Erika Jayne Biography
Erika Jayne is an American actress, singer and reality TV personality. She is best known for being on the Bravo reality show, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The show is currently airing for its fourteenth season every Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.
Erika Jayne Career
Jayne graduated from North Atlanta High School and at the age of 18, she relocated to New York City, marking the beginning of her successful music career. She has achieved hit singles and a number-one album, showcasing her versatility in various creative pursuits, including writing a bestselling book and establishing her own beauty brand. Despite controversies, her enduring talent and energy have made her a lasting presence on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHOBH). Prior to her reality TV fame, Jayne secured minor television roles on Law & Order and appeared in several movies.
Her musical journey predates her RHOBH stint. In 2007, she released her first single, “Roller Coaster,” which claimed the top spot on the dance charts. Building on this success, her debut album, “Pretty Mess,” was launched in 2009. Throughout the years 2010 to 2018, she continued releasing various singles, including two other number-one hits: “Painkillr” and “How Many F*cks.” In 2018, she embarked on the “Erika Jayne Presents: The Pretty Mess Tour.”
In 2019, she took on the role of Roxie Hart in a Broadway production of Chicago until the show faced closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, she is engaged in a Las Vegas residency at the House of Blues in Mandalay Bay. Her book, “Pretty Mess,” achieved New York Times Best Seller status. Beyond her musical and theatrical pursuits, she collaborated with BeautyBlender and Sephora brands and launched her beauty brand, EJ Beauty. While currently focusing on her Vegas residency, she remains an entrepreneurial force to be reckoned with.
Erika Jayne Salary
Jayne earns an annual salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Erika Jayne Net Worth
Jayne has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which she has earned through her career as a musician.
Erika Jayne Age
Jayne was born on July 10, 1971, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. She is 52 years old as of 2023, and she celebrates her birthday on the 10th of July every year.
Erika Jayne Height and Weight
Jayne stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches tall, and she weighs 125 lbs (75kgs).
Erika Jayne Family
Jayne is a daughter to single mother Renee Chahoy after her parents breaking up before her first birthday.
Erika Jayne Husband and Children
Jayne was married to Thomas Zizzo, a DJ at a club in Manhattan they met in New York. Jayne and Zizzo tied the knot on December 1991, at St Patrick’s Cathedral. Together they have been blessed with one child, who they named; Thomas Zizzo Jr. The couple divorced in 1996 and later on, in January 2000, she married Thomas Girardi an attorney in Down Town Los Angeles. In November 2020, she announced her separation from Girardi and filed for divorce. She resides in Los Angeles together with her family.
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Jayne has become a fixture on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHOBH), gaining prominence since joining the cast in 2015 during Season 6. A mainstay on this popular reality TV series, she is known for her outspoken nature both on and off-screen. As RHOBH Season 13 is in the works, there is renewed interest in various facts about the club singer, including details such as her age and height. Despite being a fan favorite, her behavior has faced increasing scrutiny and controversy.
In Season 12, she was depicted mixing prescription drugs with alcohol, and the legal issues surrounding her ex-husband Tom Girardi have taken a toll on her personal and public life. While remaining a crucial figure in RHOBH, she has become more polarizing due to the challenges she has faced. Her creativity, energy, and unavoidable drama will make her an artistic force and entertaining RHOBH cast member for years to come.
Erika Jayne Divorce Tom Girardi
Over the years, Jayne has become more controversial and experienced a decline in popularity, primarily attributed to her erratic behavior and legal troubles linked to her ex-husband, Tom. Despite her fame as a Housewife, her talents and aspirations extend far beyond her now-failed marriage to an older, affluent man, which ended amidst allegations of infidelity. Sources revealed in December that she believes Tom cheated on her during their 21-year marriage, adding that she is currently facing significant challenges.
In the midst of Tom’s legal issues and their divorce proceedings, he received a diagnosis of dementia and late-onset Alzheimer’s disease in March 2021. By July of the same year, he had been relocated to a nursing facility, receiving 24-hour care in the memory ward of an Orange County nursing home. These developments occurred following Tom Girardi’s indictment for theft, with the now-disbarred lawyer facing charges of embezzling over $18 million from clients.
Erika Jayne Social Media Platform
Jayne is very active on her Twitter and Instagram pages. She has 497.3k followers on Twitter 3M followers on Instagram.