Bella Youkhana is the sister of Larsa Pippen, who rose to prominence on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Miami and was married for more than two decades to former NBA star Scottie Pippen before their marriage ended in 2021. Following that split, Larsa was linked to Marcus Jordan, a former college basketball player and son of Michael Jordan, in 2022, though reports note that relationship ended in March 2020. Meanwhile, Bella has found stability in her own long-term marriage. Despite taking different paths, the sisters remain close and often post photos of their children on social media, showcasing their family ties.
Bella Youkhana’s Moroccan Heritage
In a conversation with BuzzFeed, Bella’s sister Larsa said their grandparents came from Morocco and stressed that their family does not have a white ethnic background.
The siblings also include two brothers who pursue business careers. Samuel Younan, who resides in Chicago, Illinois, earned degrees in finance, international business, and design from the University of Illinois. He is presently an MBA candidate at the Miami Herbert Business School and is noted for his strategic work in the real estate and gaming sectors.
Their other brother, Ninos Younan, has overseen his own companies: he has been a co-owner of Younan Apartments since 2004 and has owned Moza Investments in Chicago, Illinois, since 2000.
A Devoted Mom of Three Married to Paul A. Youkhana
Bella and her husband, Paul A. Youkhana, have been together for many years and are parents to three children. Their parenting journey began with the arrival of their daughter, Olivia, on July 30, 2013.
The family expanded when they welcomed a son, Pierce Alexander, and later a second daughter, Alexis, who was born in May 2018. In May 2020, celebrating Alexis’s second birthday, Bella posted a series of family photos on Instagram with the caption, “Happy Terrific Two my Princess! You are everything to me and more.”
The family of five currently lives in the Greater Chicago Area.
Bella’s Husband Paul A. Youkhana Practices Law in Chicago
Youkhana is an accomplished attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from DePaul University, attending from 1999 to 2003, and later received his Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in 2013.
Paul currently leads The Law Offices of Paul A. Youkhana, LLC as its principal attorney. In addition, he has served as a consultant for Park One, Inc. since January 2010.
Earlier in his career, Paul worked as an attorney at The Patterson Law Firm from 2012 to 2014, where he handled legal research and trial preparation across multiple litigation areas. Prior to that, in 2009 he held positions as marketing director and paralegal at the Law Office of Robert W. DeKelaita, and from 2003 to 2009 he was manager/property manager at Park One, Inc.
He began his professional journey at the Travelodge Hotel, working from 1999 to 2003 as a property manager and hotel assistant responsible for overseeing renovations and training staff.
Bella’s Close Relationship with Sister Larsa and Their Family
Bella and her sister Larsa Pippen share a tight-knit relationship, and Bella regularly highlights Larsa’s children on her Instagram.
Larsa is the mother of four children from her marriage to Scottie Pippen: Scotty Jr., Preston, Justin, and Sophia. Scotty Jr. has followed his father’s path and is currently a professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies.
The ex-Pippen couple married in 1997 and first separated in 2016. They briefly reconciled but ultimately split again in 2018, and their divorce was finalized on December 15, 2021. Despite their history, the former pair have continued to focus on co-parenting their children.
