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JLL's Robert Knakal Hangs With Hollywood Star at Holiday Party

Investment Sales Broker Hobnobs With Scarlett Johansson, Designer David Yurman in New York City
From left: Cynthia Knakal, Sybil Yurman, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Knakal. (Robert Knakal)
From left: Cynthia Knakal, Sybil Yurman, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Knakal. (Robert Knakal)
CoStar News
December 19, 2023 | 5:37 P.M.

It was not just another night in New York City for investment sales broker Robert Knakal.

The head of JLL’s New York Private Capital Group and his wife, Cynthia, recently got to hang out with "Lost in Translation" and "Black Widow" actress Scarlett Johansson at a holiday party.

Equally if not more impressive than meeting a movie and Broadway star was where the encounter occurred — at the holiday party of David Yurman, one of America's foremost designers of luxury jewelry, where they also chatted with David's wife Sybil Yurman, co-founder and designer at the company.

“David is a friend and one of the smartest, nicest guys you could ever meet,” Knakal said. “ScarJo was one of the sweetest people in show business that we have ever met. Love her movies, but now will make sure never to miss one.”

“Gotta love New York,” Knakal added.

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