Peter Artemiev is a Brooklyn, New York-based private pilot who is best known for being Julia Fox’s ex-husband. Artemiev got married to Julia Fox, the Italian-American actress, model, and filmmaker, sometime in 2018; they had a secret wedding ceremony in which the bride and groom dressed up like cowboys.
The couple only managed to last a couple of years in their union which birthed one child before things went south. In their divorce proceedings, Julia accused her ex of being a drug addict, an alcoholic, and an absentee father and husband. However, amid their differences, they managed to get back together to celebrate their only son’s first birthday.
Summary of Peter Artemiev’s Biography
- Full Name: Peter Artemiev
- Gender: Male
- Ethnicity: White
- Nationality: American
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Peter Artemiev’s Ex-Wife: Julia Fox
- Peter Artemiev’s Children: Valentino Artemiev
- Peter Artemiev’s Height in Inches: 5 feet 9 inches
- Peter Artemiev’s Height in Centimetres: 175 cm
- Peter Artemiev’s Weight: 75 kg
- Peter Artemiev’s Net Worth: $1 to $2 Million
- Famous For: Being the ex-husband of Julia Fox
Who is Peter Artemiev?
Peter Artemiev is an American private pilot who was born and bred in the Brooklyn part of New York. Artemiev did not come from a famous family, thus, nothing is known about his parents and siblings.
He went to school in his place of birth, Brooklyn, but has not revealed the names of the educational institutions he favored during his primary and high school days. With that said, it is a known fact that the private pilot passed through Brooklyn University for his first degree. Peter later went to commence flying training in New York.
Is Peter Artemiev Russian?
Peter’s last name, Artemiev, has led many to wonder whether the American pilot has Russian roots. Though he has never come out to categorically say he is Russian, his ex-wife, actress Julia Fox, did.
According to the words of The Uncut Gems star, her childhood dreams have always been to get married to a man from Russia, and that particular longing came to fulfillment when she exchanged wedding vows with Peter.
Peter Artemiev and Julia Fox Started Dating in 2018
Peter Artemiev met Julia Fox in 2018. Julia is a known Italian-American model, actress, and filmmaker who has recorded a decent level of success in her career life. However, the duo didn’t say exactly when they met, but the attraction was said to be instant. It was barely one month after their first meeting that the lovebirds went to say “I do”.
Julia was talking about her relationship with Artemiev when she let on how she started dreaming of dating a Russian from Coney Island. Narrating how she stayed single for years without giving men attention, the Italian-American actress revealed that she literarily dreamed up Peter and manifested him.
He Became Julia Fox’s Husband in 2018
Peter Artemiev and his love interest Julia Fox eventually got married in Las Vegas at the iconic Little White Wedding Chapel. The couple had their wedding ceremony in November 2018
The lovebirds’ wedding was a secret affair. Julia, who was then living her city girl dream, was quite smitten by her groom. She wore cowgirl attire to her wedding while Peter was all decked up in the same kind of dressing, complete with cowboy booths. Anybody looking at them would hardly guess that the duo was about to wed. They kept their nuptials a secret until Julia revealed their relationship status via her podcast.
What Led to Peter Artemiev and Julia Fox’s Divorce
Peter Artemiev and Julia Fox are already divorced. After being married for barely two years, Fox filed for divorce from Peter in February 2020, but the process took until July to be finalized.
Julia let fans know of the state of their relationship through GQ in May 2020. On what triggered their separation and divorce, the mother of one accused Peter of being an irresponsible man, an alcoholic, a drug addict, and an absentee dad and husband; she also labeled their relationship toxic.
Do Peter Artemiev and Julia Fox Have Kids Together?
Julia and Peter became first-time parents on the 17th of January 2021 when the couple welcomed their son, Valentino Artemiev. Talking about her pregnancy journey, the Italian-American actress accused her ex of intentionally getting her pregnant. However, she was happy to become a mum and wouldn’t change it for anything.
In recent times, Julia has been quite vocal, accusing Peter of being an absentee father. Calling the American pilot “a deadbeat dad”, the actress said it was not fair that he should abandon his five-month-old son, including their dog, with all the bills to pay.
The mother of one rejected a situation whereby Valentino would grow up to feel abandoned because he has a dad who preferred alcohol and partying to him.
Out of respect for Julia’s privacy, Peter Artemiev declined to shed more light on the nature of marital issues he was having with his ex-wife. However, the Brooklyn-based pilot talked to PageSix, expressing his dismay about Fox’s outright false statements.
The Duo Reunited for Valentino’s 1st birthday
As Valentino’s first birthday celebration drew close, the duo decided to bury whatever differences they had in the past and come together to celebrate the life they had created. The reunited family went to Manhattan for a day out and even posed for photographs.
We were later told that Julia had to apologize to Peter unreservedly before the reunion became a reality.
What Does Julia Fox’s Ex-husband Do for a Living?
As aforementioned, Peter Artemiev did his flying training in New York, following which the certified pilot commenced work in Brooklyn with his operations based at Brighton Beach airport.
Rendering his services as a private pilot is just one arm of Peter Artemiev’s career; he is also an entrepreneur who is said to have invested in some business concerns. Though the public has not been intimated with the kind of business he does.
What is Peter Artemiev’s Net Worth?
Perhaps because Peter Artemiev has never been a celebrity, nothing is known about the private pilot’s earnings and net worth. However, following his wedding to a celeb of Julia’s standard, a lot of speculations were made about his earning power and bank balance.
Quite a good number of online sources estimated Peter’s net worth to be between $1 to $2 million, but this claim has never been substantiated.
Peter earns the majority of his money from working as a private pilot. He is also said to be making some big bucks from his venture as an entrepreneur, though the exact portion that comes from business has never been mentioned to the hearing of the public.
