Kelly Killoren Bensimon has cultivated a multi-faceted career spanning modeling, television, publishing, and real estate, establishing herself as a recognizable figure in various lifestyle sectors. After establishing herself as a prominent model for publications such as Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Harper’s Bazaar, Kelly Killoren Bensimon went on to become the face of Clarins. Her early career also saw her graduate from Columbia University’s School of General Studies in 1998 with a degree in Literature and Writing. Bensimon expanded her brand presence significantly, launching her first jewelry collection exclusively at Barneys New York, followed by a second collection sold at Bloomingdale’s in Fall 2007.
Her publishing endeavors further expanded with the novels A Dangerous Age in June 2016 and its sequel, The Second Course, in August 2017. In 2018, Bensimon transitioned into the luxury real estate market, obtaining her license and joining Dolly Lenz Realty in New York, before moving to the prestigious Douglas Elliman real estate group in 2019. She has also been featured on Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing New York and introduced her outerwear line, Enville by Pologeorgis, in 2019. Most recently, Bensimon returned to reality television, starring in the fourth season of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, which premiered in December 2023.
Her current professional focus centers on her thriving real estate career with Douglas Elliman, leveraging her extensive network and marketing expertise to deliver exceptional results in the competitive New York market.