Where Are O.J. Simpson’s Kids Now? What to Know About Arnelle, Jason, Sydney and Justin

Mar. 15, 2025

O.J. Simpsonwas a father of five beforehis death at the age of 76.

The former NFL player shared three children, Arnelle, Jason and Aaren, with his first wife, Marguerite Whitley, and welcomed two kids, Sydney and Justin, with his second wifeNicole Brown Simpson. Aaren died a month before her 2nd birthday after drowning in the family swimming pool.

On April 10, 2024, Simpson died at 76 years old frommetastatic prostate cancer. His family announced the news on hisX(formerly known as Twitter) account in a statement.

OJ Simpson, Nicole Simpson, Sydney Simpson and Justin Simpson at the ‘Naked Gun 33 1/3’ Premiere on March 16, 1994. ; O.J. Simpson and daughter Arnelle arrive for the “Cliffhanger” premiere on May 26, 1993.Bei/Shutterstock ; Vinnie Zuffante/Getty

Bei/Shutterstock ; Vinnie Zuffante/Getty

Today, the children Simpson shared with Nicole, Sydney and Justin, prefer to remain out of the spotlight, according to what aunt Dominique Brown.

“At this point, I think they wouldprefer to just stay low-keyand raise their families," she told PEOPLE in May 2024.

Less than a year later, a new docuseries,American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson, premiered on Netflix. Released on Jan. 29, it looks back on the murder investigation and trial and features new interviews with witnesses who were never called to testify in court.

Here’s everything to know about O.J. Simpson’s five children: Sydney, Justin, Arnelle, Jason and Aaren.

Arnelle Simpson, 56

O.J. Simpson and daughter Arnelle Simpson at the Forge restaurant during DJ Irie’s birthday celebration on June 20, 2007 in Miami Beach, Florida.Alexander Tamargo/Getty

Alexander Tamargo/Getty

Simpson’s eldest daughter was born on Dec. 4, 1968, when the football player was 21 years old. Arnelle testified athis 1994 trial where he was accused of murderinghis second wife, Nicole. She claimed that her father was “emotional,” “distraught” and “out of control” when he learned of her death, per CNN.

Arnelle remained a vocal supporter of her father, speaking out again during his 2017 parole hearing following his jail sentence for a 2007 armed robbery at a Las Vegas hotel. At the time, she asked that her dad be released so her family could “move forward.”

“As a family, we recognize he’s not the perfect man, but as a man and a father he has done his best to behave in a way that speaks to his overall nature and character,” she said, after describing him as her “best friend,” perCBS.

Jason Simpson, 53

O.J. Simpson with Marguerite Simpson, daughter Arnelle and son Jason on January 8, 1973 in Los Angeles, California.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

He also attended the premiere ofNaked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insultalongside his father, Nicole and two younger siblings three months before Nicole’s murder.

Per theLos Angeles Times, as of 2016, Jason was living a private life as a chef at an Atlanta restaurant, St. Cecilia.

Aaren Simpson

Simpson and Whitley welcomed their third chid, daughter Aaren, in 1977. Just one month shy of her 2nd birthday, Aaren tragically drowned in a pool. Simpson rarely discussed the incident in public.

Sydney Brooke Simpson, 39

OJ Simpson, Nicole Simpson and daughter Sydney Simpson at the ‘Naked Gun 2 1/2’ Premiere on June 27, 1991.Bei/Shutterstock

Bei/Shutterstock

Sydney and Justin moved to Florida in 2000, six years after their mom’s death, and have lived in relative anonymity since. Sydney graduated from Boston University in 2010 with a degree in sociology and spent time in Atlanta before she moved to St. Petersburg, Florida.

As of April 2016, Sydney works in real estate as an owner of multiple properties in Florida that she oversees, per theTampa Bay Times.

That same year, in February 2016, Sydney and her brother Justinattended the wedding of their cousin, Sean Brown, who is Nicole’s sister Denise Brown’s son, in Newport Coast, California. They were photographed at the ceremony as he wedLaguna Beach‘s Casey Reinhardt.

Justin Ryan Simpson, 36

O. J. Simpson with children Justin and Sydney at Disneyland.DMI/The LIFE Picture Collection/Shutterstock

DMI/The LIFE Picture Collection/Shutterstock

O.J.’s youngest child, Justin, was born on Aug. 6, 1988. He was 5 years old when his mom was murdered outside the house as he slept.

Days after Simpson died in April 2024, David Brobeck, Justin’s godfather, told PEOPLE that he and Sydney have found a “good life” in the years after their mother was murdered. Sydney and Justin frequently spent time with Brobeck and his family during the trial, and he said that they “received tremendous love and attention and support” from the community at the time.

“They’ve grown up, and they have their own families now, and they’re doing really well,” he said. “They’re solid solid people and parents, and we just wish them all the best and give them lots of love.”

“We are extremely excited, scared, nervous and in love ❤️ ❤️ ❤️,” he captioned the post. “In only a few short months we will be welcoming little Lana and can’t wait for you to meet her!”

source: people.com