Luann de Lesseps is 61 years old and was born on May 17, 1965, in Berlin, Connecticut. The American television personality, singer and former model is best known as an original cast member of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City, featuring in the first 13 of 15 seasons since its 2008 premiere. She is the former wife of French count Alexandre de Lesseps, whom she was married to from 1993 to 2009, and she has headlined her own cabaret show, “#CountessAndFriends,” since 2018.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | LuAnn Nadeau de Lesseps |
| Age | 61 years old |
| Date of Birth | May 17, 1965 |
| Birthplace | Berlin, Connecticut, United States |
| Occupation | Television personality, singer, model, author |
| Known For | The Real Housewives of New York City; #CountessAndFriends; “Money Can’t Buy You Class” |
| Years Active | 2008-present |
Who Is Luann de Lesseps?
Luann de Lesseps (nee Nadeau; formerly “Countess Luann de Lesseps” from her first marriage; born May 17, 1965) is an American television personality, singer, and former model. She is best known as an original cast member of the Bravo reality television series The Real Housewives of New York City, featuring in the first 13 of 15 seasons since its 2008 premiere.
De Lesseps is known as the Countess, a courtesy title she held through her marriage to French count Alexandre de Lesseps. Since 2018, she has headlined her own cabaret show, “#CountessAndFriends,” and she has released six singles, including “Money Can’t Buy You Class” (2010) and “Chic C’est la Vie” (2011).
Early Life & Background
Born LuAnn Nadeau to French Canadian parents, she was raised in Berlin, Connecticut. She grew up with her six siblings and their father owned a construction company. In an early episode of The Real Housewives of New York City, de Lesseps shared that she had captained her high school varsity softball team.
De Lesseps was formerly a licensed practical nurse in Connecticut, as well as a Wilhelmina model. She later moved to New York, where her life as a countess and socialite became the basis for her reality television career.
Career
In 2008, de Lesseps became one of the main cast members on Bravo reality series The Real Housewives of New York City. For the sixth season, she was demoted to a recurring “Friend of the Housewives” role due to not living in New York City at the time of filming. In April 2015, it was confirmed that de Lesseps would be returning as a main cast member for the show’s seventh season.
De Lesseps wrote a book, Class with the Countess: How to Live with Elegance and Flair, released April 16, 2009, and released her first record, “Money Can’t Buy You Class” (through Ultra Records), on May 25, 2010. She released her second single, “Chic C’est la Vie” in June 2011. She released a third single, “Girl Code,” on July 6, 2015. In June 2019, de Lesseps released her fourth single, “Feeling Jovani.” In September 2020, she released her fifth single, “Viva La Diva,” with Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Desmond Child.
In February 2018, de Lesseps headlined her own cabaret show, called #CountessAndFriends, at Feinstein’s/54 Below in Midtown Manhattan. The show features de Lesseps singing songs about her life as a countess and reality TV star, with appearances by Rachel Dratch and Housewives co-star Sonja Morgan. In August 2018, de Lesseps announced that she was taking the show on tour. In 2023, she co-starred in a Real Housewives spin-off series with longtime castmate Sonja Morgan, titled Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake, which premiered on July 9, 2023. In 2025, de Lesseps starred in the Real Housewives spin-off Love Hotel alongside Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, and Shannon Storms Beador. In February 2026, de Lesseps was announced as a cast member in the upcoming E! Network reality television show The Golden Life, which will follow de Lesseps as well as former Real Housewives alumni Ramona Singer, Sonja Morgan, Kelly Bensimon, and Dorinda Medley uniting in Palm Beach, Florida.
De Lesseps starred in the first season of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, a spin-off featuring various women from The Real Housewives franchise, that premiered on Peacock in November 2021, and she returned for the show’s fourth season in December 2023. On September 29, 2023, de Lesseps was a telecast judge of the 72nd Miss USA pageant held at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. She also competed in season 10 of The Masked Singer as “Hibiscus” and was the first contestant of Group C to be eliminated during “One Hit Wonders Night.”
Facts About Luann de Lesseps
- She was formerly a licensed practical nurse in Connecticut and a Wilhelmina model.
- Her first single, “Money Can’t Buy You Class,” was released on May 25, 2010, through Ultra Records.
- She launched her non-alcoholic rose wine, Fose Rose, in December 2021.
- She was a telecast judge of the 72nd Miss USA pageant on September 29, 2023.
- She competed on season 10 of The Masked Singer as “Hibiscus.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Luann de Lesseps?
Luann de Lesseps is 61 years old. She was born on May 17, 1965, in Berlin, Connecticut.
What is Luann de Lesseps known for?
Luann de Lesseps is known for The Real Housewives of New York City, where she was an original cast member since 2008, her cabaret show #CountessAndFriends, and her singles Money Can’t Buy You Class and Chic C’est la Vie.
Is Luann de Lesseps still a countess?
No. Luann de Lesseps held the courtesy title through her marriage to French count Alexandre de Lesseps from 1993 to 2009. She lost the title when she married Tom D’Agostino Jr. in 2016, and they divorced in 2017.
What is #CountessAndFriends?
#CountessAndFriends is a cabaret show Luann de Lesseps has headlined since February 2018 at Feinstein’s/54 Below in Manhattan, featuring songs about her life as a countess and reality TV star.
Was Luann de Lesseps on The Masked Singer?
Yes. Luann de Lesseps competed in season 10 of The Masked Singer as Hibiscus and was the first contestant of Group C to be eliminated.
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