Monique Samuels
Monique Samuels is an American television personality. She is known as a cast member on the reality television series The Real Housewives of Potomac and Love & Marriage: DC.
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Occupation | Television personality |
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Children | 3 |
Website | https://moniquesamuels.com |
Life and career
Samuels was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey. She grew up in Pleasantville, New Jersey,[1] graduated from Pleasantville High School and briefly attended Duquesne University before dropping out to pursue a music career in Washington, D.C.[2] Samuels married former football player Chris Samuels in 2012. The couple have three children together.[3][4] They live in Potomac, Maryland.[5]
Samuels began appearing as a main cast member on the reality television series The Real Housewives of Potomac during its second season in 2017 and departed following its fifth in 2020.[5][6] She returned to reality television in 2022,[7] starring alongside her husband in the series Love & Marriage: DC.[8] It premiered in May 2022.[9]
In April 2023, Samuels filed for divorce from her husband after 11 years of marriage, with the divorce being finalized on September 25, 2023.[10][11]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2017–2020 | The Real Housewives of Potomac | Herself | Reality show; main cast (seasons 2–5) | [6] |
2022 | Love & Marriage: DC | Herself | Reality show; main cast (season 1) | [8] |
References
- Monique Samuels, Bravo. Accessed May 14, 2022. "Monique grew up in Pleasantville, New Jersey, with her close-knit family."
- "Who is Monique Samuels?". Monique Samuels. Archived from the original on April 6, 2022. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
- Petski, Denise (December 28, 2020). "'Real Housewives Of Potomac's Monique Samuels Exits After Four Years". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 15, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
- Quinn, Dave (November 26, 2018). "RHOP: Monique Samuels Welcomes Son Chase". People. Archived from the original on November 18, 2020. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
- Tanabe, Karin (June 21, 2018). "At home with 'Housewives': What it's like having your house on national TV". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on February 17, 2022. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
- Curto, Justin (December 28, 2020). "Real Housewives of Potomac: Monique Samuels Leaving". Vulture. Archived from the original on January 27, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
- Johnson, Jeroslyn (April 18, 2022). "Love & Marriage DC: Why Monique is Sharing 'The Real Me'". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on April 26, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
- Petski, Denise (February 16, 2022). "OWN Orders DC-Set 'Love & Marriage: Huntsville' Spinoff". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 16, 2022. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
- Chu, Hau (May 14, 2022). "What to watch this weekend: 'The Time Traveler's Wife' debuts on HBO". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on May 31, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
- Jackson, Dory; Quinn, Dave (June 20, 2023). "'RHOP' Alum Monique Samuels Files for Divorce from Chris Samuels (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- Quinn, Dave; Jackson, Dory (September 28, 2023). "The Real Housewives of Potomac Alum Monique Samuels and Ex Chis Samuels Finalize Their Divorce (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved September 29, 2023.