Karen Huger facts for kids
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Karen Huger
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Huger in 2022
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Karen Wooden
May 3, 1963 Spring Grove, Virginia, U.S.
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| Occupation | Television personality |
| Years active | 2016–2025 |
| Known for | The Real Housewives of Potomac |
| Spouse(s) |
Edmund E. Carter
(divorced)Raymond Huger
(m. 1996) |
| Children | 2 |
Karen Huger, born Karen Wooden on May 3, 1963, is an American television personality. She is famous for being on the reality TV show The Real Housewives of Potomac, where she has been a main cast member since it started in 2016.
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Karen Huger's Television Career
Karen Huger joined the TV show The Real Housewives of Potomac in 2016. It first aired on January 17, 2016, on the Bravo network. People quickly liked her, and she has been a main cast member for all nine seasons. The ninth season of the show started on October 6, 2024.
Business Ventures and Community Work
In 2019, Karen started her own perfume line called La' Dame!. This perfume is sold in many special stores, including Bloomingdale's. She also added a candle to her brand.
In 2021, Karen Huger became the official ambassador for tourism in Surry County, Virginia. This means she helps promote her home county to visitors.
Karen's Grande Dame Reunion TV Special
In 2021, Bravo TV announced a special show called Karen's Grande Dame Reunion. This show was a spin-off from The Real Housewives of Potomac. It premiered on April 17, 2022.
The two-part special showed Karen returning to Surry County, Virginia, with her husband and daughter. They went there for a family reunion, which was their first one ever. During the show, Karen learned more about her family's history.
Karen Huger's Early Life and Family
Karen Huger was born and grew up in Spring Grove, Surry County, Virginia. She lived on a large family farm that had been in her family for over 100 years. Her father, Benjamin B. Wooden Jr., raised her there.
In November 2017, Karen's mother passed away. A few months later, her father also passed away after a long illness.
Appearances in Television Shows
Karen Huger has appeared in several television shows.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016–2025 | The Real Housewives of Potomac | Self | Housewife (seasons 1-9) |
| 2016–2025 | Watch What Happens Live! | Self | Guest in 6 episodes |
| 2019–2021 | The Wendy Williams Show | Self | Guest in 4 episodes |
| 2021 | The Real Housewives of Atlanta | Self | Guest in 1 episode |
| 2021 | The Real | Self | Guest in 1 episode |
| 2022 | Project Runway | Self | Season 19 |
| 2022 | Karen's Grande Dame Reunion | Self | Main cast member |
| 2024 | Sherri | Self | Guest in 1 episode |
| 2025 | Beyond The Gated | Lady at the bar |
