Kelly Brady
Kelly Brady | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kelly Brady July 5, 1979 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | California State University, Chico |
| Occupation(s) | Publicist, manager, reality television personality |
| Spouse |
Daniel Rosen (m. 2017) |
| Children | 2 |
Kelly Brady is an American publicist and former reality television personality.[1] She is known for starring in PoweR Girls. She also starred in Style Network docuseries City Girl Diaries; a "real life" adaptation of "Sex in The City".[2]
She helped publicize the careers of celebrities such as Tinsley Mortimer, Jessica Hart, and Jessica White.[3]
Biography[edit]
She was born on July 5, 1979, in San Diego, California, to parents Elizabeth Brady and Cyndy Arvin, both of whom were in the military.[2] She was born through donor insemination.[4] Brady attended California State University, Chico, where she majored in Psychology and Business and was active in theater.[2] She was an active member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority and was the Vice President of Public Relations and Social/ Dance Chair.[5]
After completing her studies, she moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting and modeling.[6]
Career[edit]
She started her career as an intern at Lizzie Grubman Public Relations, where she found her interest in the entertainment industry.[5] During her internship, Grubman's PR firm was selected as the company of choice for MTV's PoweR Girls.[7] She later gained recognition for starring in PoweR Girls as Grubman's intern. Brady remained at LGPR for eight years, eventually becoming the company's vice president.[4] As a Publicist,She managed Tinsley Mortimer and her fashion brand Winky Lux, she also appeared on The Real Houe Wives of New York City as her publicist.[8] She also managed Jessica Hart and Jessica White.[9]
In 2010, She founded her own Media Consulting Company, Brandsway Creative.[3] In 2013, She starred in the "real life" version of HBO's "Sex in The City" on the Style Network show City Girl Diaries.[10] She expressed concern that the show focused more on interpersonal drama than their careers. Despite this, she admitted that she went on the show to bring attention to her company.[1]
In the aftermath of Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse cases, Brady believes that publicists need to assess the potential risk to their companies if they choose to keep or take on a client who has been accused of sexual harassment.[11]
Personal life[edit]
Brady has been married to Daniel Rosen since 2017; they have two children.[12]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Grant, Drew (2013-07-30). "Dear Diaries: Lunching with the City Girls". Observer. Observer Media. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ a b c Houlihan, Ryan (2013-08-16). "Kelly Brady, star of Style Network show who was raised by two moms: "I would not change a single thing about my childhood"". GLAAD. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ a b Nordyke, Kimberly (2013-06-12). "Style Media Orders Show About Five Best Friends in NYC (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ a b Hogan, Heather. "TV Alert: Kelly Brady of "City Girl Diaries" introduces her friends to her two moms". AfterEllen.
- ^ a b "A Branding Band: A Meeting with Kelly Brady". Couture In The Suburbs.
- ^ "City Girl Diaries Star and Superstar Publicist Kelly Brady". BlogTalkRadio. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ "LIZZIE'S LADIES ON THE LOSE?". New York Daily News. 2008-04-07. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ "Fashion world reacts to Kate Spade suicide". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ "Gotham/Hamptons Magazine party @ Hudson Terrace in Manhattan on 5-26-10.all photos by Rob Rich © 2010 robwayne1@aol.com 516-676-3939 - robrich". www.societyallure.com. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ "Style Network's 'City Girl Diaries' captures the dynamic of five real-life, successful working women in New York". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ Cohen, Anne. "How To Manage A Celebrity Crisis In A Post-Weinstein World". Refinery29. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ^ "One Couple's Boho Beach Wedding in Montauk, New York". Martha Stewart. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. Retrieved 2023-05-04.