Reality television is one of those guilty pleasures audiences can't help but love. They make for perfect binge-watching material on lazy weekends, and the drama just seems to go wonderfully with a handful of snacks. One of the best franchises to come out of this love for reality shows is The Real Housewives.
Bravo fans have been able to enjoy the lives of these powerful, beautiful, and successful women from the likes of Orange County on the West Coast to Atlanta in the South. While Dallas is no longer a Real Housewives city, Bravo did add Salt Lake City and revamped New York City to add a new spark to the franchise. What makes every franchise special is the amount of mass wealth the Housewives have. But who's the richest?
Updated on October 20th, 2022, by Lynn Gibbs: Bravo diehard and novice fans want to know one thing: Who is the richest Housewife? While every Housewife is wealthy on their own, the richest Housewives set themselves apart by the homes they own, the jets they fly, and the clothes they wear. Whether it's Lisa Vanderpump or Kandi Burruss, the richest Real Housewives.
Jill Zarin: $20 Million
Jill Zarin was part of the original cast of The Real Housewives Of New York and married into her fortune after getting together with Bobby Zarin, owner of Zarin Fabric Warehouse.
Since she departed from the show, Jill has made several appearances in television shows, including the Real Housewives spinoff, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, and has used part of her $20 million, according to Just Jared, net worth in philanthropic projects and starting a new clothing line with her daughter, Ally.
Kandi Burruss: $35 Million
Kandi Burruss was introduced to audiences in The Real Housewives of Atlanta and had some iconic scenes since season 2. Married since 2014 to Todd Tucker, a former producer of the show, Burruss is a true powerhouse.
Her impressive fortune stems from her time as an active part of the music industry as a songwriter and member of the vocal group Xscape, and later as a television personality. Her estimated net worth, according to Heavy, is around $35 million.
Tinsley Mortimer: $35 Million
Tinsley Mortimer joined the cast of The Real Housewives of New York City in 2017 and soon established herself as one of the most successful women to ever be part of the franchise. Sadly, she left in season 12 for a new life in Chicago.
One of the things fans should know about Tinsley is that Distractify noted her net worth being $35 million. She accumulated her wealth from several business ventures, including several product lines in the areas of houseware, beauty, travel, and—as explained on RHONY—her trust fund.
Yolanda Hadid: $45 Million
Most will know Yolanda Hadid as the mother of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid, two of the biggest names in fashion. Yolanda was part of the cast of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills, where her daughters were also sometimes featured.
Hadid worked as a model from an early age and married Mohamed Hadid in 1994, whom she later divorced in 2000. Viewers saw the rise and fall of her second marriage to David Foster before she eventually left the series for good. Cheatsheet noted that Yolanda is estimated to be worth around a spectacular $45 million.
Sutton Stracke: $50 Million
One of the things fans didn’t know about Sutton Stracke was how rich she really was. While fans saw her lavish lifestyle on RHOBH, it was a different ballgame when Distractify said she had a net worth of around $50 million.
Sutton has her own high-end store in West Hollywood and is a philanthropist, among other things. On TV, Bravo fans saw her splash over $5 million on a brand new house after renting fellow Housewife’s Kyle Richards home.
Heather Dubrow: $50 Million
Heather Dubrow was part of The Real Housewives of Orange County. She's been married to plastic surgeon Terry Dubrow since 1999, and together, they have four beautiful children.
According to Women's Health Magazine, Heather made her career in acting, and her fortune of around $50 million is shared with her plastic surgeon husband and was built on popular roles in series such as That's Life and Hawaii-Five-O. Heather departed the reality show in 2011 but came back for season 16.
Adrienne Maloof: $50 Million
It’s been years since Adrienne Maloof has been on RHOBH, but she’s still one of the wealthiest former Housewives. In the series, Adrienne was always level-headed and straightforward with the women. However, she wasn't afraid to speak her mind when it came time.
Adrienne made her incredible fortune, according to The Tab, through her family’s business, which was shown in the series. Not only is she an entrepreneur and philanthropist, but Adrienne is also a designer and producer.
Margaret Josephs: $50 Million
Bravo fans should not sleep on RHONJ's Margaret Josephs. She has no filter and speaks her mind regardless of the situation, not to mention that she's one wealthy woman who makes fantastic reality TV.
Fans supported Margaret Josephs on RHONJ, especially as showed off her fashion label called the Macbeth Collection by Margaret Josephs that she created in the '90s, and it has continued to soar to today. Thanks to the show, her fashion lines, her book deal, and her podcast — her net worth is around $50 million, according to Reality Titbit.
Dorit Kemsley: $50 Million
Connecticut-born Dorit Kemsley is a cast member of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills. Kemsley married her husband Paul in 2015, who is also frequently featured on the show.
Aside from the money she makes on the show, Dorit's estimated net worth that's combined with her husband's is $50 million, according to Women's Health Magazine. Their wealth stems from her fashion endeavors, brand deals, and her husband's business ventures.
Camille Meyer: $50 Million
Formerly known as Camille Grammer, Camille has been a part of the cast of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills on and off since season 1. Camille's career has always been deeply connected to the arts and she has made a career for herself as a model, actress, producer, and writer. She also had some of the most outrageous moments on RHOBH.
Camille's been featured on the show again as a guest star and a recurring cast member, and, according to Heavy, her current net worth is estimated to be somewhere around $50 million.
Bethenny Frankel: $80 Million
Bethenny Frankel is an original Housewife from RHONY, but she doesn't need much of an introduction. Bethenny quickly became a Houswife that fans loved and hated. She was business-savvy, spoke her truth, and was the audience's voice in most scenes. She said everything fans were thinking.
Viewers saw Bethenny build an incredible business over the years called Skinnygirl until she ultimately sold it in 2011 for $120 million, according to CheatSheet. Today, Bethenny has multiple books, is on various shows, has a podcast, and has different brands. Because of her busy schedule, Bethenny is worth $80 million according to Reality TitBit
Lisa Vanderpump: $90 Million
One of the richest Housewives to rule them all is none other than Lisa Vanderpump, the matriarch of the Vanderpump family and former cast member of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills.
Together with her husband, Lisa has built a fortune in the hospitality industry, having owned and operated dozens of restaurants, bars, and clubs. Slice explained that all of these business ventures have turned Vanderpump into a millionaire worth a whopping $90 million.
Kyle Richards: $100 Million
As RHOBH fans know, Kyle loves to shop, and with a $100 million net worth (via The Things), it's easy to see why. Richards has been married to Mauricio Umansky, a successful real estate broker since 1996 and the two are the ultimate Bravo power couple.
Richards has had some of the best quotes on RHOBH and has made quite the career for herself as an actress, having starred in projects such as Halloween, Little House On The Prairie, and The Watcher In The Woods. On top of acting, Kyle also owns her own boutique and has her own fashion lines.
Carlton Gebbia: $100 Million
Carlton Gebbia was a Housewife on one of the worst seasons of RHOBH: season 4. She had a continuing feud with Kyle Richards and is most remembered for her gothic-inspired home.
Although Carlton didn't make it very long on Bravo, she didn't need the show financially. Gebbia worked alongside her ex-husband for multiple businesses, according to Bravo, including sports management, financial services, and real estate. With her hands in multiple projects, she's said to have a net worth of $100 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.