Dorinda Medley Biography

Dorinda Medley is an entrepreneur and television personality from Berkshires in Massachusetts, best known as a cast member of  Bravo’s hit reality series The Real Housewives of New York City. More so, she will be among the cast members of the upcoming reality TV show ”The Traitors” Season 3 which is rumored to premiere in 2025. What’s more, Netflix has announced a new series ‘Medley’ starring Elizabeth Debicki which will portray the explosive life of Dorinda Medley.

Dorinda Medley Age

As of 2024, Dorinda Medley is 59 years old, she was born on December 13, 1964, in Berkshires in Massachusetts, U.S.A. Accordingly, she celebrates her birthday on the 13th of December with the zodiac sign of Sagittarius. Likewise, she is of Italian-Polish descent since her father is a Polish immigrant.

  • Real name– Dorinda Cinkala Medley
  • Age- 59  Years Old
  • Date of birth– December 13, 1964,
  • Birth sign-Sagittarius
  • Birthplace -Berkshires, MA, U.S

Dorinda Medley’s Net Worth

The RHONY star Dorinda is a television personality and entrepreneur who has an estimated net worth of $ 10 million from her job as a TV personality and other personal endeavors. She runs her own cashmere company DCL Cashmere, where the likes of Joan Collins and the late Princess Diana were ones her clients.

Dorinda Medley Husband

Medley’s first husband was Ralph Lynch, whom she met while working at showrooms of Liz Claiborne, New York, soon moved to London with him. In their marriage, the two had a daughter name Hanna in they ten together in London. Nevertheless, they dream to live together as a happy family come instantaneous end when the couple divorce and consequently, Medley to move back to New York to start a new life as a single mother.

Dorinda Medley Parents

Medley was born as a daughter to  John and Diane Cinkala in Berkshires in Massachusetts. However, she is not the only child in her family, she has three siblings whose details has failed to reveal.  The reality TV star graduated from Franklin and Marshall College and worked in the showrooms of Liz Claiborne, New York for a while.

Dorinda Medley Richard Medley

After a couple of years, she got married to Dr. Richard Medley in 2005, Dr. Richard was eminent power broker and noted speechwriter for congressman and vice presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro. Her late husband Dr. Medley bought  house in 2005 as her wedding gift before he met his tragic death in 2011.

The house Great Barrington Estate, was one of Dorinda’s dreams since she always desire own a house the current name of the house is Blue Stone Manor, name given by one of the RHONY cast members Carole Radziwill, a 11,000-square-foot estate that has been featured on RHONY.

Not only that, but the two reach a great milestone as a couple where they worked on fund-raising for charitable causes with high profile figures like of Bishop Desmond Tutu, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Secretary Madeleine Albright, and President Bill and Secretary Hillary Clinton.

Dorinda Medley Real Housewives of New York City

After arriving in New York,  Medley pursued a career in the film industry, establishing her imprint in the bustling entertainment industry. In the fourth season of Bravo TV’s “Real Housewives of New York City” (RHONY), she made a guest appearance that marked the beginning of her rise to fame. Her presence and charm impressed both the cast and fans, which resulted in her becoming a full-cast member in 2014.

Throughout six seasons, Dorinda’s humor, charm, and catchphrases won over viewers, and she swiftly rose to fame on RHONY. She became a fan favorite and an important part of the show’s dynamic with her distinct flair and no-nonsense attitude.

Dorinda Medley Latest News

Nevertheless, fans were upset but still hoped that Dorinda would return for the August 2021 season, but she did not. When it was revealed that she would be joining the cast of “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip” for season two, their hopes were fulfilled. Favorite housewives from several shows are included in this spin-off series, which promises new drama and excitement.

With her involvement in this program, fans can be sure that Dorinda’s colorful personality and recognizable presence will never go out of style. Strikingly, she will be as well among the cast members on the 2025 season 3 of the reality show ”The Traitors” alongside the like ofTom Sandoval of Vanderpump Rules, Gabby Windey of The Bachelorette, and Ciara Miller of Summer House, just name a few.

Dorinda Medley Boyfriend

After several years of grief, she met John Mahdessian, the man who runs Madame Paulette, an elegant dry cleaner. The two began in dating in 2012. Amazingly, their love journey was filmed in RHONY during Medley days at the show. Unfortunately, in 2020, their broke up, reason behind, still undisclosed.

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