Caroline Stanbury is a British television personality, businesswoman, and socialite born April 28, 1976. She gained fame on Bravo’s Ladies of London and currently stars in The Real Housewives of Dubai. With an estimated net worth of $30 million, she’s married to Sergio Carrallo and has three children from her previous marriage.
Who Is Caroline Stanbury?
Caroline Alice Stanbury was born in Hammersmith, Greater London, on April 28, 1976, into a wealthy and well-connected British family. Her father, Anthony David Stanbury, worked as managing director at Jaeger, the high-end fashion brand, while her mother, Elizabeth Alice Beale, came from the prestigious Vestey family, one of England’s most prominent dynasties.
Growing up in privilege, Caroline attended Westonbirt School in Gloucestershire before pursuing higher education at King’s College London. She has three siblings: Alexander, Edward, and Victoria. Her upbringing in British high society shaped her career path and gave her the connections that would later prove valuable in her business and television endeavors.
Caroline’s professional career began in March 1999 when she started working in public relations and personal styling. Her natural eye for fashion and connections within elite circles helped her build a reputation as a sought-after stylist for celebrities and high-net-worth individuals across the globe.
The Rise to Reality Television Fame
Caroline’s television breakthrough came in 2014 when she became an original main cast member on Bravo’s Ladies of London. The show followed six women navigating their social lives, businesses, and families in the British capital. Caroline quickly became the breakout star, known for her sharp wit, cutting remarks, and unapologetic personality.
Ladies of London ran for three successful seasons from 2014 to 2017. Caroline appeared in every episode, alongside cast members including Juliet Angus, Caprice Bourret, Marissa Hermer, and Caroline Fleming. The show gave viewers an inside look at London’s high society and established Caroline as a formidable reality television personality.
One of Caroline’s most memorable moments came during a costume party where she fought with Juliet Angus while dressed in a blue unicorn onesie. “It was such a serious moment, but we looked so ridiculous,” Caroline later recalled. “It was just brilliant TV, actually.”
After the third season wrapped in 2017, Caroline made the bold move to Dubai, following a career opportunity for her then-husband. Little did she know this relocation would open another chapter in her television career.
From Ladies of London to The Real Housewives of Dubai
In 2021, Bravo announced its first international installment of The Real Housewives franchise: The Real Housewives of Dubai. Caroline became an original main cast member when the show premiered on June 1, 2022.
The first season introduced viewers to Caroline’s new life in Dubai, her recent engagement to Sergio Carrallo, and their wedding planning. The show also featured her navigating co-parenting with her ex-husband, building a new home, and undergoing IVF treatments with Sergio.
The Real Housewives of Dubai has been described as one of Bravo’s most dramatic Housewives franchises. Caroline’s storylines have included tensions with cast members, her complicated relationship with her daughter Yasmine, and the challenges of blending families. Season two premiered on June 2, 2024, and continued to follow Caroline’s journey.
In March 2024, Caroline signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) for agency representation, solidifying her position as a major reality television personality. She’s also set to make a cameo appearance on The Real Housewives of London, which premiered in 2025 on Hayu.
Caroline’s Business Ventures and Entrepreneurial Spirit
Beyond television, Caroline has built an impressive business portfolio. In 2008, she launched Gift Library, a luxury e-commerce platform that curated high-end gifts for celebrities and socialites. Her father served as Chief Operating Officer, and the business quickly became popular among the elite.
However, during the second season of Ladies of London, Caroline faced a difficult reality. The company ran out of funding, and despite efforts to secure more investment, Gift Library closed its doors in 2015. The business was subsequently sold to Amara.com.
“I felt that if I didn’t address it at all, and we get a Season 3, I think the viewer would be like, ‘she lied to us,'” Caroline explained at the time. “I think failure, if anything, teaches you a lot more than success.”
Rather than letting this setback define her, Caroline continued pursuing entrepreneurial ventures. In 2013, she worked with The Wedding Shop in London. In January 2017, she launched a furniture line in collaboration with ECmyLIFE, showcasing her interior design skills.
