‘Selling Sunset’ Star Mary Bonnet Reveals How Much She Really Earns—as She Lays Bare ‘Ironclad’ Prenup

by Kelsi Karruli

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"Selling Sunset's" Mary Bonnet has opened up about her very lucrative career as a real estate agent, influencer, and Netflix star—while revealing how she protected her interests going into her second marriage by putting an "ironclad" prenup in place.

The 45-year-old, who has been a member of the "Selling Sunset" cast since its 2019 premiere, opened up about her marriage to Romain Bonnet, 32, and how her eye-watering earnings have helped to provide them with a life of luxury.

During an appearance on Jason Tartick's podcast, “Trading Secrets,” Mary admitted that she is all for prenuptial agreements, having been forced into a situation where she had to "file bankruptcy" when her first husband "took everything" from her, leaving her in dire financial straits.

Though she insisted Romain would never be capable of that kind of duplicity, Mary noted that she wasn't going to take any chances the second time around, telling Tartick: "I’m very for prenups."

She revealed that their initial prenup has evolved with the growth of her career, which has seen her rack up an impressive fortune from her real estate commissions, Netflix salary, and her earnings as a social media influencer.

"Selling Sunset" star Mary Bonnet has lifted the lid on her "ironclad" prenup she shares with her husband, Romain, which they made while they were "in love" so things were fair to both of them if they ever split. (Lila Seeley/Getty Images)
The 45-year-old, who has been a member of the "Selling Sunset" cast since its 2019 premiere, opened up about her marriage to Romain, 32, and how her eye-watering earnings have helped grant them a life of luxury. (Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for "Selling Sunset")

“Because our situation has changed quite a lot since the beginning of the show and when Romain and I got married, we have additional things to [our prenup],” Mary noted, adding that they amended their prenup to include their home.

She assured fans that their prenup is "very fair," even though she "put down the money" for the house—while hitting back at critics who have accused her husband of being a "gold digger."

“I make more money and Romain is fine with that, he doesn’t care," she explained. "He contributes. People were saying he’s a gold digger. He contributes and always wants to. He’s a very stubborn man," adding that she doesn't believe he would "ever try and take my money.

“Basically it states that any money that I put into the house comes back to me first if we sell it. Then he gets an amount that we both decided was fair when we were in love and a good place."

Mary emphasized that the prenup was made when they were "in love" and had their "wits about" them, because neither wants to "destroy the person's life."

She added that if she and Romain ever separate, they will leave their marriage with what they had going into it.

As for her earnings, Mary said she was fortunate enough to experience success very early on in her career, admitting that she feels as though she "got lucky" by selling three homes—when most agents manage to sell one at best in their debut year in the industry.

She revealed that the largest real estate deal she has ever made totaled $35 million, but pointed out that her influencing income far outweighs the money she earns as an agent.

In total, she believes her social media income alone totals around $1 million a year.

"Selling Sunset" star Mary Bonnet recently wrote a memoir, "Selling Sunshine."
While speaking on Jason Tartick's podcast, “Trading Secrets,” she revealed that she doesn't believe her spouse would ever try to take her funds, however, she said she has been "burned before" by an ex. (Netlfix)
Bonnet and Oppenheim meet with some celebrity clients at their LA rental during Season 8 of "Selling Sunset."
She assured fans that their prenup is "very fair," even though she "put down the money" for the house. (Netflix)
As an original cast member of "Selling Sunset," Bonnet says there are positives and negatives to being on the show.
Bonnet then noted that she "got lucky" during her first year in real estate and sold three homes. (Netflix)

The news comes after Mary explained to Gurus Magazine that she gave up drinking in the wake of the season 9 finale of the hit Netflix show—insisting that while she "didn't have a problem" with drinking, she still felt like it was still taking a negative toll on her life.

That feeling was proven after she decided to quit alcohol—replacing cocktails with mocktails—to find that she felt better both physically and mentally.

“I didn’t have a problem—nothing bad happened. But I realized it wasn’t serving me anymore. What used to help me relax started giving me anxiety. So I stopped," she explained.

“I’m the best version of me. I have my mocktail, and I feel proud of myself. I’m grounded and centered in a way I’ve never been.”

While giving up drinking has helped her to enjoy a new chapter in her life, Mary noted that she has remained very much grounded throughout the six years she's been on the Netflix show—despite the series propelling her to newfound fame.

"I’m just me. My friends and clients know I’ve been the same person from Day 1. It’s easier to get a reservation now, but other than that, nothing’s changed," she added.

However, Mary said she does still face some challenges—especially when it comes to social media.

“I don’t look at comments anymore. I’m sensitive. My team shows me the good ones, and I ask them not to show me the bad. It’s just not healthy," she added.

Romain is always helping her get through the difficult moments.

“He’s always like, ‘They’re not going to talk to my wife like that.' He’s my rock," she said.

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