Luann de Lesseps facts for kids
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Luann de Lesseps
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Luann de Lesseps in New York in 2011
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LuAnn Nadeau
May 17, 1965 Berlin, Connecticut, U.S.
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| Other names | Countess Luann |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Television | The Real Housewives of New York City |
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Alexandre de Lesseps
(m. 1993; div. 2009)Thomas D’Agostino Jr.
(m. 2016; div. 2017) |
| Children | 2, including Victoria de Lesseps |
Luann de Lesseps (born May 17, 1965) is an American television star, singer, model, and author. She is well-known for being one of the first cast members on the reality TV show The Real Housewives of New York City. This show started in 2008 on the Bravo network. Since 2018, she has also performed in her own live show called "Countess and Friends."
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Early Life and Background
Luann Nadeau was born in Berlin, Connecticut. She grew up there with her six brothers and sisters. Her father owned a company that built things. Luann has shared that her father's family has Algonquin and French roots. Her mother's family is from French Canada. When she was in high school, Luann was the captain of her school's softball team.
Her Career Journey
Before becoming a TV star, Luann de Lesseps worked as a licensed practical nurse in Connecticut. She also worked as a model for Wilhelmina Models, which is a famous modeling agency.
Starring on Reality TV
Luann is one of the main people on the reality show The Real Housewives of New York City. This show follows the lives of several women in New York City. For one season, her role on the show changed because she was not living in New York City at the time. However, she later returned as a main cast member.
Acting and Music
In 2011, Luann de Lesseps appeared as a guest star on the TV show Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. She played a socialite who finds something important in the episode called "Bully."
Luann has also written a book. It is called Class with the Countess: How to Live with Elegance and Flair. It was released in 2009. She also started a music career. Her first song, "Money Can't Buy You Class," came out in 2010. She then released other songs like "Chic C'est la Vie" in 2011 and "Girl Code" in 2015. Later songs include "Feeling Jovani" (2019) and "Viva La Diva" (2020), which she made with famous songwriter Desmond Child.
In 2017, Luann acted in a movie called Maternal Secrets, which was filmed in Bermuda.
Cabaret Shows and Spin-offs
In 2018, Luann de Lesseps started her own live cabaret show called #CountessAndFriends. In this show, she sings songs and tells stories about her life. Other famous friends sometimes join her on stage. She later took this show on tour to different cities.
Luann has also been a guest on a podcast called The X Change Rate. She starred in the first season of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. This show brings together women from different Real Housewives series. In 2023, she starred in another spin-off show with her friend Sonja Morgan, called Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake. She also appeared in the fourth season of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip.
In 2023, Luann was a judge for the 72nd Miss USA pageant. She also appeared on The Masked Singer as "Hibiscus." In 2024, it was announced that she would star in a new dating show called Love Hotel.
Giving Back
Luann de Lesseps supports many good causes. She has given money to groups like The American Cancer Society and GLAAD. She also works with The Fortune Society. This organization helps people who have been in jail get back on their feet and live in society.
Personal Life
In 1993, Luann married a French Count named Alexandre de Lesseps. He was an entrepreneur who helped people in developing countries get small loans. He is related to Ferdinand de Lesseps, who was famous for building the Suez Canal. Luann and Alexandre had two children, Noel and Victoria. They divorced in 2009.
On December 31, 2016, Luann married Tom D’Agostino Jr. After this marriage, she no longer used the title "Countess." However, in August 2017, Luann announced that she and Tom were getting divorced. Their divorce was finalized soon after.
Luann's niece, Nicole Nadeau, is an artist. She was on a TV show called Work of Art.
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Money Can't Buy You Class" | 2010 | Non-album singles |
| "Chic C'est la Vie" | 2011 | |
| "Girl Code" | 2015 | |
| "Feelin' Jovani" | 2019 | |
| "Viva la Diva" (Desmond Child featuring Countess Luann) |
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| "What Do I Want for Christmas?" | 2021 | |
| "F-Bombs on the G with the OG's" | ||
| "Marry F Kill" | 2024 |
Filmography
See also
In Spanish: Luann de Lesseps para niños
