Joanna Krupa is a Polish-born American model and actress known for “The Real Housewives of Miami”, “Top Model, and “Dancing with the Stars.” She also is known for being an animal rights activist.
Joanna also appeared on magazine covers such as FHM, Inside Sport, Stuff, Steppin’ Out, Shape, and Maxim. In 2011, Maxim named her #55 in its Hot 100 ranking of the world’s hottest women.
Joanna Krupa's Net Worth
In 2021, Joanna’s net worth is estimated to be $8 million. Her career as an actress and professional model are her main sources of income. (1)
Joanna also earns money through brand endorsements, media appearances, sponsorships, and live events. Aside from that, she has posed in various covers of magazines and appeared in many films and TV shows.
Joanna Krupa's Early Life
Joanna Krupa is 42 years old. She was born on April 23, 1979. Joanna was born in Warsaw, Poland and was raised by her parents, Steven and Wendy.
The Polish American beauty was also born in a Roman Catholic family. She has one sibling, Marta, who is also a professional model. When she was five years old, her family moved to Illinois. (2)
Since her very early days, Joanna is interested in becoming a professional model. She was way more passionate than her sister, Marta, to achieve her dreams in the modeling world. Later on, Joanna moved to Los Angeles to carve a name in the entertainment industry despite her parent’s disapproval.
Joanna Krupa's Education
Joanna Krupa attended Steinmiest College Prep and finished high school. She also got enrolled at Mary Lyon Public School and Glenbard East High School.
The lovely celebrity also took dance classes for quite some time, which she has practiced over the years. The dancing skills she possessed helped her later in the show, “Dancing with the Stars.”
Joanna Krupa's Husband, Relationships and Family Life
Joanna Krupa is married to Romain Zago. He is a nightclub owner and businessman. They got engaged in 2010 and have been married since June 13, 2013. Their marriage ceremony took place in Aviara, Carlsbard, California. (3)
In July 2017, she filed for a divorce proceeding. The divorce was finalized several weeks later on August 17, 2017.
On March 25, 2018, Joanna announced her engagement to Douglas Nunes on Instagram. They married on August 4, 2018, in a private ceremony at the Benedictine Abbey in Krakow, Poland.
They have one kid together. Her daughter is Asha-Leigh Nunes, and she was born on November 2, 2019. However, on March 28, 2023, the real housewife announced their separation on her Instagram page, along with a photo of the three of them. In fact, her statement was also written in Russian.
“My husband and I have made a joint decision to get separated. We have a private agreement between us that is our business and we are moving forward as friends and still live daily as a family for our daughter whom we both place before ourselves. For the sake of my family I will not comment further on this only to say each of us is committed to assuring the other’s happiness so we can be the best parents possible as we move forward,” her caption, which also serves as a statement of their separation reads.
Joanna Krupa's Career
Over the years, Joanna Krupa has made it to the covers of many popular magazines as a model and actress. The famed reality TV star has a total of more than 100 magazine covers, including FHM, Inside Sport, and more.
For Maxim magazine, she was hailed as the Sexiest Swimsuit Model in the world. As mentioned earlier, she was named as #55 for the Hot 100 rankings for the hottest women in the world. For the German issue of Maxim, she was named Model of the Year in 2003 to 2004. Later on, she was seen on the cover of Playboy, twice. As a model, she received accolade as Miss Howard TV’s model of the month for December 2007, and as well as lingerie model for Frederick’s of Hollywood.
In addition, Joanna’s television roles include the show “The Superstars” in 2009. In the said show, she was eliminated on the very first episode due to injuries. Later on, she was given another chance on the show. Aside from that, her ballet lessons as a kid helped her in securing a stint in “Dancing with the Stars” in 2009.
In brief roles, she appeared in other television shows such as “The Man Show,” “Million Dollar Challenge,” and “Ridiculousness.” In 2004, her film “Max Havoc: Curse of the Dragon” was released to a commercial and critical failure. The director of the movie stated that she wasn’t the first choice for the role and was cast due to her contacts with the producers.
In 2012, Joanna Krupa was one of the featured Miami housewives. The audience loved her performance in the show. Back in her home country, Poland, she has been a part of the show “Poland’s Next Top Model as a judge since 2010.
Besides, Joanna Krupa is also an activist fighting for animal rights for many years. In 2009, she participated on PETA’S advertisement for dog adoption. In that said ad, she was seen as an angel covering her genital and breasts with a cross over a church full of stray dogs. (4)
Today, Joanna Krupa works as a fashion business owner. She is also active on social media, to the delight of her avid fans. In fact, one of her most recent posts is about advertising multiple shades from Bloch Optyk. She was seen vibing to Big Boss Vette’s song entitled “Pretty Girls Walk” in a video she posted on April 06, 2023. Joanna then wrote in the caption, “Which one is the winner? @blochoptyk.”
Prior to that, the “RHOM” star also promoted the “Adopt, Don’t Shop” campaign by posting a photo of her alongside a husky named “Kayla.” In her April 5, 2023 post‘s caption, she wrote, “Kayla looking for a forever home . She is one year old great w kids and other dogs. #adoptdontshop contact @bella_and_buddies_rescue.”
Real Housewives of Miami Storyline for Joanna Krupa
Joanna Krupa joined “The Real Housewives of Miami” in season 2 in 2012. While taking part in the reality series, she divided her time between Miami and Los Angeles. It was because of her successful career as a supermodel and TV host.
The loyal viewers of the show will likely remember the explosive drama between her and Adriana at Lisa’s lingerie-themed fundraiser event. In addition, she was also embroiled in some heated scandals while being on the show.
It is obvious that Joanna has built a successful career in the entertainment industry. But, her personal life is what tabloids have been focusing over the past few years.
Basically, Joanna Krupa participated in two seasons of “The Real Housewives of Miami.” However, she admitted that she’s not interested in appearing in Season 4 of the show. (5)
Joanna no longer lives in Miami and doesn’t want to move back there. At this point in her life, she doesn’t want to be a Real Housewife and focus on her recent undertakings instead. In other words, she isn’t interested in drama anymore.
Joanna Krupa's Appearance (Height, Hair, Eyes & More)
| Height | 5 ft 7 in 1.70 m |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not identified |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Body Type | Slim |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Facts About Joanna Krupa
| Nationality | Polish, American |
|---|---|
| Estimate Net Worth | $8 million |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Birthplace | Warsaw, Poland |
| Birthday | April 23, 1979 |
References
- Joanna Krupa Net Worth, https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-celebrities/models/joanna-krupa-net-worth/
- Joanna Krupa, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanna_Krupa#:~:text=Early%20life,-Krupa%20was%20born&text=She%20was%20raised%20Roman%20Catholic,followed%20by%20Steinmetz%20High%20School.
- Joanna Krupa Bio, Affair, Divorce, Net Worth, Salary, Age, Ethnicity, https://marriedbiography.com/joanna-krupa-biography/
Joanna Krupa Biography, https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/joanna-krupa-12763.php
- Leila Kozma, Joanna Krupa Became the Subject of Some Vicious Rumors During Her Time on ‘RHOM’, https://www.distractify.com/p/why-did-joanna-krupa-leave-rhom