For nine seasons, Kristen Doute has played the villain, “Crazy Kristen,” on Vanderpump Rules. But after she was fired from the Bravo show for racist behavior, fans wonder what Kristen Doute’s net worth will look like without her Vanderpump Rules salary.
For those who don’t know, Variety reported on Tuesday, June 8, that Kristen—along with her Vanderpump Rules costars Stassi Schroeder, Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni—were fired due to their past racist behavior. Kristen and Stassi’s firing came after reports that they called the police on Faith Stowers, Vanderpump rules‘ only Black cast member, in 2018 for a crime that Faith didn’t commit. The news also led to Kristen’s book agency, Fuse Literary, removing her as a client days after her book, He’s Making You Crazy, was released.
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Before her firing, Kristen was one of a few OG cast members on Vanderpump Rules, which premiered in 2013 as a spinoff of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills focused on Beverly Hills Housewife Lisa Vanderpump’s West Hollywood restaurant SUR, where Kristen worked at the time as a waitress. The show has afforded Kristen and many Vanderpump Rules cast members opportunities outside of the show, which puts a spotlight on what her net worth will look like after she’s fired from the show that made her an iconic reality TV persona.
How much did she make on Vanderpump Rules?
A 2016 lawsuit revealed that Kristen’s Vanderpump Rules costar Tom Sandoval was paid $1,400 per episode for seasons 1 and 2. While Kristen hasn’t confirmed the exact number she was paid for the early seasons of Vanderpump Rules, she has said that the number was extremely low, so it’s assumed that it was lower or around Sandoval’s range. However, as one of Vanderpump Rules’ OGs, Kristen has received a raise over the years. The Hollywood Reporter reported in January 2020 that she and other main cast members were paid $25,000 per episode for the most recent seasons of the Bravo show, which means that Kristen would’ve made around $600,000 per season from Bravo, depending on how many episodes she appeared in.
How else does she make her money?
Of course, Vanderpump Rules isn’t the only way Kristen makes money. After she quit SUR in season 3 of the series, Kristen went on to launch a clothing line, James Mae, in 2014. She also released a book, He’s Making You Crazy: How to Get the Guy, Get Even, and Get Over It, in June 2020. (A week after the book’s release, Kristen’s book agency, Fuse Literary, cut ties with her in the wake of the news about her and Faith.) Kristen also has a wine company, Witches of WeHo, with her Vanderpump Rules cast mates Stassi Schroeder and Katie Maloney.
What’s her net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kristen’s net worth is $1 million, which accounts for her Vanderpump Rules salary, sales from James Mae and other endorsem*nt deals on her Instagram. It’s unclear what her net worth will look like after her final season on Vanderpump Rules, but a source told Us Weekly in June that the cast of the Bravo show was “shocked” at the network cutting ties with Kristen.
“The rest of the cast is just finding out the news about the firings. They are shocked,” the insider said. “There was still no word to the cast about the plans for starting up filming for next season.”
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FAQs
Earnings From Vanderpump Rules
Reality TV stars often have a significant portion of their net worth tied to their salaries from the shows they feature in. Doute's case is no different. Throughout her stint on Vanderpump Rules, she earned a substantial income.
Who gets paid the most on Vanderpump Rules? ›
As one of the three original main cast members left on Vanderpump Rules—along with Tom Sandoval and Scheana Shay—Katie is one of three highest-paid cast members on Vanderpump Rules behind executive producer Lisa Vanderpump, according to original cast member Stassi Schroeder.
How much does Raquel make per episode? ›
“I know for a fact [how much Raquel made] because she thanked me for getting her with the attorney she was with last season. He was able to negotiate her $19,000 an episode. For 19 episodes, that is $361,000,” Scheana claimed, responding to Bethenny's estimate that Bravo should've paid Raquel more.
How much does Tom Sandoval make per episode? ›
Tom Sandoval
In other words, he was making about $1,400 per episode! But going the legal route seems to have helped Tom. Now, he's making a reported $25,000 per episode, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Between his role on the show and the infamous #Scandoval, we aren't surprised!
How did Raquel Leviss get so rich? ›
Season 10 of Vanderpump Rules took Raquel Leviss from a reality TV star to a household name. She first appeared on Vanderpump Rules in Season 5, helping boost her income as well as profile. At just 28 years old she has a staggering net worth that is estimated to be around $30 million.
How is Lala Kent rich? ›
She has a few brands.
Lala basically has passive income down to a science. In addition to her role on VPR, the reality star owns her own beauty brand, Give Them Lala Beauty. (FYI: celebs have beauty brands because they can make a lot of cash from them).
How much does Lala get paid for Vanderpump Rules? ›
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According to the Hollywood Reporter, the core cast of Vanderpump Rules was “barely netting $10,000 for their participation in the entire first season,” but they went through negotiations in 2017 and 2018 and started being paid $25,000 per episode.
What does Katie Maloney do for a living? ›
How much do servers at Sur make? ›
As of Apr 14, 2024, the average hourly pay for a Sur Restaurant in California is $14.21 an hour.
Is Raquel suing Tom? ›
Almost exactly a year later, and there is still Scandoval fallout. Vanderpump Rules star Rachel Leviss, formerly known as Raquel, is suing Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix.
1 Rachel Leviss
Rachel, formerly Raquel, is a former beauty queen who began working at SUR in 2019. During season 10, it was revealed that Rachel had an affair with Sandoval, who was in a long-term relationship with Ariana.
How much did Rachel Leviss make? ›
Meanwhile, Lisa Vanderpump was asked about Rachel's salary by TMZ, and had no problem revealing that she made $361,000 for Season 10 of Vanderpump Rules.
Who actually works at Sur? ›
Who still works at SUR? Manager Peter Madrigal is the only person who worked at SUR in Season 1 that still clocks in. While he revealed during a Season 10 never-before-scene episode that he wants to own his own lounge one day, he's not ready to go "right now."
Does Brock Davies get paid on Vanderpump Rules? ›
Regarding supporting roles like Brock Davies, the husband of original cast member Scheana, it gets a bit harder to decipher pay rates. He told The Kyle and Jackie O podcast that on his first season as her romantic partner, he made “zero” dollars for his contribution.
How rich is Ariana Madix? ›
As of March 2023, Ariana's net worth was estimated to be around $1 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. She doubled her worth thanks to the Scandoval fallout where she snagged a number of sponsorship deals, as Ariana has a net worth of $2 million as of 2024, according to the site.
What did Kristen doute do for work? ›
T-Shirt Designer, Podcast Host — All of Kristen Doute's Ventures in Her Business Empire. Kristen Doute will soon make her reality television return in The Valley, but that's not the only thing keeping the former server busy these days.
How did Kristen doute break her face? ›
As a quick refresher, back in October 2015 the Vanderpump Rules pal fell onto her face while stepping out of an Uber and fractured her face in three places. That November, she underwent reconstructive surgery.
How does Jax have so much money? ›
Jax Taylor rose to fame on 'VPR' in 2013. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Taylor is currently valued at $4 million dollars for his years in the entertainment industry. The former SUR staffer was reportedly paid $25,000 per episode by the end of his time on the hit Bravo series in 2020.
What is the net worth of Stassis? ›
Stassi's net worth is reportedly about $2 million.
Despite being off the show for years, her net worth is still in line with former castmates. Reportedly, Stassi has the same estimated net worth as Ariana Madix, with whom she shares a birthday.
