Lenny Hochstein’s, 55, new 26-year-old girlfriend is ‘proud’ to be with him after he announced his divorce from wife Lisa, 39, who was ‘blindsided’ by the news.
Katharina Mazepa – who is nearly 30 years the junior of the plastic surgeon best known by the nickname of ‘boob god’ – seemingly has no issue with the age gap or the fact that Lenny is still married.
A source close to the model told Page Six on Tuesday: ‘[Katharina] was strutting and holding on to Lenny’s arm. She seemed very proud to be with him. He seemed more nonchalant about it all.’
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No issues here: Lenny Hochstein’s, 55, new 26-year-old girlfriend Katharina Mazepa (pictured) is ‘proud’ to be with him despite the near 30 year age gap and fact that he’s still married
Moving on: On Monday, Lenny’s estranged wife Lisa said she was ‘blindsided’ by his decision to publicly announce that they are divorcing, after 12 years and two children together – as well as the plastic surgeon ‘boob god’s’ admission that he is already dating the model
The insider added that they were told that Lenny and Real Housewives Of Miami star Lisa ‘had split a while ago, and he traded Lisa in for a newer model.’
On Friday, Lenny and Katharine were seen putting on a loved up display outside of Miami hotspot Prime 112.
The two packed on the PDA as the Austrian stunner wrapped her arms around the cosmetic surgeon who is married to Lisa who stars on Real Housewives Of Miami.
On the town: On Friday, Lenny and Katharine were seen putting on a loved up display outside of Miami hotspot Prime 112
Katharina showcased her model features in a hot pink clinging mini dress teamed with a pair of nude-colored Christian Louboutin heels.
Lenny donned a grey dress shirt untucked with black trousers and lace-up shoes.
On Monday, Lenny’s estranged wife Lisa said she was ‘blindsided’ by his decision to publicly announce that they are divorcing, after 12 years and two children together – as well as the plastic surgeon ‘boob god’s’ admission that he is already dating a model who is almost 30 years his junior.
The famed plastic surgeon told Page Six on Monday morning that he and the reality star are going their separate ways, just weeks after initially denying rumors that they had split.
He told the publication: ‘Lisa and I are getting divorced. A few weeks ago, I denied this because because I am trying my best to protect my family during this process. This is a very difficult time, and I would ask for some privacy so that we can best take care of our children who mean the world to us.’
As well as sharing the news of his divorce, Lenny also revealed that he is already involved in a new relationship with 26-year-old Katharina Mazepa – however he insisted that the romance did not begin until after he and his now-former wife had gone their separate ways.
He moves on quick: After initially hesitating in revealing the divorce news to Page Six, Lenny had no hesitation in revealing that he was dating the 26-year-old Austrian model
‘None of this happened until after the decision was made to get divorced,’ he added.
According to Lenny, he and Lisa – who share two children together, six-year-old son Logan and two-year-old daughter Elle – had ‘contemplated divorce for the last several years’, explaining that he had hoped to avoid ending his marriage ‘for the sake of their children’.
‘I tried my best to avoid it for the sake of our children, who we love deeply,’ he claimed, before revealing: ‘We have been living separate lives for months and made the decision to divorce last month.
‘It was after the decision was made that I started seeing Katharina. This is something that Lisa was well aware of before it happened. Our issues have nothing to do with the filming of the show.’
Family first: Lenny – who shares two children with Lisa, six-year-old son Logan and two-year-old daughter Elle (pictured together) – revealed the couple has ‘contemplated divorce for the last several years’
The plastic surgeon’s admission about his new girlfriend comes less than 24 hours after they were spotted out in public together, leaving Miami Beach hotspot Prime 112 on Sunday night.
Lenny and Katharina were seen cuddling in the street while waiting for a car – the first public sign that the plastic surgeon has well and truly moved on from his reality star ex.
But while Lenny claims that his romance with Katharina did not begin until his marriage was over, his former wife still spoke out to slam his handling of their divorce announcement in a statement given to Page Six, saying that she had been ‘blindsided’ by his behavior.
‘With two young children involved, as a mom I’m going to focus all of my energy and time on them,’ she said via her spokesperson.
‘I’m blindsided by his behavior and reckless handling of the situation.’
‘He hasn’t been hiding anything’: However there are differing opinions on where the couple stands in the separation process as a friend of Lisa told Page Six that she isn’t ‘aware’ of any divorce, as the former couple are seen in November 2019
Luxe life: It will be interesting to note what will happen to the lavish family home
The Hochsteins live on a newly-constructed property on Miami’s ultra-exclusive Star Island, with the palatial property boasting nine bedrooms, a gigantic infinity pool and a huge closet Lisa has dubbed her ‘woman cave’
It will be interesting to note what will happen to the lavish family home.
The Hochsteins live on a newly-constructed property on Miami’s ultra-exclusive Star Island, with the palatial property boasting nine bedrooms, a gigantic infinity pool and a huge closet Lisa has dubbed her ‘woman cave.’
It took them years to complete the home as Lisa explained on the season 4 premiere of Real Housewives Of Miami last year that: ‘It took us years to bulldoze this house and to get into it.’
‘The thing I love most about my house is, of course, my closet,’ Lisa Hochstein told Bravo TV
Interesting: Nearly a decade ago the now former couple were at the center of controversy as they won the right in court to tear down a historic 1920s mansion to build the home in 2014
Deal: The Hochsteins purchased the 1925 home in a foreclosure auction in late 2012, paying less than $8million for the property. It was built by Walter deGarmo, Florida’s first registered architect
They count Gloria Estefan and Naomi Campbell’s billionaire ex-boyfriend, Vladislav Doronin, as neighbors.
Making his name: Lenny has performed over 27,000 breast augmentations, revisions, lifts, and reductions throughout his career thus dubbing himself the ‘boob god’
Nearly a decade ago the now former couple were at the center of controversy as they won the right in court to tear down a historic 1920s mansion to build the home in 2014.
The Hochsteins purchased the 1925 home in a foreclosure auction in late 2012, paying less than $8million for the property. It was built by Walter deGarmo, Florida’s first registered architect.
Lenny has performed over 27,000 breast augmentations, revisions, lifts, and reductions throughout his career thus dubbing himself the ‘boob god.’
The couple married in 2009, four years before Lisa joined the cast of Real Housewives Of Miami in the second season in 2012.
She has remained on the series since then – continuing to film for the show as it moved from Bravo to Peacock for its fourth season last year.
The couple had struggled with fertility issues for several years, revealing that it took them many tries to conceive via IVF before they ultimately decided on surrogacy.
In 2015, they finally welcomed son Logan in 2015 before welcoming daughter Elle in 2019 both via surrogate.