Did you know?
Elvis Presley's estate earns roughly $40M per year — decades after his death.
Did you know?
Elvis Presley's estate earns roughly $40M per year — decades after his death.
The former Miss USA turned reality TV star has built a $1.2M empire primarily through her Real Housewives salary, but her business ventures have underperformed compared to peers like Kandi Burruss who've diversified into tech and restaurants.
Where the Money Comes From
Estimated Total
$1M
Current Net Worth
$1M
What They Kept
100%
How Much Does Kenya Moore Make?
$120,000
Per Year
$10,000
Per Month
$2,308
Per Week
$328.77
Per Day
$13.70
Per Hour
$0.23
Per Minute
Estimated based on net worth of $1M over career span. Actual earnings vary by year.
Why $1M is below expected
Kenya Moore's net worth of $1.2 million reflects a career heavily dependent on her 14-season tenure on Real Housewives of Atlanta, which has been her most consistent income stream. While her early modeling and Miss USA success provided initial exposure, she struggled to convert that visibility into major entertainment or business ventures compared to other housewives who've secured production deals or built scalable product lines.
Her KMS Beauty and hair care line showed promise but failed to achieve the market penetration of competing brands from within her peer group. Social media presence remains respectable with millions of followers, yet monetization through sponsorships and endorsements has been modest—suggesting either selective brand partnerships or limited appeal to major advertisers compared to younger influencers.
At 52 years old, Kenya's wealth trajectory suggests she's approaching the diminishing returns phase of reality TV relevance. Without major business pivots, recurring acting roles beyond guest appearances, or a production company generating backend revenue, her net worth growth appears plateaued. Her Grade B- reflects respectable accumulated wealth from entertainment, but significant underperformance relative to her platform size and tenure in the industry.
How Does Moore Compare?
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