Lynne Curtin Net Worth

What is Lynne Curtin's net worth and salary?

Lynne Curtin is an American reality television personality and jewelry designer who has a net worth of $150 thousand.

Lynne Curtin is best known for appearing on Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Orange County" during the show's fourth and fifth seasons.

Lynne joined the series in 2008, when her family was attempting to maintain an affluent Orange County lifestyle while her husband Frank Curtin's construction and real estate businesses were struggling during the financial crisis. Her storylines involved her marriage, her relationships with daughters Raquel and Alexa, cosmetic surgery, her friendship with the other Housewives and the development of her jewelry business.

The family's financial problems eventually became one of the show's most memorable storylines. The Curtins received multiple eviction notices, including one served to their daughters while cameras were filming. Lynne subsequently expanded the jewelry line she introduced on the series and has continued selling handmade cuffs, bracelets, necklaces and other accessories through the Lynne Curtin Collection.

Early Life

Lynne Curtin was born and raised in Southern California. Before becoming a reality television personality, she focused primarily on raising her family and supporting her husband's construction and real estate ventures.

Lynne developed an interest in fashion, jewelry and interior design. Those interests eventually inspired her to begin making large leather and metal cuffs, which became a central part of her business and television storylines.

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The Real Housewives of Orange County

Curtin joined "The Real Housewives of Orange County" during its fourth season. She appeared alongside Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Judge, Jeana Keough and Gretchen Rossi and remained a full-time cast member through the fifth season.

Lynne became known for her laid-back personality, enthusiasm for fashion and youthful appearance. Her Season 5 tagline—"It's not about how much money you have, it's about how good you look spending it"—proved unintentionally revealing as the family's financial condition deteriorated.

The program followed Lynne as she launched her cuff collection and attempted to become more financially independent. It also documented conflict within the Curtin household, particularly the couple's difficulties setting boundaries for their teenage daughters.

Lynne did not return as a full-time cast member for Season 6, although she later made guest appearances on the series. She also participated in Bravo retrospectives and interviews discussing her experiences on the show.

Jewelry Business

Curtin launched a jewelry business centered on handmade statement cuffs. Her designs frequently combine leather, crystals, chains, stones and metal embellishments. She later expanded the Lynne Curtin Collection to include bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings and other accessories.

At the beginning of Season 5, Bravo described Lynne as beginning a new period of independence through her work as a jewelry entrepreneur. Although the business initially generated very little income, she continued developing it after leaving reality television. She has since promoted private showroom appointments and a monthly jewelry subscription offering.

Evictions and Financial Problems

Lynne and Frank suffered substantial financial losses after the collapse of the Southern California real estate and construction markets. Frank later acknowledged that their television lifestyle exaggerated the family's actual wealth and said they had lost their money through unsuccessful real estate investments.

In 2009, the couple faced eviction from a Laguna Beach rental after allegedly failing to pay more than $12,000 connected to the security deposit, utilities, late fees and other expenses. They moved to a less expensive rental in Aliso Viejo, where they subsequently received another eviction notice. Contemporary reporting described it as at least the fourth eviction action involving the family over several years.

The Curtins also faced a $1.26 million judgment obtained by a real estate investor who alleged that he had loaned them money for projects that failed. Lynne and Frank appeared in court in 2010 so the creditor could examine their assets, and their attorney said bankruptcy was being considered. However, there is no clear public evidence that Lynne personally completed a bankruptcy filing.

In divorce-related financial disclosures reported in 2013, Lynne claimed to have less than $100 in assets and said her jewelry business was producing approximately $250 per month, or $3,000 per year. She was also associated with an IRS tax lien of roughly $30,000.

Marriage and Divorce

Lynne married Frank Curtin around 1990. They have two daughters, Raquel and Alexa.

Lynne first filed for divorce in 2012, listing January 2012 as their date of separation. The case remained inactive for several years and was eventually dismissed without the marriage being legally dissolved. She filed for divorce again in 2019 and requested spousal support.

Following her separation, Lynne continued operating her jewelry business and returned to dating. She also became a grandmother when Raquel welcomed a son named Carter.

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