Dave Portnoy has been applauded online after he revealed that he still shares a bank account with his estranged wife.
The Barstool Sports founder, 47, split from his spouse, Renee, back in 2017, but the two never formally got divorced.
Now, he has opened up about their unusual situation during an appearance on the Sage Steele podcast, and he admitted that he still lets Renee use his immense earnings whenever she wants.
The businessman, who has a reported net worth of $250 million, explained that he and Renee ‘met when Barstool was nothing’ and that she was by his side ‘every step of the way’ during his rise to fame.
That’s why, when they decided to go their separate ways, he said he was adamant about giving her ‘full access’ to his money.
‘We met when Barstool was nothing, so she rode the grind up with us … She was with me every step of the way, so in my mind, she’s entitled to enjoy the fruits of it,’ he explained.
‘She currently has access to all my money. If she just wanted to be like I’m taking it and be gone, she could.
‘But we’ve had that joint bank account forever. I trust her implicitly. She has full access for a long time.’
Dave Portnoy has been applauded online after he revealed that he still shares a bank account with his estranged wife, whom he split from in 2017
he opened up about their unusual situation during an appearance on the Sage Steele podcast, and he admitted that he still lets Renee use his immense earnings whenever she wants
When asked if he’s worried she’ll ‘abuse it’ he insisted, ‘No, she’s far more frugal than I am.’
Dave called Renee his ‘best friend,’ adding that you ‘can’t replace someone who has seen everything you’ve been through.’
The businessman (seen with host Sage on the podcast), who has a reported net worth of $250 million, explained that he and Renee ‘met when Barstool was nothing’ and that she was by his side ‘every step of the way’ during his rise to fame
‘We always got along, it wasn’t like we had a big blowout at the end or anything. The marriage just wasn’t working out the way we wanted it to,’ he concluded.
A clip of the interview was shared to TikTok earlier this week, where it quickly went viral, and Dave’s comments about his ex were met with immense praise.
‘His loyalty to the people that surround him is unmatched,’ one person gushed.
‘Honestly he’s gained so much of my respect lately. The way he stands up for people he cares for is so admirable,’ another agreed.
‘Best ex husband ever. She was there for him during the struggle – and in return he is there for her forever,’ someone else added.
‘He still sees her value even though he couldn’t be the man to truly love her. That is a real man. And he’s never abandoned her. TAKE NOTES,’ a fourth comment read.
That’s why, when they decided to go their separate ways, he said he was adamant about giving her ‘full access’ to his money
A clip of the interview was shared to TikTok earlier this week, where it quickly went viral, and Dave’s comments about his ex were met with immense praise
A fifth said, ‘I really didn’t care for Dave, but wow, I really do now. Much respect dude.’
‘And that ladies and gents is a perfect example of mutual respect,’ a different user wrote.
Dave and Renee tied the knot in 2009 but split in 2017; however a Massachusetts judge denied their divorce petition last year.
‘It was denied because she and I have a very fluid relationship with our finances,’ he shared on the podcast.
‘We’ve been separated legally for a long time, but the judge said our agreement wasn’t equitable to her.
‘[The judge] was like, “Dave you’re worth a lot more, you have to give her half.” But she was like, “I don’t want half.” So we pretty much agreed on how to do it [without the court].’
Court documents obtained by DailyMail.com said that they requested to maintain their joint bank account, which would be ‘entirely and exclusively funded by [Dave] for the payment of all expenses of [Renee] without limitation.’
The media personality also said he would continue to provide medical and healthcare coverage for his estranged wife. But a judge denied the petition, calling the arrangement ‘unacceptable.’
Dave and Renee tied the knot in 2009 but split in 2017; however a Massachusetts judge denied their divorce petition last year. Renee is pictured
After splitting from Renee, the Barstool boss dated model Silvana Mojica for three years, but he broke up with her in November 2023
After splitting from Renee, the Barstool boss dated model Silvana Mojica for three years.
He broke up with her in November 2023, later explaining on his podcast that he didn’t think he could ‘give Silvana what she deserves.’
Dave was most recently linked to 25-year-old Camryn D’Aloia after they were spotted sitting courtside at a Celtics game together.
Renee, for her part, has also moved on with a new man, who she’s been dating since 2021.