tom hudson hat.jpgI’m having just as good a time as the next guy writing about fucking hookers but let’s take a quick break from that and talk about love—Pirate Capital founder Tom Hudson is getting married. The lucky lady is Virginia Zampella, who Hudson met on SugarDaddyForMe.com. As girlfriends of the pirate are wont to do, Zampella has unofficially appointed herself office manager, with T-bone’s approval.
Allegedly, her first order of business was to get rid of all the women who worked there prior to her being hired/engaged. Next: turn things around at the floundering, 15-large AUM hedge fund. Now, I know what you must be asking yourselves—where does Zampella get off thinking she can “get things back on track” at Pirate, which is what she’s supposedly telling people she plans to do? The answer lies in her prior work experience, which maybe includes being employed as a call girl in New York and Charlotte, and starring in a few adult films. If anything, Virginia runs the risk of classing/smartening the place up a bit too much for the ragtag crew of scallywags, buggerers and alpha destroyers. What’s more, the future Mrs. Hudson #4 has a criminal record (mugshot TK). What I’m getting at is that she’d be probably be more comfortable at a place like GSAM. I’ll make some calls.
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Comments (106)

  1. Posted by To The Hilt | March 11, 2008 at 11:34 AM

    two names that don’t belong together –> Virginia & Zampella

  2. Posted by guest | March 11, 2008 at 11:42 AM

    come on, at least show a picture of Miss Virginia Zampella

  3. Posted by guest | March 11, 2008 at 11:42 AM

    Video goodness…
    http://www.adoptcharlotte.org/media.html
    I’ve made a huge mistake

  4. Posted by guest | March 11, 2008 at 11:49 AM

    wtf BSC?
    Anyone have a clue why stock $10 off todays high?

  5. Posted by guest | March 11, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    there is no way this is true. This has to be a hoax.. until I hear or see confirmation from someone within Pirate or from TH himself this is ll garbage… besides.. who cares

  6. Posted by Formerly FEPWJ | March 11, 2008 at 11:59 AM

    Bess please tell us a photo is coming. I can’t wait to see what this one looks like. On a side note I once tried to pitch RICK to the fund. Too bad he was too busy meeting his (ex or soon to be ex)wives there and didn’t listen.

  7. Posted by guest | March 11, 2008 at 12:01 PM

    http://arrestinquiryweb.co.mecklenburg.nc.us/ArrestBrowse.aspx?LastName=zampella&FirstName=virginia&PID=&Arrest=&ArrestDate=&LastDayArrests=
    Two hot mugshots above folks. Last arrest was less than 4 months ago. Background checks must abound at Pirate.

  8. Posted by guest | March 11, 2008 at 12:08 PM

    Anyone who wants to verify the details should email Virginia@piratecapitalllc.com or tom@piratecapitalllc.com. They’re spreading the news of thier happy engagement to anyone who asks or doesn’t ask. And she’s got a huge honking ring to prove it.

  9. Posted by guest | March 11, 2008 at 12:13 PM

    Hope his ex is filing the custody paperwork as this goes to print. Slimy mcnasty and skanky mcwhite trash should not be around children.

  10. Posted by guest | March 11, 2008 at 12:15 PM

    She lost 3 inches and 12 lbs between arrests?!

  11. Posted by modskool | March 11, 2008 at 12:17 PM

    ooh la la, she’s french! I’m dying to know how she got arrested for assaulting a gov’t employee.

  12. Posted by guest | March 11, 2008 at 12:24 PM

    @ 12:01
    The DUI picture is definitely much better.

  13. Posted by guest | March 11, 2008 at 12:31 PM

    Virginia Zampella, What’s the going rate for a violent drunk on SugarDaddy these days? Did Hudson get a discount since you are all tired and worn out already? Nicely done Tommy. You finally landed one worthy of your class and refinement.

  14. Posted by guest | March 11, 2008 at 12:46 PM

    she’s pretty fucking cute in those mugshots.

  15. Posted by Formerly FEPWJ | March 11, 2008 at 12:51 PM

    Agreed, the DUI picture is better. So cute, I wonder if he’s going to build her a mausoleum of her own next to the trailer park that she came from….

