The Real Housewives of MiamiSeason 7 Welcomes New Cast Member Stephanie Shojaee: 'A Rollercoaster Ride'

Mar. 15, 2025

The Real Housewives of Miami.Photo:Gizelle Hernandez/Bravo

Gizelle Hernandez/Bravo

There’s a new Housewife in Miami!

On Saturday, November 23, Bravo announced that new Housewife Stephanie Shojaee is joiningThe Real Housewives of Miamicast, which includesGuerdy Abraira,Lisa Hochstein,Julia Lemigova,Alexia Nepola,Larsa Pippen,Adriana de Moura,Marysol Patton,andKiki Barth.

Shojaee, a Miami native and real estate developer, toldBravo’sThe Daily Dishthat her experience so far has been a “rollercoaster ride.”

“Oh my gosh, I did not know what to expect going into this, but I’m blown away in every sense of the word,” she said.

Andy Cohen and Stephanie Shojaee.Rodrigo Varela/Bravo via Getty

Rodrigo Varela/Bravo via Getty

Shojaee described herself as a “trailblazer in everything she does. “All my decisions and all of my choices are always surprising everybody.”

When she was offered the chance to join the cast, she said, “I was like, ‘I think I just have to take it. I think the timing feels right and here I am.’ And what better way to show who I really am than to do it onThe [Real] Housewives of Miami.”

Stephanie Shojaee.Stephanie Shojaee/Instagram

Stephanie Shojaee/Instagram

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She shared a taste of what’s to come, calling herself a “very tough cookie, but I’m a delicious cookie.”

“I’m the twist that no one’s prepared for in every setting: whether it’s in the office, whether it’s at a family dinner,whereverit is. Nobody really expects what I’m gonna say, and I’m just excited to show how much happiness and excitement.”

Dr. Nicole Martin.Rich Polk/Bravo/Getty

Rich Polk/Bravo/Getty

It was announced in September thatcameras were back upand rolling for season 7.

The same month,Dr. Nicole Martinshared with PEOPLE that she experiencing severe postpartum anxiety in the wake of the birth of herdaughter Genevieveand wasstepping back from the series.

She added, “That’s not what’s best for me at this time. I need to put myself and my family first right now.”

The news of Shojaee joining the crew occurred during Bravo Fan Fest in Miami. Her new costars Nepola and Patton were on-hand and teased what’s to come this season. According to Patton during the “Bravo Besties” panel, she’s getting along with de Moura this season and getting closer with Lemigova, too.

According to Nepola and Patton, filming is still underway. During the panel, they shared that they’re preparing to jet off for a cast trip after Fan Fest ends.

Past seasons ofTheReal Housewives of Miamiis streaming on Peacock.

source: people.com