OJ Simpson was married to Marguerite Whitley for 12 years, and together, the couple welcomed three children. However, unlike her controversial ex-husband, Whitley kept a low profile before, during, and after her marriage to Simpson.
In 2016, a series, "The People v O.J Simpson: American Crime Story," was released. That same year, ESPN released another documentary, "O.J: Made in America," both of which were centered around Simpson's life before and during his trial for the murder of Nicole Brown.
Simpson's eleven-year marriage to Whitley was, however, not featured in the series, but there's no doubt that their marriage had a lasting impact on him.
OJ Simpson at a fundraiser in Miami in April 2006. | Photo: Getty Images
WHITLEY AND SIMPSON MEET
Reportedly, Whitley and her boyfriend were having issues, and Cowlings asked Simpson to talk to her, but the discussion ended up otherwise. Whitley broke up with Cowlings and began dating Simpson.
O.J. Simpson and wife Marguerite (Whitley) Simpson pose for a portrait at a movie premiere in 1977 in Los Angeles, California | Photo: Getty Images
HER MARRIAGE TO SIMPSON
In 1967, when Simpson was only a freshman at USC, he tied the knot with Whitley, who was only 18 at the time. One year after their wedding, the couple welcomed their first child, Arnelle, and in 1970, they welcomed their second child, Jason.
Nine years after the birth of Jason, Whitley and Simpson welcomed their third child, Aeren, but sadly, the toddler drowned in the family swimming pool a few weeks before her second birthday.
Although Whitley was married to one of the most popular football players at the time, she led a private life and avoided being in the limelight as much as she could.
Portrait of Marguerite Whitley circa 1974 in Los Angeles, California. | Photo: Getty Images
TROUBLE IN PARADISE
As Simpson's popularity grew, so apparently did his ego and infidelity, and this caused a strain in his marriage to Whitley.
OJ Simpson during a hearing granting his parole in July 2017. | Photo: Getty Images
Simpson also had an infidelity history, and that was not hidden from Whitley. She reportedly admitted to knowing his affairs.
Despite their issues, she tried to leave him but never followed through on her plans. However, in 1979 the couple's marriage ended, and they got a divorce.
Two years before the divorce, Simpson had met Nicole Brown in 1977 while she was working as a waitress in Los Angeles. Although there are speculations that Simpson cheated on his wife with Brown, it remains unclear whether it is true.
WHITLEY'S LIFE AFTER DIVORCE
In 1989, Whitley tied the knot with transit supervisor, Rudolph Lewis, but by 1991, the marriage hit the rocks, and they got a divorce.
A year after the end of her marriage to Lewis, Whitley married a furniture sales representative, Anthony Thomas, in 1995.
OJ Simpson at home with wife Marguerite Simpson. | Photo: Getty Images
WHITLEY DURING SIMPSON'S TRIAL
During Simpson's trial for the murder of Nicole Brown, Whitley maintained that she believed her ex-husband was innocent.
She accompanied their children nearly every time they appeared in court and was asked to testify during the trial. Her lawyer, however, argued that she had no relevant testimony and couldn't testify.
Marguerite Whitley, wife of O. J. Simpson, poses for a portrait at home while holding her son Jason on January 8, 1973. | Photo: Getty Images
WHITLEY AFTER THE TRIAL
In 2008, Simpson was convicted for a Las Vegas armed robbery and during a parole hearing in 2017, his first daughter with Whitley, Arnelle, testified on his behalf.
O.J. Simpson at a parole hearing at Lovelock Correctional Center | Photo: Getty Images
Apart from his children with Whitley, Simpson shares two children, Sydney and Justin, with Nicole Brown. Presently, Simpson resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is believed to be focused on the future.
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