What is Kristen Taekman's net worth? 'RHUGT' star launched a vegan, cruelty-free nail polish line after leaving 'RHONY'
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: The OGs of New York City are taking over Saint Barthelemy for the fifth chapter of 'The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip', and Bravo can't promise calm sailing... or canoeing. Kristen Taekman, who has a net worth of $20 million per Celebrity Net Worth, hasn't been seen on Bravo in a while but joins the cast for the trip.
She ventured into her own business after her stint on 'The Real Housewives of New York City' and is doing very well for herself.
Kristen is a model, Housewife, and an entrepreneur. Kristen is most known for her appearances on the Bravo reality television series 'RHONY' in Seasons 6 and 7.
She has appeared in several of the world's most prestigious fashion magazines, as well as national advertisements for major cosmetic companies, including L'Oreal and Clairol. Kristen founded 2nd Street Press, a greeting card company, in 2009.
Kristen Taekman's early life
Kristen was born in Farmington, Connecticut, in 1977, to Karen and Marty Carroll. Martin, her younger brother, is her only sibling.
Kristen played varsity basketball as a teenager in high school. Her professional path changed when she was found by John Casablanca's modeling agency at the age of 14.
Kristen moved to New York City after graduating from high school to pursue a full-time international modeling career. She then resided in Paris for several years before traveling to Italy and Australia.
Modeling career
Kristen began appearing in some of the world's most prominent fashion journals after signing with modeling agencies including Glamour, Harper's Bazaar, and the Australian Vogue.
She has also been the face of national ads for cosmetic products like Clairol and L'Oreal and has been photographed by renowned photographers such as Ben Watts and Antoine Verglas.
Kristen also runs the fashion and lifestyle blog Last Night's Look, which focuses on both high- and low-fashion styles for everyday wear. Furthermore, the website contains motherly advice, health-related suggestions, and photos and notes from Kristen's global trips.
Kristen Taekman's entreprenuerial stint
Kristen is a successful entrepreneur in addition to her modeling profession. She created the greeting card firm 2nd Street Press in 2009 and later founded the natural energy supplement EBOOST with her husband, Josh Taekman.
Kristen has collaborated with Ricky's NYC to produce the Pop of Color nail polish line, which is made completely of vegan and cruelty-free polishes.
Does 'RHONY' alum Kristen Taekman's Pop of Color still exist?
Kristen was a successful entrepreneur both before and after she became a 'RHONY' star. She launched 2nd Street Press in 2009, which originally housed a line of high-end greeting cards.
Kristen's Pop of Color nail paints, which she produced in collaboration with Ricky's NYC, was one of her more successful ventures.
According to a PopSugar interview with Kristen, colors included the Elvis-inspired Blue Moon and Pajamas, with the vegan, cruelty-free brand expanding into matte lip wear.
Ricky's NYC closed its doors in 2020. Hence, the business appears to be gone as its Instagram has also been inactive for years.
What is 'RHONY' alum Kristen Taekman up to now?
Kristen maintained her renowned fashion and lifestyle blog, Last Night's Look, with her last post being in October this year, giving advice on fashion for the fall season.
Kristen has also been quite active on Instagram, with recent postings highlighting her collaboration with Clinical Skin, a breathtaking appearance for the Playing for Change Foundation's humanitarian event, and a San Francisco tour in a Volkswagen Bus for some quality time with her family.
Kristen Taekman returns to Bravo screen with 'RHUGT' Season 5
The former 'RHONY' cast member recently stated she will join Ramona Singer, Sonja Morgan, Luann de Lesseps, Dorinda Medley, and Kelly Killoren Bensimon for Season 5 of 'RHUGT', tagged as 'RHONY Legacy'.
The lineup was revealed on May 15 at NBC Universal's upfront presentation.
Some of the females will return to Saline Beach in Saint Barthelemy for the new season. Few 'RHONY' fans will ever forget their vacation in Season 5 – that was when rumors swirled about Luann and Tomas Ribeiro, the Johnny Depp-like pirate.
"And just like that, after eight years, I'm back!" Kristen posted a few red apple emoticons on her Facebook page. "Reunited with the OGs for RHONY Legacy Girls' Trip!"
On Thursday, December 14, Peacock will broadcast the first three episodes of Season 5 of 'The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip'. New episodes will air every week after that.