Crystal Kung Minkoff

Crystal Kung Minkoff made her reality television debut in 2021 on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 11. As the first Asian-American cast member in the show’s history, Crystal brought a unique voice to the iconic series. However, she announced in April 2024 that she would not return for season 14.  Beyond her reality TV fame, Crystal is an entrepreneur and philanthropist. She cofounded Real Coco, a coconut-based beverage company that promotes healthy living.

Since 2007, Minkoff has been married to Robert Minkoff, a film director best known for directing Disney’s The Lion King (1994). The couple has two children, son Max (born September 2012) and daughter Zoe (born 2015). Outside of TV and business, she’s an advocate for mental health awareness and supports causes that promote well-being and self-care.