  16. Posted by guest | March 11, 2008 at 12:53 PM

    @ 12:46
    The Orange Mecklenburg County Jail jumper really brings out her eyes.

  17. Posted by guest | March 11, 2008 at 1:00 PM

    http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=3030320
    Her myspace quote “- Maybe some women aren’t meant to be tamed. Maybe they’re supposed to run wild until they find someone — just as wild — to run with. – ”
    While both dashingly handsome and debonair, I’m not sure Thomas R Hudson Jr. would qualify as wild in the lamest of circles.

  18. Posted by guest | March 11, 2008 at 1:00 PM

    I know a HF man-dir who was dating a beautiful, talented, classy physician …… Then he met a paralegal (former exotic dancer) who owned a small cabin cruiser with a “stripper pole” on the back and very uninhibited friends. Away goes the lady doc and hello paralegal!!
    They’ve been married for six months but he doesn’t seem happy.
    They live in a city served by Southwest Airlines if you must know.

  19. Posted by guest | March 11, 2008 at 1:11 PM

    He has 4 exes??????
    -The Forehead Slapper

  20. Posted by guest | March 11, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    so I’m confused…she IS a hooker right?

  21. Posted by guest | March 11, 2008 at 3:59 PM

    Depends on how you define hooker. she sells her a** to crusty old rich dudes for cash, but only one at a time and she has to pretend to not want to vomit when she has sex with them. In many cultures that is called a wife. Hooker, wife, probably closer to a ho, but who’s to judge? Go V-Jay-Jay get your skank on.

  22. Posted by guest | March 11, 2008 at 4:20 PM

    This is the story of the day. Forget Spitzer, this is a true classic.

  23. Posted by guest | March 11, 2008 at 4:32 PM

    Nice myspace pic V. were you going for the fat bucktoothed look or was it sheer luck that you captured it? Does V stand for VD or Vagina?

  24. Posted by guest | March 11, 2008 at 5:02 PM

    wow. you would think that the hr manager would have caught this one with a simple google search. he/she must have been out to lunch when tom brought her in for the “interview”.

  25. Posted by guest | March 11, 2008 at 5:09 PM

    wow. you would think the hr manager would have caught this one with a simple google search. he/she must have been out to lunch when tom brought her in for the “interview”

  26. Posted by guest | March 11, 2008 at 5:12 PM

    Wow she has actually changed her myspace picture since this was originally posted…unless myspace does that automatically or something..im a facebook man myself

  27. Posted by guest | March 11, 2008 at 8:01 PM

    $20 says he proposed and offered to buy her new boobs in the same breath

  28. Posted by guest | March 12, 2008 at 6:59 AM

    Does Tom Hudson have a brain tumor? He’s kinda like the britney spears of unprofitable hedgefunds only not as likeable and not yet photographed with his balls hanging out. (pretty sure that’s soon to come though)

  29. Posted by guest | March 12, 2008 at 7:26 AM

    @6:59
    Rumor has it those photos would have to be taken through a micorscope to shoot them tic tacs. Virgina Zampella is one lucky lady. oh, did I say lady, i meant boozing ho.

  30. Posted by guest | March 12, 2008 at 7:54 AM

    What will they tell their kids when they ask how mommy and daddy met? Well, see kids there is this thing called craig’s list and you can buy anything…

  31. Posted by guest | March 12, 2008 at 7:56 AM

    Boobies, Boobies, Boobies, Boobies, Booooooobbbbbbiiiieeeessss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Tommy H

  32. Posted by guest | March 12, 2008 at 8:00 AM

    Hey V- what’s you get for V-day? Lemmee guess, Isa’s Cartier necklace? No, how about Gabe’s panties? Word is you’ll wear anything his exes left behind when they dumped your man.

  33. Posted by guest | March 12, 2008 at 8:49 AM

    Dude whats up with her teeth? Looks like she eats rocks.

