Lisa Hochstein Explained

Lisa Hochstein
Birth Name:Lisa Marie MacCallum
Birth Date:24 July 1982
Birth Place:Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Spouse:[1]
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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lisa and Lenny Hochstein's Relationship Timeline. Caruso. Skyler. July 31, 2023. PEOPLE. January 5, 2024.
  2. Web site: Eight Biggest Bombshells From Lisa Hochstein's Messy Divorce Proceedings. Smith. Ryan. January 30, 2024. Newsweek. February 19, 2024.
  3. News: Friedman. Molly. August 12, 2013. 'Miami' turns up the heat. New York Daily News. New York, NY. January 25, 2024.
  4. Web site: The real life of Real Housewives of Miami's Lisa Hochstein. Hobza. Kat. October 18, 2012. SheKnows. January 5, 2024.
  5. Web site: What RHOM Star Lisa Hochstein's Life Is Really Like. Choi. Jessica. December 14, 2022. Nicki Swift. January 10, 2024.
  6. . Playboy's Vixens. Playboy. Chicago, IL. Playboy Publishing. October 2006. January 9, 2024.
  7. Web site: The real life of Real Housewives of Miami's Lisa Hochstein. Zamon. Rebecca. November 15, 2012. HuffPost. January 8, 2024.
  8. Web site: Lisa Hochstein's Marriage to Lenny: From Love at First Sight to Bitter Divorce. Suglia. Casey. Sederstrom. Jill. November 7, 2023. The Daily Dish. January 12, 2024.
  9. Web site: Lisa Hochstein of Real Housewives of Miami Welcomes a Baby Boy Named Logan Marc: First Photo. Corneau. Allison. July 7, 2015. Us Weekly. January 10, 2024.
  10. Web site: Real Housewives of Miami's Lisa Hochstein Welcomes Baby Boy Via Surrogate!. Harrison. Lily. July 7, 2015. E! Online. January 10, 2024.
  11. News: Diaz. Johnny. September 21, 2019. 'Real Housewives' star welcomes a baby girl. South Florida Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, FL. January 25, 2024.
  12. Web site: "Boob God" plastic surgeon Lenny Hochstein buys waterfront Miami home. Kallergis. Katherine. October 9, 2023. The Real Deal. January 5, 2024.
  13. Web site: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AFTER ACTION REPORT. Miami Beach Planning Department. February 5, 2013. January 8, 2024.
  14. Web site: Dispute over Miami Housewife Lisa Hochstein's Star Island home escalates. Smiley. David. December 21, 2012. Miami Herald. January 8, 2024.
  15. News: Veiga. Christina. February 24, 2013. Bravo star says home is falling apart. The Palm Beach Post. West Palm Beach, FL. January 25, 2024.
  16. Web site: A Fight Over Historic Preservation Brews in Art Deco Country. Alvarez. Lizette. January 15, 2013. The New York Times. January 8, 2024.
  17. Web site: Star Island mansion preserved, moved to make way for new home. Flechas. Joey. March 24, 2016. Miami Herald. January 8, 2024.
  18. Web site: Real Housewife Launches AI-Powered Divorce Company Amid Messy Public Split: 'Turning My Pain Into Purpose'. Rella. Emily. November 17, 2023. Entrepreneur. January 10, 2024.
  19. Web site: The cost of Lisa Hochstein's Miami apartment was revealed. Folks are actually surprised. Marr. Madeleine. November 28, 2023. Miami Herald. January 25, 2024.

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