Emily Simpson is an attorney, podcast host and reality television personality who has been on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County since 2018. No reliable source has published a net worth for Emily Simpson, so any figure you see online is an unverified guess. She turned 50 in January 2026, is married to Shane Simpson, and has three children. She is part of the Season 20 cast.
Who is Emily Simpson?
Emily Simpson joined The Real Housewives of Orange County in Season 13, which premiered on July 16, 2018, alongside Gina Kirschenheiter. Bravo lists her in the Season 20 cast, which premiered on July 9, 2026.
She is a licensed lawyer in California and Utah and co-hosts the legal podcast Legally Brunette with her husband. For other cast members, see our profiles of Tamra Judge, Heather Dubrow and Katie Ginella, or browse more reality star biographies.
Emily Simpson’s Biography
Emily grew up in Middletown, Ohio, as the older of two children, according to Bravo. She earned an undergraduate degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in 1998, and taught high school Spanish for four years. She called teaching “the hardest job.”
She then studied law. Bravo says she spent one year at the University of Dayton School of Law before transferring to Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, where she earned her law degree.
Bravo reported that she turned 45 in January 2021, and its Season 20 cast page says she turns 50 this season. That puts her birth in January 1976. Bravo’s reports do not give the exact day, so this page does not state one.
Emily Simpson’s Biodata
| Full Name | Emily Simpson |
| Gender | Female |
| Birthday | January 1976 (exact day not confirmed) |
| Age | 50 years old (as of October 12, 2026) |
| Hometown | Middletown, Ohio, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Attorney, podcast host, television personality |
| Known For | The Real Housewives of Orange County (since Season 13) |
| Education | Miami University (1998); Thomas Jefferson School of Law |
| Religion | Not publicly confirmed |
Emily Simpson’s Body Measurements
| Height | Not publicly confirmed |
| Weight | Not publicly confirmed |
| Body Measurements | Not publicly confirmed |
| Hair Color | Not publicly confirmed |
| Eye Color | Not publicly confirmed |
Emily Simpson’s Net Worth
Emily Simpson’s net worth has not been published by a reliable source. Celebrity Net Worth, the site most often quoted for these figures, had no page for her when we checked in October 2026. The figures that appear on other websites vary widely and none of them cite a source, so this page does not repeat them.
What is on record is how she earns a living. She has been a main cast member on The Real Housewives of Orange County since 2018. Bravo does not publish cast salaries. She keeps her law licenses active in Utah and California, and she co-hosts Legally Brunette with her husband Shane.
Her husband’s finances have come up on the show. At the Season 18 reunion a castmate suggested that Shane’s parents pay for the couple’s lifestyle. Emily rejected that claim. Shane has worked as a workers’ compensation attorney at an Orange County law firm since 2019, according to Bravo.
Emily Simpson’s Weight Loss
Emily has spoken openly about her weight loss. In June 2023 she told Bravo that she felt “really depressed” after gaining weight and decided to change her diet completely, eat more protein and lift weights.
She also described the medical help she had. A doctor suggested Ozempic after she was diagnosed as pre-diabetic. She took it for one month and said it helped her lose “five to seven pounds” and pay attention to what she ate. She stopped because it made her tired. “I didn’t like the way it made me feel lethargic,” she said.
In January 2023 she had liposuction on her arms and a breast reduction. Her total weight loss and current weight have not been confirmed by a reliable source.
Family & Marital Status
| Husband | Shane Simpson |
| Married | February 14, 2009, in Las Vegas |
| Children | Three: Annabelle, and twins Luke and Keller |
| Stepchildren | Two stepdaughters, Shelby and Chanel |
| Siblings | One younger sister |
| Marital Status | Married |
Emily married Shane Simpson at the Bellagio in Las Vegas on February 14, 2009, according to Bravo. Shane is also a lawyer. Bravo reported that he earned his law degree from Whittier Law School in 2003 and passed the California bar exam after several attempts, which was announced in November 2021.
The couple have three children. After fertility problems, Emily’s younger sister volunteered to be their surrogate. Their daughter Annabelle was born in 2013 and their twin sons Luke and Keller were born in 2015. In August 2026 Bravo gave their ages as 13 and 11. Shane also has two older daughters, Shelby and Chanel, from his first marriage.
Bravo reported in August 2026 that Luke has been diagnosed with PANDAS, ARFID, OCD, ADHD and dyslexia, and that Emily said a change of school helped him the most. She has said the strain affected her marriage. In 2025 she also told Bravo that reality television had made her relationship with Shane stronger.
Emily Simpson’s Career
Emily worked in family law first, then at a real estate firm in Orange County, and was laid off during the 2008 financial crisis, according to Bravo. She later practiced family law in Utah and moved into copyright law after having children.
In 2020 she began volunteering with the California Innocence Project, where Bravo said she joined the board and reviewed applications from people who may have been wrongfully convicted. By August 2025 she told Bravo she was no longer practicing law but still raised funds for the Innocence Project. “I feel like I get to be a nerd, like a law nerd again,” she said about her podcast.
On television, she has been part of the Orange County cast since Season 13. Her Season 20 story follows her focus on her health as she turns 50 and her friendship with newcomer Carmella Garcia. You can also read about castmates Shannon Beador and Jennifer Pedranti.
FAQs
What is Emily Simpson’s net worth?
No reliable source has published a figure. Celebrity Net Worth had no page for her in October 2026, and the numbers on other sites do not cite a source.
How old is Emily Simpson?
She is 50. Bravo reported that she turned 45 in January 2021 and that she turns 50 during Season 20, which puts her birth in January 1976.
How did Emily Simpson lose weight?
She told Bravo in 2023 that she changed her diet, ate more protein and lifted weights. She also said she took Ozempic for one month after being diagnosed as pre-diabetic, and had liposuction on her arms and a breast reduction in January 2023.
Is Emily Simpson a real lawyer?
Yes. She has a law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and keeps active licenses in California and Utah. She told Bravo in 2025 that she is no longer practicing.
Who is Emily Simpson’s husband?
She is married to Shane Simpson, a workers’ compensation attorney. They married in Las Vegas on February 14, 2009.
How many kids does Emily Simpson have?
She has three children: Annabelle, and twin sons Luke and Keller. She also has two stepdaughters, Shelby and Chanel.
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