Brandi Glanville Bio: Net Worth, Husband, Age, Kids, Books, Instagram, Parents, Family, Face

Biography

Brandi Lynn Glanville, born November 16, 1972, in Salinas, California, is an American television personality, author, fashion designer, and former model.

She gained prominence as a cast member on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (2011–2016, 2019–2020), where her candid and bold personality made her a standout star. Beyond RHOBH, Glanville has appeared on several reality shows, including Celebrity Apprentice, Celebrity Big Brother (both UK and US editions), Famously Single, and My Kitchen Rules.

Before venturing into television, Glanville had a successful modeling career, signing with Elite Model Management at age 16. She worked with top-tier fashion brands such as Gucci, Chanel, and Giorgio Armani and graced the covers of magazines like Glamour and Cosmopolitan. In December 2012, she launched her clothing line, “Brand B,” available exclusively on Amazon.

An accomplished author, Glanville has penned two New York Times Best Sellers: Drinking and Tweeting: And Other Brandi Blunders (2013) and Drinking and Dating (2014). She also hosts the podcast Brandi Glanville Unfiltered, where she shares personal stories, discusses pop culture, and interviews a wide range of guests.

American TV personality and former model

Brandi Glanville
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Brandi Lynn Glanville
Stage Name:	Brandi Glanville
Born:	16 November 1972 (age 52 years old)
Place of Birth:	Salinas, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Willow Rancho Baptist School, John F. Kennedy High School
Height:	178 cm
Parents:	Guy Glanville, Judith Ann Glanville
Siblings:	Tricia Glanville, Michael Glanville
Spouse:	Eddie Cibrian (m. 2001–2010)
Boyfriend • Partner:	Denise Richards (2019), David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, Carlton Elizabeth (2013), Gerard Butler (2011), Jordan Davies (2017), Theo Von (2016), Calum Best (2015-2016), John Kerwin (2012-2013), Johnny Messner (2009-2010), Mike Meldman (2009-2010), Ben Stiller, Donald “DJ” Friese Jr.
Children:	Mason Edward Cibrian, Jake Austin Cibrian
Occupation:	Model • TV Personality
Net Worth:	$5 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Brandi Glanville was born on November 16, 1972, in Salinas, California, but was raised in Sacramento, California. She has a mixed ethnicity, with English, Welsh, French-Canadian, and German heritage. Information about her religious beliefs is not widely documented, though she has mentioned cultural Christian practices related to holidays in interviews.

Her father was Guy Glanville, who reportedly grew marijuana, which Brandi and her siblings would sell, and her mother was Judith (née Swinehart) Glanville, who worked as a housekeeper. She has an older sister, Tricia Glanville, and a younger brother, Michael Glanville. Glanville has shared that she, along with her siblings, once blackmailed their father for money.

She attended Willow Rancho Baptist School and Gloria Dei Luther before graduating from John F. Kennedy High School in Sacramento. Her education was somewhat tumultuous, with stories of selling marijuana and other survival tactics during her youth due to her family’s financial situation. She left school at 16 to start her modeling career.

Career

Brandi Glanville’s career spans modeling, reality television, writing, and entrepreneurship, showcasing her versatility in the entertainment industry. At 16, she signed with Elite Model Management and moved to Paris to pursue modeling. She worked with iconic fashion brands such as Gucci, Chanel, and Giorgio Armani and appeared on the covers of Glamour and Cosmopolitan.

Her breakout into mainstream fame came in 2011 with her debut on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHOBH). Initially appearing as a friend of the housewives, she became a full-time cast member in seasons 3 through 5 and returned for guest appearances in later seasons.

Known for her unfiltered and often controversial persona, she quickly became a fan favorite. Glanville expanded her reality TV presence by appearing on shows like The Celebrity Apprentice, Celebrity Big Brother (UK and US editions), Famously Single, My Kitchen Rules, Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, and The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip on Peacock.

In addition to television, Glanville is a bestselling author, with two New York Times Best Sellers: Drinking and Tweeting: And Other Brandi Blunders (2013) and Drinking and Dating (2014), offering candid insights into her personal life and relationships. She also hosts the popular podcast Brandi Glanville Unfiltered, where she shares personal stories, discusses pop culture, and interviews notable guests.

In December 2012, she ventured into fashion by launching her “Brand B” clothing line on Amazon. While the line was short-lived, it highlighted her entrepreneurial spirit. Beyond her primary career endeavors, she has guest-hosted shows, appeared in music videos, participated in charity events, and remained a frequent subject of tabloids due to public feuds and legal disputes, keeping her in the spotlight.