  34. Posted by guest | March 12, 2008 at 9:34 AM

    Was it a nurse at the free clinic or the postman who didn’t bring her welfare check quick enough? We’ve all wanted to smack the dmv clerk, but no one actually does it.

  35. Posted by guest | March 12, 2008 at 1:46 PM

    Actually those are some elephants balls he’s got. He’s actually trying to scrounge up suckers who would put a penny into his newest lame venture http://www.isapartnersllc.com/ knowing he hires and marries criminals, can’t keep any of his funds profitable or any of his investment team members except kids. Tom Hudson isn’t competent to manage his kid’s piggy bank let alone someone elses millions.

  36. Posted by guest | March 12, 2008 at 1:57 PM

    He named his new fund after his ex-girlfriend? Freaking idiot.

  37. Posted by guest | March 12, 2008 at 1:59 PM

    So, sugardaddyforme.com is a prostitution site or no? How much did Virginia Zampella charge? My guess is less than Spitzer was paying. Guess he wanted a classier piece than Hudson.

  38. Posted by guest | March 12, 2008 at 5:38 PM

    when will someone be posting the half naked raunch shots from sugardaddy?

  39. Posted by guest | March 12, 2008 at 5:39 PM

    Kristen’s career as a “bathing suit model” is about to take off so there will be an opening at the emperor’s club soon. If Virginia Zampella can lose 20 lbs, stop getting arrested and learn to wash her hair she wont have to sleep with Tom Hudson anymore.

  40. Posted by guest | March 12, 2008 at 5:41 PM

    according to linked in she was an “executive” (read admin) at a beer wholesaler in Charlotte too… anyone get info from the HR manager there? I’d love to hear THAT one
    http://www.linkedin.com/pub/4/088/864

  41. Posted by guest | March 12, 2008 at 5:43 PM

    You know Bess has em, but she wont post em. Must have been real high end trademarked stuff.

  42. Posted by guest | March 12, 2008 at 5:49 PM

    The beer wholesaler job explains the drunk driving charge, but how about the assault charge.

  43. Posted by guest | March 12, 2008 at 5:50 PM

    Put on a happy face and dance monkey dance. simply fabulous.

  44. Posted by guest | March 12, 2008 at 5:51 PM

    someone get into her myspace and jack those pics UP

  45. Posted by guest | March 12, 2008 at 5:55 PM

    a quarter says Chris Kelly has increased his periodic visits to his car, a.k.a. intraday booze breaks, tenfold. Everyone knows youre an alchoholic Chris. Man up and just drink at your desk. You deserve it with what youve gone through, covering up your boss’s illegal trading activity, solicitation, fraud, tax evasion, etc. cmon have another scotch on all of the ex pirates. Just dont do it in private anymore. Thats just creepy and sad.

  46. Posted by guest | March 12, 2008 at 6:02 PM

    Just look at her cheesy myspace pic in the new pirate uniform and imagine her bent over with her legs spread smiling at the camera through her knees. Oh and slathered in coco butter or ky jelly. Guaranteed thats her sugar profile pic. if shes even that classy.

  47. Posted by guest | March 12, 2008 at 6:07 PM

    Hey, thats the future ex Mrs. Thomas R Hudson Jr. IV youre talking about! She’s got a title after all.

  48. Posted by guest | March 12, 2008 at 6:27 PM

    It really is just you against the world Tommy. You’re either the world’s biggest f**k up or you really pissed God off in a past life.

  49. Posted by guest | March 12, 2008 at 9:18 PM

    YOU GUYS THINK SHE’LL GET A SPOT IN THAT MAUSOLEUM?? PS, i pissed on your beemer tommy and steph tran took a chinese dump on it.

  50. Posted by guest | March 13, 2008 at 9:38 AM

    That is gross and fu**ing hysterical, but keep ST out of this. She’s real good peeps.

  51. Posted by guest | March 13, 2008 at 9:45 AM

    Headline should have read “Tom Hudson forced to recruit from Mechlenberg County Jail -wives & employees that is.” Pic should have been Virginia Zampella’s most recent mugshot.

