Cameras follow these ladies around from sunup till sundown, observing hundred-dollar manicures and wild parties, which often end in drinks being thrown in each other’s faces. But what happens when the cameras aren’t rolling? And who were these women before they started on the series? Take a look at some insider info about your favorite Real Housewives stars.
Dorit Kemsley
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Estimated net worth: $50M
Dorit Kemsley earned her degree in communications and moved to Italy to gain some real-world experience working in the fashion industry. After working in a swimwear company for a decade, she moved to New York to open her own business, Dorit, which focused on swim and resort wear for women. But the industry wasn’t the only thing that would be budding in New York…
Dorit met her husband, Paul, when she was living in NYC, and they got married in 2015 in an incredibly lavish ceremony in the city. Now, the couple lives in a gorgeous mansion in Beverly Hills with their children. She recently fell into some bad publicity after adopting a puppy from Lisa Vanderpump’s animal rescue and then abandoning it only to end up back in a kill shelter (when it was rescued from a no-kill, at least.) According to "Radar", Dorit and Paul are facing some severe financial turbulence these days.
Denise Richards
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Estimated net worth: $12M
Before Denise Richards agreed to let cameras follow her around for the sake of the Housewives, she was used to being on the set of significant films. The bombshell actress starred in several blockbuster hits, including "Wild Things" and "Starship Troopers." She also played a Bond girl in the 1999 Pierce Brosnan movie, "The World is Not Enough." She recently gave an interview in which she said she asked her daughter not to watch "Wild Things" until she’s older – no matter how proud Richards may be of her fantastic acting in that movie.
Aside from her extensive list of film credits, she’s also known for her marriage (and divorce) with Hollywood bad boy Charlie Sheen, with whom she has two daughters. She was remarried in 2018 to Aaron Phyphers, who she famously revealed…is very well endowed on an episode of the show, when she was out to lunch talking to Lisa Vanderpump and Kyle Richards. The actress mainly focuses her energy on her youngest daughter, Eloise, these days.
Vicki Gunvalson
The Real Housewives of Orange County
Estimated net worth: $7M
Gunvalson is known as the “OG of the OC,” according to Bravo, and for a good reason. After being married for eight years to Michael J. Wolfsmith, things ended in a pretty lousy split. But rather than letting it destroy her, she turned around and built her own fortune in the form of her insurance company, Coto Insurance. Gunvalson is said to be worth an estimated $7 million.
After the whole situation where Gunvalson accused fellow OC housewife Kelly Dodd of being a druggie, her role on the show has been reduced to that of the occasional appearance. But she’s also appeared on several other shows over the years, including "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," "Watch What Happens: Live and Dr. Phil." She has her website, vickigunvalson.com, where she sells her insurance and links to all of her other ventures and social media pages.
Lisa Rinna
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Estimated net worth: $8M
"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," Rinna is no stranger to being in the limelight, thanks to her extensive acting career that started when she was in her early 20’s. She played several roles in soap operas, including her most well-known part as Billie Reed in "Days of Our Lives" and as Taylor McBride in "Melrose Place."
But her acting credentials don’t stop with soap operas. Since the beginning of her career on television, she’s appeared on several hit shows, including; "The Middle," "Veronica Mars," "Entourage," "8 Simple Rules for Dating my Teenage Daughter", and "Hannah Montana." Earlier this year, Rinna launched an activewear clothing line venture in partnership with Goldsheep.
Kim Zolciak-Biermann
The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Estimated net worth: $3M
Kim appeared on the show for five years until she received her spin-off, "Don’t Be Tardy for the Wedding," which followed her life around the time she married Falcon’s player Kroy Biermann. She is also a singer, with singles including "Tardy for the Party" and "Google Me."
She stays busy taking care of her six kids, including her 5-year old daughter whom she recently received backlash for putting makeup on, and her 17-year old, Brielle, who created a fake video “discovering cockroaches” in NeNe’s house. The teenager made the video after she heard NeNe talking negatively about her mother. The whole situation pretty much guaranteed that Kim was walking away from RH for good.
Yolanda Hadid
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Estimated net worth: $45M
This Dutch former model is the mother to supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid, along with their brother, Anwar, who also dabbles in the craft and is signed with IMG. Yolanda was just as big as her daughters when she was younger, working the runways for Eileen Ford in major fashion hotspots like Milan and Paris. But before she was living the high life in Beverly Hills, she was milking cows on her father’s farm in Holland.
Yolanda’s famous children come from her first marriage to Palestinian real estate mogul Mohamed Hadid. But the two divorced in 2000, and Yolanda was remarried to David Foster in 2011. In 2017, however, they ended things as well, and she moved away to the east coast. She announced recently via her Twitter page that she’s now dating finance man Joseph Jingoli.
Teresa Giudice
The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Estimated net worth: $11M
This Housewives star has appeared on a few reality shows, including Donald Trump’s "Celebrity Apprentice." Giudice has authored several cookbooks that have landed on the "New York Times" Best Sellers list, including "Fabulicious!: Teresa’s Italian Family Cookbook". But not everything in her life has been smooth sailing, despite her luxurious lifestyle.
In 2013, Teresa and her husband, Joe, found themselves in hot water when they were convicted of conspiracy to commit mail fraud, bank fraud, and wire fraud, among other things, and sentenced to do time in federal prison. A few years after their release, they opened up an Italian restaurant in Jersey, which is closed, citing the need for “new management” as the reason.
