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Marjorie Gubelmann
Gubelmann at 2010 Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's Fête d'Hiver
Born (1969-04-11) April 11, 1969 (age 55)
New York City
NationalityAmerican
Alma materNew England College
OccupationCelebrity DJ
Parent(s)Susan McCammon Gubelmann and William S. Gubelmann
RelativesInventor William S. Gubelmann (great-grandfather), Car racer Walter Gubelmann (grandfather), Wyeth S. Gubelmann (brother)
Websitemadmarj.com

Marjorie Gubelmann is a prominent socialite, philanthropist, TV personality and celebrity DJ.

Early life and education

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Gubelmann was born in New York City, to Susan McCammon Gubelmann and William S. Gubelmann, and has one younger brother, Wyeth S. Gubelmann. Gubelmann’s great-grandfather was the inventor William S. Gubelmann, who held more than 5000 claims on patents, and was called “the father of all calculating machines in use today” by ‘’Popular Mechanics’’.[1] In 1964 her grandfather Walter Gubelmann headed up the racing syndicate that successfully defended the America's Cup with the yacht Constellation.[2][3]

Gubelmann attended New England College.

Business

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Gubelmann's first job was at Licensing Management International, a London-based licensing firm. In 1995, she moved to New York City and worked for AmfAR in their Special Events/Major Gifts department.[4] In 2004 Gubelmann started Vie Luxe International,[5] a New York City-based company that produced scented candles. The firm manufactured candle lines for designers including Carolina Herrera, Calvin Klein[6] and Oscar de la Renta, amongst others.[7]

Society and philanthropy

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Gubelmann has been known as a society hostess[8][9] and tastemaker.[10] While living in New York City, Gubelmann has served as a chair or committee member for such organizations as The New York Botanical Garden, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, the Museum of Modern Art, ACRIA, AmfAR and God’s Love We Deliver.[11] Gubelmann was a co-host with Cornelia Guest of Le Bar's grand opening at the Plaza Athénée in Paris; in 2006, she hosted the launch of “Les Perles de Chanel," Chanel’s luxurious new accoutrement capsule collection in New York City[12] Gubelmann is a front row regular in the fashion world, making appearances at both New York Fashion Week[13] and Paris Fashion Week.[14] She has been profiled in ‘’Vogue’’, ‘’Elle’’, Elle Decor,[15]‘’W’’, ‘’Town & Country’’[16] and has also appeared on ‘’Vanity Fair’’’s International Best Dressed List.[17] Gubelmann appeared in the 2002 season of “Single in the Hamptons”.[18]

DJ MadMarj

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Dubbed "The DJ With A Diamond Touch" by W Magazine,[19] Gubelmann is a sought after TV, event and club DJ[20] who performs under the name "DJ MadMarj".[21] With a background as a radio disc jockey, Gubelmann is a graduate of the prestigious Scratch DJ Academy. MadMarj's DJ style includes contemporary music as well as multi-generational hit music from the 70s, 80s and 90s.[22] Gubelmann has deejayed at events for W Magazine, Bulgari,[23] Versace,[24] Clinique,[25] Saks Fifth Avenue,[26] Bergdorf Goodman,[27] Steven Meisel,[28] American Ballet Theatre[29] and Joe Fresh. Gubelmann has deejayed alongside Lil Jon[21] and Rita Ora,[30] among many other celebrity musicians. Gubelmann is represented by Doug Davis and Karrie Goldberg.[19]

Gubelmann is currently the in-studio DJ for the Today With Hoda & Jenna show on NBC.[31]

Personal life

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In 2003, Gubelmann was married to Reza Raein at Palm Beach’s Episcopal Church of Bethesda-By-The-Sea.[32] Wedding guests included Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Tamara Mellon and Ivanka Trump among many other society figures. Vanity Fair (magazine) called the Gubelmann wedding “the high-society event of [the] season.”[33] Gubelmann and Raein were divorced in 2007.[34]

Gubelmann lives on the Upper East Side[35] of New York City.

