Stephanie Shojaee may be new to the Real Housewives of Miami scene, but she’s already stirring up conversation. And not for the reasons she should be. Instead of fans celebrating her rise to a business powerhouse, some are questioning how she got there, with whispers that she slept her way to the top. But just because she happens to be married to billionaire real estate mogul Masoud Shojaee doesn’t mean she hasn’t worked hard.
Let’s be clear: the criticism is tired, sexist, and frankly, lazy. In a city where flash and flair are currency, Stephanie brings both. But she also brings brains, ambition, and a serious work ethic. So why is it so hard for people to believe she could be successful on her own terms? It’s time to talk about the double standards aimed at women like Stephanie and why it’s not just unfair, but insulting.
RHOM’s Stephanie Shojaee has raised eyebrows with age gap husband
Stephanie made her grand entrance onto RHOM with diamonds, designer labels, and a husband who’s significantly older and significantly wealthier. And that’s all some people seem to care about.
Masoud Shojaee is a prominent Miami businessman, and Stephanie is his second wife. The couple has been married since 2021, and yes, there’s an age difference. But last time we checked, age-gap relationships aren’t exactly uncommon in the housewives universe. Hello, Erika and Tom? Lisa and Lenny? Alexia and poor Herman? Still, Stephanie’s marriage has somehow become the defining talking point for some fans. Never mind that she’s built a massive following, holds a high-ranking executive role at Shoma Group (her husband’s real estate company), and is regularly featured in business publications. The implication? That she’s just a trophy wife, decorating his arm and not a partner in the empire. It’s a narrative that feels outdated and, honestly, rooted in jealousy.
RHOM fans are saying she “slept her way” to the top
Let’s address the ugliest accusation head-on: fans accusing Stephanie of “sleeping her way to the top.” In a Sunday Instagram Q&A one fan noted, “You slept your way up!” But Stephanie wasn’t about to allow this narrative to play out. She quickly clapped back, writing, “If sleeping your way up worked, you’d be on top too. So what happened? Because by the looks of your profile, you slept yourself to the Walmart clearance aisle.” It’s the kind of comment that resurfaces anytime a beautiful woman lands in a position of wealth or influence. But in Stephanie’s case, the noise has been louder, likely because of her public glam, her lavish lifestyle, and yes, her marriage.
But here’s the thing: Stephanie didn’t just marry into success—she’s been actively working within the Shoma brand and beyond. Growing up in Colombia, she worked on her family’s farm. Then she entered the real estate world as the Chief Marketing Officer, where she led the Shoma Group to a 30 percent increase in profits. If she were a man, she’d be called “a visionary.” But because she’s a woman in a luxury dress with a perfect blowout, she gets dismissed as a plus-one.
It’s not cool to undermine Stephanie Shojaee’s hard work
Stephanie may post photos dripping in Gucci and sipping champagne from her private jet, but that doesn’t mean she’s not working behind the scenes. In fact, it’s pretty clear she’s doing both and thriving while doing it. Her role at Shoma Group isn’t ceremonial. She’s on site at developments, managing branding initiatives, and representing the company at international real estate conferences. She has also used her platform to support philanthropic causes. But none of that seems to matter to the critics who reduce her to just another gold digger.
We can’t forget the hypocrisy. The housewives franchise is full of women who’ve married well, divorced better, and built empires off their last names. Yet when Stephanie does it with her signature pink aesthetic and ultra-feminine energy, suddenly it’s a problem? Stephanie’s success should be celebrated. If the haters took a step back, they’d see what she really is, a modern businesswoman who knows how to market herself and her brand.
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