Jocelyn Alice Wildenstein[a] (née Jocelyne Périsset; 1940 or 7 September 1945[b] – 31 December 2024) was a Swiss socialite[5] known for her extensive cosmetic surgery, which created a cat-like facial appearance; her 1999 high-profile divorce from billionaire art dealer and businessman Alec Wildenstein;[6][7] and her extravagant lifestyle and subsequent bankruptcy filing.
[9] She began dating Swiss Cyril Piguet, producer of the 1964 film Un commerce tranquille, at the age of 17.
[18] The presiding judge, Marilyn Diamond, received death threats in the mail during the proceedings.
[20] Jocelyn enlisted the services of Ed Rollins[12][21] for public-relations assistance and at various times both Bernard Clair[12][22] and Kenneth Godt[23] for legal counsel.
[25] Her cat-like appearance[26] led media outlets to nickname her "Catwoman", "The Lion Queen", and "The Bride of Wildenstein".
[20] Following her divorce, Wildenstein sold the marital home in New York City to real estate developer Janna Bullock for $13 million.