Since 2006, The Real Housewives of Orange County has showcased the glitz, glamour, and drama of women living in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Southern California. Some housewives have turned their time on the show into thriving careers, while others have launched successful businesses and brands. Curious about the wealth they’ve built along the way? Read on for The Real Housewives of Orange County cast net worths.
From luxury cars and designer wardrobes to extravagant vacations, it’s only natural for viewers to wonder what the cast members—from the early seasons to the newest faces of Season 18—are raking in. As one of the longest-running reality series, the RHOC has certainly given its stars a boost up the wealth ladder. Keep scrolling to see how much your favorite cast members, from Tamra Judge to Heather Dubrow, are worth today.
Kimberly Bryant (Season 1)
Net Worth: Unknown
Kimberly Bryant only starred on the RHOC for one season, and her net worth is currently unknown. Bryant and her husband Scott foreclosed on their Chicago suburb home in 2014, and according to The Sun, Kimberly told the court in 2023 that Scott had lost “100% of his income” because of the competitive Chicago job market. “Due to the lack of employment opportunities in Illinois, resulting in 100% loss of income, we are actively attempting to sell the home through a short sale,” the court papers reportedly read.
Jo De La Rosa (Seasons 1 – 2 )
Net Worth: $100,000
Jo De La Rosa’s net worth is estimated to be about $100,000, according to Celebrity Net Worth. She was a cast member on RHOC for only two seasons and tried to launch a recording career in 2008. After ending her reality TV run, she launched a career in advertising and moved to Los Angeles. Jo spoke about her career change during a March 2018 interview with Bravo’s The Daily Dish. “It’s like being an astronaut; you go to the moon, then you come back and you’re, like, working in advertising,” she said. “I know, I know, I just compared being a Housewife to going to the moon.”
Lauri Peterson (Seasons 1 – 4)
Net Worth: $20 million
Lauri Peterson starred on RHOC for the first four seasons. Her net worth is reportedly around $20 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, primarily fueled by her husband’s investments and her time on RHOC. She married a wealthy land developer named George Peterson in the show’s second season.
Jeana Keough (Seasons 1 – 5)
Net Worth: $2.75 million
Jeana Keough starred on RHOC from seasons one through five and currently has a net worth of $2.75 million, as reported by Reality Tea. Her wealth comes from modeling, acting, reality TV appearances, music videos, and earnings from her real estate career and investments.
Vicki Gunvalson (Seasons 1 – 13)
Net Worth: $7 million
As of 2014, Vicki Gunvalson’s estimated net worth is $7 million in 2024. Gunvalson starred on the reality show for 13 seasons and reportedly earned $500,000 per season. She owns the insurance agency Coto Insurance and Financial Services and has real estate investments, including a home in Coto De Caza that was briefly on the market for about $2.67 million.
Tammy Knickerbocker (Seasons 2 – 3)
Net Worth: $400,000
Tammy Knickerbocker’s net worth is estimated to be around $400,000, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Her wealth largely stems from business ventures, investments, and her time on RHOC. However, her income has fluctuated over the years due to financial challenges following her husband’s passing in 2007.
Quinn Fry (Season 3)
Net worth: $1 million
Quinn Fry was featured on RHOC in Season 3 and reportedly has a net worth of around $1 million, per Celebrity Net Worth. According to the site, her income primarily stems from her career in marketing and her brief time on the show.
Tamra Judge (Seasons 3 – 14)
Net Worth: $3 million
Tamra Judge is the longest-serving cast member in RHOC history. According to Celebrity Net Worth, she’s worth about $3 million. She reportedly made around $325,000 per season on the reality TV show, but she’s also earned cash from her and her husband’s numerous brands and her real estate career, which she returned to in 2020.
