After fifteen successful seasons of 'Fast N' Loud,' Richard Rawlings made a surprising revelation about his personal life, disclosing the existence of his stepson. Now, let's delve into what we know about this millennial family member.
As the Discovery Channel series Fast N’ Loud reaches its 15th season, audiences have gained considerable insight into star Richard Rawlings' life. However, the Gas Monkey Garage owner managed to astonish everyone, including his staff, during a recent episode by unveiling the existence of his stepson.
Richard Rawlings unveils secret stepson named Sinjin Venegas
"I've been here for about five years, and it's the first time I've ever heard about Richard Rawlings having a stepson," shared paint specialist Mike Coy with the camera.
This revelation piqued our curiosity: what other aspects of the car restorer's personal life remain unknown to us? Continue reading to discover more about the 50-year-old's family.
Is Richard Rawlings' stepson a part of the Gas Monkey Garage team?
During an episode of Fast N’ Loud, the TV personality revealed that he had hired his stepson, Sinjin Venegas, to handle some social media responsibilities for the garage. Richard humorously remarked, "His mom said give him a job. I gave him a job," alluding to his second wife Suzanne.
Sinjin Venegas and Suzanne
The mechanic elaborated on the fact that Sinjin was only 3 years old when Richard married Suzanne. He described Sinjin, who graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2017 and is now in his twenties, as a "typical millennial." The August 5 episode showcased the distinctive and close relationship between Richard and Sinjin.
On Sinjin's first day at the garage, Richard candidly admitted that he had forgotten the photographer was starting. In response to the new employee's question, "How did you forget I was coming," Richard playfully replied, "Cause I don't really pay attention to you very often… Sinjin, my boy, I love ya, but the world doesn't revolve around you. It revolves around me."
Later on, when Mike and paint specialist Tony Cano inquired about their new co-worker, Richard was uncertain about Sinjin's ethnicity. When Mike asked if Sinjin was Indian due to his uncommon name, Richard replied with uncertainty, "I don't know."
In response to a Twitter follower's query about Sinjin's name, Richard shed some light on its origin, mentioning that it was possibly inspired by the Beach Volleyball player Sinjin Smith, although he wasn't entirely sure. It's worth noting that Sinjin Smith is indeed a real person.
His stepson name may be inspired by the Beach Volleyball player Sinjin Smith
Has there been a divorce between Fast N’ Loud star Richard Rawlings and his wife?
Rawlings celebrated exclusive birthday gift for Sue
Sadly, Richard and Sinjin’s mom Suzanne split for a second time earlier 2019. The Garage Rehab host filed the paperwork in March and the divorce was finalized in May.
The couple had been married from 1999 to 2009 before re-marrying in 2015. According to court records obtained by TMZ, Richard agreed to pay his ex $300,000 in the divorce settlement and allowed her to keep a 2019 Mercedes SL 450 roadster.
Rawlings candidly acknowledged that his dedication to work and the demanding reality TV lifestyle had been a major factor in the initial breakdown of their relationship. He revealed that Suzanne struggled with the unpredictability and instability of his career. He said:""We got divorced while all the...stuff was happening, and it was hard for her to put up with it, so it was rough on her for a while."
He further explained that his work required frequent travel, and they both acknowledged the presence of numerous other women in his line of work, which put a strain on their relationship.
Despite the complexities of his relationship with Suzanne, it appears that Richard maintains a close bond with Sinjin. In fact, his stepson was present to celebrate Richard's 50th birthday in March.
Despite the divorce with Suzanne, Richard maintains a close bond with Sinjin
Are there any other children besides Sinjin in Richard Rawlings' family?
Unlike traditional family narratives, Richard Rawlings does not have any biological children. Despite being married three times, the car aficionado has not experienced fatherhood through biological means. This unique aspect of his life has led to curiosity and speculation among his devoted fans.
However, he ventured into another business in Dallas after establishing the garage. Unfortunately, this endeavor has recently landed him in considerable legal trouble.
In 2013, Richard founded the Gas Monkey Bar N’ Grill, but according to a report by Dallas News in 2018, the establishment filed a lawsuit against the reality star for defamation and accused him of making "deliberate and deceitful attempts" to evade his contractual obligations.
In less than a year from the initial lawsuit, Richard responded with a countersuit, alleging that the restaurant's license to use his brand had lapsed, and they were using his intellectual property without authorization. As of now, these legal actions seem to be ongoing.
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