Phaedra Parks
When she's not dealing with the drama down south, the Real Housewives of Atlanta co-star is a professional embalmer. While she had to take a hiatus while pregnant, she did earn her mortuary science degree in 2014. In addition to funerals, Parks is also a practicing lawyer.
Ramona Singer
The longtime member of the Real Housewives of New York is also the creative force behind True Faith Jewelry. The wine connoisseur also headlines her own Pinot Grigio with delle Venezie IGT wine.
Tamra Judge
Before getting married in 2013, Tamra Judge and Eddie Judge started Cut Fitness, a gym in Orange County. In her spare time, Tamra also competes in bikini fitness competitions.
Vicki Gunvalson
Before she became the longest member of the Real Housewives of Orange County cast, Vicki Gunvalson was an insurance agent. Despite her time on the show, she has continued to run her own insurance brokerage firm, Coto Insurance, specializing in retirement planning, income planning, health insurance and life insurance.
Lisa Vanderpump
For Lisa Vanderpump, a full-time cast member of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, her businesses behind the scenes led to a spin-off Bravo series, Vanderpump Rules. The 55-year-old restauranteur and her husband Ken Todd have owned several eateries and bar located throughout Los Angeles and her native London, including SUR and Villa Blanca.
Kathy Wakile
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star chronicled her passion for desserts throughout the show and fans got the chance to watch her make those dreams come to fruition with Indulge, retail specialty foods and desserts. Among the items for sale are cannoli-making sets and a cookbook by the same name.
Heather Thomson
Real Housewives of New York alum Heather Thomson is the creator behind the wildly successful shapewear company, Yummie. The company specializes in making women feel confident with seamless undergarments.
Bethenny Frankel
As the most famous entrepreneur of the Bravo franchise, chef Bethenny Frankel launched a line of diet-friendly cocktails called Skinnygirl. The Real Housewives of New York star subsequently sold the brand to Beam Global for reportedly millions and millions of dollars, though the exact amount has never been disclosed.