Jill Zarin

Jill Zarin is an American television personality, entrepreneur, and socialite best known for her role as an original cast member on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City. Born Jill Shapiro in Woodmere, New York, on Long Island, Zarin grew up in a family with business roots and developed an early entrepreneurial spirit. She married Bobby Zarin in 2000, and together they ran Zarin Fabrics, a well-known fabric and home furnishing store in Manhattan’s Lower East Side that had been a New York institution for decades.

Zarin was a main cast member on The Real Housewives of New York City from its premiere in 2008 through Season 4 in 2011. She quickly became one of the show’s most recognizable and talked-about personalities, known for her outspoken nature, her close friendship and subsequent falling out with co-star Bethenny Frankel, and her glamorous New York lifestyle. Her time on the show made her a household name in reality television and opened doors to numerous business and media opportunities.

Following her departure from RHONY, Zarin remained active in the public eye through guest appearances on various television programs and the launch of several business ventures. She created Jill Zarin Home, a line of luxury rugs and home decor products that has been sold through major retailers. Her business acumen extended beyond home goods, as she explored opportunities in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle branding, leveraging her television fame to build a diversified portfolio of income streams.

Zarin faced personal tragedy with the passing of her husband Bobby Zarin in 2018 after a battle with thyroid cancer. Bobby had been a beloved figure on the show and a successful businessman in his own right. Jill has since continued to honor his legacy while moving forward with her own career and personal life. She has made return appearances on RHONY and its spinoffs, and remains a prominent figure in New York’s social scene. Her net worth reflects decades of business success, real estate investments, television earnings, and the value of the Zarin family brand.