Whitney Rose is back for season 7 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, airing now on Bravo, in a season shaped by major personal change: she separated from her husband in May 2026 and filed for divorce in October 2026. Born September 25, 1986, she is 40 years old in 2026, and she remains one of the franchise’s original stars and most entrepreneurial cast members.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Whitney JoAnne Rose (née Lesh) |
| Age | 40 years old (born September 25, 1986) |
| Known For | The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (2020–present) |
| Occupation | Television personality, entrepreneur |
| Businesses | Wild Rose Beauty, Sōl People, Prism jewelry |
| Education | Saint Mary’s College of California (BBA, 2016) |
Who Is Whitney Rose?
Whitney Rose is an American television personality and businesswoman best known as an original cast member of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, which she has starred in since 2020. She is the third cousin of fellow cast member Heather Gay, a family connection the pair did not initially realize when they were cast together — a story that has become part of the show’s lore.
Rose’s on-screen identity has always combined vulnerability and hustle. She has spoken openly about leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about rebuilding her finances, and about the pressures of running businesses while raising a family in the public eye. In season 7, that story takes a new turn with the end of her 17-year marriage, making her one of the season’s most closely watched cast members.
Early Life & Background
Rose was born Whitney JoAnne Lesh on September 25, 1986, to Steve and Jolene Lesh. She has three half-siblings and is a descendant of Shadrach Roundy, who worked as a bodyguard for Joseph Smith. She grew up in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and later attended Saint Mary’s College of California, graduating in 2016 with a Bachelor of Business Administration.
Her first marriage, to BYU basketball player Samuel Burgess in 2007 at the Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple, ended in divorce. In 2009 she married Justin Rose, whom she met while working at Nu Skin Enterprises, and the couple have two children. The couple separated in May 2026, and Rose filed for divorce in October 2026, after nearly 17 years of marriage — news widely reported by the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and Entertainment Weekly in October 2026.
Career & Journey
Before reality television, Rose worked at Nu Skin Enterprises and as an account manager at InVision Communications, a direct-sales company. She joined RHOSLC after meeting with the show’s producers in 2019, initially believing she was filming a reality show about “the new Utah” rather than a Housewives installment. That outsider energy has stayed with her: she is often the cast member willing to say the uncomfortable thing first, whether about faith, money, or friendship.
Her business career runs in parallel. She launched the skincare brand Iris + Beau in 2017, later renamed Wild Rose Beauty; launched Sōl People, a social-selling company, in 2024; and co-founded the jewelry company Prism. On television, she was featured in season 3 of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip in 2023, returned for season 5, and guested on Below Deck Down Under in 2026. For the full season 7 cast, see our Real Housewives of Salt Lake City cast guide.
Facts About Whitney Rose
- She is an original RHOSLC cast member, on the show since 2020.
- She graduated from Saint Mary’s College of California with a BBA in 2016.
- She launched Iris + Beau in 2017, later renamed Wild Rose Beauty.
- She is the third cousin of fellow cast member Heather Gay.
- She filed for divorce from Justin Rose in October 2026, after separating in May 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Whitney Rose?
Whitney Rose was born September 25, 1986, making her 40 years old in 2026.
What is Whitney Rose known for?
She is best known as an original cast member of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and as the founder of Wild Rose Beauty.
Is Whitney Rose still on RHOSLC in season 7?
Yes. She is a main cast member in season 7, which premiered September 16, 2026, on Bravo.
What businesses does Whitney Rose own?
Wild Rose Beauty, Sōl People, and the jewelry company Prism, which she co-founded.
Did Whitney Rose file for divorce in 2026?
Yes. She separated from Justin Rose in May 2026 and filed for divorce in October 2026.