Mary Cosby has been a central character on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and has been the source of a whole lot of drama and controversy during her time on the series. The reality TV star has been known as the First Lady at her church and has faced off against some of her cast mates in explosive moments that have made jaws drop.
Her latest issues on the show have led to her refusal to participate on the reunion show, which added even more drama to an already tense situation. Season 3 has now started filming, but Mary Cosby has yet to appear for filming. Her failure to participate is leading fans to look more closely at her behavior, her financial status, and the issues that are plaguing her involvement in the show.
- 10 Mary Cosby's Restricting 'Real Housewives' Deal
- 9 Mary Cosby's 'Real Housewives' Starting Wage Was Very Low
- 8 Mary Cosby Negotiated An Increase For Season 2
- 7 There's A Possibility For An Increase For Season 3 Of 'RHOSLC'
- 6 Mary Cosby Gave Up $18,000 By Not Appearing In The 'RHOSLC' Reunion
- 5 Mary Cosby May Quit The Show
- 4 Mary Cosby's Current Net Worth
- 3 Mary Cosby Is Tied For The Wealthiest Lady On 'RHOSLC'
- 2 The Connection Between The Church And Mary Cosby's Fortune
- 1 How Mary Cosby Earns Her Money
10 Mary Cosby's Restricting 'Real Housewives' Deal
When Mary Cosby first signed on to star in The Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City, she did so knowing that she was signing a deal that was restrictive in many ways. It is reported that her contract clearly stipulated that there would be limited pay increases as the series rolled on, and at the time of signing, she seemed to be in agreement with this clause, as she proceeded to move forward with the deal being offered to her.
9 Mary Cosby's 'Real Housewives' Starting Wage Was Very Low
While many stars of The Real Housewives series are earning astonishingly high paychecks for their involvement, Mary Cosby and her fellow Real Housewives of Salt Lake City cast members were offered a very low starting wage, which of course, they agreed to as part of the offer that was presented to them. Cosby is said to be earning $2,000 per episode for her participation in the show.
8 Mary Cosby Negotiated An Increase For Season 2
When season 2 rolled around, Cosby stated her rising concern for the wage she was being offered, and despite the fact that there was already a pre-negotiated deal in place, she was able to secure herself a decent wage increase. Season 2 bumped up her checks from $2,000 per episode to $6,500 per episode, which she seemed satisfied with, as she put pen to paper once again.
7 There's A Possibility For An Increase For Season 3 Of 'RHOSLC'
As season 2 started to wrap, money was once again the center of many discussions, and Mary Cosby, along with the other ladies who appear on the series, were informed that they could all expect a slight increase in their wages when season 3 kicked in. Sources revealed they were expecting to receive roughly a 10 percent increase when season 3 started filming.
6 Mary Cosby Gave Up $18,000 By Not Appearing In The 'RHOSLC' Reunion
Unfortunately for Mary Cosby, she had a rough go of things during season 2 and her reputation suffered a huge blow. After comments were exchanged between the stars, she was accused of being a racist, and she had a very difficult time dancing around the grass and the highly inappropriate racially-charged comments that she made.
She was also under scrutiny for financial impropriety, and she began to feel the walls closing in around her. Refusing to face the music after this controversy, she pulled out of the reunion show, costing herself $18,000 in the process.
5 Mary Cosby May Quit The Show
At this time, Mary Cosby has not been seen on set of Season 3 and has failed to appear for filming. The network is obviously upset over the lack of her participation in the reunion show, which is always a huge draw in ratings for them. Her failure to appear on set for the initial filming of season 3 has rumors flying that she has quit Real Housewives of Salt Lake City altogether. It seems at this point she is missing in action and opting to separate herself from the series, although no official statement has been made.
4 Mary Cosby's Current Net Worth
Mary Cosby's current net worth sits at an impressive $5 million. This puts her in a different financial position than other ladies on the show, considering she doesn't seem to be in dire need for the paycheck. Her current fortune suggests that she has the ability to remain in a stalemate position with the network indefinitely and that they may have to fork over more money to reign her back in, if they wish for her to stay on and participate in season 3.
3 Mary Cosby Is Tied For The Wealthiest Lady On 'RHOSLC'
To put things in perspective, Mary Cosby is currently tied as being the wealthiest woman on the Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City. She's head-to-head in competition with Lisa Barlow, who also happens to hold a net worth valuation of $5 million. All eyes have been on Mary, as fans and cast mates struggle to determine how she attained her wealth. More than a few questions exist about what she has done to earn this amount of money, and the answers continue to be vague.
2 The Connection Between The Church And Mary Cosby's Fortune
Mary Cosby's connection with the church and the fact that she has been able to attain a massive $5 million fortune seamlessly has raised a few eyebrows along the way. These suspicions were so prevalent that Andy Cohen stepped forward and asked the questions that were on everyone's mind. He came right out and asked Mary if she was living lavishly as a result of church funds, but she aggressively denied this and stated that the church isn't even large enough to be able to fund her luxurious lifestyle.
1 How Mary Cosby Earns Her Money
Mary claims that she has attained the majority of her wealth from a number of family businesses that she has inherited. Her grandmother's restaurants and her line of Mari Marta perfumes are said to be the primary sources of her wealth. Her Instagram bio also state that she is an "event specialist," which alludes to the possibility that she moonlights as an event planner. Questions still exist, and many have questioned why there are no images of Mary's workplace in any of her social media posts.
