Kristen Doute Net Worth

Kristen Doute is an American actress, author, entrepreneur, clothing designer, and reality television personality with a net worth of $1 million. She rose to fame as one of the original cast members of Bravo’s reality series Vanderpump Rules, where she appeared from 2013 until 2020, before making her return in 2023.

Kristen Doute Net Worth	$1 Million
Date of Birth	February 17, 1983
Place of Birth	Dearborn, Michigan
Nationality	American
Profession	Actress, Author, Entrepreneur, Clothing Designer, and Reality Television Personality

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Early Life

Kristen Louise Doute was born on February 17, 1983, in Dearborn, Michigan. She is of Irish and Lebanese descent. After growing up in Michigan, she later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment.

Career on Vanderpump Rules

Doute first worked as a server at SUR Restaurant & Lounge, owned by Lisa Vanderpump. In 2013, she became one of the central cast members of Vanderpump Rules, appearing in more than 160 episodes. Known for her outspoken personality and dramatic storylines, she remained part of the show until 2020, when she was fired following a controversial incident.

In March 2023, Bravo announced that Doute would return for season 10 of the hit series, marking a significant comeback to reality TV.

Business Ventures

Beyond television, Kristen has established herself as an entrepreneur. In 2014, she launched her own clothing line, James Mae, which was later relaunched in 2019 with a focus on sustainable fashion made from recycled fabrics and water bottles.

She also teamed up with her Vanderpump Rules co-stars Stassi Schroeder and Katie Maloney to release pinot grigio wines, Basic Witch Potion No. 1 and No. 2, in 2019. Although sales were paused following her firing, Nocking Point Wines relaunched Basic Witch Potion No. 1 in 2023.

As an author, Doute published the book “He’s Making You Crazy: How to Get the Guy, Get Even, and Get Over It” in 2020, sharing insights on love, heartbreak, and personal growth. She later co-created the podcast “Sex, Love, and What Else Matters” with Luke Broderick in 2022, further expanding her brand into digital media.

Acting Career

Alongside her reality television success, Kristen has also appeared in films including Behind Your Eyes (2011), 23 Minutes to Sunrise (2012), Blood on Canvas (2013), and Cats Dancing on Jupiter (2015).

Personal Life

Kristen’s personal life has often been part of her public persona. She was in a long-term relationship with Vanderpump Rules co-star Tom Sandoval from 2007 to 2013 before a highly publicized split. She later dated James Kennedy and photographer Brian Carter, and in 2020 began a relationship with realtor Alex Menache, which ended in 2022. Later that year, she confirmed she was dating her podcast co-host Luke Broderick.

Doute is also a vegetarian and launched a lifestyle blog called Vegiholic in 2016 to share her experiences and recipes.

Real Estate

In 2019, Kristen purchased a $1 million home in the Valley Village neighborhood of Los Angeles. The 1,770-square-foot property featured three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. She later listed it for sale in 2021 at $1.3 million.