Dorit Kemsley | |
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 Kemsley in 2016 | |
| Born | Dorit Lemel (1976-07-14)July 14, 1976 (age 48) Woodbridge, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Quinnipiac University (BA) |
| Occupation | Fashion designer • television personality |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Dorit Kemsley (néeLemel; born July 14, 1976) is an American fashion designer and television personality. She is best known as a main cast member on thereality TV showThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, appearing in that capacity since the show'sseventh season.[1][2]
She was born in Woodbridge, Connecticut to Jewish parents: her father Shalom Lemel is Israeli, and her mother Rachel (Benchetrit) Lemel was born in Morocco.[3][4] She attendedAmity Regional High School in Woodbridge, Connecticut. After graduating fromQuinnipiac University with a degree in marketing, design, and communication, she traveled in Europe. She settled in Italy for 10 years and worked for a global swimwear company.[5]
Kemsley developed the swimwear line Beverly Beach and bridal collection Nektaria.[6] She is a current cast member ofThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, joining in 2016, and has since starred in a main capacity for eight seasons.
In 2017, she founded the swimwear brand,Beverly Beach by Dorit. Kemsley was sued by former Beverly Beach co-owner Ryan Horne in August 2018. Horne claimed Kemsley owed $205,000 he lent to her to start the brand. The parties eventually settled out of court in early 2020.[7]
She is married toPaul Kemsley, and they have two children.[3] The couple own a 9,000-square-foot (840 m2) home in the LA suburb ofEncino, California, which was purchased for $6.47 million.[8] In October 2021, Kemsley, alone with her children, was robbed at gunpoint by three male burglars.[9][10]
On May 9, 2024, it was announced that the couple had separated after 9 years of marriage.[11]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–present | The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills | Herself | 159 episodes |
| 2020 | Celebrity Family Feud | Episode: "Andy Cohen vs.Real Housewives of Beverly Hills andKevin Nealon vs.Drew Carey" | |
| 2020 | Celebrity Show-Off | Contestant; Episode: "Diplo, Aim High" | |
| 2021 | The Prince | Dorit Kemsley | Voice; Episode: "Beverly Hills" |