Vicki Gunvalson is an insurance business owner and an original cast member of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County. Celebrity Net Worth estimates her net worth at $7 million (checked October 2026). She is 64, runs Coto Insurance & Financial Services, and returned to the show for Season 20.
Who is Vicki Gunvalson?
Vicki Gunvalson is best known as one of the original Orange County Housewives. Wikipedia says she appeared in 17 of the show’s 20 seasons. She was a full-time cast member for Seasons 1 to 13, moved to a “friend” role in Season 14, and left in January 2020. Her full-time return for Season 20 was announced at BravoCon in November 2025.
Bravo describes her as the founder and president of Coto Insurance & Financial Services. She splits her time between La Quinta, California, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. To read about other cast members, see our profiles of Shannon Beador and Alexis Bellino, or browse more reality star biographies.
Vicki Gunvalson’s Biography
Wikipedia lists her birth name as Victoria Steinmetz and says she was born in Illinois. Celebrity Net Worth also gives Illinois.
Bravo reports that she entered the insurance field in 1991. She has said she did so after her first divorce, so she could support her children. In 2019 she told Leader’s Edge magazine, “I want to control my own paycheck.” Orange County named her Entrepreneur of the Year in 2015, Bravo reports.
Her birthday is March 27. In March 2023 Bravo reported that she turned 61, which fits a 1962 birth year.
Vicki Gunvalson’s Biodata
| Full Name | Victoria Gunvalson (born Victoria Steinmetz) |
| Gender | Female |
| Birthday | March 27, 1962 |
| Age | 64 years old (as of October 9, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Illinois, United States |
| Lives In | La Quinta, California, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Insurance business owner, television personality, podcast host |
| Known For | The Real Housewives of Orange County (original cast member) |
| Education | Not publicly confirmed |
| Religion | Not publicly confirmed |
Vicki Gunvalson’s Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (per Celebrity Net Worth) |
| Weight | Not publicly confirmed |
| Body Measurements | Not publicly confirmed |
| Hair Color | Not publicly confirmed |
| Eye Color | Not publicly confirmed |
Vicki Gunvalson’s Net Worth
Celebrity Net Worth estimates that Vicki Gunvalson has a net worth of $7 million. We checked the page in October 2026. It is an estimate and not a figure confirmed by Vicki or Bravo.
The same site says she earned about $500,000 per season at the peak of her run on the show. That salary figure comes from Celebrity Net Worth only, and Bravo has not confirmed it. The site also says her income was supported by speaking events, personal appearances and endorsements.
Her main business is Coto Insurance & Financial Services, which Bravo says helps clients choose insurance plans and plan for asset protection and retirement income. Her son Michael Wolfsmith is a vice president there. Since 2024 she has also co-hosted a podcast, My Friend, My Soulmate, My Podcast. Celebrity Net Worth reports that she sold her Coto de Caza estate for about $3 million in March 2021, owns a condo in Puerto Vallarta, and bought a home in La Quinta in 2025. Bravo says she bought a Puerto Vallarta property, renovated it, and plans to rent it out.
Family & Marital Status
| Husband | None (divorced twice) |
| Partner | Michael Smith, a businessman and developer (per Bravo) |
| First Marriage | Michael J. Wolfsmith, 1982 to 1991 |
| Second Marriage | Donn Gunvalson, married 1994, divorce finalized 2014 |
| Children | Briana Culberson and Michael Wolfsmith |
| Marital Status | Not married, in a relationship |
Bravo reports that Vicki married Michael J. Wolfsmith in 1982, and they divorced in 1991. They have a daughter, Briana Culberson, and a son, Michael Wolfsmith. She married Donn Gunvalson in 1994. Bravo says she filed for divorce in 2010 and that it was finalized in 2014.
After that, Vicki dated Brooks Ayers from 2012 to 2015, according to Bravo. She dated Steve Lodge from spring 2016. They became engaged in April 2019 and broke up in September 2021 without marrying.
Her partner today is Michael Smith. Bravo says they went public on June 18, 2022, and in September 2026 reported that they are still together and not married. They recently bought a house in La Quinta. Bravo’s Season 20 bio notes that the cast questions a ring that has not come with a proposal.
Vicki Gunvalson’s Career
Vicki worked in insurance before reality television and built Coto Insurance & Financial Services into her main business. She has been in the industry since 1991.
On television, she was part of The Real Housewives of Orange County from the start. After leaving in 2020, she returned as a guest in Seasons 17 and 18, per Wikipedia. Wikipedia also lists The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip and a 2020 podcast, Whoop It Up with Vicki.
In Season 20, Bravo says she helps Shannon Beador with her finances, and she also has to welcome newcomer Carmella Garcia. Fellow cast member Jennifer Pedranti introduced Carmella to the group, Bravo says. Vicki was confirmed for the Season 20 reunion, which was filmed on October 2, 2026.
FAQs
What is Vicki Gunvalson’s net worth?
Celebrity Net Worth estimates her net worth at $7 million, as of October 2026. It is an estimate, not a confirmed figure.
How old is Vicki Gunvalson?
She is 64. Her birthday is March 27, 1962.
Who is Vicki Gunvalson’s boyfriend?
Her partner is Michael Smith. Bravo says they went public in June 2022 and are still together, but not married.
Does Vicki Gunvalson have kids?
Yes. She has a daughter, Briana Culberson, and a son, Michael Wolfsmith, from her first marriage.
Is Vicki Gunvalson still on RHOC?
Yes. Her full-time return for Season 20 was announced in November 2025, and Bravo lists her in the Season 20 cast.
How tall is Vicki Gunvalson?
Celebrity Net Worth lists her height as 5 ft 7 in. We did not find it confirmed by Bravo.
