LeeAnne Locken is an American reality television personality best known for her role as a participant on “The Real Housewives of Dallas,” a prominent Bravo TV show. Locken has also appeared in “Big Rich Texas,” “Chase,” and “GCB,” among other shows. Locken was also a top ten finisher in the 1989 Miss USA pageant. She is also well-known on social media, with over 800,000 Instagram followers under the handle @leeannelocken.
What is the Net Worth of LeeAnne Locken?
Locken earned thousands of dollars after four seasons on The Real Housewives of Dallas. LeeAnne Locken’s net worth is predicted to be around $2.5 million as of 2020. A reality TV star in the United States earns around $45 thousand per year on average.
What is LeeAnne Locken Famous for?
- She is well-known for her role in the Bravo TV show “The Real Housewives of Dallas.”
Where was LeeAnne Locken Born?
LeeAnne Locken was born in the United States on June 7, 1967, in Pasadena. LeeAnne Locken is her given name. Her country of origin is the United States of America. Locken is of White ethnicity, and her zodiac sign is Gemini.
LeeAnne was nurtured in her hometown by her grandparents, where she graduated from high school. She later enrolled at the University of Houston, and after graduation, she relocated to Chicago to pursue a modeling career, and then to Los Angeles to work in television. She did some modeling and hosting/anchoring work, especially on local Dallas television.
She earned her first break after competing in the 1989 Miss USA pageant, when she placed in the top ten. After that, she made a cameo role in Sandra Bullock’s “Miss Congeniality.”
LeeAnne Locken’s Career Highlights:
- In 2016, LeeAnne Locken began working as one of the cast members of Bravo’s iconic reality show “The Real Housewives of Dallas.” She collaborated on the show with other celebrities such as Kameron Westcott, Cary Deuber, Brandi Redmond, and Tiffany Hendra.
- She gained a lot of popularity as a result of her performance on the show, and it was the show that gave her her big break. She stayed in the show as the main character from the first season debut on April 11, 2016, until the fourth season, when she left in 2019.
- LeeAnne is also the executive producer of a couple episodes of the “Beautiful You HDTV” television series. She’s also worked on the TV show “Luxury Dallas” as a writer, director, and executive producer.
- She also appeared in “She’s Got The Look,” a 2009 TVLand modeling competition series.
- She’s also co-hosted an infomercial for “Pro-Activ” with Vanessa Williams. One of Locken’s few advertisements was chosen by the ABC Network as one of “America’s Funniest Commercials.”
- “My Best Friend Is A Vampire,” Locken’s first acting role, was in the horror comedy film “My Best Friend Is A Vampire,” released in 1987. She then appeared in the short independent film “Watershed” in 2012, as Jenny. She has also appeared in films and television shows such as “Carter High,” “Chase,” and “Beyond The Farthest Star.” She was also a member of the “Women In Film” board of directors.
- In 2014, Locken served as the Honorary Chair for the “No Tie Dinner,” a fundraiser for AIDS Services Dallas. She was also the Co-Chair of the Dallas Challenge fundraiser “Art From Heart.” She’s also a published author, with a number of Ebooks available on her own website, “Leeannelocken.com,” including her debut book, “What’s Your Status?”
Who is LeeAnne Locken Married to?
Rich Emberlin, LeeAnne Locken’s long-term boyfriend, is her husband. Emberlin is also a television personality and actor who is most known for his role in the film “Trafficked.”
Rich and Locken dated for over eight years before becoming engaged in October 2016 at the Texas State Fair in Dallas, then married on April 27, 2019, at the Cathedral of Hope in Dallas. Their wedding was a lavish affair, and it was Rich’s third marriage. Rich’s child from a previous marriage, Elise Emberlin, is LeeAnne’s step-daughter.
Previously, during the second season of The Real Housewives of Dallas, LeeAnee had a tense relationship with her co-star Cary Deuber. She even accused Cary’s spouse of having physical relations with other men. She is also recognized for being a generous person with a huge heart, as she regularly attends charity events and donates to a variety of philanthropic organizations. She’s also a supporter of Legacy Counseling, the SPCA of Texas, The Fashionistas, AIDS Services Dallas, and the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS.
She also had some health concerns at the time, claiming that her health scare was the worst time of her life, taking three months to recover from after she was infected with a sensitive flesh-eating disease. She also struggled with melancholy, insecurity, and low self-esteem.
How Tall is LeeAnne Locken?
LeeAnne Locken is a stunning woman in her fifties. Even though she is in her 50s, Locken maintains a slender body physique. With a height of 5ft. 8inch, she is a tall woman (1.73m). Her skin is fair, and she has black hair and bright blue eyes.