What is Natalie Nunn's Net Worth?
Natalie Nunn is a reality television personality who has a net worth of $4 million. Natalie Nunn rose to fame in 2009 as a standout cast member on the fourth season of Oxygen's "Bad Girls Club." Her bold, outspoken personality and frequent conflicts with other cast members quickly made her one of the show's most memorable figures. She went on to appear in several spin-offs and related series, including "Love Games: Bad Girls Need Love Too," "Bad Girls All-Star Battle," and "Bridezillas," where her own wedding was featured.
In 2018, Nunn participated in "Celebrity Big Brother UK," though she was the first contestant to be evicted. Despite that early exit, her international profile continued to grow. She later took on a producer role and became the central figure in the Zeus Network's popular series "Baddies," which revitalized her presence in the reality TV world.
Since 2021, Nunn has been both a central figure and executive producer of the "Baddies" series on Zeus Network, which has spanned multiple seasons and locations, including "Baddies ATL," "Baddies South," "Baddies West," "Baddies East," "Baddies Caribbean," "Baddies Midwest," and "Baddies Africa."
In 2022, she launched the "Bad Boys" series on Zeus Network, serving as both creator and executive producer. The show has aired two seasons: "Bad Boys Los Angeles" and "Bad Boys Texas."
Outside of television, Nunn has launched her own skincare and beauty line and authored two books, "Turn Down For What" and "Straight Like That." She married former Arena Football League player Jacob Payne in 2012, and the couple welcomed their daughter, Journey Ruth Payne, in 2017
Early Life and Education
Natalie Nunn was born on December 26, 1984, in Concord, California, to Earl and Karen. She is of mixed white and African-American descent and has a brother named Ronald. Nunn was raised with her brother in Pleasanton. As a teenager, she went to Aragon High School in San Mateo; there, she did track and competed in the 2002 Junior Olympics. Nunn went on to attend the University of Southern California, where she played for the Trojans women's soccer team.
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Bad Girls Club
Nunn first achieved national recognition when she appeared in the fourth season of the Oxygen reality television series "Bad Girls Club" from 2009 to 2010. Created by Jonathan Murray, the show focuses on the various physical confrontations between seven quarrelsome women, known as "bad girls," who live together for three months in a mansion. Nunn was removed from the show in the 11th episode following an altercation with castmates Lexie Woltz, Amber McWha, and Kendra James during a trip in Santa Barbara, California. She went on to appear in the second season of the spinoff series "Love Games: Bad Girls Need Love Too," a dating show featuring "bad girls" looking for their dream man among 13 eligible bachelors. Former "bad girl" Tanisha Thomas hosted the show starting in the second season in 2011. Ultimately, Nunn finished as runner-up to Lea Beaulieu.
Nunn continued appearing in the "Bad Girls Club" franchise. In 2012, she was featured as a bridesmaid on "Tanisha Gets Married," a reality documentary series about fellow former "bad girl" Tanisha Thomas preparing to get betrothed. Early the next year, Nunn appeared in the special "Making it to the Mansion, ATL." She went on to compete on "Bad Girls All-Star Battle," hosted by Ray J Nunn finished in fifth place in the competition. She also co-hosted the special "Making it to the Mansion, Miami." From 2014 to 2015, Nunn appeared in the 13th season of "Bad Girls Club," called "Bad Girls Club: Redemption." She was joined by such fellow former "bad girls" as Camilla Poindexter, Sarah Oliver, Jada Cacchilli, Julie Ofcharsky, and Raquel Santiago. Nunn was removed in the fourth episode for starting a fight with Santiago.
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Other Television Appearances
Nunn has appeared on a number of other shows beyond the "Bad Girls Club" franchise. In 2012, her wedding to her husband was featured on the WE tv series "Bridezillas." The same year, she began hosting "The Tea Party with Natalie Nunn," on which she talked about current events and conducted interviews. In 2015, Nunn appeared alongside her husband in the second season of "Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars," a spinoff of "Bridezillas." The following year, she appeared alongside her mother on the Lifetime reality series "The Mother/Daughter Experiment: Celebrity Edition."
In 2018, Nunn was part of the cast of the 22nd and final season of the UK's "Celebrity Big Brother." Joining her were such celebrities as Kirstie Alley, Dan Osborne, Ben Jardine, Jermaine Pennant, and Ryan Thomas. Ultimately, Nunn was evicted on the ninth day of the competition. Back in the US, she appeared in two episodes of the WE tv series "Braxton Family Values" in 2019. In the years after that, Nunn was on the reality shows "The Conversation" and "Baddies," both on the Zeus Network.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to her prolific reality TV career, Natalie Nunn has built a growing business empire rooted in beauty, fashion, and branding. She launched a lash line in 2019 that quickly expanded into a full cosmetics venture, offering lip gloss, boxed beauty sets, and over a dozen eyelash variations. Inspired by her daughter, she also created a line of children's hair care products. Nunn regularly markets fitness accessories and wellness items in collaboration with her husband, Jacob Payne. She owns a boutique clothing store in the East Bay Area called Celebrity Bound and operates an online storefront that sells "Baddie" branded gear, including apparel and beauty products tied to her Zeus Network franchise.
Personal Life
Previously, from 2003 to 2009, Nunn was in a relationship with actor and singer Olamide Faison. In 2012, she married AFL football player Jacob Payne, with their wedding being broadcast on the reality show "Bridezillas." After having a miscarriage in early 2015, Nunn gave birth to a daughter in 2017.
Real Estate
In November 2021, Natalie and Jacob paid $762,000 for a 3,500-square-foot home in Roseville, California. The five-bedroom, five-bathroom property has become the couple's primary residence and the setting for several glimpses into their personal life shared on social media and reality TV.
In 2024, they completed an extravagant $500,000 renovation that converted Jacob's former man cave into a massive boutique-style walk-in closet. Designed in collaboration with California Closets, the space was inspired by Kylie Jenner's signature aesthetic and features marble flooring, white cabinetry, a $25,000 Swarovski crystal chandelier, and over 150 custom lights. The closet houses more than 300 pairs of designer shoes and a handbag collection that Natalie has claimed is worth over $2 million. Additional luxury touches include a glass-top island for jewelry and accessories, a dedicated vanity and perfume area, and a security system with six cameras for 24/7 surveillance.