Caroline later developed a shoe line called Black Suede Studio, which sells luxury footwear at high-end retailers including Nordstrom and Revolve. The collection features pumps, sandals, boots, and flats designed with her signature sophisticated style.
In 2020, Caroline launched her podcast initially titled “Divorced Not Dead,” which has since been rebranded as “Uncut and Uncensored with Caroline Stanbury.” The show, produced by Dear Media, releases new episodes every Wednesday and covers relationships, business, wellness, and life after 40.
More recently, Caroline and Sergio founded Bust The Label, a health and wellness brand. They’re also developing Samsara Nest (also called Samsara List), a boutique luxury eco-hotel in Ubud, Bali, scheduled to open in 2026. Additionally, Caroline serves as a luxury brand ambassador for companies including Jacob & Co. Jewelry and Berkeley Assets.
Caroline’s First Marriage and Family Life
On May 21, 2004, Caroline married Cem Habib, a Turkish-Jewish financier, in Westminster, Greater London. She was 28 years old. The wedding reception was attended by 150 guests, and her hen party was organized by German actress Diane Kruger. The couple later held a second wedding ceremony at the Çırağan Palace in Istanbul, attended by 800 people.
Caroline and Cem purchased their marital home in Chelsea, London, before moving to the Wentworth Estate in Surrey. Together, they had three children: daughter Yasmine (born 2006) and twin sons Zack and Aaron (born April 24, 2010).
On Boxing Day 2019, after 17 years together, Caroline announced their separation on Instagram. “Cem and I concluded some time ago that we will continue our relationship not as husband and wife but as good friends and parents to our wonderful 3 children we love very much,” she wrote. Their divorce was finalized in January 2020.
Despite the end of their marriage, Caroline and Cem have maintained a positive co-parenting relationship. “My relationship with my ex-husband is actually amazing,” Caroline shared on Watch What Happens Live in 2022. “We all go out to dinner, and [Cem] actually lives very close to us. We spent Christmas together as a family — my parents, his parents, Sergio’s parents.”
Meeting Sergio Carrallo: A New Chapter
Caroline met Sergio Carrallo at an all-women empowerment event in Newport Beach, California, where she was promoting her podcast. Sergio was in the audience and immediately took an interest. “I was the one pushing for a date,” Sergio later admitted. “I had to lie about my age to start with. I said I was 31 because I knew she wouldn’t talk to me otherwise.”
At the time, Sergio was 24 years old and Caroline was 43 – a 19-year age gap that would become a major talking point. Sergio is a former professional soccer player who played for Real Madrid’s youth teams. After his soccer career, he moved to California to pursue a degree in marketing and communications at the University of California, Irvine.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Sergio made the bold decision to quit his job and move to Dubai to be near Caroline and her children. He initially lived next door to them before their relationship became more serious.
Caroline and Sergio got engaged in January 2021 while traveling in the Himalayas in Nepal. On November 11, 2021, they obtained their legal marriage license in Mauritius, as the UAE didn’t recognize interfaith marriages at the time (Caroline is Jewish and Sergio is Catholic).
Their main wedding ceremony took place on December 18, 2021, at Raffles The Palm Resort in Dubai. The lavish multi-day celebration was attended by former Ladies of London cast members, including Juliet Angus, Caroline Fleming, Luke Henderson, and Sophie Stanbury. Caroline wore three custom wedding dresses by Greek designer Celia Kritharioti and shoes from her own collection.
Navigating a 19-Year Age Gap and Family Dynamics
The age difference between Caroline and Sergio has been a recurring theme throughout their relationship. Sergio’s father initially offered him money to leave Caroline, concerned about his son dating an older woman. However, he eventually accepted their relationship after seeing how happy they made each other.
“I don’t think it’s any parent’s dream, is it? Their golden boy is going out with a woman who’s more the age to date his dad?” Caroline admitted, showing empathy for his father’s concerns.
The couple’s relationship dynamic centers on friendship and partnership. “When you find that true connection—more than just a partnership, but a friendship—from there you can build anything you want,” Sergio explained. Caroline agrees: “Your relationship should be a partnership, never a competition.”
