Paulina Porizkova tied the knot to comedy writer Jeff Greenstein on July 3 in a town hall ceremony overlooking Italy’s Lake Orta, ending a love story that began with a skeptical swipe at a dating app. The 61-year-old supermodel’s wedding drew widespread praise online, with netizens praising her for aging and celebrating her wearing a custom dress she designed for the wedding.Following the ceremony, the couple’s 78 guests then moved to the nearby Villa Crespi Hotel for a perfect reception. The wedding was a major milestone for Porizkova, who had said on the dating platform that she felt “invisible” as an older woman before Greenstein’s profile appeared on her game.
How Paulina Porizkova and Jeff Greenstein’s dating-app romance began
Porizkova spent five years developing a dating app with little success. “I’ve been on this dating app for five years, probably five clicks,” she told People. “Older women like me are invisible on sites like this.”
The supermodel says her journey from struggling with online dating to marrying Jeff Greenstein is proof that love can come when you least expect it. Image source (Instagram)
Greenstein, who has created comedies such as “Will & Grace” and “Friends,” put the age range of potential matches at 52 to 60. When Porizkova showed up on his schedule, he was stunned by the prospect. “The story is already ridiculous: Why would a stunning former supermodel swipe right on an awkward, balding comedy writer with a terrible dating profile?” he told Vogue.What helped him overcome his initial disadvantage was the choice of music in his profile: “Modern World” by Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers. After Porizkova revealed she was a fan, the two began texting heavily and discovered an unexpected common ground.
Paulina Porizkova and Jeff Greenstein’s first date
Their connection deepened over FaceTime calls and long conversations over tea and tequila shots. Porizkova eventually took matters into her own hands, texting: “On the surface, you are 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 for drinks at the Chelsea Hotel. “Seeing her in person took my breath away,” he recalled. “Just 10 minutes later, as soon as our martinis arrived, she 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 wrong 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 the stunning view as his backdrop, he got down on one knee and proposed to her. However, when he opened the ring box, it was empty.The couple hurried back to his car to look for the ring and found it at the bottom of his bag. Soon, the ring found a permanent home on Porizkova’s finger.
Paulina Porizkova’s custom-made couture wedding dress wins praise from fans
For the July 3 awards ceremony, Porizkova worked closely with fashion design houses to bring her vision to life. “I knew I wanted a dress made from scratch, not something off the rack,” she told Vogue. “The idea of using haute couture came to me very early on.”
Paulina Porizkova turned heads in a custom couture gown she co-designed, winning widespread acclaim for her elegant bridal look. Image source (Instagram)
She was adamant that the dress would not be white, as she had worn countless white bridal gowns during her modeling career. “I wanted the color to be a non-color. Something indescribable and elusive, so you can’t say ‘she’s wearing a yellow dress’ or ‘she’s wearing a pink dress’,” the model explained.The gown was designed to move around her body “like water.” Netizens think her appearance is very good, and many people are full of praise for her appearance. “Absolutely stunning! Fit for a fairy queen. It matches her hair color,” one commenter wrote, while others noted that she looks the same as she did in her younger modeling days.
One admirer called Paulina Porizkova’s bridal look “absolutely stunning,” praising the gown’s elegant design and saying it perfectly complemented her timeless beauty. Image source (Instagram)
Another said: “Everything about this dress is iconic, just like the woman who wears it.”
Another fan described the supermodel as “iconic,” praising her radiant appearance and the custom dress she designed for the wedding. Image source (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 marriage journey. “We felt so warm and felt like we got the wedding we wanted, no comments, and exactly the partner we had always dreamed of,” she said.Porizkova’s journey from being ignored on dating platforms to wearing couture on the red carpet highlights the changing narrative around age, beauty and second chances at love in the modern digital dating landscape.
