Southern Charm's Whitner Slagsvol Talks About His Famous Uncle Jimmy Buffett

Whitner Slagsvol opens up about the impact his uncle, trop-rock legend Jimmy Buffett, had on his family.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Southern Charm cast member Whitner Slagsvol revealed that he is the nephew of the late Jimmy Buffett, the famous "Margaritaville" singer. Whitner spoke about the "outsized influence" Buffett had on his family, including taking them on amazing trips around the world. Whitner also discussed his own love life and dating experiences as a first-time reality TV star.

Why it matters

Whitner's connection to the iconic Jimmy Buffett adds an interesting layer of celebrity to the Southern Charm cast, and provides insight into Whitner's upbringing and family life. Whitner's comments about the impact Buffett had on his family highlight the musician's enduring legacy and influence.

The details

Whitner revealed that his aunt Jane Slagsvol is Jimmy Buffett's widow, making Whitner the musician's nephew. Whitner said Buffett had a "pretty outsized influence" on his family, with Whitner and his sisters often joining Buffett and his aunt on trips around the world. After Buffett's passing in 2023, Whitner said he realized those trips were "once-in-a-lifetime opportunities." Whitner also discussed his own dating life, revealing he went on a date with fellow Southern Charm newcomer Charley Manley, though it was edited out of the show.

  • Jimmy Buffett passed away in 2023 at the age of 76.

The players

Whitner Slagsvol

A cast member on the reality TV show Southern Charm and the nephew of the late musician Jimmy Buffett.

Jimmy Buffett

A Grammy-nominated trop-rock musician best known for his hit song "Margaritaville." He was Whitner's uncle and had a major influence on Whitner's family.

Jane Slagsvol

Whitner's aunt and the widow of Jimmy Buffett.

Charley Manley

A fellow newcomer to the Southern Charm cast, who Whitner went on a date with prior to her interest in another castmate, Craig Conover.

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What they’re saying

“Jimmy was a great man. He had a pretty outsized influence on our family — I mean, he had an outsized influence on the world.”

— Whitner Slagsvol (PopCulture.com)

“My family is also just, outside of that, all real cool … so it's been fun sharing that, and I think that was one of the reasons I was pretty comfortable going on [Southern Charm], just knowing that we have a pretty cool story to tell, so why not?”

— Whitner Slagsvol (PopCulture.com)

“It was a good date, like we remain friends. I think the only hesitation there, because there is a slight hesitation, was that it was both of our first time having cameras in our face in a date situation...it was just very fishbowl-y.”

— Whitner Slagsvol (PopCulture.com)

The takeaway

Whitner Slagsvol's connection to the legendary Jimmy Buffett adds an intriguing layer of celebrity to the Southern Charm cast, and his comments about the profound impact Buffett had on his family highlight the enduring legacy of the iconic musician.