The Wealthiest Women from the “Real Housewives” Shows
By Cristine Parungao
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The Real Housewives franchise is a long-standing television series on Bravo. The first installation of the series premiered in 2006 and its success led to more seasons throughout the years. Aside from the interesting plot, viewers are also glued to the cast of the show, particularly the rich housewives.
Among the Housewives’ franchise, The Real Housewives of Orange City holds the title for the longest-running series, now on the 13th season. The women who are part of the franchise never fail to surprise viewers and flaunt their wealth in front of the camera.
While the show features real-life elites and socialites of the United States, there are ten women who defined wealth on a whole new level. Here are the wealthiest women from the show based onpeople.com bravotv.com wmagazine.com their net worth.
10. Kandi Burruss
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Net worth: $30 million
Songwriter Kandi Burruss is not just a powerhouse because of her marriage with former The Real Housewives producer Todd Tucker but also because of her television career. Being a member of the vocal group Xscape, Burruss was able to grow her net worth to approximately $30 million.
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Burruss appeared in The Real Housewives of Atlanta where she’s part of the cast since the second season. There have been reports that she earned about $450,000 per season. Burruss is also the brain behind Destiny’s Child’s ‘Bills, Bills, Bills’ song.
9. Tinsley Mortimer
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Net worth: $35 million
The 44-year-old Tinsley Mortimer joined the New York City show in 2017, showcasing her vast wealth from business ventures. In the show, Mortimer established her successful career and glamorous lifestyle, exceeding the expectations of viewers.
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From product lines to travel and fashion to beauty accessories, Mortimer devoted herself to making successful collaborations and business deals. She’s one of the most influential women in the franchise with a net worth of $35 million.
8. Heather Dubrow
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Net worth: $40 million
American actress and television personality Heather Dubrow is a former cast member of The Real Housewives of Orange Country. The wife of a successful plastic surgeon, Dubrow made her debut on the show back in 2012 and exited in 2016.
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Aside from being married to a successful surgeon, Dubrow also made money as an actress, playing significant roles in shows like That’s Life, Hawaii-Five-O, Stark Raving Mad, and movies like Now You Know. At present, her net worth is around $40 million.
7. Jill Zarin
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Net worth: $40 million
The Real Housewives of New York City alum Jill Zarin is definitely part of the wealthiest women list because of her marriage with Zarin Fabric Warehouse owner, Bobby Zarin. Aside from this, she is also a real estate entrepreneur and a fabric businesswoman.
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By the time Zarin exited the show, she’s made several television appearances. She’s also known for her philanthropic projects from of her $40 million fortune.
6. Yolanda Hadid
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Net worth: $50 million
The gorgeous mother of supermodel sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid is The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ 56-year-old Yolanda Hadid. The show featured her two daughters and their lavish lifestyle in Beverly Hills, living in mansions.
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Yolanda was married to real estate developer Mohamed Hadid in 1994 but later went to divorce in the year 2000. Her wealth came from her modeling and acting career in her early days, which reached $50 million to date.
5. Dorit Kemsley
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Net worth: $50 million
One of the most prominent women in The Real Housewives franchise is the 43-year-old Dorit Kemsley. She appeared in the Beverly Hills show in 2016, flaunting her British property hotshot husband Paul Kemsley.
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Her appearances in the show provided a glimpse of her lavish lifestyle, being a businesswoman, and a reality show actress. Their home in Beverly Hills is reportedly worth around $6.5 million. Aside from her showbiz career, she and her husband own the talent agency Nixxi Entertainment.
4. Camille Grammer
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Net worth: $50 million
Another Beverly Hills powerhouse is actress, producer, writer, and model Camille Grammer. Her showbiz career contributed to her success as a top earner in The Real Housewives franchise. According to sources, her net worth is around $50 million.
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Just like Kemsley, Grammer also played a huge role in Grammnet Productions, as a producer. She co-owns the agency with her former husband Kelsey. Grammer was part of the main cast for the first two seasons of the Beverly Hills franchise.
3. Kyle Richards
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Net worth: $50 million
Joining the millionaire’s club is the 49-year-old actress Kyle Richards. Aside from her roles in the Little House on the Prairie, Richards is also a producer and a businesswoman. She owns a boutique Kyle by Alene Too and is the famous aunt of socialite Paris Hilton.
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Richards has been a cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills since 2010 and is the only California native in the Beverly Hills cast. Her vast wealth also came after marrying Mauricio Umansky.
2. Carole Radziwill
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Net worth: $50 million
An accomplished journalist and New York Times best-selling author, Carole Radziwill appeared in the New York City franchise. She’s literally a princess through her marriage with late Polish prince Anthony Radziwill. Her husband was also the nephew of former US President John F. Kennedy.
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Radziwill’s vast wealth of $50 million came from her successful career in writing, publishing best-selling books like What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship and Love, and The Widow’s Guide to Sex and Dating.
1. Lisa Vanderpump
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Net worth: $75 million
The number one on the list is the 57-year-old entrepreneur Lisa Vanderpump. She and her husband Ken Todd owned and operated LA’s top restaurants like Villa Blanca, Pump, and SUR. Additionally, she also owned several vodka and sangria lines, famous for their quality.
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Aside from her businesses, Vanderpump also grew her money as an actress, playing roles in Baywatch Nights and others. After her marriage with Todd, they opened more than 30 bars, clubs, and restaurants all over the United States and even London.
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The Real Housewives has a huge following from worldwide viewers. More than the bizarre and interesting lifestyle of the cast, the show also showcases the successes of women in their careers. These wealthiest casts prove that women are also capable of being successful.
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