Paulina Porizkova married comedy writer Jeff Greenstein in a town hall ceremony overlooking Italy’s Lake Orta on July 3, culminating a love affair that began with a skeptical swipe on a dating app. The 61-year-old supermodel’s nuptials generated a lot of admiration online, with netizens praising how she has aged and celebrating her appearance in the custom couture gown she designed for the occasion.The couple’s 78 guests were then transferred to the nearby Villa Crespi Hotel for a perfect post-ceremony reception. The wedding marked a major milestone for Porizkova, who had previously spoken of feeling “invisible” on dating platforms as an older woman before Greenstein’s profile appeared in her matches.
How Paulina Porizkova and Jeff Greenstein’s dating app romance began
Porizkova had spent five years on a dating app with minimal success. “I’ve been on the dating app for five years and maybe five visits,” she told People. “Old women like me are invisible in places like this.”
The supermodel said her journey from struggling with online dating to marrying Jeff Greenstein shows that love can come when you least expect it. Image credit (Instagram).
Greenstein, who had written comedies like “Will & Grace” and “Friends,” had set an age range of 52 to 60 for potential matches. When Porizkova appeared on his match list, he was stunned by the prospect. “This story is already ridiculous: Why would a stunning former supermodel slide into a sassy, bald comedy writer with a disastrous dating profile?” he told Vogue.What helped overcome his initial disadvantage was his profile music selection: ‘Modern World’ by Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers. After Porizkova revealed she was a fan, the two began texting extensively and discovered unexpected common ground.
Paulina Porizkova and Jeff Greenstein’s first date
Their connection deepened through FaceTiming and long conversations over tea and tequila. Porizkova eventually took matters into her own hands, texting: “On paper, you’re my perfect man. So when are you coming to New York?”About a month after they started talking, Greenstein traveled to New York and met Porizkova at the Chelsea Hotel for drinks. “Seeing her in person took my breath away,” he recalled. “And just 10 minutes later, right after our martinis arrived, he kissed me.”He described their chemistry as “off the charts,” and she invited him home after dinner. “We’ve been together ever since,” he added.
Jeff Greenstein’s proposal to Paulina Porizkova almost went awry after the ring went missing
In the summer of 2025, Greenstein carefully selected a picturesque location in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, to propose to Porizkova. With a stunning view as a backdrop, he got down on one knee to ask her to marry him. However, when he opened the ring box, it was empty.The couple rushed back to their car to look for the ring, discovering it at the bottom of her purse. The ring soon found its permanent home on Porizkova’s finger.
Paulina Porizkova’s custom couture wedding dress wins praise from fans
For the July 3 ceremony, Porizkova worked closely with the fashion design house to bring her vision to life. “I knew I wanted a dress made from scratch, not something off the rack,” she told Vogue. “From then on, I came up with the idea of using sewing.”
Paulina Porizkova turned heads in a custom-designed couture gown she helped create, earning widespread praise for her elegant bridal look. Image credit (Instagram).
She was adamant that the dress would not be white, having worn countless white wedding dresses throughout her modeling career. “I wanted the color to be a kind of non-color. Something ineffable and elusive, so you couldn’t say ‘she wore a yellow dress’ or ‘she wore a pink dress,'” the model explained.The suit was built to “move like water” around her body. Netizens found her appearance stunning, with many praising her appearance. “Absolutely stunning! Fit for a fairy queen. Echoes her hair colour,” wrote one commenter, while others noted she looked the same as she did in her younger modeling days.
One admirer called Paulina Porizkova’s bridal look “absolutely stunning”, praising the elegant design of the dress and saying it perfectly complemented her timeless beauty. Image credit (Instagram).
“The whole outfit is as iconic as the woman wearing it,” said another.
Another fan described the supermodel as “iconic”, applauding both her radiant looks and the custom couture dress she designed for her wedding day. Image credit (Instagram).
Paulina Porizkova reflects on finding love again at 61
After her wedding weekend, the former America’s Next Top Model judge reflected on her journey to marriage. “We’re thrilled to feel like we’ve had exactly the wedding we wanted, no notes and exactly the couple we’ve always dreamed of,” she said.Porizkova’s journey from feeling invisible on dating platforms to walking down the aisle in custom tailoring underscores a shifting narrative around age, beauty and second chances at love in the modern digital dating landscape.