investigation for securities fraud in 1976 and has reportedly introduced young women to wealthy businessmen. Andrea’s first marriage was to American banker Robert David Hissom, and they have two sons together. She also has two step-daughters from Steve’s previous marriage. Andrea currently resides in New York City with her husband and often accompanies him to Las Vegas.