Television Personality on 'The Real Housewives of Orange County'

Gina Kirschenheiter | Biography

Co-Founder of the 'CaraGala'

• By Yunil Tamrakar
• Update : January 26, 2022

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Gina Kirschenheiter is a reality television personality best known for her role on the famous show,The Real Housewives of Orange County (ROHC). 

Who is Gina Kirschenheiter?

Gina Kirschenheiter is a TV personality who rose to fame after appearing regularly since season 13 of the reality series The Real Housewives of Orange County. She has also been featured in three episodes of Watch What Happens: Live from 2018 to 2021 and one episode of Project Runway in 2022.

Besides, Kirschenheiter is the Co-Founder of the 'CaraGala' skincare line, which she created after getting tired of feeling uncomfortable and self-conscious about her skin. According to the brand's website, CaraGala was designed to help users 'Hit Refresh and Radiate Confidence'.

Age and Early Bio

Gina Kirschenheiter was born Gina Christine Archer in Long Island, New York. Her birthday falls on 11 May 1984, while her parents are Gene and Susan Archer. She has an older brother, Chris, who became a lawyer in North Babylon. 

As a student, she participated in girls' varsity volleyball, basketball, and soccer at North Babylon High School. Following that, Kirschenheiter studied Psychology at Hofstra University in Hempstead. She then worked as an executive assistant for Rallye Motors on Long Island on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Kirschenheiter also started working at the Hofstra School of Medicine, where she intended to pursue a master's degree in health administration but could not do so because she became pregnant with her first son.

'The Real Housewives of Orange County'

Kirschenheiter made her big debut during Season 13 on Bravo's The Real Housewives of Orange County, a reality show. The season was released in December 2018. Her outgoing and outspoken personality propelled her to prominence in three seasons. She stated that she was brought to the show by chance when her friend Tamra Judge recommended her to the producers.

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Boyfriend

Kirschenheiter has been in a relationship with Travis Mullen since mid-2019. The couple had moved in together six months into their relationship. And in February 2020, they relocated into their first home along with their six children, Kirschenheiter's three children from her previous marriage and Mullen's three from his previous relationship. When asked if the couple plans to marry soon in an interview with People in 2021, she stated, "I'm enjoying having a partner in life so much that marriage doesn't really matter to me." 

She was first married to Matt Kirschenheiter in 2010. However, after eight years of marriage, she filed for divorce in April 2018. She claimed that Matt had assaulted her physically, and he was later pleaded guilty to domestic violence. She had three children with Matt, Nicholas, Sienna, and Luca.

And as of 2022, Kirschenheiter has not disclosed her house address or location. However, she updated that she completed the house renovations in early 2021.  

Weight Loss 

Kirschenheiter addressed her weight gain after she began Season 15 of The Real Housewives of Orange County. She stated, "You're eating everything in sight, there are no rules, and then before you know it, you look down and yeah, you have a situation to handle. So, I have a situation to handle." She also mentioned that she didn't work out during the time.

Subsequent to the gain, Kirschenheiter underwent a fitness transformation and revealed that she lost 30 pounds in nine months. In an interview with Hollywood Life, she revealed that she achieved her results by going on a diet and regularly exercising.

Net Worth

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kirschenheiter has a net worth of $1 million as of January 2022. Her primary source of income is through her career as a TV personality. Kirschenheiter earned a $100K salary during the debut of The Real Housewives of Orange County.