Candiace Dillard Bassett Biography
Candiace Dillard Bassett is an American TV Personality, Actress, Singer-songwriter, and Businesswoman, well-known for starring in several shows such as “The Real Housewives of Potomac”. She is also famous for appearing in “The Cure”, “Hush”, “We Go Deep”, and “Water in a Broken Glass”.
Candiace Dillard Bassett Age
Dillard Bassett was born on December 14, 1986, in Biloxi, Mississippi, United States. She is therefore 37 years old as of 2023 and celebrates her birthday on the 14th of December every year.
Candiace Dillard Bassett Height
Dillard Bassett stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 3 inches.
Candiace Dillard Bassett Family
Dillard Bassett was born to Dorothy (mother) and Walter (father). Both her parents have worked as Air Force physicians, and they are currently divorced (they were their first loves!). Dillard Bassett grew up in Atlanta, Georgia alongside her 2 siblings, Crystal (sister) and Chris (brother).
Dillard Bassett also has a half-brother, Michael, who was born to Dorothy and her ex-husband. It came to be known that Bassett’s mom, Dorothy, doesn’t love anything to do with her ex-husband, including her own son, Michael. During Dillard Bassett’s wedding, Dillard invited Michael, and when her mom discovered, he started a heated argument with Dillard. This was all featured in season 4 of RHOP. In that episode, Dillard Bassett stated that she understands her mom because she once told her that every time she thinks of Michael or her ex-husband, she gets reminded of the pain she went through during the marriage times.
Candiace Dillard Bassett Husband / Stepchildren
Dillard Bassett is a married woman and her spouse is Chris Bassett, a restaurateur. They tied the knot on August 11, 2018, at a wedding ceremony held at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. Their wedding was featured in season 4 of RHOP. The couple had their engagement in May 2017. They first met while they were both working at the same restaurant together in Washington D.C., where Dillard was a server, and Chris was the manager. Dillard Bassett is a stepmother of 3 kids, whose identities are under review (it is known that the youngest is a girl). The three kids are from Chris Bassett’s previous marriage.
Candiace Dillard Bassett IVF Journey
Dillard Bassett once shared that she and her husband, Chris, successfully collected eggs, and they had a total of 6 embryos. Since then, they’ve been figuring out when it’s the right time to have a kid or two. The duo has always been open about wanting to expand their family. At the reunion of the 7th season of RHOP, Dillard and Chris talked about their progress in the IVF journey. “It’s important, and we’re getting closer,” Dillard Bassett said. “Now we just need to figure out the best time of the year for it.”
Candiace Dillard Bassett Net Worth
Dillard Bassett has an estimated net worth of $4.5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a TV Personality, Actress, Singer-songwriter, and Businesswoman.
Candiace Dillard Bassett Salary
Dillard Bassett earns an average annual (per season) salary of $400K, for starring in “The Real Housewives of Potomac”.
Candiace Dillard Bassett Education
Dillard Bassett is a proud 2009 alumnus of Howard University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in broadcast journalism and communications. She also earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the same university in May 2022.
Candiace Dillard Bassett Career
Dillard Bassett has had a diverse career, from singing to acting to businesses. When Dillard Bassett was young, she saw what doing a great job looked like from watching her parents, who worked in various parts of the medical field. Even though she’s proud of her work in public service, she sees herself as an artist and loves performing.
She worked in the White House offices for Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs when Obama was the President, before getting her second degree (MBA). She also worked for President Obama’s re-election campaign in the year 2012. Dillard Bassett started her acting career in the movie “Water in a Broken Glass”. She also played Sunita Chanel in the TV show “Family Reunion.”
As a businesswoman, Dillard Bassett is the co-founder of “Prima Hair Collection by Candiace Dillard”, and runs (CEO and founder) “Candiace Dillard Pageant Consulting”. Also, she co-owns “Chateau Salon Suites”. In the year 2009, Dillard Bassett started an organization called “My Sister’s Keeper”, helping young girls connect with women in their communities for empowerment and mentorship.
