Kimberly Fey Is Donnie Wahlberg’s 1st Wife & Now Thrives as a Realtor

Kimberly Fey may have become famous for being Donnie Wahlberg's first wife, but she has established a reputation for herself as a successful sound engineer. In addition, she is also a recording artist and recently ventured into real estate.

She reportedly met her now ex-husband when he had hired her. He wanted her to work on an album for his band, New Kids on the Block. Their work meeting then turned into a romantic relationship.

They kept their relationship private until 1991, when they decided to go public with their love. The couple dated for eight years before getting married on August 22, 1999.

Kimberly Fey Became a Young Mom while Her Husband Struggled with Personal Issues

Kimberly had started dating her ex-husband in her early 20s. Two years after they went public with their relationship, the couple welcomed their first son, Xavier Alexander Wahlberg, on March 4, 1993.

When their son was born, her ex-husband was only 23, and he was dealing with personal issues. However, the birth of their son helped him put his life together.

According to the singer, songwriter, actor, and producer, his existence was focused on his son and his ability to be a provider as a young father, which was terrifying.

However, he also realized that he would never be perfect and became aware that he was not afraid to fail but was more afraid to be his best. His realization helped him overcome his fears.

Six years after becoming first-time parents, the couple tied the knot. On August 20, 2001, they welcomed their second son, Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg.

Around the period they married, the actor left his family for some time to prepare for his role as Vincent Grey in "The Sixth Sense." The movie was a psychological thriller that featured Bruce Willis, Mischa Barton, Haley Joel Osment, and others.

He needed to become emaciated for his role, so he decided to isolate himself in an apartment and not use his credit cards. The actor starved himself and worked out rigorously to shed some pounds.

He would go for weeks without showering, did not take care of himself, and became a loner. The actor was trying to suffer the only way he could. He said:

"I was so hungry. I was depressed. I cut off my life to get ready for the role."

Kimberly Had Been Supportive of Her Husband during Their Union

Even though Kimberly Fey prefers to stay out of the spotlight, she has appeared in numerous public appearances to support her then-husband.

In 1999, she stepped out on the red carpet in a matching all-black outfit for the "Three Kings" premiere at Mann Village Theatre in California.

The following year, she attended "The Perfect Storm" premiere wearing a brown leather jacket and white top paired with black pants and boots. Her ensemble was identical to Donnie's, although he wore a black leather jacket.

In 2002, she attended the NBC summer 2002 all-star party dressed in an all-white ensemble which she finished off with her signature side-parted sleek hairdo and a pair of strappy neutral heels.

Kimberly also attended the 2002 Television Critics Association Awards ceremony wearing a cream-colored dress with a matching scarf draped around her shoulders.

She finished off her look by accessorizing with simple jewelry picks. Her outfit matched her then-husband's look as Donnie wore a cream-colored two-piece suit paired with a green dress shirt.

By supporting him at events, like the Los Angeles Lakers v Boston Celtics game, she met other celebrities like Ellen Pompeo and her husband, Chris Ivery.

Kimberly Fey's Marriage Crumbled as She Filed for Divorce on the Same Day as Her Husband

After nearly nine years of staying married and months of being separated, Kimberly decided to end her union with her famous husband. But the decision was mutual as the couple filed their divorce papers on the same day, albeit at different places.

In her filing, she sought sole legal and physical custody of their children and was willing to give the actor visitation rights. She also wanted him to pay spousal support.

After the filing, a representative for Donnie Wahlberg revealed that the couple who did not make their separation public had decided to remain friends.

In September 2010, the couple finalized their divorce with an out-of-court settlement. However, details of the agreement they reached were kept private.

Kimberly Fey Is Now Focused on Her Career while Still Leading a Quiet Lifestyle

After her divorce from the actor, Kimberly disappeared from the public eye and went back into obscurity. However, she pursued a career in real estate and is doing very well at her job. She uses her Instagram page to show pictures of the properties she has sold and has quite a few of them.

She also shares photos of herself lunching with her friends and colleagues, celebrating with clients when they have finally picked a new house and closed the deal on a transaction, and checking out premier luxury apartments in Chicago.

Despite having a budding career, Kimberly knows how to have fun and relax. She constantly takes vacations, as she wrote that it is "good for the soul."

Her vacation pictures are primarily of serene environments with the beach around the corner, and in 2019, she spent time skiing with friends in Aspen Mountains. She also makes time to watch baseball games, like the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs games, in person with her friends.