Kim Zolciak-Biermann

Kim Zolciak-Biermann
Born	Kimberleigh Marie Zolciak 5/19/1978
Birthplace	Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Television personality, singer
Known for	The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Don't Be Tardy
Spouse(s)	Kroy Biermann(m. 2011  div. 2024)
Children	6

Kim Zolciak-Biermann (born Kimberleigh Marie Zolciak on May 19, 1978) is an American television personality and singer who rose to national prominence as an original cast member of the Bravo reality series The Real Housewives of Atlanta, which premiered in 2008. Known for her outspoken personality, signature blonde wigs, and turbulent personal life, Zolciak-Biermann became one of the franchise's most recognizable and polarizing figures. She later starred in her own spin-off series, Don't Be Tardy for the Wedding (later shortened to Don't Be Tardy), which chronicled her family life with former NFL defensive end Kroy Biermann and their blended family of six children. In recent years, Zolciak-Biermann has remained in the public spotlight due to a protracted and contentious divorce from Kroy Biermann, financial difficulties including foreclosure proceedings on the family's Georgia mansion, and her subsequent entry into a new relationship. She is the mother of six children: Brielle, Ariana, KJ, Kash, and twins Kaia and Kane.

Early Life

Kim Zolciak was born on May 19, 1978, in Pensacola, Florida. She grew up in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, where she was raised in a middle-class family. Details about her parents and early family life have been discussed in various media appearances over the years, though comprehensive sourced information about her childhood remains limited in available records. Zolciak relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, as a young adult, where she would eventually build her career in entertainment and establish long-term residency. Her move to the Atlanta metropolitan area proved consequential, as the city became the backdrop for both her professional endeavors in reality television and her personal life.

Prior to her television career, Zolciak worked as a licensed practical nurse. She had two daughters, Brielle and Ariana, from previous relationships before entering the world of reality television. Brielle was born in 1997 and Ariana in 2001. Both daughters would later become public figures in their own right through their appearances on their mother's reality television shows and through their own social media presences.

Career

The Real Housewives of Atlanta

Zolciak-Biermann gained widespread recognition as one of the original cast members of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, which debuted on Bravo in October 2008. The series, part of the larger Real Housewives franchise, followed the personal and professional lives of a group of women in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Zolciak quickly became one of the show's most talked-about personalities, known for her candid remarks, her collection of wigs, and her on-screen feuds with fellow cast members.

During her tenure on the show, Zolciak was a full-time cast member for the first five seasons, from 2008 through 2012. She appeared as a recurring cast member, known within the franchise as a "friend of the housewives," in later seasons. Her storylines on the show frequently centered on her romantic relationships, her aspirations in the music industry, and her interactions with the other cast members. The show became one of the highest-rated installments in the Real Housewives franchise and helped establish Zolciak-Biermann as a household name in the reality television landscape.

Music Career

During her time on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Zolciak pursued a career in music. She released the single "Tardy for the Party" in 2009, which became a recurring element of her storyline on the show. The song, produced with the involvement of Kandi Burruss, another Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member, generated significant attention and became something of a pop culture moment within the Bravo fanbase. The song's production and the associated credit disputes between Zolciak and Burruss became a notable storyline on the series, contributing to ongoing tension between the two cast members.

Don't Be Tardy

The popularity of Zolciak-Biermann's persona on The Real Housewives of Atlanta led Bravo to commission a spin-off series. Don't Be Tardy for the Wedding premiered in 2012 and followed the preparations for her wedding to Kroy Biermann, a then-active NFL player for the Atlanta Falcons. The series was subsequently renewed and retitled Don't Be Tardy, expanding its focus to chronicle the daily life of the Zolciak-Biermann family, including their growing number of children and various family adventures.

Don't Be Tardy ran for eight seasons on Bravo, airing from 2012 to 2021. The show provided viewers with a look into the family's domestic life, their financial decisions, travel experiences, and the dynamics of a large blended family. The series featured all six of Zolciak-Biermann's children prominently, with Brielle and Ariana becoming fan favorites and developing their own public followings. The show's cancellation in 2021 marked the end of a significant chapter in Zolciak-Biermann's television career, though she continued to maintain a public profile through social media and occasional appearances in Bravo-related programming.

Return to Bravo and BravoCon Appearances

Following the end of Don't Be Tardy, Zolciak-Biermann remained connected to the Bravo universe. She participated in BravoCon events, including BravoCon 2025 in November 2025, where she made headlines for candid remarks about her personal life. At the 2025 event, Zolciak-Biermann spoke publicly about the circumstances surrounding her divorce from Kroy Biermann, alleging that he had been unfaithful during their marriage. She stated that his alleged infidelity was the "final straw" that led to the dissolution of their marriage, revelations that reportedly shocked her daughter Ariana, who was present during the discussion.

Social Media and Business Ventures

Outside of television, Zolciak-Biermann has maintained a significant social media presence, particularly on Instagram, where she has amassed a large following. She has used her platform to promote various products and business ventures over the years, including a skincare line and other entrepreneurial efforts. Her social media activity has also served as a vehicle for sharing personal updates, including developments related to her family life and relationships.

Personal Life

Marriage to Kroy Biermann

Zolciak-Biermann met Kroy Biermann, a professional football player who spent his NFL career primarily with the Atlanta Falcons as a defensive end and outside linebacker, in 2010. The couple married on November 11, 2011, in a ceremony that was featured on the Bravo spin-off Don't Be Tardy for the Wedding. Kroy Biermann legally adopted Zolciak's two older daughters, Brielle and Ariana, and the couple went on to have four biological children together: son Kroy Jagger Jr. (known as KJ), son Kash, and twins Kaia and Kane.

