O.J. Simpson kids: Who are they, and where are they now?

O.J. Simpson kids: Who are they, and where are they now?

O.J. Simpson's kids are Sydney Brooke, Jason, Justin Ryan, Arnelle, and Aaren Simpson. Since their father's murder trial, some siblings have kept out of the limelight, while others, such as Arnelle Simpson, have opted to remain in the public eye.

O.J. and Nicole Simpson pose with some of their children and other family members.
O.J. and Nicole Simpson pose with some of their children and other family members. Photo: SGranitz/WireImage on Getty Images (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • O.J.'s union with Nicole Brown Simpson brought forth two children, Sydney Brooke and Justin Ryan Simpson.
  • Sydney and Ryan Simpson are real estate agents based in Saint Petersburg, Florida, in the United States.
  • The Simpson children have not spoken out over Nicole Brown's death and their father's alleged involvement since his death.
  • O.J. Simpson's second daughter passed away on 26 August 1979 after an accidental drowning.

Profile summary

Full nameOrenthal James Simpson
Common nameO.J. Simpson
NicknameJuice
Date of birth9 July 1947
Zodiac signCancer
Place of birthSan Francisco, California, United States
Date of death10 April 2024
Age at time of death76 years
Place of deathLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityBlack
ReligionChristian
Eye colourBrown
Hair colourBlack and grey
FatherJimmy Lee Simpson
MotherEunice Simpson
Siblings3
Former spousesNicole Brown SimpsonMarguerite Whitley
Children5
Elementary educationEverett Junior High School
High schoolGalileo High School
CollegeCity College of San FranciscoUniversity of Southern California
ProfessionProfessional football player, actor
Position(s) playedRunning back
Teams played forBuffalo BillsSan Francisco 49ers
Net worth at the time of death$3 million
Net worth at the time of peak$38 million

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Meet O.J. Simpson's kids

Orenthal James Simpson, popularly known as O.J. Simpson, shared five children with his former spouses, Nicole Brown Simpson and Marguerite Whitley.

In his first union with Marguerite Whitley, he fathered three children: Arnelle, Aaren, and Jason Simpson. His marriage to Nicole Brown Simpson bore two children, Sydney Brooke and Justin Ryan Simpson.

Arnelle Simpson

Arnelle Simpson poses during the Arista 25th Anniversary Celebration After Party.
Arnelle Simpson poses during the Arista 25th Anniversary Celebration After Party. Photo: SGranitz/WireImage
Source: Getty Images

Arnelle Simpson is O.J. Simpson's eldest daughter. She was born on 4 December 1968 and is 56 years old as of July 2025. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

She actively defended her father during his 1995 murder trial for the deaths of his second wife, Nicole and her friend, Ronald Goldman and his 2021 parole hearing. During his parole, O.J. Simpson's daughter spoke out on behalf of her family in his defence.

My experience with him is that he is like my best friend and my rock. As a family, we recognise that he is not the perfect man, but a father who has done his best to behave in a way that reflects his overall nature and character, which is always to be positive.

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She added;

My siblings, I and family know that he did not make the right decision on that day, but we know that his intentions were not to go in and to just make the wrong decision at the wrong time... There is no right or wrong way to explain, but we do know that he is remorseful. He is truly remorseful.

Jason Simpson

Arnelle's second sibling, Jason, was born on 21 April 1970. He is 55 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Taurus. According to The Huffington Post, Jason is a professional chef in Miami, where he lives.

Alternative theories of O. J. Simpson's case suggest that his eldest son, Jason, murdered his stepmother in a fit of rage. In his book, O.J. Is Innocent and I Can Prove It, renowned private investigator William C. Dear attributed the crime to the 24-year-old Beverly Hills chef, citing his mental health issues and obsession with knives.

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Aaren Lashone Simpson

O.J. Simpson and Marguerite Whitley's last-born daughter, Aaren Lashone Simpson, was born on 24 September 1977 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Aaren, unfortunately, met her demise before her second birthday on 26 August 1979.

