A reality TV personality and fashion designer, Heather Thompson was born on 20 January 1971, in New York City USA. She is best known for her role in the TV series ‘The Real Housewives of New York City.’ She is also the lady behind Yummie, a popular fashion line in the U.S.
So, how wealthy is Heather Thompson? What’s her net worth? According to credible sources, Heather Thompson is estimated to have a net worth of over $12 million, as of 2017. She has acquired her wealth both as a fashion designer and a TV personality. Her fashion line known as Yummie is very popular not only in the US but also overseas. Her role in the TV series ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’ has seen her earn a lot of money, making her relatively rich in a short period of time.
Heather Thomson Net Worth $12 Million
When it comes to her early life and schooling, Heather graduated from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. there isn’t much information that documents Heather Thompson’s life, which includes her exact birth date and place of birth. She only came into the spotlight following her involvement in the TV series ‘The Real Housewives of New York City,’ which supposedly focuses on the ‘housewife’ aspect, ie the ‘important’ husband is the more important in the relationship. However, before becoming the woman she is today, a celebrated fashion designer, Heather Thomson started being passionate about design and fashion at an early age. She says that she had a dream to start her own line of clothing, which came to reality when she launched Yummie fashion brand, transforming global perception of shape-wear undergarments. Her main inspiration came about when she was trying to shed excess body-weight after she gave birth and could not find suitably impressive undergarments. The fashion line has seen her earn a small fortune, making her net worth increase year after year. So while certainly being a wife, Heather is a businesswoman in her own right.
Heather Thompson is also a philanthropist. In addition to her role in TV and fashion industry, she has committed her life to making a positive impact on many lives beyond what she does. She is deeply involved in Celebrity for Organ Donation, and supports New York Organ Donor Network’s public education efforts. She also sits on The Kellner Pediatric Liver Disease Foundation’s board, and she has been honored with the Liver Champion Award by the American Liver Foundation. She has also received a H.U.G Award from the Intimate Apparel Square Club.
In her personal life, Heather Thompson has been married to the Senior Managing Director of Cushman & Wakefield, Jonathan Schindler, since 2003, and with whom she has two children: Ella Rae Schindler and Jax Schindler. Heather says that she is a family person, and though she commits to her career as a TV personality and fashion designer, she loves taking care of her children and husband.
