Jason Oppenheim, the prominent real estate broker and star of Netflix's hit series Selling Sunset, has officially ended his 13-month romantic relationship with girlfriend Jessica Vargas. The couple made their breakup public on Sunday, just one day after they were seen together at the wedding of Saskia Iha held at the luxurious Halekulani Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Confirmation of the Split
In a statement to the Daily Mail, Jessica Vargas confirmed the separation, revealing that the decision to part ways was made nearly two weeks prior. "Yes, we broke up almost two weeks ago," Vargas explained. "We wanted a chance to speak with friends and family before going public with the news." Despite the end of their romantic involvement, both parties emphasized that they remain on amicable terms.
Maintaining a Close Friendship
Oppenheim, who is 48 years old and 25 years senior to his now-former girlfriend, shared a heartfelt message via his Instagram story. He expressed that they "still love each other and [are] still best friends." Vargas echoed this sentiment, adding a poignant note: "Love you J & may this type of friendship find us all." The mutual respect and affection between the two were further highlighted in separate comments to People magazine.
Oppenheim stated, "Having her in my life is what matters most," while Vargas gushed, "[We] have a lot of love for each other, and that's not going anywhere. The best outcome for us is staying close." She concluded by praising Oppenheim as "truly a gem of a human with the biggest heart, and I'm grateful for him."
Relationship Timeline and Public Appearances
The couple, who maintained separate residences throughout their relationship, made their red carpet debut as a pair at the Hollywood premiere of The Accountant 2 on April 16. They made their relationship official on Instagram just five days later. As recently as January 9, the former attorney and the owner of Floral LA Fairy publicly celebrated their first anniversary, marking "365 days since our first kiss" and expressing intentions to "keep going."
Previous Discussions About Marriage
In a revealing interview on the Pretty Dirty podcast on December 2, Oppenheim discussed the possibility of marriage with Vargas. He admitted that despite initially telling her he would not consider marriage until his 60s, he had come to see it as "the plan." He elaborated on his changing perspective, noting, "You don't need 60 years with someone. And by the way, our life expectancy when you got married in your 20s, people got married at like 19. You know, I did get married 100 years ago. Well, but that was common 80, 100 years ago [when] life expectancy was probably like 55. The whole till death do us part. Now it's 60 years."
Oppenheim's Past Relationships
This breakup adds to Oppenheim's history of dating within his professional circle. He previously had relationships with several staff members, including Chrishell Stause in 2021, Nicole Young in the early 2010s, and Mary Fitzgerald Bonnet from 2014 to 2015. He also dated model Marie-Lou Nurk from 2022 to 2023. Notably, Jessica Vargas, a first-generation Latina, never appeared on the Selling Sunset series, distinguishing her from some of his previous partners.
Professional Background and Show Details
Jason Oppenheim serves as the president and founder of The Oppenheim Group, a fifth-generation real estate brokerage firm that boasts an impressive $3 billion in closed sales. The company maintains offices in West Hollywood, Newport Beach, San Diego, and Cabo San Lucas. Oppenheim, a UC Berkeley graduate, rose to fame through Selling Sunset, a hit Netflix show created by Adam DiVello. The series has since spawned several spin-offs, including Selling the OC, Selling the City, and Selling Tampa.
The Daily Mail has reached out to Oppenheim's representative for further comment on the split, but no additional statements have been released at this time. The couple's decision to part ways marks the end of a highly publicized relationship that captivated fans of the reality TV star and his romantic endeavors.
