15 Facts About Leah McSweeney

Leah Christine McSweeney was born on August 27,1982 and is an American fashion designer and television personality.

Leah McSweeney founded the women's streetwear line Married to the Mob in 2004, and has starred on the reality television series The Real Housewives of New York City from 2020 to 2021.

McSweeney was born in Manhattan to Bryan and Bernadette "Bunny" McSweeney and raised in an Irish-Italian family.

Leah McSweeney attended the Convent of the Sacred Heart Catholic all-girls school on the Upper East Side.

In 2002, Leah McSweeney suffered several injuries in a physical altercation with the New York Police Department.

In 2010, Leah McSweeney appeared as a client on an episode on Bravo's The Millionaire Matchmaker.

Leah McSweeney was confirmed to have joined The Real Housewives of New York City during an appearance at Bravo's "BravoCon" fan convention in November 2019.

Leah McSweeney was referred to production by former cast member Bethenny Frankel, who left the series after the previous season.

Leah McSweeney officially signed on for her second season as a full-time cast member of The Real Housewives of New York City.

Leah McSweeney held off on renewing her contract until she was offered a higher salary, being paid only $3,000 an episode during her season 12 stint.

In March 2023, Leah McSweeney starred in the third season of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip on Peacock and was paid $250,000 for the season.

In 2015, Leah McSweeney became a featured recurring star on Shade 45's Lip Service with Angela Yee of Power 105.1.

Leah McSweeney has been a frequent contributor to the online publication Hypebeast, where she offers commentary on wellness, streetwear style, and motherhood.

Leah McSweeney received wide backlash and praise alike for her op-ed piece.

Leah McSweeney gave birth to her only child with Rob Cristofaro, daughter Kier Marie, in 2007.