AnnaLynne McCord reveals death threats over wedding fund
AnnaLynne McCord and former England rugby star Danny Cipriani received death threats after asking guests to crowdfund their wedding via Honeyfund, the actress told The Sun. The 90210 star said she believed the registry was private and meant in lieu of gifts—not a public cash grab.
Key Takeaways
- AnnaLynne McCord told The Sun she and Danny Cipriani received death threats after a Honeyfund wedding registry drew public scorn.
- She said the link was meant for guests in lieu of gifts and that she thought it was private until a co-star asked about crowdfunding.
- Critics seized on the couple's reported wealth; McCord said some people donated $10 only to leave insults on the site.
- The pair wed in their Los Angeles garden and plan further ceremonies in London and Cambodia.
Why did AnnaLynne McCord and Danny Cipriani get death threats?
In an exclusive interview with The Sun, McCord spoke for the first time about the backlash ahead of their marriage.
“I was told I was despicable — and that I was trying to extort money from my wedding guests,” she said. “People actually donated ten dollars towards the wedding so they could write on the site that Danny and I were disgusting. There were even death threats.”
The couple used Honeyfund, a U.S. cash and honeymoon registry platform, to request contributions for items such as flowers, catering, music and cake. The public page also allowed donations from $10 to $5,000 toward a “dream wedding and honeymoon experience.”
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Was the wedding fundraiser meant to be private?
McCord, 39, said guests kept asking what to give, and she already had “five blenders” and everything for her home. The invite asked for contributions toward flowers, music and photography instead of traditional presents.
“I didn't know that it was an open link until a co-star at work asked me: ‘Are you crowdfunding for your wedding?’” she said. Separate reporting said critics called the approach “audacious” and “tacky,” noting an estimated $11 million combined net worth.
That coverage also said the registry listed amounts for floral arrangements, a rehearsal dinner, photography, catering and reception drinks, with guests able to select items or make a general gift.
Where did AnnaLynne McCord and Danny Cipriani get married?
Days of Our Lives star McCord and Cipriani, who earned 16 England caps, held an intimate ceremony in their backyard garden. They are also planning a London wedding so more of his side can attend, plus a traditional celebration in Cambodia at Angkor Wat with Ministry of Tourism permission.
They plan a honeymoon in Egypt. McCord, known for Nip/Tuck and the 90210 reboot, met Cipriani on dating app Raya in 2016; after an on-off stretch and a later split, they reconciled and he proposed on Christmas Day at her Los Angeles home.
McCord said they want “a house full of kids,” adding that Cipriani was on his own as a kid and wants a big family.