Athina Onassis: Heiress of a Curse or Victim of Family Tragedies?
Athina Onassis, the sole heiress of the famous shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, has finally stepped into the international spotlight – at a horse exhibition in Paris! After years of staying away from the media, Athina, now in her forties, seems ready to slowly emerge from the shadows. But is her life really a fairy tale, or is it a story of a curse haunting the Onassis family for generations?
Massive Wealth and a Tough Life
She inherited a fortune worth a staggering $2.7 billion at just 18 years old. But money didn’t bring happiness. Athina lost her mother at the age of three; her mother, Christina Onassis, died at 38 from acute pulmonary edema. After her mother’s death, a fierce battle for the inheritance began, with her father, Thierry Roussel, trying to maintain control over the fortune. Although Athina was the legal heir, lawyers challenged her role for months, claiming she was not qualified and not the sole heir. In the end, the $2 billion fortune was awarded to her.
Family Tragedies That Never End
The Onassis family is known for tragic fates. Athina’s uncle Alexander died in a plane crash at just 24 years old. Her grandmother passed away earlier, and her grandfather Aristotle Onassis died from a rare disease after suffering the severe consequences of his son’s death. Aristotle was famous for his turbulent love life, including his marriage to Jackie Kennedy, widow of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, further linking the family to the famous and tragic American clan.
Love Life and Personal Struggles
Athina hasn’t had luck in love either. She was married to Brazilian jockey Álvaro de Miranda Neto, but the marriage ended painfully after her husband was caught cheating with a Belgian model. Shockingly, the affair lasted eight years, and Álvaro had two children with his mistress. After the divorce, Athina devoted herself to her passion – equestrian sports.
Equestrian Sport as an Escape
Athina is a passionate horse lover and rider. After her divorce, she increasingly focused on competitions. In 2022, she returned to Greece for the first time in decades to participate in the World Equestrian Cup. However, even in this world, she was not spared tragedy – she lost her beloved horse in Switzerland after a severe injury.
Family Curse or Fate?
Many compare the Onassis family’s fate to the American Kennedys, known for tragic events and misfortunes. Is Athina just another victim of this curse? Or is her story proof that even immense wealth cannot buy happiness and peace?
Conclusion
Athina Onassis leads a withdrawn life, far from media glare, but her story continues to captivate the public. With wealth many only dream of and tragedies that could break anyone, Athina quietly but powerfully writes her own story. Will she finally break free from the shadows of the past and find happiness? Only time will tell.
So, what do you think about this “curse” of wealthy families? Is it just bad luck or something more? Drop a comment, maybe together we’ll uncover the secret of the Onassis saga!
