Ray-Ban Heir Alleges Ex-Fiancée’s Ambiguous Pregnancy Claim Triggered Yacht Paternity Tests
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio claims his ex-fiancée Jessica Serfaty called him in August to announce a pregnancy but was unsure if he or another man was the father. Del Vecchio, a billionaire heir to the Ray-Ban fortune, stated he chartered jets to fly Serfaty and doctors to Sardinia for multiple paternity tests, which ultimately indicated he was not the father. The dispute coincides with allegations that Del Vecchio hired a fixer to smear Serfaty’s reputation, while Serfaty faces separate legal claims regarding drug use and assault against her son. Serfaty publicly denied the pregnancy rumors in October, and the current status of the alleged pregnancy remains unknown.
Key points
- Del Vecchio claims Serfaty called him from Los Angeles in August to say she was pregnant but could not identify the father between him and a liquor mogul she met in Rome.
- The billionaire heir stated he arranged private flights and conducted three paternity tests, including one on his yacht in Sardinia, which all indicated he was not the father.
- Serfaty publicly denied the pregnancy rumors to Page Six in October, stating she was not pregnant and definitely not with Del Vecchio.
- Del Vecchio denies orchestrating a smear campaign, arguing Serfaty attacked him publicly after receiving the negative paternity results.
- Serfaty faces a new court filing alleging she gave her son ketamine and struck him, claims she denies, while Del Vecchio’s family faces a €30 billion takeover bid for their investment firm.
Background
This dispute follows a 2024 falling out where Serfaty accused Del Vecchio of abuse, a claim she later retracted. In September 2026, leaked audio revealed a digital fixer allegedly orchestrated a smear campaign against Serfaty on Del Vecchio’s behalf. The current paternity dispute adds to ongoing tensions between the pair, who were engaged in 2023. Del Vecchio is one of eight heirs to the fortune from his father, founder of Luxottica, now part of EssilorLuxottica.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of high-profile personal disputes with corporate reputation management. Del Vecchio claims the smear campaign and false allegations have complicated business dealings for EssilorLuxottica and his family’s investment firm, Delfin. The case also underscores the legal and personal risks associated with unverified public claims in celebrity relationships, particularly when involving significant financial stakes and potential criminal allegations.
What to watch
The current status of the alleged pregnancy could not be determined. Del Vecchio hopes the paternity test results will clear his name, while Serfaty faces ongoing legal proceedings in Los Angeles County Superior Court regarding the drug and assault allegations. The Del Vecchio family continues to navigate a bitter internal feud over control of Delfin amid a reported €30 billion takeover offer from Czech billionaire Michal Strnad.
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