
Betty Grafstein
Portuguese socialite, Businesswoman, and Actress
Date of Birth | : | 27 Nov, 1928 |
Place of Birth | : | England, United Kingdom |
Profession | : | Actress |
Nationality | : | American |
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Betty Grafstein is a prominent Portuguese-American businesswoman and socialite. She is best known for her involvement in the diamond industry and high-profile marriage to José Castelo Branco, a well-known Portuguese art dealer and reality TV personality.
Betty initially gained attention for her role in managing and inheriting the Grafstein Diamond Company after the death of her first husband, Albert Grafstein.
Over the years, she has remained in the public eye due to her association with high society, philanthropic work, and appearances in Portuguese media.
Early Life and Education
Born on November 27, 1928, in New York City, Betty Grafstein is now 96 years old. She was raised in a Jewish family deeply involved in the diamond trade, a background that influenced her future career.
Although details about her parents and siblings are not publicly available, Betty was raised with a strong foundation in business. After marrying Albert Grafstein, she eventually took up a role in the family’s diamond business.
There is little information needed about her formal education, though sources suggest she holds degrees from prestigious institutions like the University of London and Oxford University.
Personal Life
Betty Grafstein first married Albert Grafstein, a successful diamond dealer, with one son, Roger Grafstein. After Albert passed away in 1991, Betty continued managing the family business. In 1996, she married José Castelo Branco, a flamboyant socialite and art dealer known for his eccentric public persona and reality TV appearances.
Their marriage, marked by a significant age difference (Betty is 34 years older than José), has been the subject of much media attention. Despite the unconventional nature of their relationship, the couple has remained together for nearly three decades, often splitting their time between residences in Portugal and New York.
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