Issue Contents: |  | Golf in the Big Apple New York City, Women in Course Design Designers, The Ultimate LPGA Workout, Annika, Golf in Hawaii, FIji About the cover model Jill Zarin
About the cover model Jill Zarin
Jill Zarin, born Jill Susan Kamen on November 30, 1963, in Woodmere, New York, is a multifaceted American personality known for her roles as a television personality, businesswoman, and actress. She gained widespread recognition as an original cast member of the Bravo reality television series *The Real Housewives of New York City*, appearing on the show from 2008 to 2011. Zarin's early life saw her graduate from Simmons University in 1985 with a degree in retail management, and she later co-authored the book *Secrets of a Jewish Mother* with her mother and sister in 2010【5†source】.
In addition to her television career, Zarin has ventured into various business endeavors. She is the founder and owner of Skweez Couture, a beauty and shapewear company, and has been involved in other projects such as Jill Zarin Jewelry and Jill Zarin Home bedding. Her involvement in television extends beyond *The Real Housewives of New York City*, having contributed to series like *Today*, *The Wendy Williams Show*, and *Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?*, among others. In 2022, she appeared in *The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Ex-Wives Club*, showcasing her life and interactions with other former housewives【6†source】.
Zarin's personal life has been a subject of public interest as well. She was first married to Steven Shapiro, with whom she had her daughter, Allyson Shapiro, conceived via a sperm donor. Following her divorce from Shapiro in 1998, Zarin married Bobby Zarin in 2000, who passed away in 2018. As of recent reports, Zarin has been in a relationship with Gary Brody. She currently resides in Boca Raton, Florida【5†source】【6†source】.
Her net worth is estimated to be between $10 million and $20 million, attributed to her successful career in television, business ventures, and acting. Zarin is also involved with Zarin Fabrics, a significant fabric company established in 1936, known for its extensive collection of upholstery and drapery fabrics along with custom services【6†source】.
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