What Is Drita D'Avanzo's Net Worth?
Drita D'Avanzo is an Albanian reality television star with a net worth of $1 million. She gained fame on VH1's 'Mob Wives' (2011-2016) and the 2012 spinoff 'Big Ang.' She is also a freelance makeup artist and launched her own cosmetics line, Lady Boss by Drita. In 2014, she shared her paranormal experiences on 'Celebrity Ghost Stories' and appeared in the horror reality series 'Scared Famous' in 2017.
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Early Life
Drita D'Avanzo was born Drita Selmani on February 6, 1976, in New York City. Her family emigrated from Albania and she was raised on Staten Island.
Career
D'Avanzo starred on 'Mob Wives' from 2011 to 2016 alongside Carla Facciolo, Karen Gravano, and Renee Graziano. The show delved into the lives of women in Staten Island connected to the Mafia. Drita featured in 96 episodes over six seasons. She also appeared on 'The Wendy Williams Show' (2011), 'Rachael Ray' (2012), 'Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen' (2013), 'Big Morning Buzz Live' (2011–2013), 'Bethenny' (2014), 'Celebrity Ghost Stories' (2014), 'The Real' (2015), 'The Tomorrow Show' (2016), and 'Hip Hop Squares' (2017). On 'Scared Famous' in 2017, she competed for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. A skilled artist, Drita has worked with various cosmetics companies and founded Lady Boss by Drita.
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Personal Life
Drita married Lee D'Avanzo in 2000, and they have two daughters, Gizelle and Aleeya. Lee, a former member of the Staten Island gang New Springville Boys and associate of the Bonnano crime family, had numerous legal issues. He was convicted of burglary in 1998, received a five-year sentence for selling marijuana, and was later sentenced to 62 months in federal prison for racketeering, marijuana distribution, money laundering, and loansharking. In 2009, Lee faced another burglary conviction. They spent much of their early marriage apart due to his incarcerations. Lee's previous relationship with Karen Gravano, a 'Mob Wives' castmate, caused tension between Drita and Karen.
In December 2019, Lee and Drita were charged with firearms and drug possession after a police search at their home. Charges against Drita were eventually dropped, while Lee was sentenced to 64 months in prison. Drita wrote a note to the court requesting leniency, highlighting Lee's involvement and dedication as a father.