Carole Radziwill
The Real Housewives of New York City
Estimated net worth: $50M
Radziwill is an esteemed journalist, whose career in media started with ABC, back in 1985 in the city, where she worked as an intern on "20/20". She went on to cover some hot topics and immerse herself in some risky situations to get a good story. During the Gulf War, she reported on the SCUD missile attacks from Iraq. She’s won multiple Emmys for her work, including one for a story she did on Cambodian land mines.
Radziwill married her late husband, Anthony, in 1994. The couple worked at ABC together when they started dating. Anthony passed away in 1999, which prompted Carole to leave the journalistic lifestyle and write a memoir of her life. She published "What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love" in 2005, which wound up on the "New York Times" Best Seller list. She has since written a novel and signed up for a regular column in "Glamour."
Adrienne Maloof
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Estimated net worth: $50M
Adrienne Maloof is the daughter of billionaire George J. Maloof Sr., and as such owns a 2% stake in various Maloof Holdings properties, including the Palms Casino and Resort in Vegas. She’s worked in marketing for the company for over two decades and produces special events for them on occasion, like "Feast," the 2005 horror film.
In 2002, Maloof married former husband Paul Nassif, a renowned plastic surgeon that’s appeared on some TV shows of his own. He currently stars in the E! network series "Botched," and he’s been on "Dr. 90210", as well. The couple divorced in 2012, and she started dating rocker Rod Stewart.
LuAnn de Lesseps
The Real Housewives of New York City
Estimated net worth $25M
The “Countess,” Luann de Lesseps, is a multitalented woman and one who wears many masks. She’s worked as a model, singer, and actress, along with writing a book in 2009 called "Class with the Countess: How to Live with Elegance and Flair." She released several albums over the years, including her first, "Money Can’t Buy You, Class," in 2010.
She has had a rough past couple of years, which included being in and out of rehab twice – all within a single season of the show. During the same time frame, she was arrested for being drunk and disorderly in Palm Beach. She has been trying to turn things around for herself by putting her energy and focus into her new cabaret show, "Countess and Friends."
NeNe Leakes
The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Estimated net worth: $14M
Nene Leakes is an entrepreneur/businesswoman in Atlanta. She’s known for being blunt and in-your-face, and she will let you know if she’s got something on her mind. She has been having a tough time with her husband, Gregg, lately, for a few reasons. Gregg has cancer and has been undergoing chemotherapy, which is tough enough. But the two are considering parting ways – legally and all.
But Nene seems to have a good handle on things on her own, and she’s got a lot on her plate as far as business matters are concerned. She recently opened a clothes store in Atlanta called Swaggalicious/Swagg Boutique and has since expanded into Miami, as well. She plans to continue the expansion and open even more mini-stores within luxury hotels all over the country.
Kyle Richards
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Estimated net worth: $50M
Kyle Richards has lived the luxurious Hollywood lifestyle since she was 4-years old when she landed her first role in the hit movie "Escape to Witch Mountain." Over the years, she went on to land several more, including in E.R, Little House on the Prairie, and Halloween. In 2018, she worked as the co-executive producer on "American Woman," starring Alicia Silverstone. She is also set to play Lindsey Wallace in the 2020 remake of "Halloween Kills."
Richards married her second husband, real estate mogul Mauricio Umansky, in 1996, when she was 4-months pregnant with their first daughter, Alexia. They went on to have two more children, Sophia and Portia, all of whom live with mom and dad in Bel Air. The couple donates so often to the L.A Children’s Hospital that they’ve made the “First Families” list for donating more than $100,000.
Heather Dubrow
The Real Housewives of Orange County
Estimated net worth: $35M
Dubrow was another one of the Housewives stars who was used to appearing on television. In 2000, she played the role of Lydia on Dianne Ruggiero’s TV dramedy, "That’s Life," and appeared on several other TV shows throughout the ’90s and 2000s, including "Married...With Children."
Dubrow was born in the Bronx and grew up in New York. She married her husband, plastic surgeon Terry Dubrow, in 1999. The couple lives in Orange County with their four children. The OC housewife left the show after it’s 11th season and currently puts her energy into her family life. She still makes the occasional appearance on TV, the most recent time being in 2017, when she had a guest role on "Young & Hungry."
Joanna Krupa
The Real Housewives of Miami
Estimated net worth: $8M
Krupa is a woman of many talents and passions, including her love for animals, which led to her opening up a rescue organization called Angels for Animal Rescue. Aside from her soft spot for furry creatures, she dominated the world of professional modeling, appearing on the covers of several major magazines over the years, including "Maxim" and "Playboy."
Krupa was in a lengthy relationship with nightclub owner Romain Zago and was married to him for about 4 of the seven years they were together. The two divorced in 2017, however, and Krupa is now remarried, and she recently had a new baby with her husband, Douglas Nunes. She’s appeared in several shows and films over the years, including hosting "Poland’s Next Top Model" and a role in "Scary Movie 4".
Sonja Morgan
The Real Housewives of New York
Estimated net worth: $8M
The New York social scene wouldn’t be quite the same without affluent housewife Sonja Morgan. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because she got it from being married to the great-grandson of the J.P Morgan. Before she was married, she was a model, strutting her stuff for high-end fashion labels. Now, she’s quite the entrepreneur, running a few different businesses that she recently launched, like her shoe line, French Sole, and her brand of alcohol, Tipsy Girl.
The reality star recently came out with her website and blog, sonjamorganonline.com, where she’s published a line of toaster oven dinner recipes that make for easy, quick, and delicious suppers. She also uses the blog as a platform to sell items from her shoes and clotheslines, as well as posting her various achievements and publications, like all of the magazine covers she’s been on over the years.
