Kelly Dodd is a former cast member of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County, where she appeared from Season 11 in 2016 to Season 15. Celebrity Net Worth estimates her net worth at $5 million. She was born in 1975 in Scottsdale, Arizona, and has been married to journalist Rick Leventhal since October 2020. She has one daughter, Jolie.
Who is Kelly Dodd?
Kelly Dodd joined The Real Housewives of Orange County in 2016, during its eleventh season, and became one of its most outspoken cast members. She confirmed in June 2021 that she was leaving after five seasons, Fox News reported. She claimed she was let go because she is conservative, while Celebrity Net Worth says Bravo did not renew her contract.
Since then she has co-hosted The Rick & Kelly Show, an online commentary show and podcast, with her husband. For the women she filmed with, see our profiles of Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Judge and Shannon Beador, or the full RHOC cast by season.
How old is Kelly Dodd?
Kelly Dodd was born in 1975, according to an AOL family guide published in December 2025, so she is 50 or 51. No major outlet has published her exact birth date, so this page does not state one. AOL gives her birthplace as Scottsdale, Arizona, and names her parents as Frank and Bobbi Meza.
Kelly Dodd’s Biography
Celebrity Net Worth says Kelly was raised in Arizona, went to Catholic school and graduated from Arizona State University. Before television she worked in business, most notably as chief operating officer of Kiss Me Mirrors, a Newport Beach beauty company.
She later moved to Orange County, California, where she joined the cast in 2016.
Kelly Dodd’s Biodata
| Full Name | Kelly Dodd (now Kelly Leventhal) |
| Gender | Female |
| Birth Year | 1975 (per AOL) |
| Birthday | Not publicly confirmed |
| Age | 50 or 51 |
| Birthplace | Scottsdale, Arizona (per AOL) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Television personality, podcast host |
| Known For | The Real Housewives of Orange County (Seasons 11 to 15) |
| Education | Arizona State University (per Celebrity Net Worth) |
| Religion | Not publicly confirmed |
Kelly Dodd’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 |
Kelly Dodd’s Net Worth
Celebrity Net Worth estimates Kelly Dodd’s net worth at $5 million. It is an estimate, not a figure from Kelly or Bravo, and her salary on the show has not been published by a reliable source.
Property explains part of the number. Celebrity Net Worth reports that she and her second husband, Michael Dodd, bought an ocean-view home in Corona Del Mar for $3.58 million in 2014 and sold it for $5 million in 2017 during their divorce. In January 2022 she and Rick Leventhal paid $715,000 for a home in Palm Desert, California.
Her business ventures have been mixed. She became a part owner of Positive Beverage in 2019, but the company cut ties with her after her 2020 comments about COVID-19 and a photo of her in a “Drunk Wives Matter” hat drew a backlash.
Family & Marital Status
| Husband | Rick Leventhal (married October 10, 2020) |
| Former Spouses | Scott Silva (2001 to 2004), Michael Dodd (2006 to 2018) |
| Children | One daughter, Jolie (born 2006) |
| Marital Status | Married |
Kelly has been married three times. AOL reports that her first marriage, to Scott Silva, lasted from 2001 to 2004. She married Michael Dodd, then president and chief operating officer of LeapFrog, in 2006, and they had their daughter, Jolie, the same year. They divorced in 2018.
She married Fox News correspondent Rick Leventhal on October 10, 2020, at a private estate in Sonoma, California, with Jolie as her maid of honor, Bravo reported. It was the third marriage for both. “I met my soulmate,” she told Bravo.
Kelly Dodd’s Career
Kelly appeared on The Real Housewives of Orange County from Season 11 to Season 15, between 2016 and 2021. Her blunt style made her a central figure on the show, and her later seasons overlapped with Gina Kirschenheiter’s early years in the cast.
After leaving, she moved to online media with Rick on The Rick & Kelly Show. Before television she was chief operating officer of Kiss Me Mirrors.
What is Kelly Dodd doing now?
Kelly still co-hosts The Rick & Kelly Show with her husband. In May 2026, KOMO News reported that she faces three misdemeanor charges: two tied to an accusation that she shared sexual images of another woman without consent, and a separate battery charge from a June 2025 incident involving a different person. Kelly brushed the case off in an Instagram video with Rick, and the charges are accusations, not findings of guilt. The case had not been resolved in any report we found as of November 2026.
FAQs
What is Kelly Dodd’s net worth?
Celebrity Net Worth estimates it at $5 million. Her income has come from RHOC, business ventures and property sales, including a Corona Del Mar home sold for $5 million in 2017.
How old is Kelly Dodd?
She was born in 1975, so she is 50 or 51. Her exact birth date has not been confirmed by a major outlet.
Who is Kelly Dodd’s husband?
She has been married to Rick Leventhal, a Fox News correspondent, since October 10, 2020. Her earlier husbands were Scott Silva and Michael Dodd.
Why did Kelly Dodd leave RHOC?
She confirmed her exit in June 2021 after five seasons. She claimed she was fired for being conservative; Celebrity Net Worth says Bravo did not renew her contract.
Does Kelly Dodd have a daughter?
Yes. Her daughter, Jolie, was born in 2006. Her father is Kelly’s ex-husband Michael Dodd.
What is Kelly Dodd doing now?
She co-hosts The Rick & Kelly Show with Rick Leventhal. KOMO News reported in May 2026 that she faces three misdemeanor charges, which she has brushed off; they are accusations, not findings of guilt.
How tall is Kelly Dodd?
Her height has not been confirmed by a reliable source.
Sources: Celebrity Net Worth, Bravo, October 2020, Fox News, June 2021, AOL, December 2025, KOMO News, May 2026 (all checked November 12, 2026).
