Dan and Jennifer Gilbert, a prominent couple from Detroit, have decided to end their marriage after 30 years. In a joint statement on Friday, they said, "After 30 meaningful years filled with love and gratitude, we have together made the difficult decision to end our marriage." They noted their continued commitment to their children, their work in Detroit and Cleveland, and their ongoing efforts to support the fight against neurofibromatosis following the death of their son, Nick Gilbert, in 2023, according to ClickOnDetroit.
Dan and Jennifer Gilbert have separated but remain friends and continue their work with the Gilbert Family Foundation and NF Forward. Their divorce was settled privately through a post-nuptial agreement before filing. Dan Gilbert is the founder of Rocket Companies, majority owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and co-founder of StockX. Jennifer Gilbert is on Rocket Companies’ board and founded the Detroit design firm POPHOUSE. Both have been active in Detroit’s business, real estate, and philanthropic projects, as reported by The Detroit News
Before the formal announcement, there had been some speculation about the Gilberts' divorce. The couple continues their philanthropic work, including a recent pledge of $800,000 to a technology manufacturing accelerator program at Lawrence Technological University. Their involvement in the city goes beyond business, showing support for community development and underrepresented entrepreneurs. Their long partnership has been a notable part of Detroit's recent history, as per Deadline Detroit.