Melissa Gorga
The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Estimated net worth: $1.5M
Melissa Gorga was born and raised in New Jersey, where she attended NJ City University. She’s entrepreneurial in spirit and has tried her hand at multiple different avenues of earning artistically – such as her jewelry line that she released on Home Shopping Network in 2014. Gorga has also dabbled in music, releasing many singles over the years, including “I Just Wanna.”
She and her husband, Joe, recently bought a new million-dollar mansion on Barnegat Bay in Toms River. Gorga launched a boutique called Envy, which sells everything from dresses to shoes and jewelry. She has also authored a book titled "Love Italian Style: The Secrets of My Hot and Happy Marriage." Well, if that is any indication of how her relationship with Joe is going, that should tell you something!
Lauri Waring Peterson
The Real Housewives of Orange County
Estimated net worth: $20M
Lauri Waring Peterson’s life seemed like a fairytale, from the point she had her dream wedding to husband George until they celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary earlier this year. And while things between husband and wife may be a dream and they may have access to all of the material wealth you could imagine – not everything that glitters in the Waring Peterson household is gold.
The couple’s son, Josh, is behind bars on an attempted murder charge, although he continues to maintain his innocence to this day. The family is still working always to try and get him out of prison. Lauri and George adopted their granddaughter (Josh’s daughter,) Kennady, because of the entire situation. Lauri, while of course being devastated about her son being behind bars, is also grateful that he’s clean, as he battled addiction for over a decade before his arrest.
Kandi Burrus
The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Net worth: $35M
Burrus is a Grammy-winning songwriter and former hip-hop singer who began her career singing with Xscape in the early ’90s. In the early 2000s, she was writing hit singles, including TLC’s "No Scrubs" and "Bills, Bills, Bills" by Destiny’s Child. In 2013, she wrote and produced co-star Kim Zolciak’s song, "Tardy for the Party."
Burrus is very open about her sexuality and her relationship with her husband, which led her to launch a sex and relationship talk series in 2018. She also owns her own sex toy company called Bedroom Kandi. But every Sunday, she and the family make a cameo appearance at the "Church of Holiness."
Tamra Judge
The Real Housewives of Orange County
Estimated net worth: $2M
Tamra Judge was born and raised in California, so it’s only natural that she would set up shop and launch her fitness career in her home state. She opened her fitness center, CUT Fitness, in Rancho Santa Margarita, and has been operating it since 2012. Aside from her successful gym, she makes $600,000 for each season of RHOC – contributing to her estimated net worth of nearly $2 million. Judge is the 9th highest paid person on the entirety of the Real Housewives franchise.
But even if she is a super successful entrepreneur, it doesn’t mean everything is sunshine and unicorns. She’s had quite the dramatic past few years, thanks to her teenage son coming into the spotlight for transphobia. Needless to say, she’s had to do some serious damage control. But she’s got even more on her plate these days because rumor has it, she’s got another bun in the oven.
Heather Thomson
The Real Housewives of New York City
Estimated net worth: $10M
Heather Thomson is a talented and respected stylist to the stars in the New York City area. The fashionista has styled some huge names in entertainment, including Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé. She also worked as the director of design to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Sean John clothing line, as well as launching one of her own, which began with a focus on shapewear but has since expanded into a full-on collection.
Thomson has an estimated net worth of nearly $10 million, and she frequently uses her wealth to support different charities and philanthropic organizations. The mother of two has done a lot of work to raise awareness about organ donation and has won awards, including from the American Liver Foundation, because of it. Heather has a website, heatherthomson.com, where she blogs about her upcoming events and sponsored products like HelloFresh.
Ana Quincoces
The Real Housewives of Miami
Estimated net worth: $9M
“Miami’s Hottest Chef,” Housewives star Ana Quincoces recently appeared on the 12th season of The Food Network Star, where she got to flaunt her incredible cooking abilities. She has her own website and blog, where she frequently posts recipes and videos of her in the kitchen, making dinner with her family.
One of her more recent concoctions is her famous Skinny Latina Lemon Chicken, which consists of tender chicken with cream and mustard. Her Skinny Latina brand has become so popular that she’s bottled some of her sauces for sale, as well, like her guava and fig barbeque sauce. She has also co-authored a cooking book called "The Versailles Restaurant Cookbook."
Dorinda Medley
The Real Housewives of New York City
Estimated net worth: $20M
It sure seems as if being a fashion guru is a requirement for making it into the Real Housewives franchise. Medley moved to NYC after college to work for Liz Claiborne and worked her way up in the industry and with major clients. She has since launched her own fashion line called DCL Cashmere.
But Dorina Medley doesn’t have to hustle for her affluent lifestyle, and she chooses to. A lot of her near $20 million net worth comes from her late husband, Richard Medley, a hedge fund manager. She also gets paid a pretty penny for every season that she appears on the show, and she’s recently been teaching 80’s, themed aerobics classes. She has been dating dry-cleaning company CEO John Mahdessian recently.
Lea Black
The Real Housewives of Miami
Estimated net worth: $65M
Black has been in the skincare industry for over two decades. She launched her first product line, Sudden Youth Facial, in the 1980s and has since helped to develop over 400 skincare and beauty products. Now, she has her own company, Lea Black Beauty, and sells beauty products and different types of accessories, including jewelry and handbags.
Lea founded The Blacks’ Annual Gala, which has raised millions of dollars for troubled youth over the past 20 years. She contributes to magazines all over the world and is said to be working on a novel, "Lea’s Little Black Book," in which she tells all about life in Miami high society. She has a website, theworldofleablack.com, where she sells her products and links to all of her happenings and her new podcast.
