Candiace Dillard Bassett from The Real Housewives of Potomac has been at the center of drama in RHOP season five, following her hair-pulling fight with fellow housewife Monique Samuels. Candiace has teased her career in politics and music while on the show, and this make fans curious about her net worth and other personal stats.
Candiace is locked in the middle of a catty legal war with Monique, thanks to that nasty fight, which took place while the cameras were rolling. Candiace responded to the glass-throwing fight by slapping Monique with assault charges, but Monique followed suit and hit Candiace with charges of her own. While on the show, Candiace from RHOP has spoken openly about her past work on Barack Obama's 2012 reelection campaign, as well as her time as a girl group member in high school. She is married to chef Chris Bassett and is the daughter of therapist Dorothy. Candiace's mother and husband show their love and support for the housewife. They are often right by her side. Her drama with her mother in previous The Real Housewives of Potomac seasons would often boil over into her spats with the other housewives. However, a little family therapy helped Candiace and Dorthy to work out their problems.
Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on December 14, 1986, Candiace is now 33. The Howard University alum worked as a field organizer for the Democratic National Committee during Obama's second presidential campaign in 2012. Prior to her fame on television, Candiace worked as a White House intern from 2010-2011, during Obama's first presidential term. The former pageant queen won the title of Miss United States in 2013 and now trains aspiring queens at her Candiace Dillard Pageant Consulting business. Her Candiace Dillard Bassett Instagram bio promotes her hair collection and pageant consulting brand, in addition to her casting on RHOP.
Candiace is petite at 5 feet 3 inches. However, her tiny size doesn't stop her from making her voice heard. She is often called out by her fellow housewives for some of her offensive remarks, including criticism of the other ladies. According to Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Candiace boasts a net worth of $4.5 million. She follows behind Ashley Darby, who is worth $5 million, but trails ahead of Gizelle Bryant, Monique Samuels, Robyn Dixon, and newcomer Dr. Wendy Osefo.
It appears this is only the beginning for Candiace, as she recently signed her first record contract and is promoting her budding music career. This Real Housewives of Potomac star just keeps reaching for the stars.
Source: Candiace Dillard, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Photo 1 by Larry French/Bravo), Photo 2 by Paul Morigi/Bravo)