Vicki Gunvalson Biography

Vicki Gunvalson is an American businesswoman as well as a Reality TV Star who gained fame after being a cast member on the Bravo TV  series, The Real Housewives of Orange County.  She is also the host of her own podcast show by the name of Whoop It Up with Vicki. She is also set to be among the cast of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Ex-Wives Club which is set to air on June 23, 2022.

Vicki Gunvalson Education

Gulvanson attended William High School where she graduated. After her high school studies, she joined Harper College where she attained her Bachelor’s degree.

Vicki Gunvalson RHOC

Gunvalson is a businesswoman as well as a Reality TV Star who was fired from The Real Housewives of Orange County in January 2020. She had made her first appearance in The Real Housewives of Orange County in 2016 as one of the main cast housewives. She starred from seasons 1 to 13 prior to being fired to a “Friend of the Housewives” in Season 14. After leaving the show, she was nicknamed “The OG of the OC”.

Vicki Gunvalson: The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Ex-Wives Club

Gunvalson will be among the cast of the Reality TV series, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Ex-Wives Club which will be aired on Bravo TV. She and the other ex-wives will be spending some time on vacation at Dorinda Medley’s Bluestone Manor. The series will entice the viewers on a trip down memory lane as the ex-wives take part in the lush countryside of the Berkshires with fantastic escapades, top-notch luxury, as well as the non-ending drama.

In addition to that, this series will detail eight all-star Housewives alumnae from other states, including Jill Zarin of The Real Housewives of New York City, Tamra Judge, of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Eva Marcille and Phaedra Parks of The Real Housewives of Atlanta will also be on this series.

Vicki Gunvalson Age

Gunvalson was born on March 27, 1962, in Mount Prospect, Illinois, in the United States. She is 62 years old.

Vicki Gunvalson Height

Gunvalson stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.

Vicki Gunvalson Family

Gunvalson’s real name is Victoria L. Steinmetz. She was born and raised to her father, William J. Steinmetz who worked as a builder, and her mother, Joanne Steinmetz, who was a housewife. Unfortunately, her father, William J. Steinmetz succumbed to Alzheimer’s in 1991. Growing up, she was raised alongside her four siblings by the names of Lisa, Bill, Kim, and Kathy.

Vicki Gunvalson Husband(s)

Gunvalson was previously married to her first husband, Michael J.Wolfsmith. The couple tied the knot in 1982 and were blessed with two children during the time they were married. However, the two divorced in 1991 leading Gunvalson to relocate to California with her children. It was also reported that Michael was never supportive and was also not very involved in his children’s life because he was an alcoholic.

Gulvanson, later on, married her second husband, Donn Gunvalson. She and Donn tied the knot in 1994 but divorced in 2014 after being married for 16 years. During the time Donn and Gulvanson were married, Donn loved and cared for Vicki’s children as his own. Donn still has a wonderful relationship with Vicki’s children and is always happy to have them around.

Vicki and Brooks affair

After Donn and Vicki divorced, Vicki got into another relationship with Brooks Ayers which ended in 2015. Rumors had it that she was having an affair with Brooks while still in marriage with Donn and that this was the reason for her second marriage’s divorce. When Brooks and Vicki were in a relationship, Brooks was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma but it was later on disclosed that he had faked his hospital documents and diagnosis. He, later on, apologized for this devious act but still said that he had cancer. Gunvalson, later on, started a relationship with Steve Lodge and even got engaged. They expected their wedding to be held in 2020 but split up.

Vicki Gunvalson Ex-Fiancé (Steve Lodge)wedding

In April 2022, Steve Lodge got married to Janis Carlson in a cliffside ceremony in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.” Perfect weather, spectacular view, wonderful guests, memorable ceremony, sensational food, and plenty of wine; And of course my beautiful wife,” Lodge captioned the clip of him and his new bride sharing a smooch. “All made for an incredible wedding. Thanks to all that helped make it, one of a kind. We are now, Mr. & Mrs. Steve Chavez Lodge.”

Vicki Gunvalson Children| Grandchildren

Gunvalson has two children from her first marriage: Briana Culberson who was born on April 8, 1987, and Michael Wolfsmith who was born on January 4, 1986. She also has two grandsons from Briana by the names of Owen Culberson and Troy Culberson.

Vicki Gunvalson Net Worth

Gunvalson has an estimated net worth ranging between $4 Million – $7 Million which she has earned through being a businesswoman as well as a Reality TV Star.

Vicki Gunvalson House

Gunvalson bought her house which is in California in April 2021 at $1,035,000 and is selling the house for $1,599,000. She said,” I love my house, it’s a great house, when I first got it, it needed a lot of work but I really turned it around from this dump into something very special.” She was previously planning to keep the house but selling it was even better. The house is a three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom home which is also smaller than her previous residence.