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Karen Huger
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Karen Huger in 2022
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| Born |
Karen Wooden
May 3, 1963 Spring Grove, Virginia, U.S.
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| Occupation | Television personality |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | The Real Housewives of Potomac |
| Spouse(s) |
Edmund E. Carter
(divorced)Raymond Huger
(m. 1996) |
| Children | 2 |
Karen Huger (born May 3, 1963) is an American television personality. She is well-known for being a main cast member on the reality TV show The Real Housewives of Potomac. She has been on the show since it first started in 2016.
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Karen Huger's Television Career
In 2016, Karen Huger was announced as one of the first six main cast members for the TV show The Real Housewives of Potomac. This show started on January 17, 2016, on the Bravo network. Karen quickly became a favorite among viewers. She has been a main cast member on Potomac for all eight seasons. The ninth season of the show began on October 6, 2024.
Business Ventures
In 2019, Karen Huger started her own perfume line called La' Dame!. This fragrance is sold in many special and fancy stores, like Bloomingdale's. She later added a candle to her brand, expanding her product offerings.
In 2021, Karen Huger was chosen to be the ambassador for tourism in Surry County, Virginia. This means she helps promote Surry County as a great place for people to visit and explore.
Karen's Grande Dame Reunion TV Special
In 2021, Bravo TV announced a special spin-off show from The Real Housewives of Potomac called Karen's Grande Dame Reunion. This show first aired on April 17, 2022. It was a two-part special that showed Karen Huger returning to her hometown of Surry County, Virginia. She went with her husband and daughter for their first-ever family reunion. The show focused on Karen connecting with her family and learning about their history and where they came from.
Karen Huger's Early Life
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. She spent most of her childhood there and was raised by her father, Benjamin B. Wooden Jr.
In 2017, Karen Huger's mother passed away. A few months later, her father also passed away after a long illness.
Appearances in Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016–present | The Real Housewives of Potomac | Self | Main cast member (season 1-present) |
| 2016–present | Watch What Happens Live! | Self | Guest on 6 episodes |
| 2019–2021 | The Wendy Williams Show | Self | Guest on 4 episodes |
| 2021 | The Real Housewives of Atlanta | Self | Guest on 1 episode |
| 2021 | The Real | Self | Guest on 1 episode |
| 2022 | Project Runway | Self | Appeared in season 19 |
| 2022 | Karen's Grande Dame Reunion | Self | Main cast member |
| 2024 | Sherri | Self | Guest on 1 episode |
