Kathy Wakile

Katherina "Kathy" Wakile (nee Pierri) (born October 4, 1965) is an American reality television personality and author. She is best known for being a main cast member on The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

Early Life
She was born in New Jersey to mother Maria Pierri and has one sister, Rosie Pierri and three brothers. She is the cousin of fellow RHONJ cast members Teresa Giudice and Joe Gorga.

Career
She worked as a hair stylist. She joined the cast of The Real Housewives of New Jersey in Season 3 in 2011. She has introduced three product lines including Dolci Della Dea which includes a cannoli kit, Goddess Eye Jewelry which gives a portion of the sales to the National Brain Tumor Society and Red Velvet Cosmo, a ready-to-pour cocktail. She also wrote a cookbook "Indulge: Delicious Little Desserts That Keep Life Real Sweet".

Personal Life
She has been married to her husband Richard "Rich" Wakile since 1993 and together they have two children, Victoria Wakile (January 16, 1994) and Joseph Wakile (March 14, 1996).

Family

 * Richard Wakile (Husband)
 * Victoria Wakile (Daughter)
 * Joseph Wakile (Son)
 * Rosie Pierri (Sister)
 * Teresa Giudice (Cousin)
 * Joe Gorga (Cousin)

Quotes

 * People say that I'm sweet but I'm tough, so don't cros me - Season 3
 * We're old school, we believe in respect - Season 4
 * If you can't take the heat, get out of my kitchen - Season 5