Inside Jeff Zucker's $17.5M apartment in 'Romeo and Juliet' building where he lived doors down from his CNN exec lover

JEFF Zucker lived in a luxury apartment just a few doors down from his CNN executive lover for several years.

The former CNN boss sold the Upper East Side Manhattan condo for $17.5 million in around July 2020, and a source from the building told The Sun US that Zucker moved out before he sold the home and hasn't been seen in about three years.


Allison Gollust, who was reportedly next in line to take over for Zucker, still lives in The Verona – named after the Italian city where Romeo and Juliet is set.

She says hello but otherwise keeps to herself at the building on East 64th Street, a source told The Sun.

Photos of Zucker's former home show it was filled with "elegant touches", Venetian plaster walls, three working fireplaces and a private elevator landing.

There were two separate eating areas – including one dining room with silk velvet walls – a library, a private office, a laundry room, a den, four-and-a-half bathrooms, a foyer and a gallery, according to 6sqft.com.

All of the bedrooms have their own bathroom, and the master suite includes three closets (two of which are walk-ins), according to the site.

ZUCKER'S RESIGNATION

Zucker and Gollust's romantic entanglement was sited as the reason for the 56-year-old media big wig's shocking resignation Wednesday.

Gollust said in a statement that they've been "close friends and professional partners for over 20 years" and it evolved into a romantic relationship during Covid.

Neither person disclosed their secret relationship, which came to light during an investigation into ex-CNN star Chris Cuomo's involvement in his brother Andrew's sexual assault scandal that ultimately led to Andrew leaving the New York State governor's office.

"I acknowledged the relationship evolved in recent years. I was required to disclose it when it began but I didn't, I was wrong," Zucker reportedly wrote in a memo announcing his resignation.

Gollust remained in her position.

The Sun's calls and emails for comment weren't answered.

Both Zucker and Gollust are divorced. Zucker divorced his wife of 21 years, Caryn, after reportedly "growing apart."

THE LINK TO THE CUOMO BROTHERS

The news of their relationship raised ethical questions over CNN's handling of the Cuomo brothers, as Gollust worked as Andrew's communications director being taking a job at CNN.

Chris was fired after it was revealed that he helped his brother during his sexual harassment scandal.

Some of Chris Cuomo's involvement in the former governor’s office was reported months ago, but the specifics have come out following the release of documents that showed that the anchor was more involved than previously thought.

Text messages obtained by New York Attorney General, Letitia James, revealed that Chris Cuomo attempted to use his connections in the press to help the governor's team when his accusers made their stories public.

Chris Cuomo said he never reported on his brother’s scandal or tried to interfere with CNN’s coverage. He’s said he “tried to be there for my brother.”

“I’m not an adviser,” he added. “I’m a bother. I wasn’t in control of anything. I was there to listen and offer my take.”

CNN, and Zucker specifically, supported Chris Cuomo, allowing his Cuomo Prime Time show to say on the air during the scandal.

But the network ultimately suspended him on following the new information.

In his own statement, Chris commented on his termination.

“This is not how I want my time at CNN to end but I have already told you why and how I helped my brother,” he said.

Gollust was Cuomo's communications director before she became the executive vice president.

She was even viewed as a top candidate to replace Zucker in a report last year.

In a statement, Gollust said: "Jeff and I have been close friends and professional partners for over 20 years.

"Recently, our relationship changed during Covid. I regret that we didn’t disclose it at the right time. I’m incredibly proud of my time at CNN and look forward to continuing the great work we do everyday."

Both Zucker and Gollust are divorced. Zucker divorced his wife of 21 years, Caryn, after reportedly "growing apart."


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