Bernadette Birk Bio, Age, Married, Husband, Children, Net Worth & Family

Bernadette Birk is an American interior designer and the mother of famous reality television personality, Bethenny Frankel. Her daughter Bethenny came to prominence as a contestant on the TV game show, The Apprentice: Martha Stewart. Currently, Bethenny is starring in the reality television show, The Real Housewives of New York City on Bravo.

Birk is a divorced woman. She spent romantic and joyful moments with her late husband Robert J. Frankel. From their relationship, they shared a beautiful child, daughter. So, is she married again? If yes, who is her husband?

Who Is Bernadette Birk? Bio & Wiki

Bernadette Birk was born and raised in the United States of America. Moreover, she is an American by her nationality and belongs to Welsh ethnicity. Birk grew up in a Christian family because her parents were Roman Catholic.

Birk and her daughter moved from place to place many times for settlement. Her daughter also attended multiple schools before going to boarding school. Birk attended Catholic schools as a girl and graduated from the Pine Crest School located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1988.

Bernadette Birk’s Career

Bernadette Birk’s career details are not available. However, her daughter Bethenny made her debut appearance as an actress in the American drama film, Evening Without Hors D’oeuvres in 1993. Later, she appeared as Laura Drake in the made-for-television movie, Hollywood Hills 90028 in 1994. She also starred in an episode of The Neighbors with Daymond John.

Bernadette Birk’s daughter, Bethenny Frankel on the Ellen Show!

Birk’s daughter participated in the reality TV game show, The Apprentice: Martha Stewart where she placed second in 2005. Furthermore, she starred with Lori Greiner in five episodes of Shark Tank from 2017 to 2019. Similarly, Birk also guest-appeared in many TV shows, including Chelsea Lately, Bethenny Ever After, etc.

How Much Is Bernadette Birk’s Net Worth?

Bernadette Birk’s net worth is currently under review. Nevertheless, her daughter Bethenny’s net worth is $25.7 Million as of 2019. Similarly, she earns a salary between $20 Million to $23.5 Million yearly. Having an impressive wealth, Bethenny also makes a substantial income from her other works, which include guest appearance, hosting live shows, etc.

Birk’s daughter, Bethenny, is not only a reality TV star, but she is also a successful businesswoman. Reportedly, Bethenny sold Skinnygirl Cocktails for $100 Million in 2011. The following year, she also appeared on the cover of Forbes magazine.

Bethenny became one of the highest-paid celebrities, with an earning of $55 Million in 2016. Since then, her liqueur brand, Skinnygirl, is expanding into a global lifestyle brand. Likewise, she also makes a fruitful income from her other brands likeRHONY and B Strong. So we guess, Birk is currently living a luxurious life relishing a massive wealth amassed by her daughter.

What Is Bernadette Birk’s Current Relationship Status?

Bernadette was married twice. She married her first husband, Robert J. Frankel, a horse trainer in 1970, in Brooklyn, New York. Unfortunately, the couple divorced after four years of marriage citing irreconcilable differences in 1974.

Together, they share a daughter, Bethenny Frankel (born on 4th November 1970), who is now a reality TV participant. She is the grandmother of Bryn, daughter of Bethenny and Jason Hoppy.

After the divorce, Birk tied the knot with her second husband, John Parisella, also a horse trainer in 1975. Before their marriage, Robert and John were friends and competed in many horse racings. Unfortunately, their marriage didn’t last for long due to some disputes. They don’t have any children from their wedding. Currently, Birk resides in New York with her daughter.