Julie Chrisley is an American reality TV show personality. She is famous for her show, Chrisley Knows Best. Her success story is an inspiration to many.
Julie Chrisley makes most of her fortune through the show’s merchandise and spin-offs. Even though Chrisley and the entire show’s finances are kept private, away from the public eye without an episode-by-episode financial analysis, it is apparent that Julie is the wealthiest member.
Let’s dive into more things to know about the TV personality Julia Chrisley:
Who Is Julie Chrisley?
Julie Chrisley was born ”Julie Hughes” on Jan. 9, 1973, in South Carolina, in the city of Winchester. She is presently 49 years old, and stands 5’6″ tall.
Chrisley is a celebrity social media influencer, media personality, culinarian, entrepreneur, businesswoman, and realtor. She is considered good-looking, what with her blonde hair and soft facial features.
Chrisley rose to fame through her appearance on the TV show Chrisley Knows Best, where both in real life and on the show, Todd Chrisley is her spouse.He has two kids (Lindsey Chrisley, daughter, and Kyle Chrisley, son) from his previous marriage to Teresa Terry.
They have been married to each other since May 25, 1996. They have three children together, Grayson Chrisley, Chase Chrisley, and Savannah Chrisley.
Julie has appeared on other television shows like Hollywood Medium, Growing Up Chrisley, and What’s Cooking With Julie Chrisley.
Not much is known about her life before she married Todd and before the show began. Reports say Julie grew up in a double-wide trailer in a park on a dirt road called Charis Drive. Julie never confirmed or denied the rumors about this, however.
She had one brother, Harvey Hugues III, who is deceased at the age of 25. Presently, Julie Chrisley has two grandchildren, Chloe Chrisley and Jackson Campbell.
Julie Chrisley is also breast cancer survivor. In 2012, she was diagnosed with cancer, later on needing to have a double mastectomy before she was able to get rid of it. The reality TV star made the move of sharing her experience with her fans and general audience to encourage women going through the same painful phase.
The TV show, Chrisley Knows Best, depicts Julie as the Matriarch who manages the family through difficulties. The audience views her as a committed and devoted mother to her children and grandchildren.
What Court Charges Is Julia Chrisley Facing?
In August 2019, Julia Chrisley and her billionaire realtor husband, Todd Chrisley, were indicted by a federal grand jury on 12 counts. They were also accused of evading paying almost $2 million in 2008 and 2016.
On May 16, their trial began in Atlanta, Georgia. They have been found guilty and convicted on the charges of tax evasion and federal bank fraud, facing up to 30 years in jail.
A jury found both of them guilty of conspiracy to extort and defraud the community banks of $30 million in fake and fraudulent loans.
According to the prosecutors, Julie and Todd submitted bogus papers when applying for a loan. They concealed their income to avoid paying taxes.
The pair were found guilty of conspiring to swindle the IRS. Separately, Julie was charged with obstruction of justice and wire fraud. The prosecutors alleged counterfeit credit reports and fake bank documents when the couple was trying to rent a house in California.
A few months after purchasing a house, the pair refused to pay their rent. Their accountant, Peter Tarantino, was also convicted for filing bogus tax returns and conspiracy to swindle the United States.
The couple is presently out free on bond and is expecting their sentencing and trial on Oct. 6. However, U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross placed the couple on house arrest and location monitoring.
They can only leave the house for important reasons like court appearances, work, or medical appointments. The Chrisleys’ is also supposed to inform their probation officers of any excess spending over the limit of $1,000.
What Is Julie Chrisley’s Net Worth?
Julie Chrisley has a net worth estimated between $3 and $4 million. The wealthy American mother, grandmother, and reality TV show personality didn’t build her net worth from being married to her husband, Todd.
When Julie’s husband, Todd, went bankrupt, Julie had lent him $4.4 million. Most of her money comes from her show, Chrisley Knows Best, and its spin-off shows.