The son of the Earl of Drogheda has officially announced his engagement to a US billionaire’s daughter, five years after his much-talked-about split from a Hollywood actress more than three decades his senior.
Garrett Moore, 39 — famed for hosting some of London’s most extravagant parties — confirmed this week that he is engaged to Hope Chilton, 25, the daughter of US finance billionaire Richard Lockwood Chilton Jr.
The news marks a dramatic new chapter for the playboy event impresario, who previously made headlines when he became engaged to actress Colleen Camp, now 72.
From Hollywood Scandal to Billionaire Bride
Garrett, the son of Derry Moore, the 12th Earl of Drogheda, is best known for throwing lavish society events for the wealthy and famous, with guest lists that have included Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, Harry Styles, Alexa Chung, and Suki Waterhouse.
Now, after years out of the spotlight romantically, he has found love once again — this time with a woman connected to one of America’s most powerful financial dynasties.
Hope is the daughter of Richard Chilton, founder of Chilton Investment Company, a global finance empire managing billions in assets.
MailOnline reports that both families are said to be “thrilled” with the engagement, with a close friend describing the couple as a “perfect match.”
“She is warm, smart and unpretentious and they are incredibly happy together,” the friend revealed.
“Both families are delighted.”
A Wedding Set to Be a Spectacle
Although Garrett and Hope have yet to confirm a wedding date, insiders say the eventual ceremony is expected to be a truly spectacular society event, fitting for two families operating at the highest levels of wealth and influence.
The engagement comes five years after Garrett shocked society circles by becoming engaged to Colleen Camp, an actress 33 years his senior, best known for her roles in Apocalypse Now, Police Academy, Die Hard with a Vengeance, and American Hustle.
The pair later split in December 2020, with Colleen later describing the relationship as:
“A joke that went too far,”
and insisting they had never been intimate.
How Garrett Met His Billionaire Bride
Garrett and Hope reportedly met through Robin Birley, the influential nightclub owner and entrepreneur who hired Hope to help manage memberships at Maxime’s in New York.
Garrett is a regular presence at Birley’s elite London venues, including 5 Hertford Street in Mayfair, where he has organized countless luxury parties for global brands such as Louis Vuitton and Chanel.
Hope was raised in Darien, Connecticut, attended Greenwich Academy, and later studied criminal science at the University of North Carolina.
Inside the Chilton Billionaire Empire
Hope’s father, Richard Lockwood Chilton Jr, founded Chilton Investment Company in 1992.
By 2014, the firm was managing a staggering $4 billion in assets, and he is now believed to be worth approximately $1.3 billion.
He also boasts an impressive property portfolio and sits on the board of trustees at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, while Hope’s mother serves on several arts and education charity boards.
A Family of Icons on Both Sides
Garrett’s own family is equally illustrious.
His father, Derry Moore, is a celebrated photographer whose lens has captured legendary figures including:
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Princess Diana
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Prince William and Prince Harry
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Ronald Reagan
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David Bowie
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Mahatma Gandhi
The Earl of Drogheda has 45 portraits hanging in the National Portrait Gallery and has published more than 30 books during his career.
Garrett’s mother, Alexandra Henderson, previously worked as a BBC News producer and editor.
From Playful Scandal to Power Couple
Once known primarily for society scandal and extravagant partying, Garrett Moore now appears to be stepping firmly into a new chapter — one defined by billionaire connections, elite family ties, and a dramatic romantic transformation.
With his past Hollywood engagement firmly behind him and a powerful American dynasty now by his side, society is watching closely as this unlikely “perfect match” prepares for what could become one of the most talked-about weddings of the year.
Source: 
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/