‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’: A look at new cast's net worth as they deal with religion, mormonism
Bravo's legendary ‘Real Housewives’ franchise will explore a new area of the United States, the beautiful city of mountains that averages 500 inches of snowfall per year, Salt Lake City, Utah. A new group of ladies will be joining ‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ that will premiere on Wednesday, November 11. The new reality show will follow cast members Lisa Barlow, Mary Cosby, Heather Gay, Meredith Marks, Whitney Rose and Jen Shah.
‘Watch What Happens Live’ host Andy Cohen has already called the series a "curveball", as per Bravo. "You didn't see it coming, but I have to tell you, in Utah, you've got the majesty of the mountains, you've got the majesty of the Mormon religion, you've got an exclusive community of people who have very successful businesses, who live in their own universe. They hobnob with Hollywood stars who come to Sundance," he previously said of the new franchise at BravoCon in November 2019. "It is gorgeous, and I think you're gonna be really surprised, intrigued, and titillated by the group of women we have chosen in Salt Lake City for the next Real Housewives. Stay tuned."
Here's what you need to know about the new ladies and their net worth, that are gearing up to grace your TV screen:
Lisa Barlow
"Born in New York, Lisa Barlow has been living in Utah for over 20 years. As the owner of a marketing company and various tequila brands, she considers herself 'Mormon 2.0' as she is not one to adhere to all of the traditional and strict Mormon rules," reads her official bio. "Lisa attended BYU with Heather and has been best friends with Meredith for years. Married to her husband John with two children, she seemingly has it all, but struggles with her quest for perfection when her unrealistic standards start impacting her friendships," it adds. Lisa has an estimated net worth of between $3 million and $5 million as of 2020.
Mary Cosby
"With a penchant for God, couture and only the finest champagne, Mary Cosby is a Pentecostal First Lady who inherited her family’s empire of churches, restaurants and more. The caveat in her taking over the family business was that she marry her late grandmother’s second husband, Robert Cosby Sr. They have since been married for 20 years and have one teenage son together. Small but mighty and always dressed to the nines, her unconventional past has made her guarded and she quickly finds herself on shaky ground with some of the ladies," a Bravo TV statement said. As of September 2020, Mary Cosby’s net worth was estimated to be around $3 million.
Heather Gay
"A devout Mormon from birth, Heather Gay was married to Mormon royalty for 11 years, but has distanced herself from the church after her divorce. A self-proclaimed ‘good Mormon gone bad,' she now considers herself 'Mormon-ish' as she plays by her own rules. A devoted mother to three daughters, she owns a burgeoning Med-Spa business, Beauty Lab and Laser where the ladies often frequent. As she embarks on the next chapter of her life, Heather is on a journey of self-discovery as she finds her voice and looks for love again," said the network statement. Heather Gay has a net worth $1.7 million.
Whitney Rose
"A descendant of 'Mormon Royalty,' Whitney Rose has been trying her best to navigate life outside of the religion for over a decade. She left the church after she fell madly in love with her boss, Justin, and the two had an affair. Within weeks, they both left their spouses to be with each other and got married when Whitney found out she was pregnant. Married for 10 years, they have two children – Bobbi and Brooks - and she owns a skin care line called Iris and Beau. Now, she is faced with parenting her father who is dealing with his own struggles and depends on her for everything. And just when it seems like society is finally beginning to accept her 10-year-marriage, scandalous rumors about her progressive relationship start to swirl," as per the network. The estimated net worth of Whitney Rose is estimated at a whopping $38 million.
Meredith Marks
"Meredith Marks is a celebrity jewelry designer with a store on Main Street in Park City. Jewish and married for over 25 years, Meredith and her husband Seth have hit a rough patch and with their kids in college, she is faced with being an empty nester for the first time in her life. An ice queen with a knack for partying, Meredith is often out on the social circle alongside Jen and Lisa, who love to buy her jewelry — even the rings off her fingers. Meredith appears to have it all but when rumors begin to swirl, she must decide if she wants to turn to her girlfriends for support or suffer in silence," says Bravo TV. As for her financial status, the jewelry designer is supposed to have an estimated net worth of around $1 million.
Jen Shah
"As a Tongan and Hawaiian growing up in Salt Lake City, Jen Shah felt like she often stuck out in her traditionally white, Mormon world. When she learned about the historical mistreatment of black people in the Mormon religion, she converted from Mormonism to Islam. A mom of two with her husband, Sharrieff, Jen is the queen of her house and her businesses as the CEO of three marketing companies. Always decked out in designer brands, Jen loves to host parties and spares no expense — it’s important to her that everyone knows she is the best host in Utah. With an extravagant personality and sharp tongue, she can go from 0 to 100 very quickly but usually comes back with apologies and love. But it’s not always fun and games for Jen with this group of women when she quickly finds herself at the center of the drama," the network stated. Jen Shah's net worth is around $1 million.