Teddi Mellencamp, also known as Teddi Jo, has an estimated net worth of $16 million, a figure that reflects her combined wealth with her husband, Edwin Arroyave. Teddi is a prominent American reality television personality, entrepreneur, and podcast host.
Background
Born on July 1, 1981, in Bloomington, Indiana, Teddi is the daughter of celebrated musician John Mellencamp and Victoria Granucci.
She grew up in a creative environment, with her father being a Grammy-winning artist. Teddi has a sister named Justice and multiple half-siblings from her father’s subsequent marriages.
Following her parents’ divorce in 1989, she spent her formative years in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Career
Teddi’s career took off when she joined the cast of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” in 2017, where she remained a prominent figure until 2020.
After her exit, she still made guest appearances in later seasons, showcasing her enduring connection to the show.
In addition to her reality TV career, she is the founder of “All In by Teddi,” a lifestyle and diet program focused on personal accountability and health improvement.
Her film appearances include roles in “Falling from Grace” (1992) and “Next Level” (2019), and she participated in “Celebrity Big Brother” in 2022.
Teddi also co-hosts the podcast “Two T’s in a Pod” with fellow reality star Tamra Judge, further diversifying her media presence.
Personal Life
Teddi has been married twice; her first marriage was to filmmaker Matt Robertson from 2006 to 2010. She married Edwin Arroyave in 2011, and together they have three children: daughters Dove and Slate, and son Cruz. Teddi is also a stepmother to Edwin’s daughter, Isabella.
In a personal health battle, Teddi revealed in October 2022 that she was diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma, a reminder of the importance of regular health check-ups.
Real Estate Ventures
The Mellencamp-Arroyave family has made notable real estate investments. In September 2020, they purchased a home in Encino, California, for $6.5 million.
Earlier, in January 2018, they acquired a property in the Mount Olympus neighborhood for $4.07 million, which had a previous listing of $4.4 million. They later listed this home for sale at nearly $6 million.
Tragically, they were connected to the murder of rapper Pop Smoke, who was shot in their rental property in 2020. Following the incident, they sold the Laurel Canyon home for $2.8 million.