The 23-month-old remained in a coma for eight days after an accidental drowning at their home swimming pool in Brentwood. She was revived by paramedics at their home before being taken to the UCLA Medical Centre.

Sydney Brooke Simpson

Sydney Brooke Simpson poses standing outdoors.
O.J. Simpson's daughter, Sydney Brooke Simpson poses standing outdoors. Photo: @sydneyscissorhand
Source: Facebook

Eight months after their wedding, O.J. fathered his third daughter, Sydney Brooke Simpson, with Nicole Brown Simpson. Born on 17 October 1985, Sydney is 39 years old as of July 2025, and her zodiac sign is Libra.

After her mother's death, Sydney and her brother, Justin, were initially raised by their maternal grandparents, Louis and Juditha Brown. At age 11, an Orange County Superior Court granted O.J. custody of his children after his acquittal.

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She attended Boston University, where she pursued a degree in Sociology. According to the Tampa Bay Times, she is a Florida-based real estate agent.

Justin Ryan Simpson

Justin Simpson listens during a 2025 court hearing regarding his father's estate
Justin Simpson listens during a 2025 court hearing regarding his father's estate at the Regional Justice Centre in Las Vegas. Photo: K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service
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Justin is Nicole Brown and O.J. Simpson's youngest son. He was born on 6 August 1988 and is 36 years old as of July 2025. His zodiac sign is Leo.

Much like his sister, Justin has opted for a life outside the limelight. He attended Florida State University, where he studied Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. In a 2004 interview with NBC's Katie Couric, O.J. gushed over his honour student son, saying:

I have often said he is the finest kid I have ever known. He really is. He is well-liked. He participates in all sports at his school: lacrosse, basketball, and football.

In 2016, he worked as a real estate agent working out of Coldwell Banker in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA. As per his LinkedIn profile, Justin owned Bolder Property Management and has been linked to DHM Real Estate Group since June 2018.

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FAQs

  1. Who raised Nicole Brown Simpson's kids? They were initially raised by their maternal grandparents, Louis and Juditha Brown, and later by their father.
  2. How many biological children did O.J. Simpson have? He has five biological children: Arnelle, Aaren, Jason, Sydney Brooke, and Justin Ryan Simpson.
  3. Is O.J. Simpson's first wife still alive? She is alive and well at the time of this writing.
  4. Have O.J. Simpson's kids spoken out? At the time of their father's death, close family members and staff signed NDAs, keeping them from speaking out.
  5. What is OJ's oldest son doing now? He lives in Miami, Florida, USA, where he works as a chef.
  6. What does Justin Ryan Simpson do for a living? He is a real estate agent based in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
  7. Did OJ have a relationship with his kids? He maintained a relationship with his children, even fighting for legal custody of his children after his acquittal.

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O.J. Simpson's kids are all adults. Aaren Lashone Simpson passed away on 26 August 1979 after an accidental drowning. While Jason and Sydney have maintained a private lifestyle out of the limelight, their siblings continue to pursue different careers in the public eye.

Legit.ng has recently published an article diving into the lives of O.J. Simpson's lawyers. The former football player's defence team, nicknamed the Dream Team, included several high-profile lawyers, such as Johnnie Cochran, Robert Shapiro and Alan Dershowitz.

The lawyers who represented O.J. Simpson in his 1995 trial for the alleged murders of his former wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and Ronald Goldman enjoyed prominence during and after the trial. Read on and discover more about their lives during and after the high-profile case.

Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng

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Ciku Njuguna (Lifestyle writer) Ciku Njuguna is a journalist with more than four years of experience in writing and content creation while working with Legit.ng, Sports Brief and CyberSchool technologies. She has a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics (2018) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the University of Nairobi (2022). Ciku joined Legit.ng in 2024, covering lifestyle content. In 2023, she finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques and participated in the Google News Initiative training program. Email: ciku.njuguna1@gmail.com

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