Chanel Ayan is a model, entrepreneur, and TV personality who moved to São Paulo, Brazil, when she was 18 years old to pursue a career in modeling. Since then, she has lived in New York City, New York, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and has worked for brands like Moschino, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, Dior, Cartier, Valentino, Louis Vuitton, and Tiffany & Co. Ayan was also part of the main cast of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Dubai. Naturally, fans are curious to know more about her personal life.
Here’s all you need to know about Chanel Ayan’s husband and their journey together.
What is Chanel Ayan’s husband’s name?
Ayan’s husband’s name is Chris Pillott.
Ayan disclosed during an interview with Vogue Arabia that she and Pillott met at a Nairobi restaurant. At the time, she was 17, and he was 22. She was engaged to her cousin and recently graduated from high school. Meanwhile, Pillott was an American who was living in Brazil at the time.
Ayan recalled their first encounter on an episode of The Real Housewives of Dubai. “My sister introduced me to him,” she revealed. “He wanted to dance with me because I’m a f—–g great dancer, I can move, man. So, he liked my dance moves” (via Bravo).
Although Ayan’s family was against the relationship, they ultimately reconciled with Ayan and the man she chose for herself. The couple reportedly tied the knot in a private ceremony in Brazil in 1995.
What is Chris Pillott’s age?
Pillott’s exact age is unknown at the time of this writing.
This is because Pillott’s date of birth is not widely known. However, as indicated above, he is five years older than Ayan, who was born on June 7, 1978, and is 46. So, we can safely speculate that Pillott is in his early 50s.
What is Chris Pillott’s job and what does he do for a living?
Pillott is an entrepreneur.
He has also made appearances in multiple episodes of The Real Housewives of Dubai. Pillott and Ayan co-founded the make-up company AYAN Beauty.
Do Chanel Ayan and Chris Pillott have kids?
Ayan and Pillott have a son together.
The name of Ayan and Pilliott’s son is Taj. His date of birth isn’t public but according to reports, he will turn 19 this year.