Lynne Curtin (Season 4 – 5)
Net Worth: $50,000
Lynne Curtin joined RHOC in Season 4 and departed after Season 5. According to Celebrity Net Worth, her net worth stands at $50,000, following financial challenges tied to her husband Frank’s construction business after the 2008 recession. In October 2013, TMZ reported the couple had split, and Lynne claimed in divorce paperwork to have less than $100 to her name. Her primary income came from her jewelry business, which reportedly earned $3,000 annually, while the couple also faced $30,000 in back taxes.
Gretchen Rossi (Seasons 4 – 8)
Net Worth: $4 million
Gretchen Rossi appeared on RHOC for four seasons and has an estimated net worth of $4 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Her wealth comes from her time on RHOC and various TV appearances, including Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Gumball 3000, Hell’s Kitchen, and Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars. The site notes that her late husband, Jeff Beitzsel, left her $2.5 million, and her salary on RHOC was reportedly $300,000 per season.
Alexis Bellino (Season 5 – 8)
Net Worth: $1.5 million
Alexis Bellino’s net worth is estimated at $1.5 million. At her peak on RHOC, she reportedly earned around $175,000 per season, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Her wealth comes from TV appearances, various business ventures, and her clothing lines, Alexis Couture and Alexis Casual. She and her former husband, Jim Bellino, also opened multiple Sky Zone Trampoline Park locations.
Peggy Tanous (Season 6)
Net Worth: $400,000
Peggy Tanous, who was a housewife on RHOC in Season 6, has an estimated net worth of $400,000. In 2013, Peggy and her husband Micah faced financial difficulties and reportedly lost their home, as reported by Celebrity Net Worth. That June, they filed for bankruptcy, citing $2.16 million in liabilities. According to her Instagram, Peggy now works as an anti-aging beauty and lifestyle expert.
Heather Dubrow (Seasons 7 – 11)
Net Worth: $70 million
Heather Dubrow is the highest-paid reality star on RHOC. Her net worth is reportedly $70 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, thanks to her and her husband’s successful careers. Her partner, plastic surgeon Terry Dubrow, stars in the E! reality series Botched and its spinoff Botched by Nature. The couple also co-founded a skincare line called Consult Beaute and a supplement brand named Consult Health.
Lydia McLaughlin (Seasons 8, 12)
Net Worth: $15 million
Lydia McLaughlin appeared on RHOC in seasons 8 and 12 and has an estimated net worth of $15 million, largely from her family’s media business and her entrepreneurial ventures, according to Celebrity Net Worth. She is the founder of LYDIA M Jewelry and serves as the Managing Editor of Beverly Hills Lifestyle magazine. Along with her husband, Lydia also co-owns SKYLAB Media, a web design and digital marketing company.
Lizzie Rovsek (Season 9)
Net Worth: $25 million
Lizzie Rovsek, who joined RHOC in Season 9, has an estimated net worth of $25 million, thanks to her swimsuit line, inheritance, and her time on the show, according to Celebrity Net Worth. A former Miss Kentucky, Lizzie also had a brief acting career, starring in direct-to-DVD films like The Crying Museum and Cut Off. She was previously married to real estate investor and entrepreneur Christian Rovsek.
Shannon Storms Beador (Season 9 – Current)
Net Worth: $20 million
Shannon Beador’s estimated net worth is $20 million, per Celebrity Net Worth. This amount primarily comes from her RHOC salary, which was reported to be around $585,000 in Season 13. She also likely earned a significant sum from her divorce. Her ex-husband, David Beador, owns a construction company called Beador Construction, and she also started her own business, Real for Cuisine, in 2018.
Meghan King Edmonds (Seasons 10 – 12)
Net Worth: $5 million
Meghan King Edmonds appeared on RHOC for two seasons and has an estimated net worth of $5 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Her wealth comes from her entrepreneurial ventures and her salary from the show. Prior to RHOC, she worked in medical software sales. Meghan is married to Fox Sports announcer and former St. Louis Cardinals player Jim Edmonds, who has an estimated net worth of $30 million.
