Here's How Much RHONJ Star Dolores Catania Is Really Worth
The Real Housewives of New Jersey are famous for their opulent lifestyles adjacent to the Big Apple. From lavish sweet 16 birthday parties to sometimes not paying their bills, these Housewives are all about their finances, in good times and in bad. The ladies of the Garden State may be worth millions, reportedly like Housewife Margaret Josephs, but where does cast member Dolores Catania's fortune fall?
The mother of two balances a healthy love life with beau David Principe and co-parenting with ex-husband Frank Catania. The blended family frequently contributes to charitable causes and give back to philanthropies, per Dolores' Bravo bio. So how else does Dolores spend her money? The Paterson, N.J. resident preaches a strong work ethic and staying humble amidst her reality TV fame, and puts her money where her mouth is. Keep scrolling to discover how Dolores accumulated her wealth, and just how much the entrepreneur is worth!
Dolores Catania has been both rich and poor
RHONJ star Dolores Catania knows a thing or two about balancing a budget. The New Jersey beauty told Baltimore Outloud that she's had a variety of jobs in her lifetime. "I've been a waitress — the person struggling, the person who has money," Dolores opened up. "I've had relationships when I was happy and unhappy. I was a mother that was married and then a single mother. I learned something from each stage of my life."
Per Bravo, she even worked as a corrections officer, surgical assistant, and real estate agent before opening multiple Powerhouse Fitness Center gyms. Per Cheat Sheet, Dolores and ex Frank Catania also invest in flipping houses. Even better? Dolores reportedly earns between $30,000 and $60,000 per RHONJ episode, via Floor 8. Dolores first appeared on the hit reality series in 2009 as a "guest star," but her lead cast position was cemented as full-time for Season 7.
All of that hard work has certainly paid off. According to The Things, Dolores is worth approximately $4 million. Yet what's most important to Dolores, besides providing for her family, is giving back. "I like to be part of fundraisers and platforms where I know where the money is going," Dolores told Baltimore Outloud. She frequently contributes to St. Joe's Hospital in Paterson and the animal activism group Onyx & Breezy. This Housewife is far more than just a pretty face!