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Luann de Lesseps

ActorBorn May 17, 1965 (60 years)
Television personality Luann de Lesseps is an original cast member of one of the most successful franchises in television history, The Real Housewives of New York, Luann de Lesseps was just ranked the #1 Housewife by TV Guide, topping all 46 housewives across all franchised cities and will star in the upcoming The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, a spin-off featuring various women from The Real Housewives franchise, that is set to premiere this fall on Peacock.

The model-turned-Countess has transformed her career as a nurse, author, philanthropist, actress, now into a wildly successful cabaret entertainer.

In December, Luann will be back on tour with her new show, “A Very Countess Christmas” directed by Richard Jay-Alexander (Barbra Streisand, Bernadette Peters) and the legendary Musical Director/Arranger, Billy Stritch (Liza Minnelli)) In addition, Luann has a new Christmas song, “What Do I Want For Christmas?” written by Bruce Roberts and Billy Stritch.

In 2017, Luann made her cabaret debut with #CountessAndFriends selling out shows across the country including Feinstein’s/54 Below in New York City. “you’re in for an entertaining three hours.. an absolute spectacle in the best way possible.. says Vanity Fair

Her hit songs "Money Can't Buy You Class," "Chic C'est La Vie," "Girl Code," and “Feelin’ Jovani” have been streamed and downloaded tens of millions of times and resulted in her own Pandora station.. Luann teamed up with Grammy-Award winning songwriter/producer Desmond Child (Barbara Streisand, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Ricky Martin) for her dance single “Viva La Diva”.

Her recently released holiday single, "What Do I Want For Christmas?" was written and produced by Bruce Roberts & Billy Stritch and features fun cameos from her Real Housewives of New York City cast-mates.

Luann has made many appearances on TV show: The Today Show, The View, Wendy Williams, Dr. Oz, Access Hollywood, ET, and others. She appeared as a guest star on the popular Hulu show Difficult People, and Law & Order: SVU, alongside Mariska Hargitay.

A champion for many charitable organizations including: The American Cancer Society, GLAAD, and ACE Partnership for the Homeless. Luann partnered with The Fortune Society which supports formerly incarcerated inmates by helping them build a successful life path as they reenter into society.

A mother of two successful artists, Victoria and Noel, Luann currently divides her time between her homes in New York City, and the Hamptons, where she is working on her next book after authoring the best-selling book Class with the Countess: How to Live with Elegance & Flair.

Known For

  • Maternal Secrets

Luann de Lesseps Filmography

2019
The Masked Singer (US) (TV Series) · as Hibiscus
2018
2011
Miss USA Pageant (TV Series) · as Judge
2008
Murdoch Mysteries (TV Series) · as Noelle Victoria
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series) · as Cindi

2025
Bravo's Love Hotel (TV Series) · as Self
2023
BravoCon Live with Andy Cohen! (TV Series) · as Self
2023
2022
Sherri (2022) (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2022
The Good Dish (TV Series) · as Self
2021
2021
Nick Cannon (TV Series) · as Self
2021
Ziwe (TV Series) · as Self
2021
For Real: The Story of Reality TV (TV Series) · as Self
2020
2020
Face to Face with David (TV Series) · as Self
2020
Canada's Drag Race (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge
2020
GMA3: What You Need to Know (TV Series) · as Self
2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show (TV Series) · as Self
2019
Tamron Hall (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest
2019
The X Change Rate (TV Series) · as Self - Special Guest
2018
Strahan, Sara & Keke (TV Series) · as Self
2017
Steve (TV Series) · as Self - Panelist
2016
Harry (TV Series) · as Self
2016
Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry (TV Series) · as Self
2015
Difficult People (TV Series) · as Luann De Lesseps
2014
The Meredith Vieira Show (TV Series) · as Self - Panelist
2013
The Real Daytime (TV Series) · as Self
2012
Steve Harvey (TV Series) · as Self
2012
Bethenny (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2011
My Favorite Place (TV Series) · as Self
2011
Big Morning Buzz Live (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2010
The Talk (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2010
2010
Access Hollyood Live (TV Series) · as Self
2009
The Dr. Oz Show (TV Series) · as Self
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2009
Royal Pains (TV Series) · as Self
2008
A-List Awards · as Self - Presenter
2008
The Wendy Williams Show (TV Series) · as Self
2008
2007
The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2006
Rachael Ray (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2005
The Tyra Banks Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2004
Project Runway (TV Series) · as Self
2004
The Apprentice (US) (TV Series) · as Self
1996
Access Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self
1994
WGN Morning News (TV Series) · as Self
1994
Extra (TV Series) · as Self
1991
E! News (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1988
LIVE with Kelly and Mark (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1981
Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self
1952
Today (TV Series) · as Self - Guest

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