This archive report was first published on 15 October 2019.
Shannon Beador's Net Worth: A Reality TV Star's Fortune ¶
Shannon Beador, one of the stars of The Real Housewives of Orange County, has a net worth estimated at $20 million, making her the richest member of the show's cast.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Beador's net worth is tied with that of her ex-husband, David Beador, who has a net worth of $20 million as well. However, Beador's net worth is significantly higher than that of her fellow cast members, Tamra Judge and Vicki Gunvalson.
So, how does Beador make her money? A significant portion of her income comes from her salary as a reality TV star on RHOC. According to court documents filed in 2018, Beador declared that she earned $400,000 per season on the show. However, her ex-husband, David Beador, claimed in additional court documents that she actually earns twice that amount, $800,000 per season.
But Beador's income doesn't stop there. She also earns money from her management company, Central Entertainment Group, which manages reality TV personalities' bookings and endorsement deals. In 2017, Beador earned $181,390 from the company, and she also pulled in $5,150 from NBC Universal for network-sponsored events.
And if that's not enough, Beador also received a significant amount of money in her divorce from David Beador. The couple agreed to a settlement of $1.4 million, with David Beador agreeing to pay Beador $10,000 per month in child and spousal support.
But Beador's income has increased significantly since her divorce. In 2017, she listed her average monthly income as $37,767, but she has reportedly doubled her salary since then. And with her latest business venture, a line of prepared frozen meals called Real For Real Cuisine, Beador is making bank. The meals, which are sold on QVC, clock in at 450 calories or less and feature seafood and vegetarian options.
On August 20, Beador shared on Instagram that her brand's veggie burgers had been nominated for 'Best Burger' in the 2018 QVC Customer Food Choice Award. And with her latest business venture, Beador is proving that she's a savvy businesswoman who knows how to make money.
