Draft:Alex McCord (RHONY)
Alex McCord
[edit]| Born: Oct. 1st, 1973 (age 51) Occupation: Reality TV personality |
Alex McCord (born on October 1, 1973) Washington D.C. She was raised in Kansas, Texas, and the The United States Virgin Islands. Later in life, McCord was invited on to the cast of The Real Housewives of New York City where she gained publicity for her problematic behavior.
Career
[edit]In 2008, The Real Housewives of New York City (RHONY) took the world by storm with the debut of its first season. The cast consisted of Alex McCord, Bethany Frankel, Jill Zarin, Ramona Singer, and LuAnn de Lesseps. McCord co-stared in the first four seasons of the show and lived a life alongside her husband, Simon Van Kempen and her two sons, Francois and Johan van Kempen. She also shared glimpses of her career in modeling and design, opening up about the challenges of being a working mother in her book, Little Kids, Big City: Tales from a Real House in New York City (With Lessons on Life and Love for Your Own Concrete Jungle) After her four seasons on the show, The McCord's moved to Australia, the native country of her husband. There, she continued her education and went back to school pursuing a Master's degree.
Education
[edit]McCord attend Northwestern University from 1991 to 1994. She then attended the City University of New York, where she studied Psychology and earned a degree in the Bachelor of Arts. In 2020, McCord graduated from the University of New England with a Master’s degree in Professional Psychology. She is currently enrolled in a PhD program at the University of New England and is expected to graduate with a degree in Clinical Psychology in 2025.
Known For
[edit]- Kate & Leopold (2001) - The Great New Wonderful (2005) - The Architect (2006) - One Life to Live (1999-2002) | 8 episodes
Previous
[edit]- Manhattanites (2008) - The Warrior Class (2007) - Rape. (2006) - The Architect (2006) - The Great New Wonderful (2005) - Queen of Beasts (2005) - Cyberchase (2004) | 1 episode - The Tollbooth (2004) - Uptown Girls (2003) - One Life to Live (1999-2002) | 8 episodes - Agent Aika (1996-1997) - Alphabet Garden (1997) - Birdy the Mighty (1996-1997)
- ^ "Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen Landed Back in NYC with Their Grown-up Sons (PHOTOS)". 17 January 2024.
- ^ "RHONY: What Happened to Simon van Kempen After Season 4". Screen Rant. 12 March 2022.
- ^ "Former RHONY star Alex McCord shares update on her life in Australia". Daily Mail. 22 December 2022.
- ^ "Alex's New Career as a Model". 28 October 2014.
- ^ "Summer Guide 2008 - Alex McCord Suits up for a Second Season of 'The Real Housewives of New York City' -- New York Magazine - Nymag". 19 June 2008.