Lisa Hochstein

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Lisa Hochstein
BornLisa Marie MacCallum
7/24/1982
BirthplaceToronto, Ontario, Canada
NationalityCanadian, American
OccupationTelevision personality, entrepreneur
Known forThe Real Housewives of Miami
Spouse(s)Lenny Hochstein (m. 2009; div. 2023)
Children2

Lisa Marie Hochstein (née MacCallum; born July 24, 1982) is a Canadian-American television personality and entrepreneur who rose to prominence as a main cast member on the Bravo reality television series The Real Housewives of Miami. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Hochstein joined the show in its second season and remained a central figure through its seventh season. Her life in Miami's social scene, her marriage to and highly publicized divorce from plastic surgeon Lenny Hochstein, her journey to motherhood through surrogacy, and her entrepreneurial ventures have made her a recurring subject of tabloid and entertainment media coverage. In March 2026, Bravo announced that The Real Housewives of Miami had been put on pause following its seventh season, marking an uncertain future for the series that had been a platform for Hochstein's public career for over a decade.[1][2]

Early Life

Lisa Marie MacCallum was born on July 24, 1982, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[3] She grew up in Canada before eventually relocating to the United States, where she settled in the Miami, Florida, area. Details about her parents, siblings, and childhood upbringing have not been extensively documented in published sources, as Hochstein became a public figure primarily through her television career and her marriage to Lenny Hochstein, a prominent Miami-based plastic surgeon.

Prior to her television career, Hochstein was involved in modeling and worked in the entertainment industry in various capacities. She discussed aspects of her early life and her transition to living in Miami in interviews during the early seasons of The Real Housewives of Miami, where she described adapting to the social and cultural landscape of South Florida's affluent communities.[4]

Career

The Real Housewives of Miami

Hochstein became a main cast member on The Real Housewives of Miami beginning with the show's second season, which premiered in 2013. The series, part of Bravo's Real Housewives franchise, chronicles the personal and professional lives of women in Miami's social elite. Hochstein's storylines during the early seasons frequently centered on her marriage to Lenny Hochstein, her lifestyle in Miami Beach, and her struggles with fertility and desire to become a mother.[3][5][6]

The original run of The Real Housewives of Miami aired for three seasons on Bravo before being cancelled. The series was off the air for approximately eight years before being rebooted in 2021 with its fourth season, which aired on the Peacock streaming service. Hochstein returned as a main cast member for the reboot, which ran on Peacock for two seasons (seasons four and five) before moving back to Bravo for its sixth season.[7]

The rebooted seasons of the show brought renewed attention to Hochstein, as her storylines during this period included the dramatic unraveling of her marriage to Lenny Hochstein and their subsequent divorce proceedings, which became a central narrative thread of the series. The divorce was described by Newsweek as one of the "messiest" among reality television personalities, drawing significant media attention.[8]

Hochstein appeared in all seven seasons of The Real Housewives of Miami in which she was cast, spanning the original run and the rebooted series. In March 2026, multiple outlets reported that Bravo had put the series on pause following the conclusion of its seventh season, which had aired in the fall of 2025. The decision was attributed in part to low ratings.[9][10][11]

Entrepreneurial Ventures

In addition to her television career, Hochstein has pursued several entrepreneurial ventures. In the wake of her divorce from Lenny Hochstein, she launched a company centered on the divorce experience. Entrepreneur magazine reported on the venture, noting that Hochstein was channeling her personal experience into a business aimed at helping others navigate the divorce process.[12]

Hochstein has also discussed her health and wellness routines publicly, including her dietary habits during her time on The Real Housewives of Miami. In an interview with HuffPost Canada, she detailed her approach to fitness and diet while living in Miami.[13]

Personal Life

Marriage to Lenny Hochstein

Lisa MacCallum married Lenny Hochstein, a plastic surgeon based in Miami known in local media as the "Boob God" for his specialization in breast augmentation, in 2009. The couple's relationship and married life were featured prominently on The Real Housewives of Miami throughout its run.[14]

The Hochsteins' fertility struggles became a significant storyline on the show. After facing difficulties conceiving, the couple welcomed their children through surrogacy. Their son, Logan, was born in 2015 via gestational surrogate.[15][16] The couple has two children together.