Lizzie Rovsek
The Real Housewives of Orange County
Estimated net worth: $25M
Former Miss Kentucky Lizzie Rovsek is no stranger to the limelight. She’s known for being sweet and even “the least controversial” member of the cast – but is that such a bad thing? Rovsek has an impressive estimated net worth of over $25 million, both from her ex-husband and her business ventures.
Rovsek and her ex, Christian, finalized their divorce in 2018. He agreed to pay her around $10,000 every month in spousal and child support for their sons, Kingston and Preston. They are on a co-parenting schedule so that the children get to spend plenty of time with both mom and dad. The reality star also has her line of swimwear that contributes to her success, called Sun Kitten Swimwear.
Caroline Manzo
The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Estimated net worth: $12M
Caroline Manzo and her family were such hits on the show that they got their very own spinoff – "Manzo’d With Children." The show focused on the family’s catering business – Brownstone, which has been running for over 30 years. It’s mainly run by Caroline’s husband, Al, with whom she has three children: Chris, Lauren, and Albie.
Caroline’s youngest son, Albie, recently unveiled a new business venture on Bravo, claiming he sells “real” roses that last for a year without any sunlight or water. According to the "Inquisitr," the family could use the money since they’ve been losing it for the past several years on the Brownstone and reportedly owe thousands of dollars in state taxes. She was also allegedly asked to return to the show on a few occasions but turned it down because she wasn’t being offered enough money.
Stephanie Hollman
The Real Housewives of Dallas
Estimated net worth: $18M
This blonde bombshell has lived in Dallas for her entire life. Earlier this year, she and her husband, Travis, renewed their wedding vows. The couple lives in a beautiful mansion in the Turtle Creek area of Dallas with their two boys. Travis owns and operates Hollman Inc., which produces lockers for corporations for major gyms and country clubs.
Stephanie keeps busy by spending time with her sons, Chase and Cruz, and blogging on her website. She frequently posts on both her site and social media about her, and her family outings, along with fashion and food, which she admits are 2 of her favorite things in the world. She recently launched her own podcast, too, where she and Brandi Redmond talk about the show and other hot gossip from around Dallas.
Lisa Vanderpump
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Estimated net worth: $75M
Lisa Vanderpump is a star in her own right thanks to the reality series that she stars in, "Vanderpump Rules," which highlights the happenings at one of the (many) restaurants she and husband Ken Todd own: SUR. The adorable restaurateur couple has owned more than 30 successful restaurants spanning across London and Los Angeles.
The Vanderpumps may have expensive taste, but Lisa has a heart of gold. Together, they launched The Vanderpump Dog Foundation, which is an animal welfare organization that has a shelter to house rescues before they go up for adoption temporarily. The foundation fights against dog meat festivals, such as the one in Lychee, as well. Aside from fighting for furry friends, she also advocates for neurological disorders awareness and LGBTQ rights.
Eileen Davidson
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Estimated net worth: $3M
Davidson was used to being in front of the camera long before her time on Real Housewives. She’s been an actress since 1982 when she landed her role as Ashley Abbott in her first of many soap operas, "The Young and the Restless." Over the years, she appeared in several films, too, including 80’s slasher hit, "The House on Sorority Row."
She wasn’t just an actress, she was a good, Emmy award-winning actress. Yep, she won a Daytime Emmy in 2014, decades after beginning her career in Hollywood. Davidson also dabbled in writing, co-authoring a novel called "Death in Daytime" with Robert J. Randisi. Earlier this year, she appeared in another film titled "Walk to Vegas," and she has something new in the works as well.
Karen Huger
The Real Housewives of Potomac
Estimated net worth: $10M
Karen Huger is an affluent socialite living in Potomac, Maryland, where she plays a huge role in high society. Huger joined the show in its 2nd season after she moved to town to take care of her elderly parents. She lives in the area with her husband, Ray, who she’s referred to as the “black Bill Gates.” Though he recently made headlines after it was reported he owed over $1 million in back federal taxes.
But the Grand Dame wasn’t going to let anyone tarnish her good name. She took to social media to defend herself, saying, “Miss Karen doesn’t owe anybody anything, okay?” She has an exciting couple of years, given the fact that happened, as did the launch of her new perfume, La’Dame, which is being sold in Bloomingdales worldwide. Miss Karen isn’t about to let anyone drag her down!
D’Andra Simmons
The Real Housewives of Dallas
Estimated net worth: $3M
D’Andra Simmons is an affluent socialite from Dallas, who lives in a rough neighborhood in the area with her husband, Jeremy. She recently launched her own beauty business that includes a line of skincare, called Ultimate Living.
She has had some rumored rough times lately, however, as speculations of Jeremy cheating have been circulating. Simmons took to her Twitter account to dispel the rumors, saying that she has nothing to hide, and if anything were going on, she’d air it out for the world to see. She may have grown up in one of the wealthiest families in Dallas, but she’s got some pretty thick skin.
Tinsley Randolph Mercer
The Real Housewives of New York City
Estimated net worth: $35M
The 44-year old socialite has a background in arts and received her bachelor’s degree in art history from Columbia University, followed by a master’s in decorative arts from Cooper Hewitt. She worked as an assistant at "Vogue" early on in her career and started quickly gaining notoriety in the high society, high fashion world.
She has appeared in several magazines over the years, including "Vogue" and "Marie Claire," as well as on the covers of "Page Six" and "Virginia Living." Tinsley even helped develop a lip gloss for Christian Dior called “Tinsley Pink,” and launched her own clothing line, Riccime. Since 2017, she has also been contributing regularly to "Town and Country Magazine."
