Real Housewives of Orange County’s Kelly Dodd’s Family Guide

Family Background

Kelly Dodd, a former star of The Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOC) from seasons 11 to 15, was born in 1975 in Scottsdale, Arizona. She comes from a family with two siblings, JR Meza and Eric Meza, and her parents are Bobbi and Frank Meza. Kelly's relationship with her mother and brother has been occasionally turbulent, but by late 2019, she mentioned an improvement in their relations, crediting the RHOC experience for bringing them closer together.

Marriages and Children

Kelly was first married to Silva from 2001 to 2004. Afterwards, she began a relationship with Michael Dodd, marrying him in 2006. That same year, they had a daughter named Jolie Dodd. Their marriage faced challenges, including a brief separation in 2012, but they reconciled before Kelly ultimately decided to divorce Michael in 2017, expressing exhaustion with their marriage.

In 2020, Kelly remarried, tying the knot with Rick Leventhal.

Recent Family Issues

Kelly's familial relationships have experienced strain. In November 2025, a voicemail she reportedly left for her daughter Jolie gained viral attention online, though Kelly has not publicly commented on the incident. Her brother publicly expressed that he was pleased the "truth prevailed" amid the situation.

Kelly's social media reveals ongoing complexities in co-parenting and family dynamics, highlighted by public disputes regarding custody and personal conflicts.

"My mother was telling information to my brother and causing problems," Kelly stated in 2019 about family tensions during RHOC.

Summary

Kelly Dodd’s family story is marked by significant highs and lows, including multiple marriages, co-parenting challenges, and public family disputes, with some reconciliation amid tension over time.

Kelly Dodd’s personal and familial challenges reflect the complexities often behind reality TV fame, with enduring efforts to maintain connections despite public controversies.

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Us Weekly Us Weekly — 2025-12-01

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