Kimberly Guilfoyle just liked an Instagram post about her ex-husband Gavin Newsom‘s 2007 affair scandal involving former San Francisco City Hall aide Ruby Rippey-Gibney, ahead of Rippey-Gibney’s reported upcoming Vanity Fair feature where she is expected to tell her side of the story!
The U.S. Ambassador to Greece liked a July 15th post from The California Post revisiting the scandal that once threatened to derail California Governor Newsom’s political career ahead of Rippey-Gibney’s highly-anticipated Vanity Fair feature.
Guilfoyle’s decision to like the post is particularly interesting given her history with Newsom. While it revisits one of the most controversial moments of his political career, the former couple have previously suggested they remain on good terms, with Guilfoyle even saying they have “a very good relationship” years after their divorce.
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Ruby Rippey-Gibney Is Expected To Tell Her Side Of The Gavin Newsom Affair Scandal In 'Vanity Fair'
Ruby Rippey-Gibney is reportedly preparing to revisit one of the biggest scandals from then-San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom's early political career in an upcoming Vanity Fair feature, where she is expected to share her perspective on her relationship with the former mayor.
The controversy dates back to 2007, when it was revealed that Newsom had been involved in a relationship with Rippey-Gibney, who worked as his appointments secretary at San Francisco City Hall. The scandal became even more damaging because Rippey-Gibney was married at the time to Alex Tourk, Newsom's close friend, campaign manager and former chief of staff.
After discovering the relationship, Tourk resigned from his position in Newsom's office, turning what had been a private matter into a major political crisis. Newsom later publicly apologized for what he described as a "serious lapse in judgment," as the scandal threatened to overshadow his reputation as a rising political figure.
While the scandal has remained a controversial chapter in Newsom's career, Rippey-Gibney's decision to revisit the story has once again placed attention on the people connected to the controversy - including his ex-wife, Kimberly Guilfoyle...
Kimberly Guilfoyle And Gavin Newsom's Marriage Before Their Very Public Split
Despite their eventual divorce, Kimberly Guilfoyle and Gavin Newsom have seemingly maintained a cordial relationship over the years. During her first interview as U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Guilfoyle spoke positively about her ex-husband, saying they still have "a very good relationship" despite their very different political paths.
The pair married in 2001 and separated in 2004 before their divorce was finalized in 2006. Once considered one of San Francisco's most high-profile couples, Guilfoyle was building her career as a prosecutor and television personality while Newsom was rising through the political ranks.
Just months after their divorce was finalized, Newsom became embroiled in the affair scandal involving former aide Ruby Rippey-Gibney, bringing renewed attention to his personal life. Although Guilfoyle has never publicly suggested she was involved in the controversy, her decision to like a post about Rippey-Gibney's upcoming Vanity Fair feature has brought renewed attention to their relationship.
Since their split, the pair have taken very different paths, with Guilfoyle becoming a conservative political figure and prominent supporter of Donald Trump. She later became engaged to Donald Trump Jr. before the pair split in 2024, while Newsom continued his Democratic career and eventually became California's governor. We're very excited to read what Rippey-Gibney has to say!
