About Jill Zarin
Jill Zarin is a versatile American businesswoman, reality TV star, and part-time real estate agent, gaining widespread recognition for her appearances on "The Real Housewives of New York." Alongside her television success, she delved into the world of fashion by launching her undergarment fashion line, Skweeze Couture. Together with her late husband, Bobby Zarin, Jill also managed their family business, "Zarin Fabrics Warehouse and Home Furnishing." Her expertise extended to marketing consulting, and she demonstrated her creative talents as an actor and author. She co-authored the book "Secrets of a Jewish Mother" with her mother and sister. She has appeared as a special guest on several talk shows, discussing issues, including politics, style, and advice, while promoting her business. She has showcased her acting skills on various platforms, featuring in shows like "White Collar," "The Spin Crude," and "Bonnie Hunt Show," as well as participating in game shows like "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and "Apparatus." In 2014, she ventured into the television program "Celebrity Wife Swap," residing with another well-known personality, Jinnah Jan Oye.
Jill Zarin Early Life & Family
Jill Zarin was born on November 30, 1963, in New York, USA, making her 59 years old as of 2022. As a Sagittarius, she embraces her Jewish faith. Her full name is Jill Susan Kamen. Holding American nationality and identifying with American-White ethnicity, she shares a close bond with her parents, Sol Kamen, a businessman, and Gloria Kamen. Additionally, she has a sister named Lisa Wexler, who is an accomplished author and attorney.
Jill pursued her education at Lawrence High School before going on to attend Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. After completing her studies at Simmons College, she gained professional experience by working at Filene's department store. Later, she was hired as his manager and vice president of the Great American Knitting Mills jockey division.
Jill Zarin Career
- Jill Zarin, who once worked alongside her late husband Bobby at Zarin Fabrics, has now established two companies of her own.
- She continues to manage Jill Zarin Home while venturing into a new home products brand called Jill & Ally, a collaboration with her daughter Ally.
- Despite spending a decade away from Bravo's cameras after departing from The Real Housewives of New York City following a fallout with Bethenny Frankel, Jill makes a triumphant return to reality TV on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls' Trip, engaging with other former franchise stars and sharing her new life beyond the show.
- Her entrepreneurial spirit extends to her e-commerce websites, where she showcases her body shapewear line and designer jewelry collection under "http://jillzarin.com/" and "http://skweezcouture.com/".
- Furthermore, she co-authored the book "Secrets of a Jewish Mother" with her mother and sister, and even pursued acting, making an appearance in the Syfy Network TV movie "Night of the Wild."
- Jill's relentless dedication and creative flair shine through her successful business ventures, including "Jill Zarin Home" bedding, "Skweez Couture" shapewear, and Jill Zarin Jewelry.
Jill Zarin Husband and Boyfriend
Jill Zarin, twice married previously, is currently in a relationship with her handsome boyfriend, Gary Brody. Their romance began in 2018 and became public on Instagram at the end of that year. Brody's professional background includes being the former president of Marcraft Apparel Group, a position he held from 1991 to 2019, and he has been working as a sales specialist for Simple Suit Company since early 2020. Although an episode of RHONY mistakenly labeled him as Zarin's "fiancé" in July 2020, she clarified that they had discussed marriage but would delay any plans due to COVID. Zarin identifies as straight in terms of her sexuality.
Before her current relationship with Gary Brody, Jill Zarin was previously married to Steven Shapiro, the owner of the NYC Seminar and Conference Center. During their marriage, they had a daughter named Allyson Shapiro, who sadly suffers from spondyloarthropathy, a form of arthritis. This is why Jill supports the Creek Joint Foundation and works as an advocate to spread awareness about arthritis. However, after nearly a decade together, they eventually divorced. In 2000, Jill found love again and married Bobby Zarin, a businessman and the owner of Zarin Fabrics. Tragically, Bobby passed away on January 13, 2018, after a prolonged battle with cancer.
Jill Zarin Net Worth
Jill Zarin is a successful businesswoman, reality TV star, and real estate agent, culminating in an impressive estimated net worth of $20 million as of 2023. Her annual income is in millions of dollars. Her source of wealth stems from a diverse range of sources, including her various businesses, television shows, public appearances, and endorsements. Residing in a luxurious mansion in New York City, she indulges in the ownership of exquisite jewelry pieces and enjoys traveling in opulent cars. With her career earnings, she embraces a lavish lifestyle, complementing her thriving professional success.
Jill Zarin Height & Weight
Jill Zarin, a beautiful woman, stands at an elegant height of 168 cm (1.68 meters) or 5 feet 6 inches, with a weight of 60 KG (132 pounds). Her alluring figure boasts measurements of 34-29-36 inches, and she wears a size 8 shoe. Her captivating dark brown eyes perfectly complement her dyed red hair, adding to her enchanting appearance. In 2022, she announced that she was taking medicine for anxiety and depression. She discussed her mental health experience in an interview with 'PEOPLE'. “I’m medicated now,” she stated. She further added, “I suffer from anxiety and partial depression.” I didn’t realize it before, but I went to the doctor and was prescribed medicine for it.” She described how her anxiety and depression had previously impacted her career on reality television. She added, “Now, I take an antidepressant and it’s really changed my life.” “Things don’t bother me as much as they did. I’m a lot calmer. It’s just one of the changes I’ve made in my life I think fans will be surprised to see.” She said that around the time Bobby became critically ill, she became very depressed. She was taking care of him and was very scared he would pass away. As of now, she has got a healthy body with a slim body type.