DeShawn Snow, a famous American reality TV personality, rose to fame for her role on the Real Housewives of Atlanta. However, her stint on the show was short-lived as she faced numerous personal challenges, both on and off the camera. Despite this, she went on to achieve success as a businesswoman, writer, and artist.
DeShawn Snow Bio Summary
Full name: DeShawn Snow
Nickname: ‘Lil’ Shawnee’
Date of birth: 17 March 1973
Age: 51 years old (2024)
Zodiac sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Sexual orientation: Heterosexual
Current residence: Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
Current nationality: American
Marital status: Divorced
Ethnicity: African-American
Gender: Female
Height: 167 cm
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Dark brown
Siblings: Jarren Christopher Snow, Darius Michael Snow, and Eric Javon Snow
Education: Michigan State University
Profession: TV personality, businesswoman, real estate agent, philanthropist
Who is DeShawn Snow?
DeShawn Snow, born on March 17, 1973, hails from Detroit, Michigan. She was raised by her parents in the city, but her attempts to uncover information about her family have been fruitless as no public records are available. As a result, the identities of her parents and the existence of any siblings remain a mystery.
In 1991, Snow completed her studies at Wayne Memorial High School and obtained a marketing degree from Michigan State University in 1995. During her time at Michigan State, DeShawn crossed paths with Eric Snow, a player on the Spartans basketball team, and the two tied the knot on July 21, 1997.
After twelve years of marriage, DeShawn Snow and Eric Snow ended their relationship. Eric, a former NBA player, now works as a basketball coach. Together with their three sons, Darius, Eric, and Jarren, they were a family.
In 2010, their marriage crumbled following the revelation that her husband Eric had been unfaithful and had a child with another woman.
That same year, she initiated the unpleasant and chaotic process of divorcing him. At present, DeShawn is not in a relationship and is open to meeting new people.
Career
After working as an estate manager, Snow started her own real estate company, EDJ Realty, LLC, in 2004. Two years later, she established the DeShawn Snow Foundation in May 2006, a charitable organization to empower young women struggling with self-esteem.
Snow was among the first five “housewives” to appear on Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta when it debuted. In 2008, DeShawn Snow became a part of the first season of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” and was one of the show’s original housewives.
She was introduced to the producers through Nene Leakes, as they both had connections in the real estate industry. DeShawn’s story on the show was centered around her family, her lavish lifestyle (funded by her husband Eric’s NBA earnings), and her business ventures.
In 2008, The Real Housewives of Atlanta debuted and became an immediate hit. Nearly all of the original housewives have since become prominent figures on the show, except for DeShawn Snow who was not invited back after Season 1.
Although Snow was popular among fans, the producers believed her personality was not dramatic enough. While she was initially disappointed not to be returning, she was ultimately relieved that her personal struggles during a high-profile divorce would not be portrayed on TV.
DeShawn did not return for the second season as the show’s producers deemed her story too mundane and lacking in conflict. During her time on the show, she did not have any conflicts with the other cast members.
DeShawn is the founder of an NPO called the DeShawn Snow Foundation, which focuses on empowering and aiding young women. The foundation, bearing her name, has a mission to provide moral and financial support to those in need. In pursuit of this goal, DeShawn launched a fundraising campaign to raise $1 million.
Net Worth
DeShawn Snow, an American reality TV personality, has a net worth of $1.5 million. She gained popularity as one of the original stars of the Bravo show, The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
