William Bumpus is a celebrity ex-husband who has continued to draw attention, thanks to his previous marriage to American television personality Gayle King. Gayle and William were married for a couple of years, a period within which they welcomed their kids.
While their marriage never lasted longer, the two have always lived on good terms with each other. Gayle and William continue to show much appreciation for each other and their mutual respect has been louder than any other thing.
During various shows, Gayle has mentioned her ex-husband, drawing some attention to him. While his ex-wife was a famous personality, he has managed to live away from the public limelight all these years.
Career
William Bumpus is a lawyer by profession. While his ex-wife made a living through television appearances and other ventures in the entertainment sector, Bumpus has been an attorney all his active years.
There are no records of firms he has worked in, but it seems that the attorney has earned enough to sustain his children and his lifestyle. Moreover, he keeps a low-key life, making it hard to tell any career achievements.
Children
William is a proud father of two children. He welcomed his daughter Kirby Bumpus on May 12, 1986, and the little angel ushered her parents into parenthood. Kirby graduated from Stanford University in 2008, after she majored in a bachelor’s degree in psychology and human biology.
After her bachelor’s degree, she proceeded to Columbia University where she earned her master’s degree in sociomedical sciences. She graduated in 2010. She has had a successful career after she began working for the non-profit Robin Hood, the United States Department of Health and Human Services the White House, and Under Armor.
Bumpus’ daughter got engaged in February 2019 to Virgil Miler. King was so happy about her daughter and the television personality could not hide her happiness about becoming a grandmother. Kiby and her husband walked down the aisle in December 2020 in Santa Barbara. Bumpus became a grandfather in the fall of 2021.
Bumpus’s other child was born on April 28, 1987, barely a year after his elder sister. King and Bumpus named their son after William Bumpus. William attended Brunswick School in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Bumpus Jr graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and Asian & Middle studies in 2009. Like his sister, he proceeded to earn his master’s degree in business administration from Stanford University, where he graduated in 2017.
Bumpus’s son has had a successful career in the private sector. He also walked down the aisle on June 2, 2024.
Net Worth
William Bumpus’s net worth is not known. While he is an attorney, he has not revealed how much he earns, although it is obvious that he earns a handsome amount, given his type of profession.
While Willima’s net worth is not known, his ex-wife is among the richest media personalities, with a net worth of $40 million. Gayle King’s net worth is a result of a successful career as a journalist, author, and magazine editor.