  52. Posted by guest | March 13, 2008 at 11:44 AM

    According to her linkedin profile she went to Oak Hill Academy — if that’s the hs basketball powerhouse then I wonder how many members of the basketball team she hasn’t bonked! good work guys.
    bootytrain

  53. Posted by guest | March 13, 2008 at 2:40 PM

    ok, so basically theres a few possible outcomes…
    1- hudson calls off the engagment because he realizes hiring and marrying a gold- digging criminal is bad for business
    2- pirate capital closes its doors because all investors and fellow board of directors have learned tom hired and married said gold-digging criminal
    3- virginia calls off the engagement after realizing tom is minutes away from losing it all. and really what would stop her, she could sell the ring and buy another mobile home
    4- they have a horrible argument just days before the wedding about who gave who the clap. wedding postponed until antibiotics take effect
    5- they have a beautiful ceremony at beamers and they both live happily ever after… or at least until trial

  54. Posted by Formerly FEPWJ | March 13, 2008 at 6:35 PM

    Option #4 for sure….

  55. Posted by guest | March 13, 2008 at 7:05 PM

    Heard the rehearsal dinner is at Cosmo’s.

  56. Posted by guest | March 13, 2008 at 7:22 PM

    My money is on 2 and 4

  57. Posted by guest | March 13, 2008 at 7:33 PM

    She has to go through with it since she has nothing to go home to and cant work any legit job with a record. He will go through with it because hes too stupid to reaalize you dont marry a whore you just pay he for sex as you go. so #5

  58. Posted by guest | March 14, 2008 at 8:51 AM

    Whats up with the shit eating grin in her dui pick? Never seen anyone so happy to be spending the night in a city jail.

  59. Posted by guest | March 14, 2008 at 8:58 AM

    She’s a perfect addition to Hudson’s family.

  60. Posted by guest | March 14, 2008 at 9:09 AM

    Let’s everyone wish Virginia Zampella good luck at her court date on monday. Good Luck Virginia!!!!!!!!!
    http://www1.aoc.state.nc.us/www/calendars.Criminal.do?county=999&court=BTH&defendant=zampella&start=0&navindex=0&submit=Submit+Query

  61. Posted by guest | March 14, 2008 at 10:25 AM

    I wonder if Virginia Zampella told Tom she was just going home for a quick weekend visit or if Tom Hudson will be there in court to support his sweet little jailbird. That photo op would be priceless.

  62. Posted by guest | March 17, 2008 at 12:29 PM

    Virgina’s gonna get a li’l Cap’n inside

  63. Posted by guest | March 17, 2008 at 5:33 PM

    Anyone have any info on the court date today? DYING over here!

  64. Posted by guest | March 18, 2008 at 5:49 PM

    I’m fairly certain the DA amended the charges against Virginia Zampella to include Tom Hudson with at least 3 counts of 1st Degree Douchebaggery

  65. Posted by guest | March 21, 2008 at 10:21 AM

    This guy is a joke – marrying someone he met online after such a short time. I can’t believe that investors keep their money with him…..

  66. Posted by guest | March 23, 2008 at 1:44 PM

    anyone heard that Pirate closing down?

  67. Posted by guest | March 23, 2008 at 2:07 PM

    Pirate will probably have their electricity shut off by the end of April. Nice work Hudson.

  68. Posted by guest | April 3, 2008 at 11:32 PM
  69. Posted by guest | April 28, 2008 at 2:06 PM

    so what Hudson do with no fund and no one to yell and scream at as he did with all the employees, and even some investors, and just basically treat like crap because he thinks now that he is rich he can… I guess his kid should start wearing padding around teh house and I hope that this new girlfriend likes it rough…

  70. Posted by guest | May 13, 2008 at 6:44 PM

    I’m guessing the big smile in the mug shot was her “get out of jail free” card. Ol’ Mr. Hudson may be getting sloppy seconds to some Mecklenburg County Sherriff’s deputy.

  71. Posted by guest | May 13, 2008 at 6:50 PM

    http://www.classmates.com/profile/user/view/photos?registrationId=2656113
    Please sign her guest register for Oak Hill. She’s “class” of ’97.

