Ilya Sapritsky Married Again after Being Known as Courtney Hansens Husband
Ilya Sapritsky was once married to a renowned television star. Despite his low profile, his life journey includes a surprising divorce, an unexpected wedding announcement, and a successful global career.
Ilya Sapritsky was once married to "Powerblock" host Courtney Hansen, but their marriage eventually ended, sparking curiosity among the public regarding the reasons for their split.
While his ex-wife has continued to flourish in the entertainment industry, Ilya has opted for a more low-profile existence. Nevertheless, his remarkable accomplishments have earned him recognition and fame.
Ilya Sapritsky and Courtney Hansen arrive at the Jeep, Maxim, and Call Of Duty Black Ops celebration of the Maximum Warrior Launch at SupperClub Los Angeles on December 10, 2010, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Ilya & His Famous Wife's Unexpected Split
In 2012, Ilya's famous wife parted ways after a two-year marriage, and the latter initiated the divorce proceedings, citing irreconcilable differences. She also requested spousal support. Ilya's wife said in a statement:
"Marriage is extremely sacred to me, and I took honoring those vows very seriously. Unfortunately, it has become necessary for me to move on. Thank you for respecting our privacy during this time."
Little is known why the pair parted ways, but the split came as a complete surprise. A year before that, the pair had been discussing the possibility of joining the cast of the second season of the Bravo reality television show "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" (RHOBH).
Courtney is the daughter of the famous racecar driver Jerry Hansen, and she used her extensive knowledge of cars to become the host of the popular show "Powerblock." In addition to her automotive accomplishments, she was regarded as one of the sexiest women in 2005 by FHM Magazine.
Ilya Sapritsky and Courtney Hansen arrive at Spike TV's 2009 Guys Choice Awards at the Sony Studios on May 30, 2009, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
What We Know About Ilya Sapritsky
Ilya's extensive career in the business and pharmaceutical sector has seen him in pivotal roles at various organizations. He has been the Director of Business Development at Unipharm since 1999.
Founded in 1992, the New York-based company aims to deliver high-quality pharmaceuticals and supplements to Eurasian markets. He has also been the vice president of Sequoia Laboratories LLC since May 2013.
Before assuming the executive roles, Ilya gained valuable experience as a research scientist at the National Physical Laboratory, where he worked from June 2003 to June 2004. He graduated from Northeastern University.
Ilya Sapritsky and Courtney Hansen arrive at the World Wide Premiere of "Iron Man 2" at Disney's El Capitan Theater on April 26, 2010, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
A few years after his split from Courtney, Ilya announced on Facebook in 2018 that he had tied the knot with Alena Sapritsky. Alena has a professional connection with Ilya; she works at Unipharm.
Ilya's new wife is originally from Nizhni Novgorod, Russia, but currently lives in Moscow. Notably, she pursued her advertising and public relations studies at Moscow Finance and Law University (MFUA).
Ilya currently leads a private life away from the public eye. But throughout his marriage to Courtney, he often appears in the limelight, and the last one seems to be in 2011 at a party in West Hollywood, California.
Ilya Sapritsky and Courtney Hansen attend the first night of the grand opening party of Fig & Olive Melrose Place on March 2, 2011, in West Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
Ilya's Ex-wife Remarried Someone Else
Like Ilya, his former wife has also found another chance at love. In 2018, she exchanged vows with the CEO and owner of Marissa Collections, Jay Hartington, in a beautiful wedding ceremony in Taormina, Italy.
Courtney is the proud mother of her adorable daughter, Holland Hartington, whom she described as sweet, strong, kind, adventurous, funny, curious, and talented. In a recent National Daughter's Day tribute, she said she has been "grateful and blessed" to be Holland's mom.
The TV star emphasized that her most meaningful roles are wife and mother. Her family has a home in New York City, but they mostly spend their time between Naples and Los Angeles.
In Los Angeles, they lead a low-key life; in Naples, they are actively involved in philanthropy. Jay serves on the board of directors for the Naples Zoo. Meanwhile, Courtney supports YouthHaven, Smile Chain, and Operation Smile, all dedicated to helping children.
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