CHELSEA Lazkani is a real estate agent and television personality known for her captivating presence on Netflix’s Selling Sunset.
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Chelsea Lazkani is a prominent real estate agent and television personality, best known for her role on the Netflix reality series Selling Sunset.
She joined the cast in the show’s fifth season, which premiered in November 2021, quickly becoming a fan favorite.
Born on January 24, 1993, in London, England, Chelsea graduated with a degree in Economics from the University of Birmingham.
She then moved to Dundee, Scotland, to study for a Master’s degree in oil and gas economics at the University of Dundee.
After completing her education, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in real estate.
She is associated with The Oppenheim Group, a prestigious brokerage firm in Los Angeles, where she specializes in luxury real estate, helping clients buy and sell high-end properties in the competitive market.
Joining Selling Sunset
On Selling Sunset, Chelsea is known for her stylish persona and strong work ethic.
She navigates the drama and challenges that come with working in a high-stakes real estate environment, showcasing her negotiation skills and eye for luxury properties.
Before she joined, Chelsea sat down with TODAY where she discussed her journey and how she found The Oppenheim Group.
“I was an outlier.
“I went to work in six-inch Louboutins and everyone would look at me like, ‘Why is she wearing that?'” she told the media outlet.
Chelsea then revealed that Jason Oppenheim’s company allowed her to be herself.
“Typically, real estate agents are not considered glamorous.
“But I always considered myself glamorous.
” I was like, ‘Wow. I can work and do what I love to do, and elevate myself, and be around these really inspiring women — but not have to dull my dress and my attitude and my fabulousness.
“I can be who I want to be organically and still shine.”
Later on, Chlesea, who is of Nigerian-English descent, explained that she hopes to be a role model and inspiration for Black women in luxury real estate as she struggled to find those herself.
“It was very (anxiety-inducing) to be in an industry and want to have these have these really grandiose and big visions for yourself but not see anyone that looks like you,” she continued.
“I’m going to be able to be great representation for other women that want to get into the industry that don’t have a role model.
“I know that this is not just about me — it’s about people like me at large.”
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Marriage and children
Chelsea Lazkani was married to Jeff Lazkani, a businessman who is the managing partner at Icon Media Direct.
The pair met in Los Angeles and tied the knot in a ceremony in 2017.
Their relationship has often been highlighted on Selling Sunset.
Chelsea filed for divorce at the end of March 2024, citing “irreconcilable differences” and requested joint physical and legal custody of their children.
Chelsea and Jeff have two children together, a son named Maddox and a daughter named Melia.