Kiki Barth
| Kiki Barth | |
| Birthplace | Haiti |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Haitian-American |
| Occupation | Television personality, model |
| Known for | The Real Housewives of Miami |
Kiki Barth is a Haitian-American television personality, model, and socialite who rose to prominence as a cast member on The Real Housewives of Miami, the Bravo reality television series set in Miami, Florida. Originally from Haiti, Barth became known to audiences through her appearances on the show, where she has been recognized for her fashion-forward style and candid personality. She first appeared in a recurring capacity before becoming a more prominent figure on the series, participating in multiple seasons of the show through its run on both Peacock and Bravo. Beyond her television career, Barth is a single mother who has spoken publicly about the challenges of balancing parenthood with her career and personal life, as well as difficult family dynamics that have included receiving death threats from extended family members.[1][2] Her participation on the series has spanned its later seasons, contributing to storylines that have addressed issues of cultural identity, family conflict, and personal growth within the context of Miami's social scene.
Early Life
Kiki Barth was born in Haiti and later relocated to the United States, where she settled in the Miami, Florida area. Details about her early childhood and upbringing in Haiti remain limited in public sources, though her Haitian heritage has been a recurring element of her identity as presented on The Real Housewives of Miami.
Barth has spoken publicly about her complicated relationship with her father, discussing the subject in candid terms during Season 7 of the series. In an appearance on the RHOM After Show, she opened up about the nature of this relationship and the emotional toll it has taken on her over the years.[3]
Her family life has also been marked by more serious conflict. During the airing of Season 7 in 2025, Barth revealed that she had received death threats from members of her extended family. Speaking about the situation, she stated she was "scared for my life" due to the threats, which had a significant impact on her demeanor during filming. Viewers and commentators noted that Barth appeared more subdued during Season 7 compared to earlier seasons, a change that she attributed in part to the stress and fear resulting from these familial threats.[2][4]
Career
The Real Housewives of Miami
Barth's primary public career has been as a cast member on The Real Housewives of Miami, the Miami-based installment of Bravo's long-running Real Housewives franchise. The series originally premiered in 2011 and ran for three seasons before being canceled. After an eight-year hiatus, the show was rebooted in 2021 with its fourth season, which initially aired on the Peacock streaming platform.[5] The show aired on Peacock for two seasons before transitioning back to the Bravo cable network for subsequent seasons.[5]
Barth became a recurring presence on the series, where she was recognized among viewers for her fashion sense and outgoing personality. Bravo described her as "the ultimate fashionista and friend" in its coverage of the show.[1] Over the course of multiple seasons, she transitioned from a supporting role to a more central cast member, with storylines increasingly focused on her personal life, family dynamics, and social interactions within the Miami social scene.
During Season 7, which aired in the latter half of 2025, Barth was involved in several notable storylines. One incident that generated attention among cast members involved a cake-related incident at Art Basel, the prominent annual art fair held in Miami Beach. During an episode of the RHOM After Show, Barth attempted to explain the circumstances of the incident, though fellow cast member Adriana de Moura was reportedly unconvinced by her apology. The exchange culminated in what was described as a "dramatic exit" by Barth that left the other cast members visibly surprised.[6]
Season 7 also featured Barth's revelations about her complicated relationship with her father and the death threats she received from extended family members, storylines that added emotional depth to her appearances and drew empathy from both her co-stars and the show's audience.[3][2][4]
Pause of the Series
In March 2026, it was reported that The Real Housewives of Miami had been put on pause by Bravo following the conclusion of its seventh season, which had ended in the fall of 2025. According to reporting by The Hollywood Reporter and Just Jared, the network decided to place the series on hiatus rather than immediately renewing it for an eighth season. The decision affected the entire cast, including Barth.[5][7]
The pause represented a notable development for the franchise, which had already experienced one cancellation and revival cycle. The show had been rebooted in 2021 after eight years off the air and had run for four additional seasons (Seasons 4 through 7) across Peacock and Bravo before the pause was announced.[5][7]
Philanthropy and Public Appearances
