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Who is Kristen Doute?
Kristen Doute has many different occupations, including being a reality TV star, entrepreneur, and author. Kristen’s captivating personality, personal growth, and business acumen have made her one of the most recognized figures on Vanderpump Rules. Despite her fame from reality TV, Doute has successfully used her platform to expand into other areas like fashion, beauty, and self-improvement.
| Real Name/Full Name | Kristen Doute |
| Date Of Birth | 17 February 1983 |
| Age | 42 years old |
| Birthplace | Dearborn, Michigan, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inch |
| Weight | 58 kg |
| Spouse | Not Married |
| Siblings | Not Known |
| Profession | Actress, and Author. |
| Net worth | $3 Million. |
Biography
On February 19, 1983, Kristen Doute was brought into the world in Michigan, USA. Her middle-class upbringing resulted in her developing a strong sense of independence. Kristen began her career in modeling and acting after attending college, with the aim of gaining experience in the entertainment industry. Reality television was what pushed her into the spotlight, not modeling or acting.
Personal Life
From 2007 to 2013, Kristen was in a relationship with “Vanderpump Rules” castmate Tom Sandoval, but they split up as a result of Doute’s affair with Jax Taylor, another “Vanderpump Rules” co-star. In the later part of her life, she dated James Kennedy, who is also featured on the show, and photographer Brian Carter. Starting in 2020, Kristen got into a relationship with realtor Alex Menache, but they separated in June 2022. In the latter half of 2022, Doute announced that she was dating her ‘Sex, Love, and What Else Matters’ co-host Luke Broderick.
Career
Kristen’s rise to fame began in 2013 when she joined the cast of Vanderpump Rules, a reality show that focuses on the lives of young adults working at Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurant, SUR, in West Hollywood. The show’s loyal fan base was quickly established due to its dramatic and often controversial storylines that dealt with the personal and professional lives of its cast members.
Kristen Doute has made the transition from a reality TV star to an entrepreneur with success. With her friend and business partner, Katie Maloney, she established the fashion and lifestyle brand James Mae in 2017. Graphic t-shirts and cozy loungewear are among the casual and comfortable apparel options offered by the brand. James Mae’s popularity quickly spread to both fans of the show and fashion enthusiasts alike.
Kristen was fired from the show in June 2020 over a racist incident involving a fellow cast member, but in March 2023, it was announced that she would be returning to the series for season 10. Among her film appearances as an actress are ‘Behind Your Eyes’ (2011), ’23 Minutes to Sunrise’ (2012), ‘Blood on Canvas’ (2013), and ‘Cats Dancing on Jupiter’ (2015).
She published the book “He’s Making You Crazy: How to Get the Guy, Get Even, and Get Over It” in 2020, and she began co-hosting the podcast “Sex, Love, and What Else Matters” with Luke Broderick in 2022. She founded the clothing line James Mae in 2014, and she launched the pinot grigio wines Basic Witch Potion No. 1 and Basic Witch Potion No. 2 with her “Vanderpump Rules” co-stars Katie Maloney and Stassi Schroeder in 2019.
Net Worth
Kristen Doute, an American actress, author, entrepreneur, clothing designer, and reality TV personality, is worth $3 million as of 2025. From 2013 to 2020, Kristen Doute starred on the Bravo reality television series ‘Vanderpump Rules’, which earned her the nickname, ‘Vanderpump Rules.’
