It could be because of his longstanding relationship with Hollywood sweetheart, Sarah Chalke. Or it could simply be that he’s a fascinating man. Either way, Jamie Afifi is one of those people that’s in the spotlight by default. Afifi is not nearly as well-known as Chalke is, which makes sense since she’s been in the spotlight most of her adult life.
But that’s not an issue to him as he appears to have very little interest in becoming famous. At the moment, the world knows little about him. With that in mind, here are some facts about him.
1. Jamie Afifi is Canadian
Jamie Afifi is a born and raised Canadian, which makes him a nice guy if the rumors about Canadians being the nicest people on Earth are true. In all honesty, he seems like a nice guy. Altogether, he seems like someone who just wants to live a quiet, obscure life outside the public eye.
2. He Mapped Out His Life
Even as a child, Afifi already had a career in place. He was going to grow up, go to college, attend all his classes, and become a successful architect. Altogether, the plan was to come up with concepts and ideas, then make them all a reality.
3. He Changed Careers in College
Spoiler alert: While he studied architecture, Afifi didn’t end up becoming an architect. In fact, back in college, he changed his mind and decided to major in something a little different instead. While attending the University of Toronto, he changed his mind and majored in law. Now he works as an entertainment attorney. That makes sense considering he had such a longstanding relationship with someone in showbiz.
4. He Was With His Ex For Almost Two Decades
There’s not a lot of commitment going around the Hollywood scene. So, it’s safe to say that Jamie Afifi has his fair share of that. He was with his former partner, Chalke, for more than 18 years. Afifi and the Scrubs actress began their romance back in 2003, and they were apparently in it for the long haul and have built a shared life and family.
5. Jamie Afifi And Sarah Chalke Were Engaged
Here’s a fact most people probably know now. The couple didn’t just leave things at the dating stage; they were actually engaged to be married. Afifi and Chalke got engaged on the beautiful and romantic island of Hawaii. To add a little bit of a shock factor to this story, he asked his fiancé to marry him in 2006. So, they were committed to starting a life together for quite some time.
6. Afifi Has Kids With Chalke
In addition to being engaged for about 17 years, the pair were together for even longer. During that time, they never really got around to planning or picking a date for a wedding. However, that didn’t stop them from entering another form of commitment — parenthood. They have two kids together; a son named Charlie and a daughter named Frankie.
7. His Son Suffered From a Rare Illness
When his son was just two years old, he was diagnosed with something called Kawasaki Disease. It’s exceptionally rare and is most common in children younger than five. It begins with a fever that lasts approximately five days. For the most part, it is caused by an ‘excessive immune system response to an infection in children who are genetically predisposed. Boys are more commonly affected by this disease compared to their female counterparts.
8. Some People Think Jamie Afifi Is Married
Being engaged for over a decade causes a few rumors and speculation to run rampant. There’s a handful of fans across the internet who speculate that the couple tied the knot secretly at some point. They believe it was simply a close friends and family affair. Whether this is true or not is still just speculation, but it is an interesting theory altogether.
9. He’s a Proud Parent
While he is not one for speaking out to the press or making public comments about his family, it’s clear that he’s a good dad. Gleaned from the few family-oriented posts his ex- fiancé shares online regarding their personal life, it’s clear what kind of parent he is.
10. He’s Very Private
In everything stated here today, one thing is quite evident. Jamie Afifi likes to keep things on the down low. Sure, he’s an entertainment lawyer who was in a two-decade relationship with an actress. But, they were both quite private people and worked quite hard to keep it that way.Canadian
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