Social Media

• Instagram: Brandi Glanville (@brandiglanville)
• Wikipedia: Brandi Glanville
• Facebook: Brandi Glanville
• IMDb: Brandi Glanville
• Twitter: Brandi Glanville (@BrandiGlanville) / X
• YouTube: Brandi Glanville

Personal Life

Brandi Glanville was married to actor Eddie Cibrian from 2001 until their divorce in 2010, following public controversy over Cibrian‘s affair with country singer LeAnn Rimes, whom he later married. During their marriage, Glanville and Cibrian had two sons: Mason Edward Cibrian, born in 2003, and Jake Austin Cibrian, born in 2007.

Standing at 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall, Glanville has garnered media attention for her dating life since her divorce. In 2011, she had a brief fling with Scottish actor Gerard Butler, which she described as “a little week of fun,” and Carlton Elizabeth (2013).

She dated comedian Theo Von for a few months in 2016 after meeting on his podcast and had a short-lived romance with British model and reality TV star Calum Best between 2015 and 2016. From 2016 to 2018, she was in a relationship with billionaire Donald “DJ” Friese Jr., which ended after accusations of infidelity on his part.

She also had a brief relationship with Welsh TV personality Jordan Davies in 2017 and dated talk show host John Kerwin from 2012 to 2013. Earlier, around the time of her separation from Cibrian, she was rumored to have dated actor Johnny Messner and businessman Mike Meldman in 2009–2010. Before her marriage, Glanville allegedly had a fling with actor Ben Stiller in 1999.

Glanville has also made claims about relationships or encounters with other celebrities, including David Schwimmer, Denise Richards (2019), and Matt LeBlanc from Friends, though these allegations have been met with skepticism. She has even hinted at a connection with an unnamed actor from The Notebook. In 2019, she was linked to her Real Housewives of Beverly Hills co-star Denise Richards, alleging an affair that Richards has publicly denied.

Net Worth

Brandi Glanville has an estimated net worth of $5 million. This wealth has been accumulated through a variety of sources, including her time as a model, her high-profile stint on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” where she reportedly earned $175,000 per season as a full-time cast member, and her subsequent appearances on various reality TV shows like “Celebrity Big Brother” and “Celebrity Apprentice.”

Her net worth is also bolstered by her authorship of two New York Times Best Sellers, income from her podcast “Brandi Glanville Unfiltered,” and her entrepreneurial ventures, including a short-lived clothing line.

Additionally, Glanville has earned from endorsements and her presence on social media platforms, where she promotes various products. Despite legal battles and personal controversies, her diverse entertainment career has contributed significantly to her financial status.

Filmography

TV Shows

• “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” (Bravo, 2011-2016, 2019-2020) – Main cast member in seasons 3-5, recurring guest in other seasons, and appearances in special episodes.
• “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip” (Peacock, 2021) – Participant in this RHOBH spin-off.
• “Celebrity Big Brother” (UK Channel 5, 2017) – Contestant in the 20th series.
• “Celebrity Big Brother” (CBS, 2018) – Houseguest in the first US celebrity season.
• “The Celebrity Apprentice” (NBC, 2013) – Contestant in season 13.
• “Famously Single” (E!, 2016) – Cast member in the first season.
• “My Kitchen Rules” (Fox, 2017) – Competitor alongside Dean Sheremet.
• “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles” (Bravo, 2019) – Guest appearance on the show.
• “The Wendy Williams Show”, “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen”, “The Talk”, “The Doctors”, and various other talk shows – Frequent guest appearances discussing her life and career.

Books

• “Drinking and Tweeting: And Other Brandi Blunders” (2013)
• “Drinking and Dating” (2014)

Podcasting

• “Brandi Glanville Unfiltered” (ongoing) – Host of this podcast where she discusses a range of topics and interviews guests.

Modeling

• Numerous fashion campaigns and magazine covers in her youth, including work with Gucci, Chanel, and Giorgio Armani.

Entrepreneurship

• “Brand B” – Launched a clothing line in 2012, sold exclusively on Amazon.

Other Appearances

• Music Videos: She has appeared in music videos, including one for Eddie Cibrian’s song “It’s Always Been You” in 2010.
• Charity Events: Participated in various celebrity charity events, including poker tournaments and fashion shows.