All About ’90 Day Fiancé’ Star Marissa Rubinetti: Her Job, Family & More
What To Know
- Marissa Rubinetti stars on Season 12 of 90 Day Fiancé alongside her fiancé, Edward Gomez.
- Marissa has two sons with her ex-husband, Michael.
- She reacted to “brutal” fan reactions during an interview with Swooon.
If there’s been one breakout star from this season of 90 Day Fiancé, it’s Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, local Marissa Rubinetti. This season, fans have gotten a window into Marissa’s life with her family, which TLC referred to as “upper-crust,” and her fiancé, Edward Gomez, who has proven to be her opposite in just about every way.
Ahead of the season, Marissa revealed on social media that this isn’t her first stint on TLC. As a longtime employee of Kleinfeld in NYC, Marissa has made brief appearances on Say Yes to the Dress! That said, on 90 Day Fiancé, it is Marissa who’s trying on the wedding dresses, now that she’s engaged to Edward, a charming hotel concierge from the Dominican Republic. They met when she was on a girls’ trip.
Scroll to find out all about Marissa’s life, including family, relationship, and job outside of 90 Day Fiancé. Plus, check out Swooon‘s exclusive interview with Marissa to learn more about how she is dealing with fans’ reactions to her relationship.
Who is Marissa Rubinetti?
Marissa is one of the Season 12 stars of 90 Day Fiancé. This season, at 45, she is engaged to Edward, a 32-year-old from San Francisco de Macorís in the Dominican Republic. She lives in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, but splits her time between her suburban life there and her job in New York City. TLC noted, “Marissa balances a high-powered New York career and raising her two sons in Pennsylvania, all while maintaining the expectations of her upper-crust, socialite family.”
When she sat down with Swooon, she explained, ” [Fans] think that I am completely bossy and controlling, and I don’t give Edward his way, and I just want to rule his life, which is not true… I want him to thrive in this country, I want him to become the best version of himself, and I want him to be successful. And me guiding him along the way isn’t necessarily trying to control his life, but it’s more of like him developing into the best version of himself.”
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What is Marissa Rubinetti’s job?
Marissa is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City, the home of TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress. She started at the company in 2021 as Vice President of Merchandising. Before that, she spent many years at David’s Bridal on a corporate level. She is also the CEO of the Ruby Standard, “a consulting firm focused on helping service-led retail organizations unlock performance through structure, accountability, and culture.”
Who are Marissa’s parents?
Fans have also been very vocal about Marissa’s wealthy family. On the show, she introduced viewers to her mom JoAnn and stepdad, Bob Huth, the former CEO of David’s Bridal. Marissa told Swooon, “My mom was a single mom, and we struggled throughout our lives. I mean, we lived in a very small house with my grandparents, and then my mom got remarried [to Bob] when I was in college, and her life opened up beautifully in Pennsylvania because my stepdad was very successful in his career, and so was my mom. They built this life together.”
What is Marissa Rubinetti’s net worth?
Since her first appearance on 90 Day Fiancé, fans have been incredibly curious about Marissa’s net worth. Kleinfeld is a private company, so her salary is not public. However, as an executive at a major company, her yearly salary is likely in the six figures.
Who are Marissa Rubinetti’s kids?
Marissa has two kids, Cole and Derek. In late August, she posted for her kids’ first day of school. She shared, “My boys – 1st Day of 6th grade (middle school 😱) and 5th grade (last year in elementary 🥹) Love them so much ❤️.”
Who is Marissa Rubinetti’s ex-husband?
Marissa coparents her kids with her ex-husband, Michael. As TLC revealed, “Dealing with judgment from Marissa’s tough ex-husband and her skeptical parents, the couple must figure out whether love can bridge the gap between their very different social classes and cultural worlds.” She married Michael Sanders in 2012, and the two appear to have divorced around 2018.
90 Day Fiancé, Season 12, Sundays at 8/7c, TLC
