Kelly Killoren Biography

Kelly Killoren Bensimon is an American real estate agent, entrepreneur, author, and a previous model who rose to prominence by appearing as the main cast in The Real Housewives of New York City from SN 2 to 4. She appears in The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy SN 4 which premieres on December 14, 2023, on Peacock.

Kelly Killoren Bensimon Education

Killoren attended Trinity College, Connecticut, when she finished her studies at Keith Country Day School in Rockford. She studied in Connecticut for a year before she transferred to Columbia’s School of General Studies for non-traditional students. In 1998, she graduated from the institution with a Bachelor’s degree in literature and Writing. In 2015, she received a Master Of Business Administration focusing on International Marketing from Northeastern University. 

Kelly Killoren Bensimon Career

Killoren started modeling when she was a teen. She appeared as a model in magazines including Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle. Previously, she worked as the face of Clarins. In March 2010, she appeared on the cover and a six-page pictorial of Playboy. In September 2011, she appeared on the cover of Shape and earned a feature in a pictorial founded on her workout routine.

Killoren has hosted several events including MG Fashion Week and the IMG swim shows in Miami. In 2006, she served Wool as a spokesperson during their Test Marketing Productions (TMP). Moreover, she has modeled and hosted menswear occasions with GQ magazine. Additionally, she served Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City as an “ambassador” in the spring of 2007.

Killoren works for AM New York as a style columnist and the editor at large for Hamptons Magazine and Gotham Magazine. She worked as the founding editor of Elle Accessories but left after two publications. In 2013, she debuted In the Spirit of, a fragrance, and a candle line named Baiser Rose.

In 2018, Killoren joined Dolly Lenz Realty in New York after she received her real estate agent’s license. The following year, she relocated the Douglas Elliman real estate group. Additionally, she has earned many features on Million Dollar Listing New York.

Killoren debuted an outerwear line named Enville by Pologeorgis in 2019. Aside from modeling and hosting, she has appeared in TV shows such as Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City, Odd Mom Out, and Million Dollar Matchmaker. Further, she has a show on Plum TV called “Behind the Hedges.”

Playboy Magazine

In March 2010, she appeared on the cover and a six-page pictorial of Playboy. Her ex-husband, Gilles Bensimon, worked as the magazine’s photographer at the time.

Jewellery

Killoren has had multiple jewelry collections. Her initial line of jewelry was exclusively marketed at Barneys New York while her second line was marketed at Bloomingdale’s. She announced the debut of her fourth jewelry collection, Kelly by Kelly Killoren Bensimon on June 24, 2010.

The 2010 collection had leather, feathers, crystals, and mixed metals which could be marketed at Intermix stores all over the U.S. to help Feeding America. Killoren’s jewelry collection was marketed at Wink, W Hotels, and Dash in the spring of 2011. Also, she marketed a jewelry collection on HSN.

Kelly Killoren Bensimon Age

Killoren was born Kelly Jean Killoren on May 1, 1968, in Rockford, Illinois, U.S.A. She is 55 years old as of 2023. Killoren celebrates her birthday every May 1st.

Kelly Killoren Bensimon Height

Killoren stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 10 inches.

Kelly Killoren Bensimon Family

Killoren has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Killoren has any siblings.

Kelly Killoren Bensimon Husband

Killoren is engaged to Scott Litner. Litner works as an executive director of Morgan Stanley’s global sports and entertainment wealth management division. He popped the big question when they were on a boat in Lake Geneva.

She lives in New York City and East Hampton. Previously, she was married to Gilles Bensimon. They divorced in 2007. Before the divorce, they had two daughters, Sea Louise and Thaddeus Ann. In 2017, Killoren said that she would drop her ex’s name and adopt the name Kelly Killoren. Gilles works as a fashion photographer.

Daughters

Killoren has daughters, Sea Louise and Thaddeus Ann. Louise was born in 1999 while Ann was born in 2000. Louise is 24 years old as of 20223 while Ann is 23 years old as of 2023.

Kelly Killoren Arrested/Ex-Boyfriend

On March 5, 2009, Killoren was apprehended on domestic violence and assault allegations against her ex-boyfriend. He said that she punched him in the face during an argument. Killoren then documented a plea deal with the State of New York. In the deal, she was supposed to complete two days of community service.

Kelly Killoren Bensimon Net Worth

Killoren has an estimated net worth ranging between $20 Million – $25 Million which she has earned through being a real estate agent, author, entrepreneur, and a previous model.

Kelly Killoren Bensimon The Real Housewives of New York City

Killoren rose to prominence by appearing as the main cast in The Real Housewives of New York City from SN 2 to 4. In the show, she was introduced as Countess LuAnn de Lesseps’ casual acquaintance and first appeared in the SN 2 episode There’s a New Girl in Town! She acted as part of the main cast through SN 3 and SN 4.

Kelly Killoren Bensimon Breakdown

Killoren suffered a psychotic breakdown in front of the cameras during the show. However, the incident was edited out for the respect and privacy of her children.

Kelly Killoren Bensimon The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy

Killoren appears in The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy SN 4 which premieres on December 14, 2023, on Peacock. The show’s 4th season surrounds and reunites the original run of “The Real Housewives of New York City,” as they venture to St. Barths for an adventure. The show stars pop culture icons like

• Kristen Taekman
• Dorinda Medley
• Luann de Lesseps
• Sonja Morgan
• Ramona Singer

Kelly Killoren Bensimon Gwyneth Paltrow

Killoren alluded that she was a friend of Paltrow during an SN 3 episode of The Real Housewives of New York City. Watch What Happens Live host, Andy Cohen asked Paltrow what she thought of the video snippet when her name was dropped in the show. Although she did not comment, her facial expression showed that she had no idea of the supposed event. After Paltrow appeared on the show, some fans of the show went on social media to bash Killoren for her delusions about her supposed friendship with Paltrow.

Kelly Killoren Bensimon Apartment

Killoren put her 3,600 square feet fourth-floor home in Manhattan for $28,500 a month since August 1, 2023. The house has three bathrooms, a giant arched Palladian window, and a double-height living.

Kelly Killoren Bensimon Books

Killoren has authored and produced three books for Assouline Publishing namely; In the Spirit of the Hamptons (2 volumes), American Style, and The Bikini Book. A part of her earnings was donated to the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

In April 2012, she issued her fourth book, I Can Make You Hot. A part of her earnings was donated to Generositywater.org. She released A Dangerous Age in June 2016. Further, she published The Second Course in August 2017 which quests the food world.

A Dangerous Age

A Dangerous Age follows four best friends in their 40s; Lucy, Billy, Sarah, and Lotta as they try to live out their dreams in New York City.

Kelly Killoren Bensimon Twitter

Killoren has an active Twitter account that has over 152.1K followers. CLICK HERE to view her account.

Kelly Killoren Bensimon Name

Killoren was born Kelly Jean Killoren. She later adopted the name “Bensimon” when she got married. In 2017, she said that she would drop her ex’s name and adopt the name Kelly Killoren. However, she still uses the name “Bensimon” on her social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.