The marriage, which was prominently featured across multiple seasons of both The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Don't Be Tardy, became a central part of Zolciak-Biermann's public identity. For years, the couple presented a united front on television and social media.

Divorce

In August 2023, Zolciak-Biermann and Kroy Biermann filed for divorce, initiating what became a prolonged and acrimonious legal process. The divorce proceedings attracted substantial media coverage due to the couple's public profile and the contentious nature of the separation. By late 2025, more than two years after the initial filing, the divorce remained a matter of ongoing legal and public discussion.

In an exclusive interview with Bravo in December 2025, Zolciak-Biermann described the divorce process as revealing, stating that what she learned during the proceedings was "just shocking." She provided updates on her life and the status of her relationship with her children amid the ongoing separation.

At BravoCon 2025 in November, Zolciak-Biermann publicly alleged that Kroy Biermann had cheated on her during their marriage, claiming this was the primary catalyst for the divorce. The allegation reportedly surprised her daughter Ariana, who was present during the panel discussion.

For his part, Kroy Biermann disputed his ex-wife's characterization of their split. According to court documents reported on by People magazine in October 2025, Kroy Biermann allegedly contacted Jillian Green, the estranged wife of Kim Zolciak-Biermann's rumored boyfriend, Kyle Mowitz, and described his ex-wife as "narcissistic," warning that she would "drain" Mowitz's money.

Financial Difficulties

The Zolciak-Biermann divorce was accompanied by widely reported financial difficulties. The couple's mansion in Alpharetta, Georgia, which had been featured prominently on Don't Be Tardy, faced foreclosure proceedings in December 2024. The property was subsequently sold. In October 2025, Zolciak-Biermann was asked to address ongoing rumors about the status of the Georgia mansion, approximately ten months after the foreclosure drama had initially become public knowledge.

Additional financial controversies emerged when Zolciak-Biermann addressed questions about her handling of her children's earnings. In August 2025, she revealed details about how she had spent money earned by her daughter Ariana during Ariana's childhood, a disclosure that generated public discussion and media coverage.

New Relationship

Following her separation from Kroy Biermann, Zolciak-Biermann entered into a new relationship. By early 2026, she had confirmed a relationship with a man identified as Kyle, sharing photos and updates about the relationship on social media. In January 2026, Bravo reported that Zolciak-Biermann had shared a photo of "the special man in her life," providing a public glimpse into the new relationship.

The new relationship itself became a source of public controversy when court documents revealed that Kroy Biermann had allegedly contacted the estranged wife of Zolciak-Biermann's boyfriend, identified as Kyle Mowitz, to express negative views about his ex-wife.

Children

Zolciak-Biermann is the mother of six children. Her two eldest daughters, Brielle (born 1997) and Ariana (born 2001), are from previous relationships and were legally adopted by Kroy Biermann. With Kroy Biermann, she has four additional children: sons Kroy Jagger Jr. (KJ) and Kash, and twins Kaia and Kane. All six children appeared regularly on Don't Be Tardy throughout its run, and several have developed their own public profiles through social media. Brielle and Ariana, in particular, have built substantial followings on platforms such as Instagram.

Recognition

Zolciak-Biermann's primary claim to fame rests on her role in the Real Housewives franchise and the broader Bravo television universe. As one of the original cast members of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, she was instrumental in establishing the show's identity during its early seasons. The show became one of the most-watched programs in the Real Housewives franchise and contributed to the expansion of Bravo's reality television slate.

Her spin-off series, Don't Be Tardy, ran for eight seasons, making it one of the longer-running Real Housewives spin-offs in the franchise's history. The show's longevity demonstrated the sustained viewer interest in Zolciak-Biermann and her family.

Zolciak-Biermann has remained a fixture of tabloid and entertainment media coverage, particularly in the years since her divorce filing in 2023. Her willingness to discuss personal matters publicly, including at events such as BravoCon 2025, has kept her in the public conversation and ensured ongoing media attention.

Her single "Tardy for the Party," while not a mainstream commercial hit, became a notable cultural artifact within the reality television fandom and remains closely associated with her public persona.

Legacy

Zolciak-Biermann's legacy within the reality television genre is tied to her role as a founding member of one of the most commercially successful installments of the Real Housewives franchise. The Real Housewives of Atlanta has been credited with expanding the franchise's appeal and bringing greater diversity to the reality television landscape. Zolciak-Biermann, as one of the original cast members, played a part in establishing the template for the show's blend of personal drama, humor, and interpersonal conflict that would become a hallmark of the series.

Her spin-off, Don't Be Tardy, demonstrated the viability of building standalone series around individual Real Housewives cast members and their families, a model that Bravo has continued to pursue with other franchise personalities. The show's eight-season run is a testament to the audience's interest in the family dynamic that Zolciak-Biermann and Kroy Biermann cultivated on screen.

Beyond television, Zolciak-Biermann's public divorce and financial difficulties have contributed to broader media discussions about the realities of life after reality television fame, the financial challenges that can accompany public lifestyles, and the complexities of high-profile separations. Her candid public discussions about her divorce proceedings, including her allegations at BravoCon 2025, have kept her relevant in the entertainment media landscape and illustrate the evolving relationship between reality television personalities and their audiences.