Dorit Kemsley Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Dorit Kemsley’s Net Worth?

With a net worth of $50 million, Dorit Kemsley, a reality television personality and fashion designer, shares this wealth with her husband, Paul Kemsley. She is perhaps best known for her role in Bravo’s reality TV series “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”

Early Life

Born as Dorit Lemel on July 14, 1976, in Woodbridge, Connecticut, Dorit is the child of Shalom and Rachel Lemel. She obtained her degree in design, marketing, and communication from Quinnipiac University. After graduating, she traveled across Europe, ultimately spending a decade working for a swimwear company in Italy.

Career

Dorit was introduced to the reality TV circuit by Real Housewife Lisa Vanderpump, who is also her personal designer. She became a cast member at the beginning of Season 7 of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” which debuted on December 6, 2016, and has featured prominently on the show for six seasons. In addition to her television career, she is the creator of the swimwear brand Beverly Beach and the bridal line Nektaria. Kemsley also runs a fashion/swimwear company named Dorit, producing clothing, swimwear, and resortwear influenced by Italian designs. Outside of her business and television commitments, Dorit is dedicated to philanthropy, actively supporting numerous children’s charities. In 2019, she appeared as a guest on “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles” with her husband, Paul.

Personal Life

Dorit is married to Paul Kemsley, a prominent real estate developer and celebrity manager. Their wedding took place in 2015 at the Rainbow Room in New York, and together they have two children, Jagger and Phoenix. Paul is the manager of famous personalities like soccer legend Pele and singer Boy George through his management venture, Nixxi Entertainment. Boy George frequently resides with the Kemsleys and serves as the godfather to Jagger. The family resides in an impressive mansion in Beverly Hills, previously listed for $12 million.

In October 2021, Kemsley and her children were reportedly victims of a gunpoint robbery at their home, where three armed intruders forced their way inside. It is said that Dorit pleaded with the robbers, “Don’t hurt my babies. Don’t kill me. I’m a mother,” to which one of the assailants reportedly responded, “Kill her. Just kill her already.” The incident led to a significant theft with possessions valued at approximately $1 million. At the time, Paul was in London, and the aftermath was featured on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” highlighting the support offered by her co-stars.

Controversy

In August 2018, allegations arose regarding Paul’s gambling debts, totaling $3.6 million at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. Court documents indicated that Paul made five payments amounting to $850,000 between 2010 and 2011. The couple sought bankruptcy protection in 2012 in hopes of resolving their Las Vegas debts. Meanwhile, Dorit was sued by a former business partner in her swimwear line, claiming he had lent the couple over $200,000 to start the venture, a claim the Kemsleys dispute.

In November 2021, Paul was arrested for DUI when he was pulled over near Laurel Canyon off the 101 in Los Angeles. He registered a breathalyzer reading of .081, slightly above California’s legal limit of .080.

Doritand Paul Kemsley Real Estate

In August 2019, a $6.5 million purchase was made by Paul and Dorit for a home located in the Encino area of Los Angeles. Subsequently, in September 2020, they listed this property for $9.5 million. The home’s listing was managed by Mauricio Umansky, the husband of Kyle Richards, who is castmate to Dorit on “Real Housewives.” On the show, viewers are shown the couple residing in a large mansion in Beverly Hills, which they co-own with a business partner. At one time, this mansion had a listing price of $12.85 million, but it was later reduced to $7.5 million.