References

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  1. ^ Eris, Alfred (Mar 1951). Some Get Rich, Some Don't. pp. 248–250. Retrieved 2010-06-22. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  2. ^ "Marjorie Gubelmann". Gawker.Com. Archived from the original on January 24, 2013. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
  3. ^ "Walter Gubelmann". United States Croquet Association. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
  4. ^ Bowles, Hamish (April 2004). "Curvy Enthusiasm". Vogue. 194. Conde Nast Publications: 326–29.
  5. ^ Columbia, Daniel Patrick. "Marjorie Gubelmann Raein and Daniel Benedict hosted a dinner at Ono to launch their new company, Vie Luxe". New York Social Diary. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
  6. ^ Strugatz, Rachel (2010-08-27). "Social Studies 8/27/10". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved 2010-09-08.
  7. ^ "Fashion Scoops" (PDF). Women's Wear Daily. 2006-06-08. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  8. ^ Yazigi, Monique, P. (1999-07-04). "A Night Out With: Marjorie Gubelmann; All the Formalities". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-06-22.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ “A Moveable Feast.” W. September 2002.
  10. ^ “Couture Cool. Who’s Wearing What.” Harper’s Bazaar. October 2002.
  11. ^ Burstein, Zarah (2010-10-28). "Haute Event: Fourth Annual Golden Heart Awards In 2002". Retrieved 2012-07-18.
  12. ^ "A Private Dinner to Celebrate LES PERLES DE CHANEL". Retrieved 2012-07-18.
  13. ^ "Fashion Week Diaries: Marjorie Gubelmann". 2011-02-17. Archived from the original on 2012-01-08. Retrieved 2012-07-18.
  14. ^ "Marjorie in Paris". 2006-01-25. Archived from the original on 2013-01-22. Retrieved 2012-07-18.
  15. ^ Stewart, Kristina (September 2007). "Party Girl". Elle Decor. Hearst Magazines: 194–99.
  16. ^ Norwich, William (August 2010). "24 Hours with...Marjorie Gubelmann". Town & Country. Hearst Magazines: 90–3.
  17. ^ "The 68th Annual International Best-Dressed List". Vanity Fair. September 2007. p. 298.
  18. ^ "Single in the Hamptons". New York magazine. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  19. ^ a b Lawrence, Vanessa (September 11, 2013). "'Marjorie Gubelmann: Decked Out". W Magazine.
  20. ^ Heyman, Marshall (February 15, 2012). "'A Look Into the DJ Booth". The Wall Street Journal.
  21. ^ a b Strauss, Alix (4 October 2019). "On Again, off Again, and with a Nudge, Now on Forever". The New York Times.
  22. ^ "Heiress Marjorie Gubelmann on D.J.-ing Downtown Parties: I Still Wear Oscar de la Renta". Vanity Fair. 21 August 2013.
  23. ^ "Shanghai Issue: Tory's Day in the Life | Tory Daily". Tory Burch. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
  24. ^ "Trey Songz Attends Angels with Heart Foundation Event in NYC [EXCLUSIVE] | Singersroom". singersroom.com. Archived from the original on 10 December 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  25. ^ "Clinique's "Dramatically Different" Soiree | Full access to all fashion events, fashion showcases, and latest fashion launches | Daily Front Row". Archived from the original on 2013-12-10. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
  26. ^ "Saks and ABC Celebrate Scandal Season 3". 3 October 2013.
  27. ^ http://blog.bergdorfgoodman.com/bg-magazine/holiday-gifts/dj-mad-marjs-ultimate-holiday-dance-mix
  28. ^ "Carmen Carrera, Steven Meisel Celebrate 'Showgirl' | Parties | W Magazine | Photo 4". Archived from the original on 2013-11-11.
  29. ^ http://bfanyc.com/home/photo/891007?search_resource=person&person_id=1000[dead link]
  30. ^ "Dolce & Gabbana Closes Out Couture Celebrations with an Epic Bash". 10 April 2018.
  31. ^ "Meet 'Mad Marj,' the DJ appearing on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna!". 6 February 2020.
  32. ^ “Palm d’or.” W. July 2003.
  33. ^ “Palm Beach Exclusive.” February 2004. Vanity Fair.
  34. ^ "An Empire of Her Own". Vanity Fair. 2007-02-26. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  35. ^ Golson, Blair (2003-05-04). "Sex and the Co-op Board". New York Observer. Archived from the original on 2010-02-25. Retrieved 2010-06-22.
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