Lisa Hochstein
The Real Housewives of Miami
Estimated net worth: $30M
Lisa Hochstein is the wife of the famous Miami plastic surgeon, Dr. Lenny Hochstein, who is so well-known (and admired) for his work that he’s been nicknamed “The Boob God.” His website is full of models and playmates that have been to him to have work done, including model Alesandra Welborn.
But she’s got an identity of her own now, thanks to the show. Before she was Mrs. Boob God, she was a Playboy playmate. She tried her hand at acting by appearing in a 2006 film about strippers called "The Last Kiss." Hochstein was recently criticized for posting pictures of herself fleeing hurricane Irma in a private jet, but she does donate to charity on occasion.
Jacqueline Laurita
The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Estimated net worth: $500K
Businesswoman Jacqueline Laurita appeared on "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" for several years until she departed from the show in 2017. Laurita hails from Las Vegas, where she worked in the beauty industry before becoming a reality TV star. In 2016, she helped Jenè Luciani compose "Get It! The Busy Girl’s Guide to Getting Your 'It' Together: A Beauty, Style, and Wellness Book".
The Real Housewives star dabbled in acting, appearing in small roles in "Bad Parents" and "Manzo’d With Children." Aside from her beauty books, she is also rumored to be working on starting her website and blog on the matter, called TheLookOver.com. Bravo announced the site earlier this year, but it still has yet to go live. Jacqueline recently moved back to her home in Las Vegas with her family after she cut ties with the show.
Lydia Stirling McLaughlin
The Real Housewives of Orange County
Estimated net worth $15M
Lydia’s one of the “new kids” around the OC Housewives crowd, but she fits right in among the rest of the women. The mother of 3 was born into a wealthy family and has always lived a life with access to the more beautiful things. But the heiress has started to accumulate some wealth of her own, thanks to her jewelry line and successful magazine, "NOBLEMAN," which she and her husband operate together.
Lydia’s “old money” wealth was passed down to her from her grandfather, Geoff Stirling, who was a media mogul in Canada where she is originally from. But the photos she posts on her Instagram with her family shows that she can be down-to-earth as much as she can enjoy high society. Rumor has it that her husband wants another baby, but Lydia hasn’t given him the A-Okay, yet.
Shannon Beador
The Real Housewives of Orange County
Estimated net worth: $20M
Beador has been in the news pretty frequently lately, for some good reasons…and some bad. The California girl split with her ex-husband, David, recently and went through a pretty messy divorce. The couple share twin teenage daughters, Adeline and Stella, and another late teen, Sophie. According to "People Magazine," the Housewives star walked away from the courtroom with a $10,000/month settlement from her ex – $7,065 in spousal support and $2,935 for child support.
But that wasn’t the only time as of late that Shannon has found herself facing off with someone in court. She and costar Tamra Judge wound up defending themselves against a defamation suit filed against them earlier this year by Jim Bellino, Alexis Bellino’s ex-husband. Jim filed the lawsuit after Beador and Judge made some comments about him that he didn’t like on live TV. The women filed a countersuit, however – and won. Shannon walked away over $130 million richer.
Siggy Flicker
The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Estimated net worth: $4M
RHONJ star Siggy Flicker is the daughter of famed Jewish scholar and Holocaust survivor, Dr. Mordecai Paldiel. Flicker has written several books, including "The New Rules for Dating," "Write Your Own Fairy Tale," and "Finding Love on Your Terms." Before her stint as a housewife, she appeared on another reality show on VH1 called "Why Am I Still Single," on which she played a matchmaker.
The reality star has kept her job as a matchmaker for more than two decades, and she’s not terribly unlucky in love herself. Even though she’s divorced from her first husband, she’s happily remarried to Michael Campanella, a car salesman from New Jersey. And there were no hard feelings between her and her first husband, Mark, who acted as the best man at her wedding. The 52-year old left Real Housewives last year and has no plans to return.
Gizelle Bryant
The Real Housewives of Potomac
Estimated net worth: $4M
Gizelle Bryant is one ambitious lady. Despite coming from an affluent family, she pushes to make her mark on the world in her own way, through a variety of business ventures. Bryant authored a book of her own titled "My Word," a novel based on her own marriage to megachurch pastor Jamal Bryant.
The pastor and Bryant were married from 2002-2009 when they ended things with a divorce. Recently, however, Gizelle told "Essence" that she and Jamal were back together – although they’re just dating, for now. The mother of 3 also has her skincare line called EveryHue Beauty, which prides itself on selling foundations to match a ton of different skin tones.
Camille Grammar
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Estimated net worth: $50M
This housewife grew up in New Jersey and studied at NYU, as well as the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television in LA for some time. She worked as a model, dancer, and actress throughout the ’80s and ’90s. She posed for "Playboy" and appeared in some erotic films like "New York Nights." She did land some roles in some more mainstream movies as well, such as "Deconstructing Harry."
Camille married "Frasier" star, Kelsey Grammer, in 1997, with whom she had a daughter and son. They were married for several years until 2010, when she filed for divorce, citing verbal and physical abuse as the reason behind it. When things went south in her following relationship with a fitness trainer, she claimed he was physically abusive towards her as well. She was remarried to an attorney in 2018, and later that year, her home burned down by wildfire.
Jill Zarin
The Real Housewives of New York City
Estimated net worth: $35M
Jill’s is a fashionista who grew up with a background in clothing and retail type work. She earned her degree from the Simmons College of Retail Management in Boston and went on to marry Robert Zarin, the fashion mogul. Her husband passed away in 2018 and left her to inherit his fortune.
