From sunning himself on holiday with Kourtney Kardashian to sitting front row with Olivia Palermo, Simon Huck’s life is worthy of any A-lister.
It is possible that you’ve never even heard of him, unlike some of his most famous friends.
Simon is 38 years old and has made it to the top of celebrity PR. He now runs a company that assists clients with public speaking engagements and events.
Simon’s relationships with Kim Kardashian, especially Kim, are a boon for his company.
Kim agreed to speak at Simon’s nuptials, a sign of their mutual friendship.
Loved-up: Kardashian BFF and PR guru Simon Huck tied the knot with boyfriend Phil Riportella, a finance executive, pictured together in Capri, at the Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles, on Friday,
Jet-set : Simon is close with Kim Kardashian and Kourtney. Kourtney and Simon take a picture while they soak up the sun aboard a yacht.
Dream home: Simon and Phil own a home in New York, Montauk, Long Island, pictured
Starry friends: Simon & Phil were attended by close family members, including Hailey Beiber, Chrissy Teigan and Lady Kitty Spencer (pictured).
The dashing groom tied the knot with boyfriend Phil Riportella, a finance executive, at the Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles, on Friday, in front of close friends including Chrissy Teigan, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hailey Beiber and Princess Diana’s niece Lady Kitty Spencer.
Huck was not raised in a world of showbiz, unlike many Hollywood stars.
Born and raised in Ottowa, Canada, Simon attended the city’s Canterbury High School, attending its specialised arts programme.
He later enrolled in at Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada, where he embarked on a degree in political science.
After seeing a photo of Lizzie Grubman, a publicist, kissing John Mayer, in US Weekly in 2005, he made the decision to go into PR.
You can turn on reality television: Simon was a star in the short-lived E! The Spin Crowd is pictured
Simon and Kardashian plus one Jonathan Cheban are old friends. Kim Kardashian with Jonathan Cheban in 2010. They knew Kim Kardashian before KUWTK, when they were both working at the same agency.
“I returned home and spent over 24 hours researching all things P.R. and found Lizzie’s number,’ Mr Huck said. He flew back to New York two days later for a short meeting with Ms Grubman, her CFO.
He said, “I was babble all over town,” ‘I was leaving the office and I recall doing a Myspace Upload in the elevator.
It was still enough to wow. Jonathan Cheban called Huck that day, his one-time business associate now well known for his relationship with Ms Grubman.
Huck was given an internship unpaid and left college. He packed his bag and flew to New York where he lived sofa surfing for two years.
Sean Combs White Party was his first project.
Simon, in 2005. This was his first year in public relations, working for Lizzie Grubman (New York). Right: Jonathan Cheban and Lizzie Grubman in New York, 2006.
FROW: Simon (from left), Cara Santana Jamie Chung Cindy Bruna and Karen Gillan, at New York Fashion Week 2017. Simon, a Celeb Insider has relationships across many industries
Take a shot: Simon and Jonathan in NYC with Kim, Winnie and LaLa Anthony.
Who’s Who: Simon is a PR guru who has rubbed shoulders and gotten to know everyone (including Jeremy Meeks in 2018).
When Mr Cheban was forced to return to Command PR in 2006, which he founded in 1999 by himself, Mr Huck accompanied him.
The famous PR couple befriended Kim Kardashian’s sisters and before the show even aired its first episode.
‘He’s always been there at times when I’ve needed him,’ Kim Kardashian once said about Simon. ‘He’s the definition of loyal. It is important to surround yourself in laughter and people that keep you sane as you learn and grow.
With Kim’s backing, Jonathan and Simon went on to star in reality show Spin Crown, executive produced by Kim Kardashian for E! Entertainment Television is home to Keeping Up.
Fans were able to see behind-the scenes of high-end celebrity PR agencies by cameras that followed Mr Cheban, Mrs Huck, and their teams.
Simon, Chrissy Teigan and Chrissy on date night. Chrissy was at Phil and Chris’s wedding along with John Legend. John entertained the newlyweds.
Simon Huck and Kourtney Kardashian are best friends
New York Fashion Week Olivia Palermo and Simon Huck, at the Jason Wu Collection 2019
The Spin Crowd, however, was not able to capitalize on Kim’s magic touch and was cancelled after one episode.
His career continued to grow despite the setback. In 2010, he became a partner in Command PR and three years later bought Mr Cheban’s share of the business to become the principal owner. Command Entertainment Group was established in 2017.
Huck divides his time in California and New York. He owns properties on Greenwich Village, Manhattan and Montauk, Long Island.
Simon revealed previously that he travels from one to the other by seaplane. This reduces his commute time from five hours during rush hour to just 45 minutes.
He is as charming as you would expect for a man his age. He revealed that he was awake at five o’clock every morning, cooked a dinner at his home, called Soho House, and then squeezed in a session at three o’clock with his trainer.
Starry friends: With fashion director and editor Nicola Formichetti and Tan France in 2018
A-listers Simon and Katie Holmes pose for a photo at an event in New York that he hosted back in 2018.
Ripped: Simon (pictured here with his wife) has talked about how hard it is to keep in shape
‘I used to be really skinny—if you look at some of my Spin Crowd photos you can see that I was very skinny,’ Simon, who is now noticeably muscular, said in the interview.
‘I know it’s kind of eye-rolling to say but I felt that I was at a point where I needed that intervention. Janine, my cook, was the one who helped me eat properly balanced meals. By 9 o’clock I have had a full meal. I mean we’re talking chicken breasts, rice, vegetables, like a full situation is happening.’
He enjoys taking phone calls or meeting with clients and loves to travel.
He somehow managed to find time between all this and plan one of his most memorable weddings. It featured personalized menus for each guest as well as individual guest portraits that were displayed on the walls.
These two look great: Chrissy and John Legend shared this photo from Simon’s wedding.
Beforehand: Kourtney Kardashian, who attended on the arm of her latest fiance Travis Barker of Blink-182 fame, is pictured with him on Instagram in their looks for the night
Breathtaking: Before they swung by the wedding Kim had showed off her sensational look on her friend Tracy Romulus’ Insta Stories
Funny: Kim Kardashian and her best friend Kim Kardashian gave an amusing speech to the nuptials audience last Friday
The guests were also given special treatment Teigan’s husband John Legend performed intimately to the couple, serenading them with All Of Me.
Simon’s best friend Kim gave the confidence vote to their union. Kim said that Simon was confused as he hadn’t yet figured this whole marriage thing out. So, I don’t know how I can help you tonight.
She continued: ‘I will say, I have learned a lot, and I have some tips for you guys — like aesthetically — of what I think is super important.
It’s the little things, such as when you get married and your officiant is the man. When you are finished and the guys have started to kiss, the man is in the background. Oder there’s even a microphone in there,” she added, noting that awkward figures ‘ruins all of the photos.
She said, knowingly: “And sometimes that’s everything you have,”
Kim didn’t pay attention to the details, as she knew her friends were strong matches for one another.
She added, “I’ve known Simon for over 15 years.” “Phil, I have known you for many years, and this will work,” she said. “I know true love when it is there.”