Karen Huger Biography
Karen Huger (real name – Karen Wooden) is an American TV Personality, Actress, and Businesswoman, well-known for starring in several shows such as “The Real Housewives of Potomac”. She is also famous for appearing in “The Housewives of the North Pole”, “Project Runway”, and “Karen’s Grande Dame Reunion”.
Huger is a proud alumnus of the University of Virginia. As a businesswoman, Huger owns perfume and wig lines, which are discussed down in this page. She changed her grandmother’s house into a guest house or lodge, and now she owns it. In the year 2021, Huger became the Surry County tourism ambassador. Huger has stated on her Instagram bio that she serves as an agent for PANTHEON MANAGEMENT PARTNERS.
Huger says that she saw her dad do well by working hard, and she took those strong family values and did what she loved, living life to the max and achieving a lot. Now, she’s using her business spirit in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle projects.
Huger cares a lot about helping the community. She strongly supports the Alzheimer’s Association and Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment (PAVE), where she serves as an ambassador. Huger is also the vice president on the board of directors for Felicia’s Fund, the ambassador for her hometown Surry County, and she became a county official. She uses her chances to speak in public to encourage women, helping them heal and make positive changes.
Karen Huger Age
Huger was born on May 3, 1963, in Spring Grove, Virginia, United States. She is therefore 60 years old as of 2023 and celebrates her birthday on the 3rd of May every year.
Karen Huger Height
Huger stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Karen Huger Family
Huger was born to Benjamin B. Wooden Jr. (late father) and Georgia Raines Wooden (late mother). Her mom passed away in the year 2017 due to kidney failure. Her dad on the other hand passed away on June 28, 2018, at the age of 74, due to Alzheimer’s disease, which he battled for many years. Huger spent most of her childhood in Surry County, North Carolina, alongside her 2 siblings, Bridget Wooden (sister) and Mario Wooden (brother). Growing up, Huger and her family used to live on a big family farm, which has been for her family for over a century.
Karen Huger Husband / Ex-Husband
Huger is a married woman and her spouse is Raymond A. Huger, an entrepreneur. They tied the knot on September 7, 1996. On The Real Housewives of Potomac season 6 finale, Huger and Ray renewed their wedding vows. Huger was previously married to Edmund E. Carter, and their marriage ended in a divorce (the reason for their divorce is unknown).
Karen Huger Children
Huger is a mother of 2 grown-up kids, Rayvin Huger (daughter) and Brandon Carter (son). She got Brandon from her ex-husband, Edmund E. Carter, and Rayvin is from her current husband, Ray Huger. Ray assisted in bringing up Huger’s son, Brandon (his stepson) from the time Brandon was 5 years old.
Karen Huger Dating Rumors | Blue Eyes
In 2017, there were a lot of rumors at the Real Housewives of Potomac reunion that Huger might have a secret boyfriend (cheating on her current husband). These rumors came up again in the year 2018, suggesting that something was still happening between Huger and her mysterious man, referred to as “Blue Eyes”. His real name is yet to be known. Some people say that “Blue Eyes” is Huger’s driver or security guard. There were also rumors that they were seen together a lot and seemed close. However, Huger has not clearly confirmed any of these rumors.
Karen Huger Net Worth
Huger has an estimated net worth of $10 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a TV Personality, Actress, and Businesswoman.
Karen Huger Salary
Huger earns an average annual (per season) salary of $400K, for starring in “The Real Housewives of Potomac”.
Karen Huger The Real Housewives of Potomac Sn 8
Huger is one of the main cast members of the 8th season of the reality TV show “The Real Housewives of Potomac”, which premiered on November 5, 2023, on Bravo TV. She has been with the show as a main cast member since its debut, in the year 2016.
In the season, Huger and Gizelle Bryant (her fellow cast), decide to stop fighting and are getting along better than before. However, Huger is upset with Mia Thornton, another cast member, for spreading rumors, and she’s also not happy with Robyn Dixon, another cast member, because Robyn hasn’t been honest with the group. 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
- Ashley Darby
- Robyn Dixon
- Candiace Dillard Bassett
- Wendy Osefo
- Mia Thornton
- Nneka Ihim
- Charrisse Jackson-Jordan – recurring “friend”
- Jacqueline Blake – recurring guest
- Keiana Stewart – recurring “friend”
Karen’s Grande Dame Reunion
In the year 2021, Bravo TV shared some exciting news about a new show called “Karen’s Grande Dame Reunion”, which is a spin-off from “The Real Housewives of Potomac”. The 1st episode premiered on April 17, 2022. This 2-part special is all about Huger going back to Surry County, North Carolina with her daughter and husband for her 1st family reunion. Huger gets together with her family to discover more about their history and where they come from.
Karen Huger House
Huger once showcased her house to her Bravo TV fans. Some of the house’s features are as follows. The outside of the house has arches in the brick entrance and on the windows on the lower level. The front door, surrounded by colorful trees, has a mix of modern and classic elements. There’s a cool balcony right above the door, giving the entrance a modern castle feel. This isn’t unexpected because Huger’s old home in Great Falls looked like it was from a fairy tale, with a turret-like outside and a roof in the Tudor style.
Karen Huger Plastic Surgery
In the year 2021, Huger addressed comments about looking younger in Season 6 compared to Season 1. She proudly mentioned her age, stating she was 58. She explained that in Season 1, she was a brunette and had been a housewife for about 20 years but experienced a kind of rebirth. Huger shared that she uses under-eye filler, takes good care of herself through proper eating and exercise, and believes age is just a number.
During the Season 5 RHOP reunion, Huger discussed changes to her nose. When Andy Cohen mentioned a possible tweak, Huger openly explained that she had injections into her nose because it was affecting her breathing. She mentioned her nose tilting down with time, and they used filler to address it.
Karen Huger Arrest
In the year 2016, Huger talked about getting in trouble with the police for driving after drinking in an interview. She said it happened almost 10 prior when she was celebrating and heading home to Potomac, Maryland. She admitted to “Driving While Impaired By Alcohol” and got probation after pleading guilty.
Karen Huger Perfume Line | Wig Line
In the year 2019, Huger started her perfume company, “La’Dame by Karen Huger”. You can buy her perfume on Bloomingdale’s, HSN, and her La’Dame website. To make her brand even bigger, Huger created a 3-wick candle to go along with the fragrance. In the same year, Huger also began a partnership with a wig line called La’Dame by KH X RPGSHOW, and her brand is getting even bigger. She has added a La’Dame by KH candle and home fragrance gift set to her collection.
To purchase her products, click her website link HERE.
Karen Huger TV Shows
The other shows that Huger has appeared in, other than the ones mentioned above in the biography part are;
- Watch What Happens Live!
- The Real
- The Real Housewives of Atlanta
- The Wendy Williams Show
Karen Huger 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 553K followers on Instagram.