In 2011, Jill launched a line of shapewear for women called Skweez Couture by Jill Zarin, and It only makes sense that she would launch a clothing line after two decades in the industry. She dedicates a lot of her free time to philanthropic endeavors, typically centering around raising awareness for arthritic disease, which her daughter and stepson both suffer from. Zarin is in a relationship with Gary Brody, with whom she recently moved into a large and unique penthouse that was once owned by Georgia O’Keefe.
Adriana De Moura
The Real Housewives of Miami
Estimated net worth: $10M
This Housewives star is known for her artsy personality and worldly demeanor. She has a degree in arts and culture and studied at the Sorbonne Institute in Paris before her time on the show. De Moura has done some acting, as well, and appeared in 2018’s "Apollyon and Sobe: Role Models" in 2015.
The artsy actress has been married to hotel designer Frederic Marq since 2013. The two are currently in the process of renovating a yacht from the 1920s that they plan to sail the world and live on. De Moura is very active on her Instagram page, where she posts pictures of all of the events she attends, like her recent trip to support the Angels for Humanity fashion show.
Ramona Singer
The Real Housewives of New York City
Estimated net worth: $18M
Singer is a fashionista and entrepreneur who studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and earned a degree in marketing. She then went on to act as sales manager for several huge brands, including Calvin Klein, before launching her own wholesale business when she was 30 years old.
The reality star recently launched her own line of skincare products, Ageless, which was created for women with mature skin. Singer is still a mainstay on the show, and she puts a lot of energy into her website, where she blogs and sells her products. Her ex-husband, Mario, has gotten some negative press lately for reportedly getting a little rough with Ramona’s co-star, Jill Zarin.
Marysol Patton
The Real Housewives of Miami
Estimated net worth: $15M
This Real Housewives star is known for her impeccable party planning and public relations skills. When celebrities and other wealthy individuals want to throw a great party in Miami – they call Marysol at her PR company, The Patton Group, which she launched in 2005.
Marysol has had a pretty lousy year, resulting from the death of her mother, esteemed psychic Elsa Patton. “Mama Elsa” was such a hit on Housewives that she got her own web series spinoff called "Havana Elsa." There are rumors of a possible reboot of the Miami show, so fans can keep their fingers crossed.
Dr. Karent Sierra
The Real Housewives of Miami
Estimated net worth: $400K
Yep, America probably knows her as the sultry celebrity dentist that brings perfect smiles to the most affluent people around the Miami area. But before she was a practicing dentist, she was a model and beauty queen. She also appeared in a few Spanish television shows pre-Housewives, including "Un Nuevo Dia" and "Despierta America."
Dr. Sierra is the top celebrity dentist in the area. She may be on Housewives, but she’s no housewife. She works hard to live in the way to which she is accustomed. Sierra was dating Spanish TV star Rodolfo Jiménez for a few seasons of the show until her castmates revealed his less-than-desirable behavior to her (in the form of him cheating with multiple women.) Needless to say, she dumped him and moved on with her life.
Bethenny Frankel
The Real Housewives of New York City
Estimated net worth: $25M
Bethenny Frankel is a popular TV personality and entrepreneur who has appeared on several shows over the past few decades. Her career in television began when she worked as a production assistant for "Saved by the Bell." Aside from Housewives, she was also a contestant on The Apprentice: Martha Stewart, along with being on "Shark Tank" and "Bar Rescue."
She was such a hit on the series that she got several of her spinoffs shows in the form of "Bethenny," "Bethenny Ever After," and "Bethenny & Fredrik." Frankel is also the woman behind the healthy lifestyle brand, SkinnyGirl, a part of which she sold off for $100 million, which largely contributed to her $25 million estimated net worth.
Sutton Stracke
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Estimated net worth: $2M
"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills may be the most glam group on Bravo - to say the least. One of the newest additions to the Beverly cast, Sutton Stracke, made her first appearance in Season 10 of the show and brought the glam with her. Her designer outfits are custom made - she knows that she has the money to live such a lavish life.
She married her childhood sweetheart, Christian Stracke, in 2001, but the couple unfortunately divorced in 2016. Before becoming a member of RHOBH, she moved to New York City to pursue a career as a ballet dancer. Sutton was named one of the top party hosts in America.
Brandi Glanville
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Estimated net worth: $5M
Though she may have put her time on Bravo behind her, Glanville is still making a name for herself on reality television. She starred on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" from season 2 to season 5, but that isn't even the half of it.
Glanville came in fourth on "Celebrity Apprentice," competed on "My Kitchen Rules," made an appearance on "Famously Single" and was even on "Big Brother" twice (the U.K. version in 2017 as well as the US version). She continued to make cameos in season 6 and 9 of RHOBH, bringing the drama with her.
Taylor Armstrong
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Estimated net worth: $2.5M
Armstrong first appeared in the public spotlight in 2010 when she joined the cast of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." She is considered a cast original, which starred on the show from season 1 to season 3. After leaving the permanent cast, she continued to make guest appearances on the show.
You may even recognize her as she has become a part of a popular internet meme - "woman yelling at a cat." Armstrong's estranged husband, Russell, took his own life in 2011, yet she managed to find love again in 2014 when she married attorney John Bluher. The American television personality continues to raise awareness of domestic violence.
Kenya Moore
The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Estimated net worth: $800K
It seems like there's not much Kenya Moore can't do - she's an actress, model, producer, author, and entrepreneur - not to mention one of the most prominent "Real Housewives of Atlanta" names. She co-starred on the show from 2012 onward and appeared on "The Celebrity Apprentice 7" in 2015.
