If you’re a fan of reality TV, you’ll probably already be familiar with the name Monique Samuels. As one of the castmates of Real Housewives of Potomac, Monique has been keeping us entertained with her forthright opinions and no-nonsense approach to life since she joined the cast in season 2. In addition to her activities on RHOP, Monique keeps busy juggling the demands of her growing family with those of her expanding business empire. To learn more about the star, keep reading.
1. She has a net worth of $4 million
Clearly, being a real housewife pays off. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Monique has a personal net worth of a staggering $4 million. While it’s certainly an impressive figure, it somewhat pales in comparison to that of her famous husband, former NFL player Chris Samuels, who’s estimated to be worth a massive $17 million.
2. She’s the brains behind Not For Lazy Moms
Monique is the mastermind behind Not For Lazy Moms, a network of contributors sharing their insights, tips, and stories about raising a family while working to achieve their own goals and dreams. Monique, who’s labeled the project “A Community of New Generation Moms”, has plans for global domination: with a book, a website, and a popular podcast already out, she’s all set to succeed.
3. She’s the President and Founder of I’m B.O.S.S Foundation
“If you can perceive it, you will achieve it!” … or so says the mission statement of I’m B.O.S.S Foundation, the charitable organization at which Monique serves as President and Founder. Monique established the foundation with the aim of creating a network of community-led mentorship and leadership programs to guide and inspire the nations’ youth. Laboring under the idea that ”if you can change the mindset, you can change a generation” (more words of wisdom can be found on Monique’s website, the foundation aims to provide youngsters with the kind of positive outlook and determination that will lead them to bigger and better things in the future.
4. She welcomed her 3rd child in November 2018
Monique has always been open about her desire to expand her brood, and despite suffering a tragic miscarriage in season 3, by season 4 she was pregnant again. She gave birth to her and Chris’ third child, Chase Omari Samuels, on November 26, 2018. After a taxing pregnancy (in week 8 of the gestation, doctors found tears in the placenta that were causing subchorionic hemorrhages- a complication that can sometimes cause miscarriage), Monique was clearly delighted when Chase finally made his appearance and has been keeping her fans tuned into his progress on social media ever since.
5. She gets by with a little help from her friends
In April 2019, Monique had a tense time as her 4-month-old baby son, Chase Omari Samuels, underwent surgery to correct an inguinal hernia. While the day of surgery was tough, Monique managed to get through the ordeal with a little help from her Real Housewives of Atlanta friends. After coming across a video of the RHOA ladies saying how they’d pick Monique if they could choose any housewife from other cities to join the upcoming season 11 reunion of RHOA, Monique was more than delighted. “This made me smile,” Monique shared on Instagram. “I came across this video during the wait and it really put a smile on my face. It was so needed so thank you @porsha4real @cynthiabailey10 @shamaridevoe for the love you beautiful queens.”
6. She was caught off guard by the arrest of Michael Darby
In September 2018, RHOP was rocked by the news Ashley Darby’s husband Michael had been arrested on charges of second-degree assault and improper sexual contact against a cameraman. The case was eventually dropped on the grounds of insufficient evidence, but it nonetheless took a toll on Monique and the rest of RHOP’s cast and crew, who were divided in their opinions on Michael’s guilt. “They’re so many different questions that all of us had, and it was just one of those things where it’s like, you really don’t know. The charges were dropped, so you can only hope that if something did happen, that he could have learned from this whole incident and you know, keep your hands to yourself,” Monique explained to Hollywood Life.
7. Her parents are her inspiration
While raising her kids in the spotlight has presented its own unique set of challenges, Monique has got through by looking back to her own upbringing and employing many of the same parenting methods her own folks used in raising her. “They gave us a lot of love, whatever we needed they made sure we had the necessities,” she told Parents. “I want to do the same for my kids. I don’t ever want them to go through any point of their life where they’re not grateful for where they are, and I want them to keep pushing to go forward.”
8. She was a tomboy
Monique was born into a close-knit family in Pleasantville, New Jersey. Always a tomboy, Monique was raised to be as self -sufficient, determined and independent as she could be- qualities that have stood the test of time and allowed her to achieve the success she enjoys today. Her parents can take most of the credit for Monique’s strength and “have-a-go” attitude — a case in point being her father’s insistence that before she got behind the wheel of a car, she learned how to change a tire and check under the hood (the idea being that should any problems arise, Monique wouldn’t have to rely on anyone other than herself for help).
9. She manages her husband’s career
Not only does Monique have her own successful career, but she’s also taking care of her husband’s. Ever since the two married in March 2012, Monique has been supporting Chris as much in his professional life as in his personal one. These days, that support runs to managing his real estate company and business enterprise, as well as overseeing the activities of his non-profit, the Chris Samuels Foundation.
10. She’s denied allegations of drunk-driving
In May 2018, Monique had a frightening experience when she was involved in a car accident. On her way home from filming an episode of RHOP, Monique fell asleep at the wheel, waking up just in time to narrowly escape colliding with a tree. The situation was made worse a few days later when castmate Ashley Darby accused Monique of consuming several drinks before getting into the car and suggested she may have a drinking problem. Monique was quick to shut down the rumors, flatly denying she had any issues with alcohol and saying she had simply been over-tired on the day of the accident.
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