Miami Beach Home Controversy

The Hochsteins attracted public attention beyond reality television due to a controversy involving their Miami Beach residence. The couple purchased a historic waterfront property on Star Island in Miami Beach and sought to demolish the existing structure to build a larger home. The proposed demolition drew opposition from preservationists in Miami Beach who pushed to protect the home, and the dispute received coverage in major publications including The New York Times and the Miami Herald.[17][18][19] The case was also reviewed by the Miami Beach Design Review Board.[20] The Palm Beach Post also reported on the dispute, with Hochstein commenting on the controversy surrounding their home.[21]

Divorce

In 2022, Lenny Hochstein announced that he and Lisa were separating after thirteen years of marriage. The divorce became one of the most publicized storylines on The Real Housewives of Miami during its rebooted run, with the proceedings playing out both on and off camera. Reports indicated that Lenny had begun a relationship with another woman, identified as Katharina, during the separation period, which added to the public nature of the split.[22][14]

Following the divorce, Lenny Hochstein purchased a waterfront home in Miami.[23] Lisa Hochstein, for her part, secured a Miami Beach condominium following the separation, though she announced in early 2026 that she was moving out of that residence, telling fans there were "so many changes" in her life.[24]

In a 2024 interview with People, Hochstein revealed that she still wore her wedding ring, though on her middle finger rather than her ring finger, describing the gesture as holding personal significance to her.[25]

Relationship with Jody Glidden

Following her divorce, Hochstein began a relationship with Jody Glidden, a technology CEO. By late 2025 and early 2026, reports emerged that the couple had split. Star Magazine reported in January 2026 that Glidden appeared to confirm the breakup via social media.[26] Hochstein subsequently addressed the split rumors in February 2026, breaking her silence on the matter publicly.[27]

Recognition

Hochstein's recognition has been derived primarily from her long-running role on The Real Housewives of Miami. As one of the cast members who appeared in both the original run and the rebooted series, she became one of the most visible personalities associated with the franchise. Her storylines—particularly her fertility journey, the construction and preservation controversy surrounding her Miami Beach home, and her divorce—generated extensive media coverage in outlets including The New York Times, Newsweek, People, Us Weekly, E! News, Entrepreneur, and the Miami Herald.[28][29]

The Miami Herald profiled Hochstein as part of its broader coverage of the Real Housewives franchise's presence in the city, noting the impact of the show on Miami's cultural landscape.[30] Hochstein was also photographed at the 2012 Miami Film Festival, reflecting her participation in Miami's social and cultural events beyond the reality television format.

Her entrepreneurial launch of a divorce-focused company received coverage in Entrepreneur magazine, marking recognition outside the entertainment sphere.[31]

Legacy

Hochstein's tenure on The Real Housewives of Miami places her among the longest-serving cast members in that particular franchise. Her participation across both the original and rebooted eras of the show provides a degree of continuity that few other cast members share. The show's March 2026 pause by Bravo, attributed to low ratings, marked the end of an era for the series and for Hochstein's primary television platform.[32]

The preservation controversy surrounding the Hochsteins' Star Island home became a notable episode in Miami Beach's ongoing tensions between development and historic preservation, attracting national media attention and contributing to broader conversations about the character of Miami Beach's residential architecture.[33]

Hochstein's public navigation of her divorce from Lenny Hochstein, documented extensively both on the show and in tabloid media, contributed to the broader cultural conversation about divorce, financial independence, and reinvention among women in the public eye. Her subsequent launch of a divorce-related business venture suggested an effort to translate personal experience into a professional enterprise, a pattern observed among other reality television personalities who leverage their platforms for entrepreneurial purposes.[34]

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