The Real Housewives aren't only known for the drama but also the glitz and glamor. From their sprawling mansions, trips to exotic lands, and designer duds—the housewives are pretty much living their best lives. The Real Housewives franchise has proven to be a success and brought about financial success for most of the women involved. While some of the women found fame on the show, others were already successful before the Real Housewives
The franchise has brought together a diverse group of women over the years, there have been actors, musicians, models and savvy businesswomen who earned their millions prior to reality show stardom. Some Housewives are familiar faces while others became household names due to the franchise, whatever the case may be, some of these women have worked extremely hard for their fortunes.
10 Denise Richards Is Also A Model And Actress
RHOBH alum Denise Richards is not only a Real Housewife but she's also a model and successful actress. Richards was famous way before reality show stardom came knocking, most people remember her from Wild Things alongside Matt Damon.
Denise whose estimated net worth is a whopping $12 million has starred in several TV shows and movies. Some of the most popular ones being The Bold and The Beautiful, Saved By the Bell, and Married With Children.
9 Kandi Burruss Is An Award-Winning Singer And Songwriter
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss is an award-winning singer and songwriter, she was only 14 years old when she joined R&B girl group Xscape. She has worked with some of the biggest names in the business, from Pink to and Mariah Carey to Whitney Houston.
Being cast of the Real Housewives was just the icing on the cake, Kandi is among the most successful women to have ever been cast in the franchise.
8 Heather Dubrow Has Acting Credits To Her Name
Former Real Housewives of Orange County star Heather Dubrow is known for her elegance and quick wit. Heather has done pretty well for herself and has an impressive $50 million net worth. Heather and her husband Terry have a skincare line called Consult Beaute.
Featuring on the Real Housewives has definitely helped grow Heather's net worth, however, the reality star was working as an actress prior to reality show stardom. Dubrow has several acting credits to her name.
7 Garcelle Beauvais Is An Actress And Former Fashion Model
Garcelle Beauvais joined the cast of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in the show's 10th season. The star is a familiar face that's been in the industry since she was 16 years old. Prior to her Real Housewives days, Garcelle worked as a model and actress.
She has graced the covers of several magazines and has featured in numerous music videos. Beauvais' boasts an impressive acting resume and has starred in some popular movies and TV shows like Coming to America I and II and NYPD Blue.
6 Eileen Davidson Is An Author And Soap Opera Star
Actress Eileen Davidson was on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for three seasons. She joined the show in its fifth season and was reportedly earning $750,000 per season. Eileen is a successful soap opera star who's won two Day Time Emmy Awards.
The actress has worked on Days of Our Lives, The Young and the Restless, and The Bold and the Beautiful. Aside from acting, Davidson is also a model and has appeared in commercials and print work.
5 Dorinda Medley Owned A Successful Cashmere Company
Fan-favorite Housewife Dorinda Medley joined the cast of Real Housewives of New York in the show's seventh season. She is a self-made woman who owned a cashmere company called DCL Cashmere in London.
She had a famous clientele that included Princess Diana and Joan Collins. Per the New York post, the reality star revealed, "It was 1989. I got Princess Diana to be one of my clients, and project [the company] forward with the British classes."
4 Lisa Rinna Is A Seasoned Actress
Lisa Rinna was reportedly pulling in $450,000 per season upon joining the cast of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The star has an estimated net worth of $10 million which she has amassed primarily through her work on both the small and big screen.
Lisa is a seasoned actress with a career spanning decades, she has been on shows like Days of Our Lives, Melrose Place and Veronica Mars.
3 Lisa Vanderpump Is A Savvy Businesswoman
Lisa Vanderpump is the epitome of elegance and class, the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star is among the wealthiest women on the franchise. She reportedly earned $500,000 per season of Real Housewives and per Celebrity Net Worth has a whopping net worth of $90 million.
Lisa and her husband Ken Todd jointly own 26 bars and restaurants throughout Europe. The pair also owns three in the U.S. namely, PUMP, Tom Tom and SUR. The Real Housewives alum was already a successful and established businesswoman before joining the hit Bravo show.
2 Yolanda Hadid Was A High Fashion Model
There's no denying that Yolanda Hadid is fabulous, the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Star was a high fashion model. At 16 years old, Yolanda signed to Ford Models and walked runways all over the world. At the time she retired from modeling, she had been in the industry for close to 15 years.
Yolanda was on RHOBH for three seasons and reportedly made $100,000 per season. She has a net worth of $45 million.
1 Carole Radziwill Is A New York Times Best-Selling Author
Real Housewives of New York alum Carole Radziwill was reportedly making around $175,000 to $500,000 per season. She had one of the most interesting and backstories on the show. Carole was married to the late Prince Anthony Radziwill who passes away from cancer decades ago.
Carole is a New York Times best-selling author and journalist whose work has earned three Emmys and a Peabody award. The former Housewife's success came way before reality TV stardom hit.