Blending their family has presented challenges. Sergio, who was 24 when they met, suddenly became a stepfather to three children. Caroline’s daughter, Yasmine, who is only 11 years younger than Sergio, has had a complicated relationship with her stepfather, which has been documented on The Real Housewives of Dubai.
“He went from being a single guy without a care in the world to a father of three kids,” Caroline explained. However, by 2024, their relationship had improved significantly. “It’s got 100 percent better,” Caroline confirmed, adding that Sergio is “the first person [Yasmine] calls when she does need something.”
Caroline’s Children Today
Yasmine Habib, born in 2006, turned 18 in March 2024. She’s a fashionista like her mother and maintains an active presence on social media. In fall 2024, Yasmine began attending university in London, where she’s studying criminal law and psychology. “Psychology, so that’ll be fine,” Caroline joked. “She can psychoanalyze me.”
Twin sons Zack and Aaron Habib turned 14 in April 2024. The boys maintain a lower profile than their sister and rarely appear on social media or The Real Housewives of Dubai. According to Caroline, they’ve nearly outgrown her in height. They split their time between Dubai, London, with relatives, and Turkey with their father.
The Baby Question: IVF Journey and Surrogacy Considerations
One major storyline on The Real Housewives of Dubai has been Caroline and Sergio’s attempts to have a baby together. “Sergio doesn’t have any children. He’s 29 and I just turned 48,” Caroline wrote in an essay for TODAY in June 2024. “From the moment we got involved, I realized that he’d probably want his own family.”
The couple has undergone two rounds of IVF. “Even though we got 15 eggs the first round and another 15 or 20 the second round, we only ended up with one viable embryo,” Caroline revealed. “So we have a baby boy on ice, waiting for us.”
Carrying the pregnancy herself presents significant health risks. Caroline had preeclampsia with all three of her previous children and got very sick with the twins. Her children are against her carrying another baby due to these health concerns.
However, surrogacy only recently became legal in Dubai. “Surrogacy was illegal here in Dubai until just a few months ago,” Caroline explained. “After surrogacy was legalized, I called the IVF clinic, and they gave me two names of surrogacy agencies.”
As of 2024, Caroline remains undecided about surrogacy but continues exploring options. “The one thing Sergio and I have given everybody is hope,” she said. “I’m showing women that they can go on and start a whole new life—perhaps literally—at 48.”
Caroline Stanbury’s Net Worth and Financial Success
Caroline Stanbury’s estimated net worth is $30 million as of 2024. Her wealth comes from multiple sources, including reality television appearances, business ventures, social media endorsements, and her family background.
Growing up in the wealthy Vestey family provided Caroline with initial financial advantages. Her successful career as a personal stylist for celebrities built her reputation and network. The launch and eventual sale of Gift Library contributed to her financial portfolio, despite the company’s closure.
Reality television has become a significant income source. While exact salaries aren’t disclosed, major Real Housewives stars can earn millions per season. Caroline’s appearances on Ladies of London, The Real Housewives of Dubai, and various other television shows have substantially boosted her income.
Her entrepreneurial ventures – including Black Suede Studio shoes, the Uncut and Uncensored podcast, Bust The Label wellness brand, and the upcoming Bali hotel – continue generating revenue. Caroline also earns from luxury brand ambassadorships and social media partnerships, where she collaborates with fashion and beauty brands.
Caroline’s investment in real estate has contributed to her wealth. She’s owned multiple properties in London, Surrey, Dubai, and Capri, Italy. Her current home in Dubai’s Al Barari community took 18 months to complete and showcases her interior design aesthetic.
Living in Dubai: Caroline’s Middle Eastern Life
Caroline moved to Dubai in 2016, initially following her then-husband’s career opportunity. After her divorce, she chose to remain in the UAE, finding it offered the lifestyle and business opportunities she wanted.
