Caroline Stanbury is a British reality TV star and entrepreneur best known from Bravo’s Ladies of London and The Real Housewives of Dubai , as well as for her podcasting and lifestyle brands.

Who is Caroline Stanbury?

  • Born Caroline Alice Stanbury on 28 April 1976 in London, England.
  • Comes from a wealthy, well‑connected British family; her father worked in high‑end fashion and venture capital, and her mother comes from the Vestey family and runs a cashmere business.
  • Built a public persona as a stylish socialite, businesswoman, and straight‑talking reality star.

Career snapshot

  • Started out in fashion and luxury as a stylist, later launching a clothing line and her gifting company Gift Library in the 2000s.
  • Gained TV fame as an original main cast member on Ladies of London (2014–2017), which followed affluent women balancing social life, business, and family.
  • Moved to Dubai around 2016–2017 and joined The Real Housewives of Dubai as an original cast member from its first season in 2022, extending her reality TV profile internationally.
  • Has launched other ventures including:
    • Gift Library (luxury gifting, later sold to Amara.com).
* A shoe line, Black Suede Studio.

* Podcasts such as _Divorced Not Dead_ (relationships and life after divorce) and later _Uncut & Uncensored_/“Coming in Hot”‑style shows focused on candid life and empowerment conversations.

Personal life and relationships

  • Educated at Westonbirt School and King’s College London.
  • Married Turkish banker Cem Habib in 2004; they had three children and later relocated to Dubai for his work.
  • The couple announced their separation in 2019 after about 15 years of marriage.
  • Post‑divorce, she has been open about financial and emotional stress and turned that experience into content about independence and reinvention, particularly for women over 40.
  • She later married younger former Real Madrid/football player Sergio Carrallo, a relationship that often features in her on‑screen storyline and interviews, including conversations about age‑gap marriages and public scrutiny.

Recent and trending context

  • Since 2022 she has been part of The Real Housewives of Dubai , using the show and social media to showcase her Dubai lifestyle and entrepreneurial projects.
  • She remains active on platforms like X (Twitter), where she posts short, often tongue‑in‑cheek updates to her tens of thousands of followers.
  • In recent interviews and features (2024–2026), she has emphasized:
    • Empowerment, especially not relying financially on a partner.
* Authenticity about cosmetic procedures, body image, and topics like Ozempic, face‑lifts, and social media pressure.

* Newer ventures such as the “Bust the Label” lifestyle brand focused on challenging stereotypes and embracing individuality.

How forums and fans talk about her

In online fan spaces and Bravo‑focused forums, people often discuss:

  • Her sharp, sometimes polarizing on‑screen persona versus reports from fans who find her more down‑to‑earth off‑camera.
  • The dynamic with her younger husband, which draws both criticism and support, especially around expectations for women aging in the public eye.
  • Her evolution from London society figure to Dubai‑based entrepreneur and podcaster, with many viewers following her for relationship advice, divorce recovery stories, and aspirational lifestyle content.

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