  72. Posted by guest | May 14, 2008 at 3:54 PM

    I’m confused. If Ms. Zampella is a prostitute as has been alleged, why would Tom marry her when he could just write checks? I guess marrying her would be cheaper in the long run?

  73. Posted by guest | May 14, 2008 at 7:21 PM

    rumor has it she already took the money and ran. i wonder how hudson explains his 4th failed marriage to his family. oh how proud they must be.

  74. Posted by guest | August 9, 2008 at 3:05 AM

    I met Mr. Hudson, personally….off the net…i cant believe that i am reading this about him..wow

  75. Posted by guest | August 9, 2008 at 8:09 AM

    If you met him personally and you weren’t let in on his actual true life bs then watch out….hes notorious! It’s true what they say. RUN!

  76. Posted by guest | August 9, 2008 at 8:09 AM

    If you met him personally and you weren’t let in on his actual true life bs then watch out….hes notorious! It’s true what they say. RUN!

  77. Posted by guest | August 9, 2008 at 8:09 AM

    If you met him personally and you weren’t let in on his actual true life bs then watch out….hes notorious! It’s true what they say. RUN!

  78. Posted by guest | August 9, 2008 at 6:20 PM

    In his actual true life he has a new girlfriend. They were spotted quite a few times holding hands and kissing. Mrs Hudson #5? The world is not that bad after all…or maybe just full of dumb women.

  79. Posted by guest | August 25, 2008 at 6:45 AM

    yes met in person…there is another one a new lady.
    i live close to wear he lives, glad i didnt stick around to be dumped and replaced before the ink is even dry on the marriage papers.
    hope he had a good prenup with the last one.
    his new addition to the house is a hopeful way to get the ladies to stay and allow him to have his other sluts on the side. sometimes its embarressing to even think i wasted time, or energy on him after reading all these articals. Glad i wasnt able to become famous on here for messing with him lol

  80. Posted by guest | August 26, 2008 at 12:35 PM

    Be very glad you got out while you did!He is barely over the last one and moving forward in mere months. what a poor pathetic bastard. stay far away or youll get burned!as for his house lol its a rendition of the last 3 lucky ladies.

  81. Posted by guest | August 26, 2008 at 4:27 PM

    Hun, I think you actually regret you didn’t have a chance to stick around. With your poor grammar, I don’t think he would be interested anyway. After all, he is an educated person. Do yourself a huge favor…go back to school.

  82. Posted by guest | August 26, 2008 at 4:28 PM

    Hun, I think you actually regret you didn’t have a chance to stick around. With your poor grammar, I don’t think he would be interested anyway. After all, he is an educated person. Do yourself a huge favor…go back to school.

  83. Posted by guest | August 27, 2008 at 10:36 AM

    Hun…? What kind of english is that? Educated? Right, he’s an asshole plain and simple. Have fun with him you two belong together. Disgusting.

  84. Posted by guest | August 27, 2008 at 10:37 AM

    With all the trips, money, and gifts you’ll receive i’m sure life will be completely tolerable. lol

  85. Posted by guest | August 27, 2008 at 11:56 AM

    defending him huh?did look back on my post and see what your saying. A lot harde to check all that using my blackberry to write it. But come on, he doesn’t pick the dumb ones….oh wait maybe so.
    Have not had the chance to spot them out around town. Interesting to see what this one looks like, as well as age. He seems to go youngerwith each one.

  86. Posted by guest | August 27, 2008 at 12:52 PM

    lol…you’re actually pretty funny.

