How did Gayle Benson make his money?

Gayle Benson is an American billionaire, businesswoman and sports franchise owner best known as the spouse of late American businessman Tom Benson.

Gayle Marie LaJaunie Bird Benson was born on January 26, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the United States to parents, Francis J. LaJaunie and Marie Folse LaJaunie. She spent her childhood days in Algiers, New Orleans.

Regarding her education, Gayle Benson attended St. Joseph, St. Anthony and Holy Name of Mary schools. She graduated from Martin Behrman High School in 1966. She skyrocketed into fame following her marriage to renowned American businessman, philanthropist and sports franchise owner Tom Benson.

Gayle Benson was named the principal owner of the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL) and the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 2018 following the death of her husband, Tom.

Gayle Benson became the first woman to be the majority shareholder of the voting stock in both an NFL and NBA franchise.

How did Gayle Benson make his money?

Gayle Benson had worked as an interior designer in the 1970s and founded thoroughbred horse racing company GMB Racing in 2014. Aside from doing interior designs, Gayle Benson was involved in buying and renovating businesses with her second husband, Thomas “T-Bird” Bird.

Gayle Benson and her then-husband Thomas Bird renovated one hundred properties during the first ten years. Following their divorce, Gayle Benson continued an interior decorating business called Gayle Bird Interiors, Ltd.

Was Gayle Benson ever married?

Yes, Gayle Benson has been married three times. Her first marriage was to Nace Anthony Salomone, on April 8, 1967, which ended in divorce in 1972. She had her second marriage with Thomas “T-Bird” Bird, on February 14, 1977, in South Pass, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. It also ended in divorce on June 25, 1987.

Gayle Benson’s third marriage was to Tom Benson. Their marriage ended following his death in 2018. The pair got married on October 29, 2004, in San Antonio.