What Is Camille Grammer's Net Worth?
Camille Grammer, now known as Camille Meyer, is an American actress, dancer, model, and reality television star who has a net worth of $50 million. Camille Grammer is probably most famous for being the ex-wife of "Cheers" and "Frasier" actor Kelsey Grammer.
Unlike many of her reality television counterparts, Camille was already fairly well known when she joined the cast of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." A former professional dancer with multiple music videos and MTV appearances under her belt, she also modeled for "Playboy" and appeared in various straight-to-video erotic films, as well as playing supporting roles in more mainstream fare, such as "Private Parts" and "Deconstructing Harry." She married Kelsey Grammer in 1997 and became part owner of Grammnet Productions. She has served as a creator, producer, or writer for many of the shows produced by Grammnet, including "Girlfriends," "Medium," and "The Game." Camille announced their divorce on an episode of "The Real Housewives" in 2011.
Early Life
Camille Grammer was born Camille Donatacci on September 2, 1968, in Newport Beach, California. Camille grew up in a typical middle-class family in New Jersey. Her father is a financial adviser who still works in New York City. She attended Montclair State College in New Jersey, where she studied English literature. She also attended New York University and the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television in Los Angeles.
Career
Camille started her show biz career as a dancer in the 1980s on "Club MTV." She spent many years as a member of a dance group performing at the Tavern on the Green in New York City, as well as appearing in several music videos. Her modeling and acting career came about in the 90s after she posed in "Playboy's" Book of Lingerie.
Camille also appeared in such R-rated erotic films as "Marilyn Chambers' Bedtime Stories," "New York Nights," and "The Naked Detective." She also had some minor roles in mainstream films such as, "Private Parts" and "Deconstructing Harry." She guest-starred in one episode of "Frasier." She met actor Kelsey Grammer in 1996, and they were married in 1997 in Malibu, California. They share two children, both born via a surrogate mother. When Camille filed for divorce in July 2010, she asked for primary physical custody of the couple's daughter and son, in addition to child and spousal support. On February 10, 2011, their divorce became final.
In 1996, Camille was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and she has been featured in a Public Service Announcement to raise public awareness of this disorder. She is the half-owner of Grammnet Productions, where she works as a creator, writer, and executive producer. Grammnet Productions has produced a number of TV shows from the late '90s through 2010s, including "The Game," "Girlfriends," and "Medium."
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"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills"
In 2010, Camille began appearing on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." The "RHOBH" episode on January 13, 2011, where she revealed that her husband wanted out of their marriage, outranked all cable competition in its timeslot and was the #1 telecast among adults 18-49. It was also the highest-rated episode of the season among all viewers. The episode of "Watch What Happens Live" that featured Grammer as a guest after the show, outperformed all late night cable talk shows that night. She no longer is a main "Real Housewives" cast member, but she often makes regular appearances.
In 2011, she had a guest-starring role on the season finale of the CBS sitcom "$#*! My Dad Says," playing a recently divorced reality star named Camille. She has also made other appearances at events, like co-hosting the "Showbiz Tonight" special on CNN live from the Academy Awards in Los Angeles, and she presented at the 2011 NHL Awards in Las Vegas.
Personal Life
Camille and Kelsey welcomed a daughter, Mason Olivia, in October 2001 and a son, Jude Gordon, in August 2004. Both children were born via surrogate. In July 2010, Camille filed for divorce and sought primary physical custody of their children, in addition to child support and alimony. She has accused Grammer of physical and verbal abuse during their marriage. The divorce was finalized on February 10, 2011.
After their divorce, Camille began dating lawyer and fitness trainer Dimitri Charalambopoulos. In October 2013, Camille filed a domestic violence protective order against him, claiming he had assaulted her when she was staying at the Hotel Zaza in Houston, Texas, recovering from a radical hysterectomy for endometrial cancer. No charges were filed, but Charalambopoulos was later charged with assault of a family member. In October 2017, Camilla got engaged to attorney David C. Meyer. They were married in Hawaii on October 20, 2018.
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Kelsey Grammer Divorce Settlement
When Kelsey and Camille finalized their divorce, she reportedly received a $30-$50 million settlement, including cash and property.
Real Estate
In October 2019, Camille and David Meyer paid $5.85 million for a mansion in LA's Brentwood Park neighborhood.
When she was married to Kelsey, the two owned several impressive Los Angeles estates. As part of their divorce, Camille received an impressive Beverly Hills mansion, which she sold in 2016 for $13 million.
In 2012, she also listed their former Malibu mansion. She originally asked $18 million, ultimately accepting $13 million in November 2015. Here is a video tour of Kelsey and Camille's former Malibu mansion:
In 2013, Camille fetched $6.6 million for the couple's former Beaver Creek, Colorado, vacation home. In 2015, she paid $3.2 million for a home in Malibu. Unfortunately, this home was completely destroyed in the 2018 Woolsey fire. In 2016, she paid $6.5 million for a second Malibu home, this one was untouched by the fire, thankfully. In January 2024, Camille sold this untouched Malibu mansion for $9.4 million.