Kelly Dodd (Seasons 11 – 15)
Net Worth: $10 million
Kelly Dodd joined RHOC in Season 11 and remained on the show through Season 15. Her estimated net worth of $10 million comes from her salary on the show as well as various business ventures. Following her divorce from Michael Dodd, the couple sold their 4-bedroom Newport Beach mansion for $5 million. Kelly later remarried Fox News correspondent Rick Leventhal. In 2019, Dodd was dropped from her partnership with Positive Beverage after making controversial remarks about COVID.
Peggy Sulahian (Season 12)
Net Worth: $6 million
Although Peggy Sulahian’s time on RHOC was short, her net worth is reportedly around $6 million, according to Romper. Her husband Diko Sulahian created the company WTW Corp, which custom-fits wheels for luxury cars. She also has her own line of hair products, Peggy Sulahian X Runway Hair L.E. Collection.
Emily Simpson (Season 13 – Current)
Net Worth: $900,000
Emily Simpson’s estimated net worth is $900,000, according to RealityTea. She earned this sum largely through her career as an attorney and her role on RHOC, where she reportedly makes $20,000 per episode. In the mid-2010s, she also dabbled in party planning. Emily is married to fellow attorney Shane Simpson.
Gina Kirschenheiter (Season 13 – Current)
Net Worth: $500,000
Gina Kirschenheiter has a net worth of $500,000 per Celebrity Net Worth. She launched her skincare line dubbed CaraGala in Season 16, and the 40-year-old is also a licensed real estate agent. She shared with BravoTV.com that in the first quarter of 2024, she closed four deals, and her highest close at the time was a $1.68 million home in Baker Ranch.
Braunwyn Windham-Burke (Seasons 14 – 16)
Net Worth: $3 million
Braunwyn Windham-Burke appeared on RHOC from seasons 14 to 16. Celebrity Net Worth reported her net worth to be around $3 million from her TV appearances and various business endeavors. She likely earned between $60,000 to $100,000 per season while she was a housewife.
Elizabeth Lyn Vargas (Season 15)
Net Worth: $30 million
Elizabeth Lyn Vargas ranks among the wealthiest housewives, with an estimated net worth of $30 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. She is the CEO of Edge Music Network, an online music video company that, in 2015, secured licensing agreements with Universal Music and several other major music providers. Vargas was previously married to Bernt Bodal, former CEO of American Seafoods, one of the largest seafood companies in the U.S.
Dr. Jen Armstrong (Season 16)
Net Worth: $2 million
Though Dr. Jen Armstrong appeared on RHOC for just one season, her net worth is estimated at around $2 million, largely due to her successful medical career. She serves as CEO and medical director of Advanced Skincare Surgery & MedCenter, where she offers treatments like injectables, lasers, chemical peels, and more. After initially splitting from her husband, they sold their home for $8.5 million in July 2020.
Noella Bergener (Season 16)
Net Worth: $1 million
According to reports, Noella Bergener’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million, earned through her modeling career and her brief stint on RHOC. She also promotes various brand partnerships on Instagram and is represented by Titan Model Management for her modeling work.
Jennifer Pedranti (Seasons 17 – 18)
Net Worth: $2 million
Jennifer Pedranti joined the RHOC recently in Season 17. She reportedly has a net worth of around $2 million. The 47-year-old Oklahoma star is the co-owner of Devi Rebel Yoga, a yoga and wellness studio in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. However, she had to undergo a costly divorce from her ex, William Pedranti, where she allegedly had to borrow money from her boyfriend, Ryan Boyajian, to cover her monthly bills. Documents obtained by RadarOnline list her average monthly income at $1,166.66.
Katie Ginella (Season 18)
Net Worth: Unknown
As a newcomer to the RHOC franchise, Katie Ginella’s net worth hasn’t been disclosed. However, given her stylish flair and lavish lifestyle on and off the show, Distractify estimates her net worth is likely in the millions.
