Scottie Pippen, 60, steps out with 23-year-old girlfriend at Zegna Fashion Show on Malibu Pier [VIDEO]
NBA Hall of Famer’s public appearance at Zegna runway show with young woman sparks debate over age-gap relationships
Scottie Pippen and his new 23-year-old girlfriend have gone viral after appearing together at the Ermenegildo Zegna Summer 2027 runway presentation on Malibu Pier. The 8-second clip, posted by @mymixtapez, shows the 60-year-old NBA Hall of Famer posing for photographers alongside the unidentified woman at the June 5-6 fashion event.
The footage, which has already amassed over 1.1 million views, captures the pair on the historic Malibu Pier overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with coastal hills visible in the background. Pippen wears a cream tailored jacket and matching trousers, while the woman wears a white strapless top and high-waisted wide-leg trousers. The age difference of approximately 37 years has become the central focus of discussion.
Coordinated Appearance at Zegna Runway Show
In the video, Scottie Pippen stands smiling with one hand in his pocket, wearing a cream jacket with lighter trim over a white collared shirt. His distinctive hairstyle, featuring tight braids on top transitioning to faded sides, is visible along with dark sunglasses and a small earring. The woman beside him smiles broadly with long, straight dark hair and a slim build, wearing a white strapless top with high-waisted wide-leg trousers and brown sandals.
The setting is the Malibu Pier, a landmark wooden structure extending into the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, California. The event transformed the pier into a runway and social space for Zegna’s Summer 2027 men’s collection presentation, themed around a “lazy beach day” or leisurely summer concept titled “La Villeggiatura.” Orange-and-white striped lounge chairs, event staging with speakers, and photographers are visible throughout the clip.
The coordinated neutral and cream color palette between their outfits is evident throughout. Both maintain positive, open expressions, smiling and facing the photographers without visible tension or negative cues. The scene conveys a relaxed, posed interaction at what appears to be a high-end fashion event.
Event Featured Celebrities and Fashion Industry Figures
The Zegna runway show on June 5-6 attracted numerous celebrities and fashion industry figures to the Malibu Pier. Notable guests included actors Rami Malek, Mahershala Ali, Paul Dano, Stellan Skarsgård, and Gael García Bernal, along with basketball figures like Kevin Love. The event featured models walking a pier-based runway in the brand’s summer collection.
Pippen attended as a guest of the fashion house, with some coverage listing him as appearing solo despite the circulating footage showing him alongside the young woman. The clip and related photos from the event resurfaced yesterday, gaining traction through the @mymixtapez post and subsequent reposts across platforms.
The fashion presentation emphasized an upscale outdoor atmosphere under overcast skies, with the pier setting providing a dramatic backdrop for the collection. The event’s “lazy beach day” theme aligned with the relaxed coastal aesthetic visible in the footage.
Mystery Woman Remains Unidentified
The woman in the video remains publicly unidentified by name in available reporting and social media coverage. She is consistently referred to as a “23-year-old girlfriend,” “new alleged girlfriend,” or “mystery woman” across posts and reposts. Some social media claims suggest the pair have been dating since around September 2025, but these details lack independent verification.
No public statements from Scottie Pippen, the woman, or their representatives confirming or denying the relationship have appeared. The narrative remains driven by the visual evidence and public interpretation rather than any official confirmation from either party.
The clip’s virality stems directly from the significant age difference combined with Pippen’s celebrity status and the high-profile nature of the fashion event setting. The contrast between the upscale event and the personal relationship speculation has amplified interest.
Scottie Pippen’s Relationship History
A six-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer inducted in 2010, Scottie Pippen was married to Larsa Younan from 1997 until their divorce was finalized in December 2021. They share four children: Scotty Pippen Jr., who plays for the Memphis Grizzlies, Preston, Justin, and Sophia. His first marriage to Karen McCollum ended in the early 1990s.
Following his divorce, Pippen has maintained a relatively lower public profile on romantic matters compared to his ex-wife. Larsa has been more publicly visible in her dating life, including a relationship with Marcus Jordan, Michael Jordan’s son, which ended around early 2024. She has stated she has met one of Scottie’s post-divorce partners and described the woman positively.
Pippen has been periodically linked to younger women in media reports, including sightings in Malibu and at coastal events. The current viral clip follows this pattern of occasional media attention on his personal life.
X Split Over Age Gap
The post received 840 replies, with reactions sharply divided between those defending Scottie Pippen’s personal choices and those criticizing the age gap. Defenders framed the relationship as a matter of individual autonomy, with one user writing “Successful men want beautiful women with low mileage” and another stating “If they’re happy and they’re both adults, go for it!”
Critics expressed discomfort with the age disparity, with one comment reading “I really feel like when older guys do this, they are looking for their care taker.” Another user wrote “This some nasty […]. Dating someone young enough to be your daughter is not a flex.” The “father-daughter” framing appeared frequently among critical replies.
Humor and pop-culture references also appeared, including a joke referencing Pippen’s number: “He had to make sure she was the number 23 because Jordan son took his wife.” Another reply compared the situation to recent discourse around Tobey Maguire’s dating life.
Cultural Debate on Age-Gap Relationships
The viral clip has become a flashpoint for broader societal debates about intergenerational relationships, particularly when involving wealthy or famous older men. The discourse mirrors similar conversations sparked by other celebrities, including references in replies to Tobey Maguire and Lil Wayne.
Supporters argued that criticism stems from jealousy or outdated social norms, with one user writing “All yall broke dudes mad because us brother with money can smash the chicks u trying to date lol.” Others pointed to Larsa Pippen’s relationships as evidence that similar dynamics exist across genders.
The conversation has extended to questions about power dynamics, consent, and societal standards. Some commenters framed the relationship as transactional, while others defended it as a matter of personal choice between consenting adults.
No Official Confirmation or Denial
Neither Pippen nor the woman has issued a public statement confirming or denying the “girlfriend” label. The clip’s framing as a romantic relationship originates from the post caption and has been amplified across reposts, though some coverage qualifies the label as alleged.
The footage from the June 5-6 Zegna event resurfaced on July 6, gaining traction through the @mymixtapez post. The timeline of any potential relationship remains unclear, and the absence of official confirmation has allowed speculation to continue.
The episode underscores how visual content involving legacy athletes can rapidly surface cultural tensions without requiring new confirmed facts. The viral clip serves as the primary evidence driving public discussion, with the fashion event setting adding an additional layer of intrigue to the already controversial pairing.