Sonja Morgan (US$8 million)
But the former socialite and model paid off her debts in four years and joined RHONY during its third season in 2010. She now earns US$465,000 per episode.
What episode does Sonja join RHONY?
Season three introduced Sonja Morgan as a full-time cast member in the seventh episode "New Girl, Old Money" that aired on April 5, 2010.
How long has Sonja been on RHONY?
In the 1980s and 1990s, Morgan worked as an interior director, event planner, and hostess for a series of high-end Manhattan restaurants. In 2010, Morgan joined the cast of Bravo's hit reality television series The Real Housewives of New York City during its third season.
