Pam Bondi, handpicked by President-elect Donald Trump to potentially serve as the next U.S. attorney general, is no stranger to public scrutiny. As Florida’s first female attorney general, serving from 2011 to 2019, and later as one of Trump’s impeachment defense attorneys, Bondi has been at the center of major political and legal battles.
But beyond the courtroom and the political stage, Bondi’s personal life has also captured attention. Twice married and twice divorced, her relationships have been as complex and headline-worthy as her career.
What happened in these marriages? Let’s uncover the stories of Bondi’s first and second husbands, along with the revelations about her engagement and current partner.
Her First Husband Was Garret Barnes
Bondi’s first marriage dates back to 1990. At just 24, the American lobbyist tied the knot with Garret Barnes, a fellow aspiring legal professional, shortly before earning her Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law.
However, their union was short-lived, ending in divorce just 22 months later. The reasons behind their split remain private.
Little is publicly known about Barnes beyond his impressive academic and professional background. A graduate of St. Stephen’s Episcopal School in Bradenton, Barnes pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Business at Wake Forest University in North Carolina, completing his studies in 1987. He later followed Bondi’s path to Stetson University College of Law and graduated with his Juris Doctor degree in 1991.
He built a career rooted in expertise and community engagement. Now a respected attorney, Barnes specializes in areas such as real property law, land development, and business law.
He has also dedicated himself to community service, holding leadership positions with organizations like the American Red Cross, the United Way, and the South Florida Museum.
In addition to his professional achievements, Barnes has embraced a fulfilling family life. Happily remarried, the attorney is a father to three children with his current wife and remains actively involved in civic and educational initiatives, including his ongoing role as President of the Realtor/Attorney Joint Committee.
Her Second Marriage Was To Scott Fitzgerald
After her brief first marriage to Garret Barnes ended in 1992, Pam remained single for several years before walking down the aisle again. In 1997, Pam married Scott Fitzgerald, a relationship that seemed poised for greater longevity than her first. Unlike her first marriage, which ended in under two years, Bondi’s union with Fitzgerald lasted longer.
However, despite this, the marriage ultimately came to an end before the couple reached their sixth anniversary.
Details about their time together remain scarce, as both Bondi and Fitzgerald kept much of their private life out of the public eye. Their decision to part ways was largely overshadowed by Bondi’s rising prominence in the legal and political world.
Engagement and Current Partner
In 2012, Bondi took a step toward a new chapter in her personal life by getting engaged to Greg Henderson, a widower who had tragically lost his wife, Kathy, in 2002 after 26 years of marriage. Henderson, a father of four grown children—Kristen, Greg Jr., David, and Matt—seemed to share a connection with Bondi that captured public attention at the time.
However, by 2015, whispers began circulating about the couple going their separate ways. While neither Bondi nor Henderson publicly confirmed their split, the absence of further updates about their engagement and Bondi’s busy public life hinted that the engagement had quietly ended.
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Fast forward to today, Bondi appears to have found happiness once again. Her Instagram posts feature photos of her alongside John Wakefield, suggesting a romantic relationship.
