Monique Samuels Biography
Monique Samuels is an American entrepreneur, podcast host and television personality best known for The Real Housewives of Potomac. She originally appeared on RHOP from Seasons 2 through 5 before leaving the series in 2020. After several years away, she returns to the franchise as a Friend of the Housewives for Season 11 in 2026.
Samuels also starred on OWN’s Love & Marriage: D.C. and has pursued several business and media ventures outside reality television. She was previously married to former NFL player Chris Samuels, with whom she has three children.
Monique Samuels Age and Birthday
Monique Samuels was born on October 6, 1983, in Pleasantville, New Jersey. She celebrates her birthday on October 6 each year and turns 43 in 2026.
Monique Samuels Parents and Siblings
Monique Samuels was raised in Pleasantville, New Jersey, as the oldest of three siblings. She has spoken about growing up in a close-knit family and being raised with a strong emphasis on independence and hard work.
Monique has shared parts of her relationship with her family publicly, including appearances and photos involving her mother. She also has a sister named Tosh. However, the names and detailed backgrounds of Monique’s parents have not been consistently documented by reliable public sources.
Monique Samuels Height
Samuels stands at a height measurement of 5 feet and 5 inches (1.65 meters).
Monique Samuels Ex-Husband Chris Samuels
Monique Samuels was married to former NFL player Chris Samuels. The couple married in March 2012 and went on to have three children together.
Their marriage was featured during Monique’s years on The Real Housewives of Potomac and later became a central part of Love & Marriage: D.C.. Monique filed for divorce in April 2023 after more than a decade of marriage, and their divorce was finalized later that year.
Since ending their marriage, Monique and Chris have continued raising their three children. Monique has spoken publicly about adjusting to life after divorce and establishing a new chapter for herself and her family.
Monique Samuels Children
Monique Samuels has three children with her ex-husband, Chris Samuels: Christopher Samuels II, Milani Samuels and Chase Omari Samuels.
Motherhood has been a major part of Monique’s public life since her years on The Real Housewives of Potomac. Her children also appeared during her time on Love & Marriage: D.C.. Following her divorce from Chris, Monique has continued sharing parts of her life as a mother while generally keeping many details about her children’s lives private.
Monique Samuels Education
The Love & Marriage: D.C star, Samuels attended Duquesne University on a full academic scholarship but after a few semesters she dropped out to pursue her true passion: music. Later, Samuels joined the University of Alabama to pursue a degree in business studies.
Monique Samuels Career
Monique Samuels has worked across entertainment, entrepreneurship, podcasting and reality television. Before becoming widely known on television, she pursued a career in music after leaving college and later became involved in business and philanthropic projects.
Her public profile grew considerably when she joined The Real Housewives of Potomac in 2017. Outside the show, Monique developed the lifestyle platform Not for Lazy Moms, which focused on motherhood, relationships, health and family life. She has also been associated with Mila Eve Essentials and the I’m B.O.S.S. Foundation.
Monique later expanded into podcasting and other media projects while continuing to build her personal brand. Her television career has included both Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Potomac and OWN’s Love & Marriage: D.C..
Monique Samuels on The Real Housewives of Potomac
Monique Samuels joined The Real Housewives of Potomac during Season 2 in 2017 and remained a full-time Housewife through Season 5. Her time on the show followed her marriage to Chris Samuels, their family, business ventures and changing relationships within the Potomac group.
Monique left the series following Season 5 but returned to RHOP during Season 10 as a Friend of the Housewives. Her return brought her back into the group several years after her departure and included a reconciliation with longtime rival Gizelle Bryant. The two women met during Season 10 and agreed to move beyond their previous feud.
Monique remains part of the franchise for Season 11, again appearing as a Friend alongside returning alum Robyn Dixon. The full-time cast consists of Karen Huger, Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Wendy Osefo, Stacey Rusch, Tia Glover and newcomer Courtney Ajinça. Season 11 premieres October 11, 2026, on Bravo.
Monique Samuels on Love & Marriage: D.C.
After leaving RHOP, Monique returned to reality television on OWN’s Love & Marriage: D.C. in 2022. She appeared on the show’s first season alongside her then-husband Chris Samuels as cameras followed their marriage, family and relationships with other couples in the Washington, D.C. area.
Monique and Chris did not return for the show’s second season. Their marriage subsequently ended, with Monique filing for divorce in 2023.
Her later return to Bravo for RHOP Season 10 as a Friend of the Housewives marked her first return to the Potomac franchise since leaving after Season 5. She returns for season 11
Monique Samuels Net worth
Samuels has an estimated net worth of $5 million. She is an entrepreneur, a reality TV star, and a real estate investor. She starred in Real Housewives of Potomac and stars in Love & Marriage: D. C.
Monique Samuels is active on Instagram under @mrsmoniquesamuels , where she shares updates about her family, lifestyle, business projects and television appearances.