Her home in Al Barari, Dubai, features modern design with what Caroline describes as “edgy” and “feminine” details. She and Sergio documented their 18-month construction and decorating journey on the Instagram account @thecarrallos_home. “We absolutely feel very zen,” Caroline said about their home’s atmosphere.
Dubai has become more than just a residence for Caroline – it’s her business hub. She hosts her podcast from Dubai, manages her various business ventures, and maintains her role on The Real Housewives of Dubai. The city’s international nature allows her to travel easily for work while maintaining a stable home base for her children.
Caroline’s Views on Divorce, Parenting, and Relationships
Caroline has become an advocate for women going through divorce, using her podcast and platform to share her experiences. She’s adamant that staying together for the kids is a myth. “Kids can smell bullsh*t,” she insists. “You can’t lie to your children and fake a happy family.”
She advises women not to wait for the “right time” to tell their children about divorce. “Please tell me when is the right time to let your children know that you are getting a divorce?” she asks. Caroline’s daughter was 12 and her twins were 9 when she divorced, and she believes honesty was the best approach.
On work-life balance, Caroline is equally direct: “We work all the time, but our lives happen within that. Show me a woman who says she has work-life balance, and I’ll show you a liar.”
Regarding her own marriage, Caroline has made surprising predictions. When asked how long she has her married to Sergio, she replied “10 to 15 [years].” “We are having a wonderful time now, but one day he may not want to be here,” she explained, showing a pragmatic view of their age-gap relationship.
Health, Wellness, and Body Image
Caroline has been open about her use of cosmetic procedures. In 2023, she revealed her latest facelift. In 2024, she spoke publicly about using Ozempic for weight loss, sharing both the benefits and uncomfortable side effects she experienced.
“I’m not lazy,” Caroline said about her Ozempic use, addressing critics who judge weight-loss medications. She shared a story about becoming violently ill at a club in Los Angeles after just half a glass of alcohol while on the medication, demonstrating her willingness to discuss both positive and negative aspects of her choices.
In 2025, Caroline was hospitalized and diagnosed with orbital cellulitis, a serious eye infection. Her openness about health struggles has resonated with fans who appreciate her authenticity.
What’s Next for Caroline Stanbury
Looking ahead, Caroline shows no signs of slowing down. Her Bali hotel project with Sergio, Samsara Nest, is scheduled to open in 2026. The boutique eco-retreat in Ubud represents a significant investment in the hospitality industry.
Caroline continues hosting her podcast weekly, releasing new episodes every Wednesday. The show has evolved from “Divorced Not Dead” to “Uncut and Uncensored,” reflecting her journey from divorcée to remarried woman thriving in her late 40s.
Her appearance in The Real Housewives of London in 2025 marks a return to her British roots, reuniting with former Ladies of London co-star Juliet Angus. While she won’t be a full-time cast member due to living in Dubai, her cameo demonstrates her continued relevance in the reality television world.
Caroline’s wellness brand, Bust The Label, continues to expand, and she remains active as a luxury brand ambassador. She frequently travels between Dubai, London, Bali, and other international destinations for both business and pleasure.
FAQs
How old is Caroline Stanbury?
Caroline Stanbury was born on April 28, 1976, making her 48 years old as of 2024.
Is Caroline Stanbury still married to Sergio Carrallo?
Yes, Caroline and Sergio married in December 2021 and remain together as of 2025, despite Caroline’s prediction that their marriage may last 10-15 years.
What is Caroline Stanbury’s net worth?
Caroline Stanbury’s estimated net worth is $30 million, earned through reality television, business ventures, and luxury brand partnerships.
How many children does Caroline Stanbury have?
Caroline has three children from her first marriage: daughter Yasmine (18) and twin sons Zack and Aaron (14).
Why did Caroline Stanbury close Gift Library?
The Gift Library closed in 2015 due to a lack of funding. Caroline couldn’t secure additional investment to keep the luxury gifting business operational.
What is the age difference between Caroline Stanbury and Sergio Carrallo?
Caroline and Sergio have a 19-year age gap – Caroline is 48 while Sergio is 29 as of 2024.
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