Lisa Hochstein | |
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 Hochstein at the 2012 Miami Film Festival | |
| Born | Lisa Marie MacCallum July 24, 1982 Scarborough, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupations |
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| Spouse |
Leonard Hochstein
(m. 2009; sep. 2022) |
| Children | 2[2] |
Lisa Marie Hochstein (née MacCallum; born July 24, 1982) is a Canadian-American television personality and entrepreneur. She is best known for appearing as a main cast member on the reality television series, The Real Housewives of Miami, appearing in that capacity since the show's second season.[3]
Life and career
Hochstein was born in Toronto, Canada to parents Roger & Jean (Wedemire) MacCallum. She has a younger brother named Phillip.[4]
In her early twenties, Lisa embarked on a career as a model and actress, initially participating in beauty pageants like Miss Swimsuit Canada, a title she won in 2002.[5] She soon set her focus primarily on modeling, adopting the stage name "Lisa MacKay."[6] In 2006, she made her debut appearance in Playboy, a decision she later came to regret.[7]
Lisa met her husband, Dr. Leonard "Lenny" Hochstein, in 2007, while he was visiting Las Vegas.[4] Shortly after meeting, she decided to relocate to Miami, and just six months later, the couple was engaged.[1] They were wed in the backyard of their Sunset Island home exactly two years after they met.[8]
Hochstein's career moved to reality television, when she made her debut on the second season of The Real Housewives of Miami in 2012.[1] Early on, the show focused on the challenges that Lisa and Lenny faced while trying to conceive a child. The couple's fertility struggles resulted in three miscarriages and four unsuccessful IVF attempts.[9] Eventually, they decided to pursue surrogacy, and in July 2015, they became parents to their first child, Logan Marc.[10] Four years later, they welcomed their second child, Elle Marie.[11]
The Hochsteins were noted residents of the exclusive Star Island neighborhood for over 10 years. The couple purchased the then historic 1920s estate in 2012,[12] with plans to immediately demolish the house and construct a 20,000 square foot mansion in its place.[13][14] Their plans sparked strong resistance from the Miami Design Preservation League, attempting to save the iconic Walter De Garmo home.[15] However, despite the opposition, Lisa and Lenny ultimately succeeded in their battle against the preservationists, completing construction of their palatial home in 2016.[16][17]
As a result of the former couple's very public and contentious divorce, Lisa decided to launch a divorce services company called Splitwell in 2023.[18]
In November 2023, Lisa moved out of her and Lenny's marital property and into a 5,000 square foot condominium nearby.[19]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Caruso, Skyler (July 31, 2023). "Lisa and Lenny Hochstein's Relationship Timeline". PEOPLE. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Ryan (January 30, 2024). "Eight Biggest Bombshells From Lisa Hochstein's Messy Divorce Proceedings". Newsweek. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ Friedman, Molly (August 12, 2013). "'Miami' turns up the heat". New York Daily News. New York, NY. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Hobza, Kat (October 18, 2012). "The real life of Real Housewives of Miami's Lisa Hochstein". SheKnows. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ Choi, Jessica (December 14, 2022). "What RHOM Star Lisa Hochstein's Life Is Really Like". Nicki Swift. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ "Playboy's Vixens". Playboy. Chicago, IL: Playboy Publishing. October 2006. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ Zamon, Rebecca (November 15, 2012). "The real life of Real Housewives of Miami's Lisa Hochstein". HuffPost. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ Suglia, Casey; Sederstrom, Jill (November 7, 2023). "Lisa Hochstein's Marriage to Lenny: From Love at First Sight to Bitter Divorce". The Daily Dish. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Corneau, Allison (July 7, 2015). "Lisa Hochstein of Real Housewives of Miami Welcomes a Baby Boy Named Logan Marc: First Photo". Us Weekly. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ Harrison, Lily (July 7, 2015). "Real Housewives of Miami's Lisa Hochstein Welcomes Baby Boy Via Surrogate!". E! Online. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ Diaz, Johnny (September 21, 2019). "'Real Housewives' star welcomes a baby girl". South Florida Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, FL. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ Kallergis, Katherine (October 9, 2023). ""Boob God" plastic surgeon Lenny Hochstein buys waterfront Miami home". The Real Deal. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ "DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AFTER ACTION REPORT" (PDF). Miami Beach Planning Department. February 5, 2013. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ Smiley, David (December 21, 2012). "Dispute over Miami Housewife Lisa Hochstein's Star Island home escalates". Miami Herald. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ Veiga, Christina (February 24, 2013). "Bravo star says home is falling apart". The Palm Beach Post. West Palm Beach, FL. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ Alvarez, Lizette (January 15, 2013). "A Fight Over Historic Preservation Brews in Art Deco Country". The New York Times. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ Flechas, Joey (March 24, 2016). "Star Island mansion preserved, moved to make way for new home". Miami Herald. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ Rella, Emily (November 17, 2023). "Real Housewife Launches AI-Powered Divorce Company Amid Messy Public Split: 'Turning My Pain Into Purpose'". Entrepreneur. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ Marr, Madeleine (November 28, 2023). "The cost of Lisa Hochstein's Miami apartment was revealed. Folks are actually surprised". Miami Herald. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
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