Jeana Keough Net Worth

What is Jeana Keough's Net Worth?

Jeana Keough is an American reality television personality, real estate agent, former model, and actress who has a net worth of $1 million.

Jeana Keough is best known as one of the original cast members of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Orange County," the series that launched the enormously successful "Real Housewives" franchise. She appeared as a main cast member during the show's first five seasons, beginning with its 2006 premiere, and subsequently returned for numerous guest appearances.

Long before reality television, Keough had a career as a model and actress. Under her maiden name, Jeana Tomasino, she was Playboy's Playmate of the Month for November 1980 and became familiar to MTV viewers as one of the women featured in several classic ZZ Top music videos, including "Gimme All Your Lovin'," "Sharp Dressed Man," and "Legs." She also accumulated acting credits in films and television. Away from entertainment, Keough built a lengthy career selling luxury real estate in Southern California, particularly in Orange County's Coto de Caza community.

Early Life and Modeling

Jeana Ellen Tomasino was born on September 18, 1955, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She began modeling as a young woman and eventually moved into professional print, commercial, and entertainment work.

Her national profile increased considerably when she was selected as Playboy's Playmate of the Month for November 1980. During the early 1980s, Keough also appeared in several films, including "The Beach Girls," "Looker," "History of the World, Part I," "Six Pack," and "10 to Midnight."

Keough became particularly recognizable through music videos. Along with Danièle Arnaud and Kymberly Herrin, she appeared as one of the glamorous women associated with ZZ Top's highly popular "Eliminator"-era videos. Keough appeared in "Gimme All Your Lovin'," "Sharp Dressed Man," and "Legs," and later returned for "Sleeping Bag."

Real Estate Career

Keough eventually shifted much of her professional attention away from modeling and acting and into real estate. She became a licensed agent in Southern California and developed a specialty in luxury Orange County properties.

Her career became closely associated with Coto de Caza, the gated community where she raised her family and where much of the early action on "The Real Housewives of Orange County" took place. Keough accumulated decades of experience as a realtor and worked with Coldwell Banker.

Her own homes have also generated headlines. In 2016, Keough sold an approximately 8,000-square-foot Coto de Caza estate for $3.4 million. She later owned another home in the community that she listed for just under $3 million and ultimately sold for $2.5 million in 2020.

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The Real Housewives of Orange County

In 2006, Keough joined the original cast of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" alongside Vicki Gunvalson, Kimberly Bryant, Jo De La Rosa, and Lauri Peterson. The series initially focused on the lives of affluent families living in gated Orange County communities and eventually became the template for one of reality television's biggest franchises.

Keough's storylines revolved around her real estate business, family life, friendships, and increasingly strained marriage to former Major League Baseball player Matt Keough. Her children also appeared extensively on the show, particularly her eldest son, Shane Keough, who pursued professional baseball and modeling.

Keough remained a full-time cast member through season five. Although she stepped away from the regular cast, she made numerous subsequent appearances on the series. Her tenure overlapped with the arrival of future longtime cast member Tamra Judge, and Keough remained connected to many of the franchise's original personalities.

The success of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" ultimately led Bravo and executive producer Andy Cohen to expand the concept into cities including New York, Atlanta, New Jersey, Beverly Hills, and Miami.

Personal Life

Jeana married Matt Keough in 1984. Matt pitched in Major League Baseball for teams including the Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees. The couple had three children: Shane, Kara, and Colton.

Jeana and Matt spent many years separated before finally completing their divorce in 2019. Matt died in 2020 at the age of 64.

Cancer Diagnosis

In July 2026, Keough's family revealed that she had been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue. Keough had initially noticed a painful sore on her tongue that was believed to be related to a dental problem. A later biopsy revealed cancer.

Keough underwent surgery to remove the cancer, followed by another procedure after doctors determined that it had spread to lymph nodes. Her treatment included chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy. By early August 2026, she had completed her course of radiation treatment while continuing to deal with significant treatment-related complications.

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