Jill Zarin starred in The Real Housewives of New York City seasons one through four, and fans want to know what she has been up to since then. The native Long Islander won fans over with her sassy personality and thick New York accent. Jill has made a few guest appearances on later seasons of RHONY and has even teased her official return to the franchise. Here is everything that Jill has been up to since her original run on the show.
Jill, Alex McCord, Bethenny Frankel, Luann de Lesseps, and Ramona Singer were the five original RHONY cast members. Jill was on the show from 2008 until 2011 and was best known for her feud with Bethenny, which led fans to eventually turn on her and side with Bethenny. She did provide fans with hilarious moments, especially when she crashed the girl's trip on Scary Island, topping off an already dramatic episode. Jill managed to shock the rest of the cast into silence with a single word, "surprise!" That memorable moment remains iconic.
Jill's exit after The Real Housewives of New York City season four divided fans, as some missed her energy, while others were fine to see her go. Though she initially seemed to want to distance herself from the series, she has shown an interest in returning in recent years. Jill has appeared in an episode during season nine, even saying that she missed the gossip when talking with her friends, and she made another cameo in season twelve.
Fans also went wild when Jill sported a Real Housewives t-shirt and said, "See you in 2022 NYC," which many believed was her cheeky way of saying she was back on the show. Fans may recall that in RHONY season one, Jill was helping with her late husband's business, Zarin Fabrics. She has since launched her own brand. Jill created a home collection, beginning with rugs, before expanding to décor (most recently, a clock line). She is working her way up to selling furniture and is managing her thriving business from her home in Boca Raton, Florida.
Jill has had some significant changes to her personal life during the past few years. Her husband of 18 years, Bobby Zarin, tragically passed away after a battle with cancer in 2018. She posted a loving tribute to him on what would have been their 21st anniversary. Fans will be happy to learn that Jill has found love again, and is engaged to consultant Gary Brody. However, he is waiting for her daughter to get married before walking down the aisle again. Jill and her daughter Ally Shapiro created their own online boutique, where everything from candles to loungewear is available. Jill has been doing well since her The Real Housewives of New York City days, and fans hope to see how she has changed if she joins the cast for season 14.