Luann de Lesseps
Luann de Lesseps[1] (née Nadeau, previously D'Agostino; born May 17, 1965)[2][3] is an American television personality, singer, model, and author.She is best known as an original cast member of the Bravo reality television series The Real Housewives of New York City, featuring in the first 13 of 15 seasons since its 2008 premiere.[6][7] In an early episode of The Real Housewives of New York City, de Lesseps shared that she had captained her high school varsity softball team.In February 2011, de Lesseps guest starred on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, in the episode "Bully", playing a socialite who makes a gruesome discovery.[21] The show features de Lesseps singing songs about her life as a countess and reality TV star, with appearances from celebrity friends like Rachel Dratch and Housewives co-star Sonja Morgan.[27] On September 29, 2023, de Lessups was telecast judge of the 72nd Miss USA pageant held at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada.[36] de Lesseps has donated to many charitable organizations, including: The American Cancer Society, GLAAD, and ACE Partnership for the Homeless.