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She had made her first appearance in The Real Housewives of Orange County in 2016 as one of the main cast housewives. She returned to work at her father's construction company part-time while searching for a stable career.

When a friend suggested she purchase a life insurance policy, Vicki realized she could make a living helping others secure financial protection.

Her father, in particular, taught her how to manage money responsibly. Later, her relationship with Brooks Ayers became one of the show's most controversial storylines, as castmates and fans questioned his authenticity and the truth behind his health claims.

By season 14, Vicki's role on the show was reduced to a "friend of the housewives" position.

She is 63 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. The couple tied the knot in 1982 and were blessed with two children during the time they were married. 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.

Vicki worked multiple jobs as a teenager, starting at Swenson's Ice Cream, then Wendy's, and later Jewel Food Stores. He, later on, apologized for this devious act but still said that he had cancer.

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 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.

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.

Thanks to all that helped make it, one of a kind. However, the two divorced in 1991 leading Gunvalson to relocate to California with her children. Gunvalson, later on, started a relationship with Steve Lodge and even got engaged. She grew up in the suburbs of Mount Prospect and later in the small town of Palatine, Illinois, as one of five children.

She later renovated and privately listed it in 2022 for about $1.6 million, reflecting her long-standing interest in real estate investment and property improvement.

In addition to her California holdings, Vicki owns a condominium in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico—a vacation home she has proudly showcased on social media. 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.

The marriage ended in divorce when she was 29, leaving her a single mother responsible for supporting two young kids.