Love or hate Dorit Kemsley, you can’t argue that the British-sounding, wine-drinking American is without a doubt one of the standout characters on the reality series The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The polarizing reality star is as edgy and controversial as all things glam.
Dorit did not join the show’s cast until the seventh season but became a cornerstone character. She is married to English businessman Paul Kemsley and together they have proven to be a power couple as evidenced by their lifestyles, starting with their lavish New York wedding.
Dorit Kemsley’s Biography, Age
Kemsley is a fashion designer and television personality. The 90210 resident was born on July 16, 1976, in Woodridge, Connecticut. She received her high school and further education at Quinnipiac University-School of Business in her home state of Connecticut. Growing up, Dorit had an adventurous spirit; she dreamed of traveling the world. She finally realized her dream when, at the age of 19, she left the shores of the United States. Dorit moved to Italy with determination and a degree in marketing, design and communication.
While in Italy, Dorit Kemsley found a job with an international fashion company specializing in swimwear. She spent a decade with the company learning the ropes.
In 2009, Kemsley decided it was time to be on her own. She moved to New York with the intention of starting an eponymous fashion group, Dorit International. With her experience in Italy, the fashionista decided to devote herself to making elegant swimwear and resort wear. Her adventure was successful and featured in Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week 2013.
Dorit was already an independent woman and had gained an enviable reputation by 2016, which partly qualified her to be part of the cast of the infamous reality TV show. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. She joined the series in its seventh season as Lisa Vanderpump’s good friend and Yolanda Hadid’s replacement. The show also includes fellow housewives Camille Grammer, Kyle Richards and Taylor Armstrong. Since joining the Real Housewives franchise, Kelsey has become an integral part of the show’s success and some would say indispensable.
The TV personality is also a strong supporter of Safe Kids. It is an organization whose goal is to mitigate the risk of preventable injuries among children in the country.
Net value
The ageless beauty has worked hard to get to where she is today. She already had a sizable empire before she met her millionaire husband the year before they married. Considering the success of her fashion business which she started in 2009 and the businesses she owns and runs with her husband, the couple would have a combined net worth of around $242 million. Dorit’s personal net worth is estimated to be around $50 million.
Family life: parents, husband
Dorit, a polyglot, is fluent in three languages, including English and Hebrew. She learned Hebrew from her father, Shalom Lemel, and her American mother.
Dorit Kemsley was not married before herunion with Paul Kemsley. She met the English businessman in a restaurant in 2014 and they tied the knot early the following year, in March 2015, in a lavish New York wedding.
Paul Kemsley is a business magnate with interests in real estate, sports and talent development. He is president of the recently resurrected American football club New York Cosmos. Previously, he was also vice-chairman of English Premier League football giant, Tottenham Hotspur.
Dorit and her British millionaire husband also run a management agency, Nixxi Entertainment. Their client portfolio includes singing icon Boy George. The singer lives at home with Doris and Paul, who run the agency from their home in Beverly Hills.
The couple have two children, a son, Jagger, and a daughter, Phoenix. During one of the episodes of filming the reality show, it was revealed that Dorit’s son, Jagger, was suffering from medical issues. It was later discovered to be a brain disorder called dyspraxia, which impairs physical movement.
Dorit Kemsley’s Height
The diva, businesswoman and reality TV mother of two is admired by fans and critics alike for her personality on the show. This is partly due to her slim and tall figure. However, there is no information online to determine its size with certainty.
