Kelly Bensimon: From Model and Editor to Reality Star – Net Worth and Life Highlights

Kelly Bensimon rose to fame as a model and former editor of Elle Accessories before joining seasons 2–4 of The Real Housewives of New York City. She built a career as an author, TV personality, and socialite with a reported net worth of $20 million. Born on May 1, 1968, in Rockford, Illinois, Kelly attended Trinity College briefly and later earned a literature degree from Columbia University’s School of General Studies. She married fashion photographer Gilles Bensimon in 1997 and had two children, Sea and Thaddeus, before their 2007 divorce. In 2009, she faced domestic violence charges and resolved the case through a plea agreement, which included community service. Since 2014, she has been in a long-term relationship with Alejandro Lorenzo. Kelly’s career highlights include magazine covers for Elle, Cosmopolitan and Playboy, guest editing roles, hosting IMG Fashion events, writing several books with charitable proceeds, launching a fragrance and candle line, and transitioning into real estate with Dolly Lenz Realty and Douglas Elliman.

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