Cast members of The Real Housewives come from varying backgrounds. Some are born into money, some marry into money, and others make their own money through hard work. But one thing that all of the Housewives have in common is that they live luxurious lives.
Watching their lavish lifestyles play out on screen always leaves fans wondering about the ages of their favorite cast members. Some of the Housewives have achieved a lot in life in a short amount of time. Here are the youngest cast members in The Real Housewives universe. Some of their ages are surprising.
Ashley Darby - 32
Ashley Darby is 32-years-old, and she's the youngest cast member of The Real Housewives franchise. When the first season of The Real Housewives of Potomac aired, Ashley was just 27-years-old. She's half the age of Ramona Singer, the oldest cast member of The Real Housewives.
Ashley's young age comes into play pretty frequently on RHOP. Not only is she significantly younger than her husband, Michael Darby, but she's also a lot younger than some of her castmates. Take Karen Huger, for example. She is nearly two decades older than Ashley and always tries to teach her lessons to shape her into the next generation of Potomac socialites.
Candiace Dillard - 34
Candiace Dillard Bassett is currently 34 years old. According to Bravo, Candiace graduated from Howard University and went on to work for the Obama administration. She's also an entrepreneur, running a pageant consulting service, salon suites, and a hair collection.
Candiace had a rough time in Season 5 of RHOP because of the physical altercation that she had with Monique Samuels. Now that Monique has left the cast, it will be interesting to see how Candiace moves forward from the harrowing experience.
Whitney Rose - 34
At 34 years old, Whitney Rose is the youngest cast member from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Despite her young age, Whitney is technically a grandmother, but it's through marriage.
As reported by The Salt Lake City Tribune, one of Whitney's stepsons recently got married, and his new wife is the mother to twin boys. That makes Whitney the youngest grandma on The Real Housewives!
Crystal Kung Minkoff - 35
The newest cast member to join The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is Crystal Kung Minkoff. At 35, she's also going to be the youngest cast member in the group. A new cast member always shakes up the dynamic of the group, and, judging by the trailer for the season, Crystal is bound to shake things up.
Crystal is a mother of two, and she's been married to her husband for several years. His name is Rob Minkoff, and he's best known for directing the classic version of The Lion King.
Gina Kirschenheiter - 36
Gina Kirschenheiter is one of the most relatable cast members on The Real Housewives of Orange County, and she's felt like a breath of fresh air because she is so authentic.
Fans appreciate her transparency and her vulnerability, as she has publicly dealt with a messy divorce from her volatile ex-husband Matt. Gina is currently 36 years old, and fans look forward to seeing what the next chapter in her life brings.
Dr. Wendy Osefo - 36
During her first season on RHOP, Dr. Wendy Osefo never hesitated to flaunt her impressive resume. But, at 36 years old, it is pretty remarkable how much she has accomplished. According to Bravo, she's a professor at Johns Hopkins University, and she also earned her master's degree from there.
She has a Ph.D. in Public Affairs and Community Development from Rutgers University, making her the first-ever black woman to earn the degree. She's also a mom to three kids, so Dr. Osefo has a very full life.
Dr. Tiffany Moon - 36
Dr. Tiffany Moon may have had some trouble adjusting to the group during her first season on RHOD, but her age had nothing to do with it. At 36 years old, she's used to being the youngest person in the room. After all, she graduated college at 19-years old and finished medical school when she was 23.
Throughout her first season on RHOD, the 36-year-old anesthesiologist has dealt with balancing her career with her family life while also trying to overcome the immense pressure that her parents placed on her growing up. If she returns for a second season, it will be interesting to see how she evolves from her experience on the show.
Meghan King Edmonds - 36
Meghan King Edmonds has moved on from The Real Housewives, but, at 36, she's still one of the youngest among the cast, past or present. It's striking to think about how young she actually was when she was facing off against Vicki Gunvalson and the other RHOC ladies.
Unfortunately, her time since the show hasn't been 100% positive. In 2020, she had a publicized split from her husband of five years, Jim Edmonds. Although she's no longer on television, the mother of three regularly shares updates on her life from her blog.
Eva Marcille - 36
Fans were first introduced to Eva Marcille through America's Next Top Model, and, since then, she's had a regular presence on television. From acting gigs to reality television, Eva Marcille has spent most of her 20s and 30s in the public eye.
After leaving The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Eva has stayed busy being a mother to her three kids, co-hosting the Rickey Smiley In The Morning Show, and promoting her jewelry line: Eva By Eva Marcille.
Eboni K. Williams - 37
Eboni K. Williams is the first black woman to join the cast of The Real Housewives of New York City, and she'll also be the youngest in the group. Before joining the world of Bravo, Eboni graduated from Loyola University's College of Law. She worked as a public defender and then became an on-air correspondent for various news outlets. For the past two years, she's been a host on Revolt's State of the Culture.
Fans are eager to see what Eboni brings to the cast of RHONY, and her background as an attorney will make her a formidable opponent against her cast members. Based on what Bravo has teased in the Season 13 trailer, it seems like she'll be a solid addition.