Luann de Lesseps

Luann de Lesseps has built a diverse career in the entertainment industry and has transformed her career as a nurse, model, actress, author, philanthropist, and TV star into a wildly successful cabaret entertainer. She is widely recognized for her role in the popular Bravo reality television series "The Real Housewives of New York City," where she starred in 13 seasons since the show's inception in 2008. Expanding her television portfolio, she guest-starred in the "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" episode "Bully" in 2011, co-starred in the spin-off series "Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake" in 2023, and participated in season 10 of "The Masked Singer" as "Hibiscus." Furthermore, de Lesseps dabbled in the film industry, securing a role in "Maternal Secrets" in 2017.

Beyond her television and film appearances, de Lesseps has made a name for herself in the music world. Over the past decade, she has released several singles, including "Money Can't Buy You Class," "Chic C'est la Vie," "Girl Code," "Feeling Jovani," and "Viva La Diva." Furthermore, she has showcased her talent on stage, headlining the cabaret show "Countess and Friends" since 2018. Her involvement in a variety of entertainment mediums has provided her with the opportunity to appear on numerous television programs, including "The Today Show," "The View," and "Access Hollywood," among others. Her upcoming project is the "Real Housewives" dating show spin-off titled "Love Hotel," set to premiere in 2025.

De Lesseps's contributions extend beyond the entertainment industry. She has used her platform to support several charitable organizations, including The American Cancer Society, GLAAD, ACE Partnership for the Homeless, ASPCA, and The Fortune Society, which supports those who have been formerly incarcerated by helping them build a successful life path and vows to help build people, not prisons.