Carole Radziwill

Carole Radziwill is an American journalist, author, and television personality best known for her role on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City. Born Carole Ann DiFalco on August 20, 1963, in Suffern, New York, she grew up in a working-class Italian-American family. She earned a degree in English literature from Hunter College and later obtained a master’s degree in journalism from New York University. Her early career in journalism was distinguished, working as a producer and correspondent for ABC News, where she won three Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award for her investigative reporting.

Radziwill’s life took a dramatic turn when she married Anthony Radziwill, the son of Polish prince Stanislaw Radziwill and socialite Lee Radziwill, who was Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’s sister. This marriage connected Carole to one of America’s most famous political dynasties. Tragically, Anthony passed away from cancer in 1999, just weeks after John F. Kennedy Jr., his cousin and close friend, died in a plane crash. Carole channeled her grief into writing, publishing the bestselling memoir “What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love” in 2005, which received widespread critical acclaim.

In 2012, Carole joined the cast of The Real Housewives of New York City for its fifth season. She quickly became a fan favorite due to her witty observations, down-to-earth personality, and journalist’s perspective on the drama unfolding around her. She appeared on the show for six seasons before departing after Season 10 in 2018. During her time on the show, she also published a second book, “The Widow’s Guide to Sex and Dating,” a novel that drew on her experiences.

Beyond television and writing, Radziwill has been involved in various media ventures and philanthropic work. Her net worth of approximately $50 million reflects her successful career across multiple fields, including her journalism career at ABC News, book royalties, reality television salary, and investments. She remains active on social media and continues to write and engage in media projects.