  87. Posted by guest | August 27, 2008 at 12:52 PM

    and I would never defened that loser…

  88. Posted by guest | August 27, 2008 at 12:53 PM

    and I would never defend that loser…

  89. Posted by guest | August 27, 2008 at 12:53 PM

    and I would never defend that loser…

  90. Posted by guest | August 28, 2008 at 9:30 AM

    Wow! Girl! You are really pissed at this guy…Using blackberry to post a comment? Couldn’t wait to get to the computer, huh? LOL Yeah, thanks God I’ve never been that desperate;) By the way, reading all this it’s very entertaining. Angry former employees and dumped exes. That’s actually much better than soap operas. Haven’t had a chance to meet famous Tom Hudson BUT now I’m genuinely curious LOL

  91. Posted by guest | September 12, 2008 at 12:09 AM

    He is in a serious relationship…again…want to make some deals on the 5th marriage and when…

  92. Posted by guest | September 25, 2008 at 9:26 AM

    That’s an easy one it comes in a 5 step program::
    1. as soon as every trace of Toms last fling is completely untraceable as if it had never existed so he doesnt even have to tell her.
    2. as soon as she drops her whole life and surrounds everything that is Tom around her and NOTHING else. This involves moving in with him leaving everything and everyone behind for his life his taste his everything.But not his spending money thats only for him…whats left of it.
    3. as soon as Tom can confirm she is able to reproduce properly and ASAP. Babies need to be made right away!!!
    4. as soon as her whole life is in his complete control. Family, Friends, clothing, food, even what is watched on tv.
    5. as soon as Tom makes sure this girl has no clue what a manipulative liar and con-man he is in life family and business.
    Once these few steps are made sure of completion upon full inspection…when this girl is completely senseless to anything she will be ready to become that next blushing bride…..
    Sign up now and you will get all this great stuff plus as a bonus well throw in the psychotic ex wife, spolied crybaby son, backstabbing mother and sister duo. And all those unforgattable nights with Tom Hudson….Can you feel the love!!!
    Limited time only because this one moves FAST!!!!!

  93. Posted by guest | September 25, 2008 at 8:22 PM

    Just to clarify…all those nights with Tom Hudson weren’t that unforgettable… After so many exes he should have much better skills….I mean… REALLY! No money will ever recompense for loss in this department LOL

  94. Posted by guest | September 26, 2008 at 6:30 PM

    Well said!! Ditto

  95. Posted by guest | October 9, 2008 at 8:36 PM

    I know virginia and tom .She was living pretty in a penthouse he was handing her money right and left!!!What an insecure idiot.You see karma is a bitch he and her are both in jail now,ton has no more sugar daddy money.The sad thing is he has a son alittle cutie.What kind of role model is he??loser!!!

  96. Posted by guest | October 27, 2008 at 12:02 AM

    I have been to the “penthouse” Back when Holly was still running things. spent time with his son, seeing his new renovated home that is fit for someone to live alone.
    In the bedroom department all is true as stated above. You would think with all these women he would be a good lover, but its all about him, and his needs. He sure makes you think for a split second that your special, and then you blink. But hey great learning experience!!!!
    how is that hedge fund going now?? is he really in jail? for what?

  97. Posted by guest | November 24, 2008 at 2:56 PM

    What a story! Does she have a record of searching out these kind of guys?

  98. Posted by guest | January 11, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    they were married on april 18.
    he served her with divorce papers at the end of may that were dated may 5.
    he filed those papers in court the first week of june.
    the divorce was finalized by october.

  99. Posted by guest | January 14, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    Seen the latest activity? Arrested again, 1/3.
    Everyone should have a hobby.

  100. Posted by guest | January 15, 2009 at 4:44 PM
  101. Posted by guest | January 15, 2009 at 4:44 PM
  102. Posted by guest | January 30, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    Seriously Holly, get a less obsessive hobby already. You’re one to talk. How embarrassing.

  103. Posted by guest | January 30, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    Seriously Holly, get a less obsessive hobby already. You’re one to talk. How embarrassing.

  104. Posted by guest | March 6, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Holly..lol what a joke. Go beg for Tom to marry your skank ass. Since he couldn’t commit to your sister. Sad how you have to behave to get him to notice you.

  105. Posted by guest | March 6, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Holly..lol what a joke. Go beg for Tom to marry your skank ass. Since he couldn’t commit to your sister. Sad how you have to behave to get him to notice you.

  106. Posted by guest | March 19, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    hahahaha it wasn’t holly you idiots!
    Please, Tom has plenty of haters who are more than happy to speak out…
    want a list??

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