A well-known actress, entrepreneur, producer, and co-owner of the IPL team Punjab Kings — Preity Zinta — has been juggling all these profiles successfully. She may have put her acting career on the back burner and moved to Los Angeles to focus on her personal life, but she is often seen cheering for her team in stadiums. The multi-hyphenated artist, who married LA-based finance analyst Gene Goodenough in 2016, welcomed twins, Jai and Gia, via surrogacy in 2021.
Zinta’s IPL team, Punjab Kings, who lost their last match to Rajasthan Royals, will be facing Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians on April 18, 2024, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Punjab. Currently, the team is seventh in the points table, and they have a long way to go. While Preity continues to support her IPL team, learn more about her husband Gene Goodenough.
Here’s everything you need to know about IPL franchise Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta’s husband Gene Goodenough
Education
Gene Goodenough completed his MBA from Esade and went on to specialise in Finance and Marketing at USC Marshall School of Business in Los Angeles, California. On the other hand, Zinta has a degree in criminal psychology.
Profession
Currently employed at NLine Energy Inc., a renewable energy development firm, Gene Goodenough holds the position of Senior Vice President in the Product and Finance department. Before NLine Energy Inc., he worked at Interthinx as the Vice President/Director of Product Management. Additionally, he was the Assistant Vice President at the Bank of America in the past.
Married life
Preity Zinta and Gene Goodenough reportedly met through mutual friends in Los Angeles. They kept their relationship low-key at first, but news of their romance eventually spread and gained a lot of attention. After months of speculation, the couple tied the knot on February 28, 2016, in an intimate ceremony in LA, attended by close family and friends. In 2021, Preity Zinta and Gene Goodenough welcomed twins named Jai and Gia through surrogacy.
Net worth
Despite being away from showbiz for quite some time now, Preity Zinta continues to earn a significant amount from various investments. According to a DNA report, she has an estimated net worth of $15 million (approximately Rs 110 crore). On the other hand, Gene Goodenough’s net worth is unknown.
Expensive possessions
Preity Zinta and Gene Goodenough, who frequently visit India, recently purchased a luxurious home in Bandra, Mumbai, worth Rs 17.01 crore. Spread across 1,474 square feet of carpet area, the couple’s new home is located on the 11th floor of an upcoming premium residential tower, Rustomjee Parishram.