When it comes to The Real Housewives, it's safe to say that the ladies of Beverly Hills always know how to bring the glitz, the glam, and of course, the drama. This past season hyper-focused on Erika Jayne's ongoing legal battles, however, it seems as if filming for season 12 has begun, and things are finally changing up.
For starters, Erika Jayne won't be the center of it all for a second time in a row, 'cause who wants to relive all of that? Additionally, it seems as if RHOBH has some new blood, and fans are quite excited about it. Earlier this fall, it was announced that Sanela Diana Jenkins would be joining the cast, however, fans believed that she was actually replacing Dorit Kemsley at first.
Well, after a few shots of the entire group filming together, Dorit included, were leaked online, it appears as if we are getting our original group plus Jenkins. While we know Sanela is friendly with Lisa Rinna, there isn't much else that has been talked about. So, who is the newest housewife, Sanela Diana Jenkins?
Sanela Is Originally From Bosnia
While Sanela is reportedly joining the ladies of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, she wasn't always accustomed to her lavish life in California. The 48-year-old was born and raised in Bosnia, however, things went awry in 1992 when her life was turned upside down. During the Serbian takeover, Sanela and her family were forced to abandon their home country for Croatia for a year before moving to London, England.
During this time, Sanela attended school at the City University where she received her degree in Computer Science and Economics. It didn't take much time after graduating where Sanela Jenkins managed to acquire the swimwear line, Melissa Obabash, which was the start of her multi-million dollar empire.
Sanela Diana Jenkins Is A Mother Of Two
Before we jump into her many business ventures that have allowed Sanela to amass a net worth of $300 million (mhm, you read that right!) let's talk about the husband! In 1999, Sanela reportedly married Roger Jenkins, who was known for his executive role at Barclays Bank.
The duo had first met at a gym in Barbican, where Sanela lived at the time. It didn't take much before the couple began to expand their family, welcoming two children together, Enneya, and Innis. Despite their tight family unit, Sanela and Roger Jenkins officially split in 2011.
Sanela Owns A Few Businesses
Sanela has done quite well for herself! While she earned millions from her first marriage, it's evident her business ventures have also done exceptionally well. The star has been living quite the lifestyle in Beverly Hills for years now, and it's no surprise that Bravo got their hands on her for RHOBH.
In addition to acquiring her own swimwear line, Sanela is also the founder and CEO of Neuro, a drink that has been in the hands of countless major celebs, including Kim Kardashian!
According to the website's page, Sanela has been working at the brand since 2009! “Since starting Neuro Brands in 2009, Sanela has been the leading force in the company’s explosive growth, with over sixty-five thousand locations nationwide currently carrying the various products, including major chains and retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Amazon," Wowza!
As if that weren't enough, Sanela is also involved in an array of other businesses. Jenkins is known for her involvement in the Melissa Obadash line, and D Empire Entertainment, which is a full-service music label.