Racquel Chevremont is joining the Real Housewives of New York City Season 15.
Bravo TV officially announced the news on June 27, 2024; she will also be the leading cast member.
Highlights
- Racquel Chevremont is joining RHONY season 15 as a lead cast.
- She entered the art world in 2003 and was a trustee of the Studio Museum in Harlem and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
- Chevremont co-founded The Josie Club along with her ex-husband, Mickalene Thomas.
At first, Racquel didn’t think that the RHONY’s production team would be interested in her as they already had a queer woman on their team.
Chevremont has never been a big fan of The Housewives, and she watched the show only when she was offered the opportunity to join RHONY.
Together with Jenna Lyons, Racquel will surely bring a fresh perspective and new storytelling to one of the most-watched TV shows.
Also, Seeing how Racquel adjusts and integrates with the other women will be interesting.
Racquel Chevremont Entered The World Of Art 20 Years Ago
53 years old, Racquel Chevremont was born in 1971 in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
According to Chevremont’s Instagram profile, she is an advisor, curator, collector, and model representing a New York-based boutique agency called The Management NYC.
Racquel was discovered in 1993 by a photographer and model scout named Steve Landis.
She got a chance to work for Elite models and graced ad campaigns for Benetton, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Fila, L’Oreal, Nivea, and International Elle magazine covers.
With her impressive work, she received offers from numerous institutions and advised corporations, collectors, and artists.
She has amassed a modest collection of around 70 to 80 projects by artists, including Lorna Simpson, Glenn Ligon, Lynette Yiadon-Boakye, Deborah Roberts, and Toyin Ojih Odutola.
Later, in 2003, she entered the art world, serving as a trustee of the acquisition committees of the Studio Museum in Harlem and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
Moreover, she co-founded the State Street Salon, a Brooklyn-based hub for artists, curators, and collectors in 2008, and has curated the arts awards program for the Tribeca Film Festival.
Racquel has also co-founded The Josie Club, a Black queer femmer and woman-supported and operated social impact group along with visual artist Mickalene Thomas.
She will be marching with the group in this month’s New York City Pride March.
Beyond the art world, Racquel Chevremont has modeled, walking in Batsheva Hay’s New York Fashion Week show in February.
Racquel’s two decades of experience in the art world and modeling allowed her to join the cast member of the famous TV show RHONY season 15.
Additional Information
- Racquel Chevremont was married to Mickalene Thomas for around 11 years.
- Chevremont is the mother of two children: Son Corey and daughter Elle.
- She is a motorcycle enthusiast and owns Moto Guzzi V7 Stone 850.
