The widely known couple that gained fame from their appearance on the reality TV show “Wife Swap” has recently gone through a quiet and controversial divorce. Steven Spolansky made the decision to file for a contested divorce from his wife, Jodi Spolansky, in August of 2023, as confirmed by court records. Despite having already been separated for a number of years, an agreement was finally reached in their case in January, and a New York judge officially finalized the divorce in February.
Following their separation, Steven, now 58 years old, has found a new home in Miami, while Jodi, 56, has settled in the Seattle area. The former couple share five children together, including sons Griffin, Gage, Lawson, and Chase, as well as daughter Peyton. Despite repeated attempts, neither the Spolanskys nor their legal representatives have provided any comments in response to inquiries from media outlets.
The Spolanskys shot to nationwide fame back in 2004 after their appearance in the inaugural season of “Wife Swap,” a reality show that centered around wives from contrasting social backgrounds exchanging lives for a period of 10 days. Jodi Spolansky, who was portrayed as a extravagant “multimillionairess” from New York City, showcased a lifestyle dominated by expensive habits, including a weekly clothing budget of $4,000. During the show, she traded lives with Lynn Bradley, a school bus driver and wood chopper from rural New Jersey.
Despite the short-lived a career in reality TV, the Spolanskys’ time in the limelight left a lasting impression on their family. While Jodi seemingly learned the importance of spending time with her children, her husband Steven, the brains behind fashion brand Amiee Lynn, appeared unchanged by the experience. Their son, Lawson, revealed in a TikTok video that the family’s brief stint in reality television had a disastrous impact on their lives, bluntly stating that it had “ruined” their family dynamic.
The tale of Steven and Jodi Spolansky serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of reality television fame on real-life relationships and family dynamics. Despite their initial rise to stardom, their story ultimately took a turn for the worse, showcasing the less glamorous side of being in the public eye.