Rising to fame after winning the Miss USA contest in 1993 - Moore competed in that year's Miss Universe, landing her among the top six. She has appeared in various television shows and films throughout the years and is known for her ongoing involvement in entrepreneurial ventures.
Porsha Williams
The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Estimated net worth: $5M
Porsha Williams has been starring as a housewife since its fifth season in 2012. Her marriage to football player Kordell Stewart was featured on "Platinum Weddings," although they divorced after only two years of marriage. Williams and Kenya Moore, who joined the cast during the same season, clashed during a charity event for Feed the Homeless.
During the show's sixth season, many significant dramas in Williams's life were documented, including the deterioration of her relationship with her husband and a brief hospitalization that happened during the show's filming. Since her Bravo days, the reality star tried her luck on stage when she joined the stage musical, "A Mother's Love."
Eva Marcille
The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Estimated net worth: $4M
The beautiful Eva Marcille started her career by winning the third season of "America's Next Top Model." Before joining the cast of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," she starred in several scripted television shows. She made her way onto "Smallville" and "Everybody Hates Chris."
Marcille was cast as a regular on a FOX show called "The Wedding Album" in 2006, but unfortunately, FOX canceled the show before it aired. In 2008, she joined the cast of "The Young and the Restless" and was even nominated for two NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series.
Cynthia Bailey
The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Estimated net worth: $500K
Born and raised in Alabama, Bailey moved to New York City to pursue a modeling career. She worked as a runway model in Paris and Milan and has acted in various films. Her friendship with NeNe Leakes and marriage to club owner Peter Thomas was the primary focus of her storyline on the show.
After her divorce was finalized in 2017, her relationship with sportscaster Mike Hall became showcased on the series. At first, Bailey was hesitant to join the show, describing it as "too dramatic," but her views quickly changed when she realized it was a smart business opportunity.
Margaret Josephs
The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Estimated net worth: $50M
A graduate of New York's Fashion Institute of Technology, Margaret became a fashion designer and entrepreneur. She worked as a designer before starting her lifestyle brand in 1999, the Macbeth Collection. Her business blossomed for nearly 20 years, but unfortunately, in 2019, the television personality began experiencing money issues.
Josephs joined the eighth season of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" in 2017. She currently resides in Englewood, New Jersey. Her beautiful home has been featured in many publications.
Jennifer Aydin
The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Estimated net worth: $7M
Since joining the show in season 9, Aydin has been sure to flaunt her wealth - the famous housewife wears Chanel in almost every episode. Of course, she has a house to match her luxurious fashion choices. Her 12,000 square foot New Jersey home is equipped with a whopping 18 bathrooms.
A mother of five, Jennifer takes care of the home and family while her plastic surgeon husband is off at work. Bill specializes in aesthetic cosmetic surgery of the face and body, including the reconstitution of breast cancer survivors. The family business makes enough money for Aydin to indulge in her lavish lifestyle.
Jennifer Goldschneider
The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Estimated net worth: $1.5M
Jennifer isn't shy when it comes to talking about her money, and she famously revealed on the show that she comes from money, and declared herself "the richest cast member." The businesswoman used her trust fund money and invested in real estate - a smart move.
The retired real estate attorney owns a home in the Hampton's, which she rents out for a massive amount of $50 thousand a month. Goldschnieder also owns properties in New York and runs a real estate company, and since retiring has found a new love for journalism. She has written for "Good Housekeeping" and "The Huffington Post" and has even started her blog, "The Mummy Brain."
Dolores Catania
The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Estimated net worth: $4M
Making around $60 thousand an episode, Catania's estimated net worth is $4 million. Although most of her income comes from RHONJ, she has used her newfound fame to make her way into real estate. She and her ex-husband, Frank Catania, are well known in the home-flipping business.
The former couple buys houses, renovates them, and then sells them for a higher profit. As seen on the current season of the show, Frank and Dolores also build custom homes. Like most celebrities of her status, Dolores does sponsor social media posts.
Erika Jayne
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Estimated net worth: $6M
Launching her career in the early 1990's - Girardi made her way to stardom playing small roles in both film and television. In 2015 she became a full-time cast member on the sixth season of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and eventually made her way onto Dancing with the Stars in 2017.
Apart from her television career, she released her debut single "Roller Coaster" in 2007. The single topped the US Billboard Dance Club charts - and as of 2018, she has achieved nine number-one songs on the Dance Club Songs chart. It's no surprise that as of 2020, she has a net worth of $6 million.
Kim Richards
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Estimated net worth: $500K
Long before she was one of Bravo's biggest names, Kim was a child actress. Her career began when she was months old and appeared in a television commercial. As a child, she starred as Prudence Everett on the series "Nanny and the Professor" and several Disney films.
Appearing alongside her sister, Kyle, on RHOBH was not the first time the sisters were on screen together, they played sisters in the 1977 thriller, "The Car." She began as a regular cast member of reality show in 2010 but was let go as a full-time cast member after five seasons following her struggles.
Tiffany Hendra
The Real Housewives of Dallas
Estimated net worth: $2M
A Texas native, it comes as no surprise that Tiffany would go onto becoming a star on "The Real Housewives of Dallas." She worked as a model before becoming an actress and spokesperson, starting her career in television doing sketches on FX.
In 2001, she started co-hosting "Beat the Geeks," a Comedy Central show a gig she would hold for two seasons. Her personal life is full of famous faces, in 2004, she married musician Aaron Hendra.
Jeana Keough
The Real Housewives of Orange Country
Estimated net worth: $3M
You may recognize Jeana from her modeling and acting days, including ZZ Top music videos for the songs "Legs," "Sharp Dressed Man" and "Gimme All Your Lovin'." Since leaving "The Real Housewives of Orange County," she works as a real estate salesperson in Aliso Viejo, California.
