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Joe Exotic Gets Married in Prison
Joe Exotic, known for his appearance in the popular docuseries “Tiger King,” has announced his marriage from behind bars. The 62-year-old, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado, took to social media platform X to share the news, posting a photo of himself and his new husband, Jorge Flores Maldonado, both dressed in tuxedos and white hats. In his announcement, he expressed pride in his partner, stating, “Never been more proud of someone. Meet my husband Jorge Flores Maldonado.” See the pic here.
This surprise announcement comes after Joe disclosed their engagement in October, describing Jorge, who is 33 years old and hails from Mexico, as “amazing.” At the time, Joe shared his hopes for their future together, including the possibility of securing Jorge’s asylum and potentially leaving America once both are free. He conveyed a sense of longing, expressing that he wished he had met Jorge much earlier in life.
In response to a comment on his wedding post regarding his legal troubles, Joe stated, “On appeal and should win. I have no problem going to Mexico.” Currently, he is appealing his conviction related to a murder-for-hire plot involving his rival, Carole Baskin, alongside charges of violating federal wildlife laws.
Joe’s past relationships also paint a complex picture; he was previously married to Dillon Passage from 2017 until their recent divorce in 2023, and he had been with Travis Maldonado from 2015 until Travis’s tragic death in 2017. Joe has often referred to the late Brian Rhyne, who died from HIV-related complications in 2001, as a husband despite their lack of a legal marriage.
In an October interview with Entertainment Weekly, Joe opened up about his feelings for Jorge, saying, “We love each other very much, spend every minute of the day together. I’ve been through some sh*t in my days. I buried two husbands, the third one ran off with 2.6 million bucks from Netflix and left my ass here, but Jorge is a very amazing young man.”
Since his rise to fame during the “Tiger King” series in 2020, Joe has continued to capture public attention not just for his eccentricities but also for his controversial legal battles. As he navigates the complexities of his new marriage and ongoing legal issues, many followers continue to watch his story unfold.
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