Adrienne Maloof

Adrienne Maloof
Born	9/4/1961
Birthplace	Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Businesswoman, television personality, shoe designer
Known for	Maloof Companies, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Education	University of New Mexico (BA)
Children	3

Adrienne Maloof (born September 4, 1961) is an American businesswoman, television personality, and shoe designer who serves as a co-owner of the Maloof Companies, a family-run business conglomerate with holdings spanning professional sports, casinos, entertainment production, and music. A member of one of America's most prominent business families, Maloof became widely known to television audiences through her appearance as an original cast member on Bravo's The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, which premiered in 2010. Through the Maloof Companies, she has held ownership stakes in enterprises including the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League, Maloof Productions, Maloof Music, and the Maloof Money Cup skateboarding competition. Beyond her business and television career, Maloof has also ventured into fashion with a line of designer shoes. She is the daughter of George J. Maloof Sr., the patriarch of the Maloof family business empire, and Colleen Maloof.

Early Life

Adrienne Maloof was born on September 4, 1961, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, into the Maloof family, a Lebanese-American family with extensive business interests across the United States. Her father, George J. Maloof Sr., built the family's business holdings into a diversified conglomerate that would come to encompass interests in professional sports, gaming, entertainment, and beverages. Her mother, Colleen Maloof, was involved in supporting the family's business and philanthropic efforts.

Adrienne grew up alongside her siblings, including her brother George J. Maloof Jr., who would also become a prominent figure in the family's business operations. The Maloof family's roots in business traced back to a grocery and beer distribution enterprise in New Mexico, which the family expanded over decades into a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of companies. Growing up in this environment, Adrienne was exposed to the world of business and entrepreneurship from an early age, and the family's collective approach to business management would shape her career trajectory.

The Maloof family maintained a prominent presence in Albuquerque and throughout the southwestern United States, with their business operations providing a foundation for subsequent ventures in Las Vegas and Sacramento, California. The family's close-knit structure and collaborative business model meant that Adrienne and her siblings each took on roles within the various Maloof Companies as they came of age.

Education

Adrienne Maloof attended the University of New Mexico, located in her hometown of Albuquerque, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Following the completion of her undergraduate education, Maloof became actively involved in the family's business operations, taking on responsibilities within the Maloof Companies alongside her siblings.

Career

Maloof Companies

Adrienne Maloof has served as a co-owner and executive within the Maloof Companies, the family's business conglomerate that has maintained a diverse portfolio of holdings over several decades. The Maloof family's business interests grew from their origins in grocery and beverage distribution in New Mexico to encompass a wide range of industries, including professional sports franchise ownership, casino and resort management, entertainment production, and music.

Among the most prominent of the Maloof Companies' holdings was the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, a luxury hotel and casino that became known as a destination for celebrities and entertainment industry figures. The Palms, which opened in 2001, featured nightclubs, restaurants, a recording studio, and luxury accommodations, and became one of the most recognizable casino properties on the Las Vegas Strip. Adrienne, along with her brothers, played an active role in the management and promotion of the property.

The Maloof family also held ownership of the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association for a number of years. Their ownership tenure with the Kings was one of the most high-profile aspects of the family's business portfolio. Additionally, the family has held a stake in the Vegas Golden Knights, the NHL franchise based in Las Vegas.

Through Maloof Productions, the family has been involved in the entertainment industry, producing television content and other media. Maloof Music represented the family's interests in the music industry, while the Maloof Money Cup was a notable skateboarding competition that attracted professional skateboarders and fans from around the world before it was retired.

Adrienne's role within the Maloof Companies has been characterized by her involvement across multiple business verticals, and she has been described as an active participant in the strategic direction and management of the family's holdings.

Shoe Design

In addition to her work with the Maloof Companies, Adrienne Maloof ventured into the fashion industry with a line of designer shoes. The shoe line, which bore her name, was part of her efforts to establish herself as an individual brand beyond the family business. In a 2011 interview, Maloof discussed her shoe designs and the retail experience in the context of her business background. Her shoe line represented an expansion of her personal brand into consumer products, leveraging her increased public visibility from her television appearances.

