| Personal Information Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Julia Sloane |
| Maiden Name | Julia Sloane |
| Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB | As of 2024, she is around 54 years old (An interview in 2016, stated her age as 46). |
| Wedding & Marriage / Husband / Engaged / Spouse / Partner | Married. Check the full bio for relationship details. |
| Children / No. of Kids | 2 |
| Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race | White |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Where did Julia Sloane study? | Julia holds a BA in Commerce and Administration. She majored in Economics and Advanced Finance. |
Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Julia Sloane is a reality TV star, best known for her role in the show Real Housewives of Auckland, the sixth international version of the popular Real Housewives series and the second made by Matchbox Pictures.
- A controversial figure on the show, Julia became infamous for using a racial slur against Michelle Blanchard, another cast member of the show, an act which has created calls for her to be removed from later seasons if they are made.
- Besides her work on TV, Sloan is also currently the director of the business Bestaff Ltd.
- Julia has a flourishing career as a model and athlete. She was a former Miss Universe New Zealand finalist & has even represented New Zealand in the Pacific games.
Personal Life, Parents and Family :
- Currently, Julia is married to investment banker Michael Lorimer, who is her second husband & also 18 years older than her.
- She has two children Dunbar and Ella, born in 2001 and 2003 respectively. These children are from her previous marriage to Dunbar Sloane.
- Julia’s young Ella has already done a few modelling shoots, following in the footsteps of her mother. Ella also manages her mum’s Instagram account & has helped boost Julia’s following online.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- Julia has a BA degree in Commerce and Administration. Her majors were Economics and Advanced Finance.
Business Career, Salary and Net Worth :
- Julia has written several children’s books, which are known for their use of Maori words. Though she plans on writing more books, a few of her older books are currently out of print.
- There was some controversy around the contract that Julia and her co-stars signed for the Real Housewives of Auckland.
- Reportedly the contract had them signing away privacy, including medical and psychiatric reports, and allowing the use of their likenesses, voices and names for a relatively low sum. Each woman allegedly only received 15,000 NZD for her work. Other stars in the Real Housewives franchise can received up to 2 million USD!
- Julia was the presenter of the 2018 documentary Let’s Talk About Sex, which was directed by Lisa Burd.
Fun Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Julia and her husband are the owners of a vineyard in Matakana, New Zealand. The couple often spends their weekends there.
- During the Real Housewives controversy, Julia and her husband wrote to the Human Rights Commission, accusing their Race Relations Commissioner of defamation when they commented on the racially charged incident.
- She has also worked as a moneylender and as a bond broker in the past.