Tinsley Mortimer is an American television personality, writer, and socialite residing in New York, New York. She is best known for her role on the television series The Real Housewives of New York. As of 2021, Tinsley Mortimer's net worth is approximately $35 million.
Net Worth (as of 2021) | $35 million |
Date of Birth | August 11, 1965 |
Age | 45 years old |
Born Place | Richmond, Virginia, United States |
Nationality | American |
Source of Wealth | Author and Television star |
Husband/Boyfriend | Scott Kluth |
Early life and husband
Tinsley Mortimer was born on August 11, 1975, in Richmond, Virginia. Her father was a wealthy real estate investor and her mother an interior designer. Tinsley’s grandfather was the founder of Mercer Rug Cleansing. Tinsley is also a descendant of Thomas Jefferson.
Tinsley attended St. Catherine’s School in Richmond and later earned a bachelor’s degree in art history from Columbia University. Tinsley earned her Master of Decorative Arts from the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum in Manhattan, New York.
Tinsley was married to Robert Livingston Mortimer from 2002 to 2010. In 2017, Tinsley met the Chicago native and the couple began an abusive relationship that aired on The Real Housewives of New York. The couple have since moved to Chicago and are currently engaged.
Tinsley Mortimer Net Worth and Career
Mortimer began her career as a beauty assistant at Vogue. She also worked as an event planner for Harrison & Shriftman. Tinsley got into fashion design while working with Samantha Thavasa, a Japanese fashion house. Tinsley helped develop a line of clothing and bags.
Mortimer also worked as a beauty ambassador for Christian Dior, creating a lip gloss called Tinley Pink. She has been featured in magazines like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar.
In 2013, Tinsley wrote a novel called Southern Charm, published by Simon & Schuster. She contributed to Town & Country magazine and wrote a chapter in The Park Avenue Diet.
Additionally, Mortimer dabbled in acting, including appearing on Gossip Girl in 2008. In 2010, he launched his own reality show called High Society. The program chronicled the life of Tinsley and her famous friends in New York. It was eventually canceled after eight episodes due to low ratings. In 2017, she joined the cast of The Real Housewives of New York for its ninth season.
Height, weight and parameters of Tinsley Mortimer
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Tinsley is 5 feet 4 inches or 163 cm tall and weighs approximately 52 kg or 115 pounds. Her measurements are not currently available. Meanwhile, her natural hair color is dark brown and her eyes are hazel.
Tinsley Mortimer Net Worth
As of 2021, Tinsley Mortimer’s personal fortune is estimated to be around $35 million. Most of her wealth comes from her father’s real estate trust fund, but she makes a living from her efforts in fashion, television, and books.