Television Career

Adrienne Maloof's entry into television came in 2010, when she was announced as one of the original cast members of Bravo's The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The show, which premiered as part of the network's successful Real Housewives franchise, followed the lives of affluent women living in Beverly Hills, California. Maloof's casting was reported in May 2010, with the Los Angeles Times noting that the show was "amping up the franchise with star power." E! Online also covered the casting announcement, identifying Maloof among the confirmed cast members for the new series.

On the show, Maloof was featured alongside other Beverly Hills residents, and her storylines often revolved around her family business, her marriage to Dr. Paul Nassif, and her social life among the Beverly Hills elite. In September 2010, Maloof appeared on CNN's Larry King Live, where she discussed the show and her role on it.

Maloof appeared as a main cast member on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills during its first three seasons. Her tenure on the show included significant personal events, including her divorce from Dr. Nassif, which played out partially on screen and in the media. In 2013, Maloof announced her departure from the series, stating that "it was time to exit." Despite her departure from the main cast, Maloof has continued to be associated with the franchise and has remained a public figure in the years since leaving the show.

Her appearance on the series significantly elevated her public profile, transforming her from a behind-the-scenes businesswoman into a recognizable television personality. The show also brought increased media attention to the Maloof Companies and the family's business dealings.

Personal Life

Adrienne Maloof was married to Dr. Paul Nassif, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon who would later become known for his own television career, including the show Botched. The couple's marriage and subsequent divorce became a prominent storyline during Maloof's time on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. In 2012, news outlets reported that Maloof and Nassif had separated. The divorce proceedings were reported as contentious, with custody of the couple's three sons being a central issue. In November 2012, TMZ reported that the divorce was settled and that a custody agreement had been reached.

Maloof and Nassif have three sons together. As of 2025, all three sons were enrolled in college, with Maloof describing herself as an "empty nester." At least one of the sons, Christian Nassif, attends the University of Southern California, where both parents visited during a family weekend in November 2025.

Despite their divorce, Maloof and Nassif have maintained a co-parenting relationship. In October 2025, the former couple reunited with their blended families for a weekend getaway, which Maloof described as "a beautiful time."

Following her divorce from Nassif, Maloof's dating life attracted media attention. In January 2013, Us Magazine reported that Maloof, then 51, was dating Sean Stewart, the 32-year-old son of rock musician Rod Stewart.

Maloof has resided in Beverly Hills, California, where her home has been featured in media coverage. In December 2025, she shared photographs of her home's holiday transformation with Bravo, describing it as the "most magical transformation." In 2012, amid her divorce proceedings, Maloof listed her Beverly Hills mansion for sale, as reported by Variety.

In 2020, Maloof's uncle, Phil Maloof, died from complications related to coronavirus, a loss reported by Fox News.

Legal Matters

In 2025, a former housekeeper who had worked at Maloof's leased Beverly Hills home filed a lawsuit alleging missed breaks and improper payment practices. Maloof contested the claims in court. In November 2025, the woman dropped her lawsuit against Maloof.

Real Estate

During her marriage to Dr. Paul Nassif, Maloof lived in a large estate in Beverly Hills that was frequently featured on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. In 2012, as the couple's divorce proceedings became public, the property was listed for sale. Variety reported on the listing, noting the scale and luxury of the property amid what it described as a "bitter divorce." The home later sold, with the property subsequently purchased by singer Christina Aguilera, as reported by Variety in 2013.

Recognition

Adrienne Maloof's public profile has been shaped primarily by her dual roles as a businesswoman within the Maloof Companies and as a reality television personality. Her casting on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2010 brought significant media attention to both her personal life and her family's business interests. The show, which became one of the most-watched entries in the Real Housewives franchise, provided a platform that elevated Maloof's name recognition beyond the business and sports communities where the Maloof family was already well known.

Her involvement in the Maloof Companies — encompassing interests in professional sports, gaming, entertainment, and music — has positioned her as one of the more prominent women in the typically male-dominated world of sports franchise ownership and casino management. The family's ownership of the Palms Casino Resort and their involvement with professional sports franchises brought them into contact with a broad range of entertainment and business figures.

Maloof's television credits are documented by the Internet Movie Database, which catalogs her appearances on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and related programs.

As of 2025, Maloof continued to maintain a public presence through social media and occasional media appearances, sharing updates about her family life and business activities with her followers and fans of the Real Housewives franchise.