Beyond her television work, Barth has maintained an active presence in Miami's social and philanthropic scene. In November 2025, she attended the 30th Annual InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball, a charity gala benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. During the event, Barth and her RHOM co-star Alexia Nepola assisted a guest who fainted at the gala, an incident that was documented by Page Six. The two women reportedly helped attend to the individual until further assistance arrived.[8]
Personal Life
Barth is a single mother and has spoken publicly about the challenges and rewards of raising children on her own. In a July 2025 exclusive interview with Bravo, she discussed her approach to dating as a single parent, stating that she has become "a little bit more picky now" when it comes to romantic relationships. The interview provided updates on her life with her children and her evolving perspective on partnerships and dating.[1]
Her personal life has been significantly affected by conflict within her extended family. In August 2025, during the airing of Season 7, Barth publicly disclosed that she had received death threats from members of her extended family. She described feeling "scared for my life" as a result of the threats, which she indicated were connected to broader familial tensions. The situation was described as involving multiple family members and appeared to be an ongoing source of distress. Barth characterized it as a pattern, stating, "We have this thing that was happening where a lot" of conflict had been occurring within the family.[2][4]
The impact of these family struggles was visible to viewers of the show, who noted that Barth's typically free-spirited and outgoing nature appeared more restrained during Season 7. Commentators attributed this change in demeanor to the stress she was experiencing due to the family situation.[2]
Barth has also discussed the complicated relationship she has had with her father, a subject she addressed during the Season 7 RHOM After Show. She described the relationship in emotional terms, indicating that it had been a source of difficulty throughout her life.[3]
Barth resides in the Miami area, where she is active in the local social scene and charitable community.[8]
Recognition
Barth's recognition has come primarily through her role on The Real Housewives of Miami, which has provided her with a platform in popular culture and entertainment media. Her appearances on the show have been covered by major entertainment outlets including The Hollywood Reporter, Page Six, Yahoo Entertainment, and Just Jared, among others.
She has been noted in media coverage for her distinctive fashion sense, with Bravo specifically highlighting her status as a fashion-oriented personality within the cast.[1] Her willingness to address difficult personal subjects on camera—including her family conflicts, the death threats from extended relatives, and her relationship with her father—has drawn attention from entertainment journalists and generated coverage across multiple platforms.[2][4][3]
Her actions at the 30th Annual InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball in November 2025, where she and Alexia Nepola assisted a fainting guest, received coverage from Page Six and demonstrated her involvement in Miami's philanthropic community beyond her television appearances.[8]
As a Haitian-American woman on a major reality television franchise, Barth has contributed to the representation of Caribbean and Haitian culture within the Real Housewives franchise, which has featured casts across numerous American cities since its inception in 2006.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Kiki Barth Sheds Light on Dating as a Single Mom: "Little Bit More Picky Now" (EXCLUSIVE)". 'Bravo}'. July 17, 2025. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Real Housewives of Miami Star Kiki Barth Got Death Threats From Family". 'Yahoo Entertainment}'. August 18, 2025. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Kiki Barth Opens Up About Her Complicated Relationship With Her Dad". 'Bravo}'. September 18, 2025. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "RHOM's Kiki Barth Says She Received Death Threats From Her Extended Family: 'Scared for My Life'". 'Yahoo Entertainment}'. August 16, 2025. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 "'The Real Housewives of Miami' Put on Pause By Bravo".The Hollywood Reporter.March 18, 2026.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/real-housewives-miami-paused-bravo-1236540475/.Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ "Kiki Barth's Dramatic Exit Leaves the RHOM Ladies Aghast!". 'Bravo}'. September 18, 2025. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "'Real Housewives of Miami' Put On Pause After 7 Seasons, Reason Why Revealed".Just Jared.March 18, 2026.https://www.justjared.com/2026/03/18/real-housewives-of-miami-put-on-pause-after-7-seasons-reason-why-revealed/.Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "'RHOM' stars Alexia Nepola and Kiki Barth help fainting gala guest".Page Six.November 6, 2025.https://pagesix.com/2025/11/06/entertainment/rhom-stars-alexia-nepola-and-kiki-barth-help-fainting-man/.Retrieved 2026-03-19.