Ex Claims Damage to Model Jessica Serfaty’s Reputation

By the Editorial Team · Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Jessica Serfaty has publicly accused her former fiancé, Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, of orchestrating a smear campaign against her following allegations of physical assault and claims of a tracking device on her vehicle. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions amid Del Vecchio’s family corporate battles and brings attention to the personal and legal conflicts overshadowing both their public profiles.

Model and actress Jessica Serfaty has publicly responded to ongoing rumors and allegations involving her and her former fiancé, Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, an heir to the Ray-Ban legacy. The dispute between the two has drawn significant media attention following accusations of a coordinated campaign aimed at damaging Serfaty’s reputation.

Serfaty, known for her appearances on "America’s Next Top Model" and "Days of Our Lives," was engaged to Del Vecchio, 31, until their relationship deteriorated earlier this year. In July 2024, Serfaty accused Del Vecchio of physical assault, alleging he caused a head injury. Although she later recanted the claim, citing pressure to do so, she reaffirmed her position in a recent interview, maintaining that the incident did occur.

Following the initial accusation, a series of websites and social media profiles emerged portraying Serfaty negatively, labeling her as a prostitute and liar. Audio recordings obtained by the New York Times reportedly capture crisis manager Jed Wallace discussing with Del Vecchio efforts to enhance the visibility of these defamatory sites. The recordings include statements describing Serfaty in derogatory terms. Del Vecchio has not publicly commented on these allegations.

In addition to the online campaign, Serfaty reported to police that she discovered a tracking device, identified as an iArTag, placed on her vehicle. According to reports, Wallace admitted in a voice memo that law enforcement had not located the device due to his associates’ presence at the scene, suggesting potential contacts within the Los Angeles Police Department.

The dispute between the couple has been compounded by false rumors surfacing this August that Serfaty and Del Vecchio had reunited and were expecting a child. Serfaty vehemently denied these claims, attributing them to Del Vecchio, and described the allegations as fabricated.

Del Vecchio, whose family fortune is linked to EssilorLuxottica—the eyewear conglomerate behind Ray-Ban—recently stepped down from his role as chief strategy officer earlier in 2024. He remains entangled in a contentious family dispute over the company’s control and was unsuccessful in obtaining financing to buy out two siblings for approximately $11.2 billion.

Neither Del Vecchio nor his representatives have responded to requests for comment on the matter.

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