trophy wife

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noun

the young, often second, wife of a rich middle-aged man.

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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

Origin of trophy wife

An Americanism dating back to 1985–90

In straight relationships with an age gap, words like ‘gold-digger’ and ‘trophy wife’ get thrown around.
Freaking Out About Age Gaps in Gay Relationships Is Homophobic|Samantha Allen|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Its horrific title aside, Trophy Wife was the closest thing in style, tone, and humor to Modern Family that ABC had ever produced.
‘black-ish’ Is the New ‘Modern Family’|Kevin Fallon|October 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But as perfect a pairing as Trophy Wife was with Modern Family, black-ish is, too.
‘black-ish’ Is the New ‘Modern Family’|Kevin Fallon|October 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the end, both Trophy Wife and Super Fun Night were canceled.
‘black-ish’ Is the New ‘Modern Family’|Kevin Fallon|October 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST

How great would it be if Michaela Watkins or Marcia Gay Harden was nominated for the canceled Trophy Wife?
Emmys 2014: Who Will and Who Should Be Nominated|Kevin Fallon|July 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST