So. Joey Buttafuoco. Remember that name? It’s like a time capsule from the 90s, full of bad perms, tabloid headlines, and that one really messy love triangle. You’re probably wondering: after all that chaos, is he still married to Mary Jo? Grab your coffee, because this story has more twists than a pretzel at a county fair.
The Short Answer (Spoiler Alert)
No. Not even close. Let’s just say the Buttafuoco marriage ended faster than a free sample at Costco. Mary Jo divorced him back in the late 90s, after the infamous Amy Fisher scandal made them household names. It was messy, public, and absolutely exhausting to watch.
Think about it: can you really rebuild a marriage after your husband has an affair with a teenager who then shoots you in the face? I mean, that’s not a “we need to talk” situation. That’s a “we need a restraining order” situation. Mary Jo survived a bullet to the head. Talk about a bad day at the office.
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So, short answer: they are not married. They haven’t been for over two decades. But oh, the journey to get here is a wild ride.
A Very Brief History of the Chaos
Let’s rewind to 1992. Joey, a charismatic auto body shop owner in Massapequa, New York, had a fling with Amy Fisher. She was just 16. He was a married dad. The tabloids called her the “Long Island Lolita.” Not a great nickname, honestly.
The affair ended when Amy showed up at the Buttafuoco home and shot Mary Jo in the head. Miraculously, Mary Jo survived. But her marriage? Dead on arrival. Joey went to prison for statutory rape (because, you know, she was a minor). Amy went to prison for assault. And Mary Jo? She got a divorce and a front-row seat to the weirdest soap opera of the 90s.
You have to wonder: did Joey ever think, “Maybe I should have just bought her a car instead”? Probably not. He named his boat “Reality.” I am not making that up.
What Happened Next?
After the divorce, Mary Jo changed her name and pretty much vanished from public life. Good for her. She deserved some peace. She got remarried, had kids, and lived quietly. She even wrote a book about the whole ordeal. The title? “Getting It Right.” Subtle, right?
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Joey, on the other hand, tried to stay in the spotlight. He did reality TV, made mildly offensive jokes, and had a brief relationship with a woman named Laura, who was also a convicted criminal (for not paying child support). That didn’t last. He later married a woman named Evanka—a much younger Croatian model. Yes, really.
That marriage also ended. They split in 2018 after about a decade. So Joey has been divorced twice since Mary Jo. The man collects divorces like some people collect stamps.
So, Is There Any Hope for a Reunion?
Absolutely not. And please, don’t even joke about it. Mary Jo has made it very clear that Joey is a chapter she closed with a bulldozer. In interviews, she’s said she doesn’t even think about him. She’s moved on. She’s happy.
Joey, meanwhile, has made some comments over the years that sound like he wouldn’t mind a second chance. But come on. You shot your ex-wife’s face into the public consciousness. Some bridges aren’t just burned; they’re nuked from orbit.
And let’s be honest: would you want to be married to a guy who is forever known as “the creep from the Amy Fisher story”? That’s like dating a human ostrich. No thank you.
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The Current Status (As We Speak)
As of 2024, Joey Buttafuoco is single. He lives in California, trends on Twitter every once in a while, and posts weird Facebook updates. Mary Jo is happily married to a different man and lives a quiet life. They are not in contact. They are not friends. They are not co-parenting a dog.
Are they ever going to reconcile? If you believe in unicorns, time travel, and pizza that doesn’t make you fat, then maybe. But for the rest of us? No. Mary Jo escaped a nightmare. She isn’t going back.
So, the real lesson here: if your spouse has an affair with a teenager, and that teenager shoots you, it’s generally a sign that marriage counseling won’t cut it. Get a good lawyer. Get a good therapist. And maybe, just maybe, avoid the auto body shop business.
Final Sip of Coffee
So, to answer your burning question: Joey Buttafuoco is not married to Mary Jo. They have been divorced for almost 30 years. He’s been married and divorced twice since. She’s happily settled down. The story is over. The saga is done.
But let’s raise our mugs to Mary Jo. She survived a bullet, a circus of a husband, and the entire 1990s media machine. That’s tough as nails. And Joey? Well, he’s still Joey. And that’s probably the saddest part of all.
Now, let’s never think about Amy Fisher again. Unless you’re writing a true crime podcast. Then, go ahead. But I’m done.