The countess is half Native American (Mic-Mac) and grew up in Conneticut.She is a fixture on Bravo TV's 'Real Housewives of New York City'. It airs Tuesdays at 10p EST.
She just released a book called 'Class with the Countess: How to Live with Elegance and Flair' that aims to make suggestion on how to handle yourself with poise in situations.
The Countess title comes from her husband Alexandre Count de Lesseps.
http://www.classwiththecountess.com/default.htm
