Mia Thornton Biography
Mia Thornton is an American TV Personality and Entrepreneur, well-known for starring in several shows such as “The Real Housewives of Potomac”. She is also famous for appearing in “Let’s Talk Live”, “Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids”, “Candiace: Drive Back”, and “The Real”.
Thornton is a proud alumnus of Southeastern Institute, where she obtained a certificate in neuromuscular massage therapy. After finishing college, Thornton started working as a clinic director in Charlotte, NC. This experience led to a half-decade collaboration with a big Fortune 500 company. She also became the owner of Massage Envy Spas from November 2011 to October 2014. Following the success of the company, she expanded by opening Joint Chiropractic doctor offices in the Northeast region, covering Virginia, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., New York, and Maryland.
Driven by her passion for helping others, she is an active sponsor for families and a board member of the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte, NC. Additionally, she takes pride in sponsoring various organizations such as Foster Love, UNCF, Charlotte Angels, A Better World, Autism Speaks, Elizabeth City State University, A Child’s Place, St. Jude, and CASADC.org.
Mia Thornton Age
Thornton was born on November 25, 1984, in the United States. She is therefore 38 years old as of 2023 and celebrates her birthday on the 25th of November every year.
Mia Thornton Height
Thornton stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Mia Thornton Family
Thornton’s biological parents are unknown. However, it is known that she was brought up by her adoptive parents, Robin Elaine Lynem (late mother) and Daryl Lynem (father). Robin was a “saloonist” and she passed away on December 29, 2018. Thornton grew up alongside her 3 adoptive siblings (the biological kids of Robin and Daryl): Brianna R. Lynem (sister), Daryl E Lynem Jr. (brother), and Candis N Lynem (sister).
Mia Thornton Husband
There is no information regarding whether Thornton is dating anyone at the moment. However, she has recently separated from her husband, whom they married for 11 years. There will be an update as soon as she reveals anything to do with her “new catch” in the limelight.
Mia Thornton Ex-Husband / Separation
Thornton was recently married to a man by the name of Gordon Thornton, an entrepreneur. He owns several branches of Massage Envy and McDonald’s franchises and serves as an executive at Giselle Executive Management DBA. They tied the knot on March 18, 2012.
On September 29, 2023, Thornton revealed that she and Gordon decided to separate, and she stated that she left him in search of an “upgrade”! Also, she announced that she was considering a divorce. It was through the announcement that it was known that Thornton was unwilling to give up the marriage – she even attempted to give couples therapy a chance. This was Thornton’s second marriage – her first marriage was with a guy by the name of Tim Fields. Their marriage ended in a divorce and the reason is unknown.
Mia Thornton Children
Thornton is a mother of 3 kids. She got two of her kids, Juliana (daughter) and Jeremiah Carter (son -firstborn), from her recent ex-husband, Gordon Thornton. Juliana and Jeremiah are only 2 years old apart. Thornton got the other kid, Joshua (son), from her first ex-husband, Tim Fields.
Mia Thornton Net Worth
Thornton has an estimated net worth of $5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a TV Personality and Entrepreneur.
Mia Thornton Salary
Thornton earns an average annual (per season) salary of $400K, for starring in “The Real Housewives of Potomac”.
Mia Thornton The Real Housewives of Potomac Sn 8
Thornton 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 6. In this season, Thornton tries to make things right with Karen Huger, but ongoing rumors create challenges for them to move forward. 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
- Candiace Dillard Bassett
- Wendy Osefo
- Nneka Ihim
- Charrisse Jackson-Jordan – recurring “friend”
- Jacqueline Blake – recurring guest
- Keiana Stewart – recurring “friend”
Mia Thornton Businesses
As a businesswoman, she has been the Multi-Clinic Owner of The Joint Chiropractic in Washington, D.C. and Maryland, since May 2013. There she also serves as a Regional Developer. She also works with the fast fashion retail company, FashionNova, as an Ambassador. Additionally, Thornton is the CEO of her beauty line, AMILLEON LONDON, where she sells various luxury cosmetics, such as lipsticks, nourishing creams, and serums, just to name a few.
Mia Thornton Business Problems
Thornton and her husband, Gordon, once faced financial challenges. In an episode of season 7 of “The Real Housewives of Potomac”, Andy Cohen mentioned that Thornton’s businesses were taken by Gordon’s brothers. Thornton acknowledged they had to rely on their savings. The stress of the financial strain became evident in the new season. Gordon expressed concern, mentioning a potential court case, asserting that he wasn’t going to walk away from a half million dollars which is what the company owes him. Thornton shared that they started developing The Joint Chiropractic in the year 2013, but in September, Gordon was kicked out of the family business for reasons unclear to her. As a result, she no longer worked as the marketing director.
Mia Thornton House | Broke
Thornton made an announcement that she and her family moved from their stunning penthouse apartment to a $10,000-per-month rental mansion. The new rental house is also stunning, and some of its features include a chic dining room and a bright white kitchen, designed in neutral hues. Moving from a bigger house, some of Thornton’s fans speculated that she and her then-husband, Gordon, got broke, and others speculated that she had business problems. However, Thornton once revealed that they had to leave her large house because of unexpected issues, hinting at possible issues related to claims about Gordon’s brother taking their money (financial setback!).
Mia Thornton Plastic Surgery | Health
In Part 1 of the RHOP season seven reunion, Thornton gave an update on her recent health situation. She mentioned having a large lymph node and a raised lump on her rear, which she biopsied, initially thinking it was sarcoidosis. However, she had to undergo chest X-rays to ensure it hadn’t spread. Thornton revealed she was still under medical care and taking medication. The doctors discovered tissue growing in her reproductive organs, and she was on medication to reduce it, avoiding the need for surgery like a full hysterectomy.
On an episode of “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen”, Andy inquired about online speculation, suggesting Thornton’s body might be rejecting implants or fillers. Thornton addressed the breast implant illness topic, a common concern, stating it was the number one thing she hears. Andy referenced Yolanda Hadid’s experience, mentioning she got rid of her implants due to feeling her body was rejecting them. He asked if this was a conversation for Thornton. She confirmed it was, explaining that sarcoidosis is caused by foreign objects entering the body, which the body tries to reject.
Mia Thornton Feuds
On the show, RHOP, Thornton has had several feuds with various people. The most notable was with her fellow cast, Wendy Osefo. They had a big fight in their 1st episode with the show (season 6 episode 1). Their feud has kept getting worse — in season 7, Thornton threw a whole martini glass into Wendy’s face. Other casts that Thornton has had feuds with are Peter Thomas and Jacqueline Blake.
Mia Thornton TV Shows
Thornton has appeared in several other television shows, other than the ones mentioned above in the biography part. These shows are;
- The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip
- Let’s Talk Live
- The Real Housewives of Atlanta
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
- Candiace: Drive Back
- BravoCon Live with Andy Cohen
Mia Thornton Website
Thornton has a website where she sells her AMILLEON LONDON’s beauty products. To crawl through the website, click HERE.
Mia Thornton 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 303K followers on Instagram.