Luann de Lesseps is a well-known personality who gained fame as an original cast member of The Real Housewives of New York City, one of the most successful franchises in television history.
She is also a cabaret entertainer, actress, author, philanthropist and TV star.
Luann has made appearances on various TV shows and has been featured in publications like The New York Times and People Magazine.
She is known for her hit songs like Money Can’t Buy You Class and Chic C’est La Vie.
Luann is a mother of two and actively supports charitable organizations such as The American Cancer Society and GLAAD.
She has a successful cabaret career with shows like #CountessAndFriends and Marry, Fk, Kill. Luann is currently focusing on her music career, charity work and her pursuit of love.
Age, height and weight
Luann was born on May 17, 1965, making her 57 years old as of February 24, 2024.
She stands at a height of 1.78 meters (5 feet 10 inches) and weighs around 58-59 kilograms (127-130 pounds).
Ethnicity and nationality
Luann is an American national with a diverse ethnic background that includes French-Canadian heritage and possibly Mi’kmaq/Algonquin First Nations ancestry.
Luann’s father was born in Lac-Baker, New Brunswick, while her mother is from Montréal, Québec.
She has mentioned in her book that her paternal grandmother was a full-blooded Native American of the Micmac tribe of the Algonquin Indians.
Parents and siblings
Luann was born to French-Canadian parents, Rolande and Roland B. Nadeau, in Berlin, Connecticut.
She grew up with six siblings in a large family.
Husband and children
Luann was married to Count Alexandre de Lesseps, a French nobleman and descendant of Ferdinand de Lesseps, the architect of the Suez Canal.
They got married in 1993, and Luann earned the courtesy title of Countess as his fourth wife.
The couple had two children together, Victoria, who is a French-American contemporary visual artist and Noel.
After ten years of marriage, Luann and Count divorced
As mentioned earlier, Victoria is an artist who resides in the Hamptons.
She is currently working on writing a fantasy novel and pursuing her career as an artist, showcasing and selling her work.
Noel on the other hand is a painter and fine artist based in Brooklyn. He also exhibits and sells his artwork, establishing himself as a successful artist in the art world.
Career
Luann is a multifaceted entertainer renowned for her appearance on the reality TV show, The Real Housewives of New York City, and her subsequent career in music, acting, and cabaret performances.
She initially gained recognition as a reality TV star, becoming a central figure in the first six seasons of the show.
After appearing on Real Housewives, Luann expanded her career beyond television, releasing music, hosting her own cabaret shows and participating in numerous charitable endeavors.
Some highlights include her hit songs Money Can’t Buy You Class and Chic C’est La Vie, her collaboration with Grammy Award-winning songwriters, and her involvement in fundraising initiatives for organizations like The American Cancer Society and GLAAD.
Additionally, Luann has acted in movies and TV shows, including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Difficult People.
She has also written a memoir titled Class with the Countess: How to Live with Elegance and Flair and co-authored a children’s book.
Net worth
Luann has an estimated net worth of $25 million.
She derived a significant portion of her wealth from her involvement in The Real Housewives of New York City and her marriage to Count Alexandre de Lesseps, a French aristocrat.
Despite facing financial challenges and selling an $8 million home, Luann has maintained her substantial net worth through various endeavors such as modeling, television hosting, book writing, music recording and touring with her cabaret show, Countess and Friends.