Dillard Bassett says that music is like a 2nd language to her and is a big part of her life. In the year 2021, Dillard Bassett put out her very 1st studio album called “Deep Space.” It entered the top 25 current R&B albums chart at number 24, and many big names in the industry, like Nicki Minaj, Anita Baker, and Toni Braxton, praised it. She later released a deluxe edition with new songs and collaborations with Q. Parker of 112 (R&B icon) and Isaac Carree (gospel star). Dillard Bassett joined the Recording Academy’s class of the year 2022.
Candiace Dillard Bassett The Real Housewives of Potomac Sn 8
Dillard Bassett is one of the main cast members of the 8th season of the reality TV show “The Real Housewives of Potomac”. The season premiered on November 5, 2023, on Bravo TV. She has been with the show as a main cast member since season 3.
In this season, Dillard-Bassett is very busy touring her recent album in many cities. However, paying for everything is getting hard for her and her husband, Chris, and they need to decide what to do next. She’s already stressed, and finding out about a recent health issue makes her even more anxious. In the group, her relationships are not going well. She’s having issues with Gizelle Bryant, not talking to Ashley Darby, and going through a tough time with Robyn Dixon. The show “The Real Housewives of Potomac” follows a group of rich women who are part of an exclusive society.
Below is the list of the other cast members who appear in the 8th season of “RHOP”;
- Gizelle Bryant
- Karen Huger
- Ashley Darby
- Robyn Dixon
- Wendy Osefo
- Mia Thornton
- Nneka Ihim
- Charrisse Jackson-Jordan – recurring “friend”
- Jacqueline Blake – recurring guest
- Keiana Stewart – recurring “friend”
Candiace Dillard Bassett Controversy
In the 5th season of RHOP, Dillard Bassett had a fight with another cast member, Monique Samuels. They were both charged with 2nd-degree assault in a Maryland court. Both of them went to court, and the charges were dropped.
Candiace Dillard Bassett Pageantry
Dillard Bassett has taken part in various beauty pageants like Miss United States, National American Miss, Sunburst, National Miss American Coed, Miss Maryland USA, Georgia Miss American Coed, and Miss District of Columbia USA. She won the title of Miss United States in the year 2013 when she represented the District of Columbia in the national pageant.
Candiace Dillard Bassett House
Dillard Bassett and her husband, Chris, reside in a $1 million French chateau-style home, sitting on a 10,000-square-foot of land. The house features 5-and-a-half beautiful bathrooms and 5 elegant bedrooms. Before relocating there, they lived in a $800,000 townhouse.
Candiace Dillard Bassett Plastic Surgery
Dillard Bassett once admitted to the public that she had undergone several procedures on her body. This was after her fans noticed a change in body look on her. The procedures that she has undergone are lip fillers, Botox, breast augmentation (boob job), and butt lift. Dillard Bassett also once revealed that she has had her clitoris worked on!
Candiace Dillard Bassett Songs
Dillard Bassett has released many songs throughout her singing career, with her 2 studio albums: “Deep Space Deluxe” (2022) and “Deep Space” (2021). Some of the songs she has released include;
- Drive Back
- Win
- I See You
- Do It
- Insomnia
- INSECURE
- I’m Gone
- Since Then
- Show Me
- Fine Whine
Candiace Dillard Bassett Movies and TV Shows
Dillard Bassett has appeared in several other films and television shows, other than the ones mentioned above in the biography part. Some of these shows are;
- Cruel Encounters (movie)
- Curvy Girls Rock
- The Real Housewives of Atlanta
- Dads Do It Too
- Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta
- BET Her Presents: The Waiting Room
- Family Reunion
- Pivot Point
- The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip
- The Christmas Lottery
Candiace Dillard Bassett Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and is often seen posting on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. She has over 564K followers on Instagram.