Ashley Darby Profile
Ashley Darby is an American Yoga Instructor, Singer, and TV Personality appearing on the Bravo TV series, The Real Housewives of Potomac season 8. In 2011, she gained fame after she won Miss District of Columbia 2011.
Ashley Darby Career
Ashley went to the University of Maryland College Park where she attained her degree in communications. She is now appearing on The Real Housewives of Potomac season 8 which premiered on November 5, 2023, on Bravo TV. On joining The Real Housewives of Potomac in January 2016, she mainly focused on her efforts to have a child as well as run her and her husband’s Australian-themed restaurant, Oz.
However, the restaurant was closed in June 2019 after it floundered for about four years. Prior to joining RHOP, she worked at one of her future husband’s restaurants where she served as a bartender. In 2011, she gained fame after she won Miss District of Columbia 2011.
Ashley Darby Age
Darby was born on June 8, 1988, in Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S. She is therefore 35 years old as of 2023 and celebrates her birthday every year on June 8th with her zodiac sign being Gemini.
Ashley Darby Height
Darby stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches.
Ashley Darby Family
Ashley was born and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland by Sheila Matthews. Growing up, she was raised alongside her two younger half-siblings: Jessica and musician/entrepreneur Zach Smith.
Ashley Darby Biological Father/Did Ashley meet her dad?
Ashley’s biological father, Chuck Boalch has never been present in her life and Ashley rarely talks about him. Darby was raised by her mother alone alongside her two younger half-siblings and never heard anything from her father. In August 2019, she met her biological father for the first time in her life on one of the episodes of The Real Housewives of Potomac. In this episode, she shared that she would often ask her mother where her father was when she was young, and the only thing her mother always told her was that she rescued her from him.
Ashley’s mother also stated that Chuck was abusive to her and Ashley hence had to run away to save their lives. Ashley was very disappointed and to add on the fact that Chuck never bothered to look for her for over 30 years. According to thefamilynation.com, Chuck lives in Atlanta, Georgia his new family. Ashley also publicized that Chuck blocked her on Facebook when she tried to establish contact with him leaving her even more disappointed.
Ashley Darby Husband/Divorce
Darby is married to Michael Darby, an Australian restaurateur and real estate millionaire. Ashley is 29 years younger than Michael. The couple got married in May 2014 but publicized that they would be separating in April 2022 after almost eight years of marriage. They are blessed with two sons, the eldest being Dean Michael Darby and the youngest being Dylan Matthew Darby who was born in March 2021.
Ashley Darby and Michael Darby Prenup
After Ashley and Michael separated in April 2022, their divorce is still in process as of November 2023. The couple had signed a prenuptial agreement which stated that she was not allowed to collect alimony. She will only receive the house that they are currently living in as well as spousal support in case of any financial hardship. She will henceforth have to rely on herself to be able to live the lifestyle she desires. However, when Ashley and Michael announced their separation, she was quite confident that she’d get half of Michael’s worth and assets.
Ashley Darby Children
Ashley and Michael have two sons, the eldest being Dean Michael Darby who was born on July 7, 2019, and the youngest being Dylan Matthew Darby who was born in March 2021. When she gave birth to her first son, Dean Michael Darby, she shared her journey in postpartum depression. She often posts photos and videos of her children on her Instagram Account. On November 8, 2023, she posted a video of her dancing with her youngest son on Instagram and TikTok with the caption, “My baby has the moves! He was dancing in the womb & he hasn’t stopped since 🔥 @offsetyrn really did something with this one!”
Ashley Darby’s Net Worth
Darby has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – and $5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a Yoga Instructor, Singer, and TV Personality.
Ashley Darby Nationality, Race, Ethnicity
Ashley was born and raised in the USA by her Irish and African American parents. She is therefore an American and Australian citizen and is of Irish and African-American descent. She is also biracial since her mother is black/African-American while her father is white.
Ashley Darby Songs/Coffee & Love
On May 22, 2018, Ashley released her own single, Coffee & Love which did quite well on all streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music.
Ashley Darby and Deborah Williams
Ashley’s friend Deborah Williams and Keiana Stewart, Wendy Osefo’s friend got into a heated argument to the point they even fought. It is alleged that Deborah Williams and Candiace had been arguing the whole night and Keiana Stewart walked up and got herself involved.
Ashley Darby: The Real Housewives of Potomac
Ashley is among the cast members of The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 8 which premiered on November 5, 2023, on Bravo TV. On joining The Real Housewives of Potomac in January 2016, she mainly focused on her efforts to have a child as well as run her and her husband’s Australian-themed restaurant, Oz. She joined this series in its fifth season in 2020.
RHOP revolves around the professional and personal lives of well-financially established married women living in and around Potomac, Maryland. Moreover, the women are also married to rich and successful men hence showcasing their luxurious lives. The show is also filled with unending drama, kinds of beef, and entertainment.
Below is a list of the cast members of The Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP) Sn 8
- Gizelle Bryant
- Robyn Dixon
- Karen Huger
- Candiace Dillard Bassett
- Wendy Osefo
- Mia Thornton
- Nneka Ihim
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