Frédéric Thiébaud is the husband of the ‘Queen of country pop’ Shania Twain. He is a Swiss businessman and an executive for the renowned food and beverage company, Nestle. His love story and marriage to Shania Twain brought him to the limelight,
Shania Twain and her husband tend to have one of the most fascinating and twisted lover stories of all time.
Frédéric Thiébaud’s first wife was Shania Twain’s best friend and assistant, Marie-Anne who is now married to Shania Twain’s ex-husband Robert John Mutt Lange. Despite how complicated it looks, Thiébaud and his wife Twain are still happily married.
Who is Frédéric Thiébaud?
Frédéric Nicolas Thiébaud was born in Switzerland on August 1, 1970. He was raised in a middle-class family. Even though there is nothing much about the Swiss businessman, it is known that his wife describes him as a compassionate and amazing friend.
Since he is a business executive, it is safe to assume Frédéric Thiébaud is well-schooled as well.
10 Facts about Frédéric Thiébaud that you might not know
1. Frédéric Thiébaud’s first marriage with Marie-Anne
Frédéric Thiébaud’s first wife Marie-Anne is a Swiss Manager. The two had a blissful life until 2008. The couple had a daughter, Johanna together before their marriage unfortunately ended.
His daughter Johanna is a year older than Twain’s and Lange’s son Eja.
2. He found out Marie-Anne was cheating on him with her best friend’s husband
Frédéric Thiébaud never suspected his wife was having an extramarital affair until he found phone bills, hotel information, and other kinds of receipts.
He confronted his wife about her affair with her best friend and boss husband Mutt Lange.
Shania Twain and Mutt Lange had been married for almost 15 years before the latter requested a divorce. Twain later discovered it was because of the affair with her best friend and secretary that he wanted a divorce.
3. Frédéric Thiébaud and Shania Twain found solace in each other’s arms
After Thiébaud found out about his wife’s affair, he gave her the chance to tell her best friend herself but she didn’t. So he had no choice but to tell Twain himself.
Even though the news broke her, Twain gave her friend the chance to confess to her herself but Marie-Anne didn’t.
Thiébaud and Twain found themselves in similar situations so they lifted each other out of the shambles. They became good friends and healed through the pain of what their spouses had done to them.
The first confirmed their relationship during Twain’s 44th birthday celebration. Thiébaud got engaged to Twain in December 2010 and later exchanged their vows in Rincon, Puerto Rico.
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4. Frédéric Thiébaud’s ex-wife continued her relationship with Mutt Lange
After Thiébaud divorced his wife, she carried o with her relationship with Mutt Lange. Lange and Twain finalized their divorce in June 2010.
There are speculations that the relationship between Lange and Marie-Anne didn’t last long.
5. How old is the Swiss businessman?
Frédéric Thiébaud is currently 54 years old. He is five years younger than his wife, Shania Twain who is currently 59 years old.
6. Frédéric Thiébaud’s Height and weight
Shania Twain once described her husband as a ‘beautiful man’ which is why she calls him ‘Beauty Man’. He has a muscular body and dark brown hair. He looks quite tall and handsome.
His wife on the other hand has an impressive height of 5 feet 4 inches. She gained more weight after her divorce because of what she went through.
7. His wife is the best-selling female artist in country music history
Shania Twain has sold over 100 million records. This has garnered her several titles including the Queen of Country pop and the best-selling female artist in country music history as well as the best-selling music artists of all time.
She has received five Grammy Awards, a World Music Award, 27 BMI Songwriter Awards, and also induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
8. Frédéric Thiébaud’s wife took 15-year break from music
Twain took a break from her career in 2003 after contracted Lyme disease which caused vocal paralysis. It forced her to take a break from music. At that time, she had her ex-husband and her son, Eja as her support system.
9. Net worth
Thiébaud had dreams of becoming a singer while he was growing up. He eventually gave up on his dreams and ventured into business. As an executive, he might be earning quite well at Nestle company.
Even though his net worth is still under review, his wife currently has a net worth of $400 million. She amassed her fortune through her music career and other endorsement deals.
10. Frédéric Thiébaud and his wife are living their best lives
Despite how twisted and complicated their relationship started, Frédéric Thiébaud and his wife have a very beautiful marriage together.
The happy couple lives in the Swiss town of Corseaux, overlooking Lake Geneva.