Although she is no longer a full-time member of the show, Keough continued to make guest appearances in the later seasons - it seems like it was hard for her to say goodbye to the network ultimately! Bravo featured her as a client on the Bravo series, "Thintervention," with Jackie Warner.
Lisa Wu
The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Estimated net worth: $100K
Wu had an exciting journey before becoming one of the first housewives of Atlanta. Before appearing in the man cast for the first two seasons - she had a career in music. She started her career as a backup dancer for musical artists and bands such as Public Enemy and Candyman.
After this, she joined the rap group, 19. Leaving her musical career behind her, she wrote, produced, and acted in the 2003 film, "Black Ball." She remained in the film industry for years to come. She was cast in the first two seasons of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta."
Claudia Jordan
The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Estimated net worth: $500K
Miss Rhode Island Teen USA 1990 was held by Jordan, who eventually went on to represent Rhode Island at the Miss Teen USA. In 1997, she won the Miss Rhode Island USA title, making history by becoming the second African-American ever to hold that title.
Over the years, she has appeared in music videos for various artists and national television commercials. While co-hosting the nationally syndicated "Rickey Smiley Morning Show," it was announced that Jordan would be joining the cast of Atlanta as a main housewife for its seventh season.
Kim Fields
The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Estimated net worth: $8M
Kim Fields was born to shine on screen. She has been on the small screen since she was ten years old. Fields played "Tootie" on the NBC show, "The Facts of Life," her character's catchphrase can be recognized decades later, "We're in troouu-ble!"
She married film producer Jonathon Franklin Freeman in 1995, only to divorce him in 2001. In 2015 Bravo announced that she would be joining as an Atlanta housewife for the shows eight season. Her reality star career was a short-lived one - she left the show after one season.
Dina Manzo
The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Estimated net worth: $4.5M
Some on-screen friendships are so strong you become their children's godmother. Dina appeared on the first two seasons of the show and is close friends with her former RHONJ co-star Teresa Guidice. The two are so close, Manzo is the godmother of Guidice's daughter, Audriana.
The former housewife runs Project Ladybug, a nonprofit foundation that helps pay for children diagnosed with cancer and their families' medical bills and expenses. It seems as though the TV personality juggles it all as she started a skincare product line, titled Glow by Dina in 2016.
Kathy Wakile
The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Estimated net worth: $5M
Wakile's addition to the show's third season put her in the middle of confrontations between her cousin, Teresa Giudice, and her cousin-in-law, Melissa Gorga. The show mainly followed Wakile and her kids - as well as her wish to open up a restaurant eventually. After appearing in two of the show's most drama-filled seasons, it was announced that Kathy would not be joining for the series's sixth season.
That being said, she did make appearances in the following two seasons. Aside from appearing on the reality show, she came out with three product lines and even wrote a cookbook. She succeeded in fulfilled her dream of opening up a restaurant and in 2017 opened an Italian restaurant, Pizza Love.
Carlton Gebbia
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Estimated net worth: $150M
After leaving the show after only one season, Carlton brought the drama from the screen into her personal life. She left the show in 2014 and two years later split from her husband after nearly 20 years of marriage
When asked about her departure from the show, executive producer Andy Cohen revealed, “I think Carlton and Joyce would’ve been great on their own, but the problem is that they didn’t have existing connections to the group.” In 2017, Carlton was sued for allegedly attacking her maid - a claim she adamantly denies.
Joyce Giraud de Ohoven
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Estimated net worth: $10M
Miss Universe Puerto Rico 1998 represented her country in the 1998 Miss Universe competition and placed as the second runner-up. She has since appeared in various films and television shows as well as a housewife on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" for its fourth season.
During the show's season, she was awarded the "Loveliest Locks" award ad Bravo's The Real Housewives Awards. Although she left the series after only one season, she remained close with Lisa Vanderpump and has made appearances on Lisa's spin-off, "Vanderpump Rules."
Garcelle Beauvais
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Estimated net worth: $8M
One of RHOBH's newest additions is an actress and former model, Garcelle Beauvais. You may know her for her roles on "The Jamie Foxx Show" and "NYPD Blue," but as of 2020, she is the primary cast member of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."
Garcelle has spent most of her career behind a camera. Whether it's hosting the discussion series Hollywood Today Live or staring in R. Kelly's music videos, she has done it all. In 2008, she launched a children's jewelry line called Petit Bijou. The talented Garcelle wrote a children's book about diversity - "I Am Mixed," that was published in 2013.
Amber Marchese
The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Estimated net worth: $3M
One season wonder Amber Marchese appeared on the sixth season of RHONJ in 2014, exiting the series after one season. In 2016, she joined the eight season of "Marriage Boot Camp." Before her reality television days, Marchese studied at Columbia University, where she graduated with a degree in bio-behavioral studies and exercise physiology.
The television personality and entrepreneur was diagnosed and survived breast cancer twice, and in June 2016, she announced she was diagnosed with Lyme disease.
Nicole Napolitano
The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Estimated net worth: $5M
The franchise's most notorious sisters Nicole and Teresa, were brought to the network's attention by Nicole's boyfriend, Bobby. In 2014, they were cast together for the show's sixth season but were dropped because their Central Jersey home base made it more challenging to integrate them into the action that was happening in North Jersey.
Nicole runs a home-based personal development business and owns a Dairy Queen franchise. Since leaving the reality show, the two sisters hosted a podcast called "Girls in Heels."