Southern Hospitality cast ages 2026: Every star's age and background

Leva Bonaparte, at 47 years old as of 2026, is the oldest member of the Southern Hospitality cast. She owns Republic Garden & Lounge in Charleston, South Carolina, and has led the show since its premiere on Bravo in November 2022. The Season 4 cast ranges from Michols Peña at 23 to Leva at 47, a 24-year spread across the Republic team.

Key takeaways

• The cast ages span from 23 to 47 as of September 2026.
• Leva Bonaparte is the oldest cast member at 47 years old (born 3 May 1979).
• Michols Peña is the youngest at 23 years old (born 2 January 2003).
• Season 4 premiered on 4 March 2026 and added two new faces: Justin Assad and Bella Starcher.
• Most cast members work, or have worked, at Republic Garden & Lounge on King Street, Charleston.

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Southern Hospitality cast ages and background

The show's cast consists of fun, unique individuals who each bring their personality into the show. It includes bartenders, servers, and Disc Jockeys who all have big dreams. The ages and backgrounds are drawn from Bravo's official cast pages, confirmed birth dates from entertainment sources including Distractify and The Things.

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1. Leva Bonaparte (47 years old)

• Full name: Leva Bonaparte (born Leva Nowroozyani)
• Date of birth: 3 May 1979
• Nationality: American (born in India to Persian parents)
• Role: Owner, Republic Garden & Lounge
• First season: Season 1

Leva Bonaparte is the cornerstone of Southern Hospitality. She built a hospitality empire of four restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina. She has been a main cast member since the show's premiere on 28 November 2022.

Born in India to Persian parents, she relocated to the United States and carved out a prominent role in Charleston's food and nightlife scene. She has been married to Lamar Bonaparte since 25 April 2013. They have one son, Lamar Jr., born on 29 January 2018.

2. Will Kulp (32 years old)

• Full name: Will Kulp
• Date of birth: March 1994
• Nationality: American
• Role: Bartender, Republic Garden & Lounge
• First season: Season 1

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Will Kulp grew up in Charleston before spending years as a model and bar manager in New York City. He returned home in 2020 and joined Republic as a bartender. His on-and-off relationship with cast member Emmy Sharrett has been a recurring storyline throughout the show.

3. TJ Dinch (30 years old)

• Full name: TJ Dinch
• Date of birth: 14 December 1995
• Nationality: American
• Role: Bartender, Republic Garden & Lounge
• First season: Season 1

TV personality TJ Dinch relocated from Virginia to Charleston to build a career in hospitality. He is openly gay and has spoken about the challenges of LGBTQ+ dating in the South. In Season 4, his Sir Wieners hot dog venture attracted attention across Charleston and impressed Leva Bonaparte.

4. Joe Bradley (~30 years old)

• Full name: Joe Bradley
• Date of birth: 16 August (1994/1995)
• Nationality: American
• Role: VIP Host and Manager, Republic Garden & Lounge
• First season: Season 1

Joe Bradley is originally from Atlanta. He attended the University of Michigan from 2014 to 2018 before moving to Charleston. At Republic, he progressed from VIP host to manager. He has been in a relationship with cast member Maddi Reese throughout the show's run. He has siblings named Caroline and Mike.

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5. Maddi Reese (29 years old)

• Full name: Maddi Reese
• Date of birth: 21 August 1997
• Nationality: American
• Role: VIP Server and DJ, Republic Garden & Lounge
• First season: Season 1

Maddi Reese moved to Charleston from New York City, originally via Charlotte, North Carolina. She works at Republic as both a VIP server and DJ. Southern Hospitality helped her land DJ bookings across the United States. Maddi is in a relationship with fellow cast member Joe Bradley.

6. Justin Assad (29 years old)

• Full name: Justin Assad
• Date of birth: 25 March 1997
• Nationality: American (Lebanese-Irish descent)
• Role: VIP Host, Republic Garden & Lounge
• First season: Season 4

Justin Assad is one of two new faces in Season 4. He is originally from Boston and attended Assumption University on a football scholarship, studying business management and English. A multi-sport athlete, he previously appeared on Netflix reality shows Surviving Paradise and Perfect Match Season 2.

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He came to Leva's attention through his friendship with TJ Dinch. His charm and social skills made an immediate impact on King Street.

7. Grace Lilly (28 years old)

• Full name: Grace Lilly
• Date of birth: 19 May 1998
• Nationality: American
• Role: Actress, influencer, and former VIP Host
• First season: Season 1

Grace Lilly has been a central figure on Southern Hospitality since its first episode. She is an actress, influencer, and model who worked as a VIP host at Republic. She has recently gone public with her relationship with William "Liam" Gann.

8. Mia Alario (28 years old)

• Full name: Mia Alario
• Date of birth: 31 December 1997
• Nationality: Trinidadian-American
• Role: Former Republic hostess; healthcare finance professional
• First season: Season 1

Mia Alario was born in Trinidad and Tobago. She holds two degrees in economics and finance from the College of Charleston. She joined Southern Hospitality as a Republic hostess before moving into a healthcare finance career. She has since competed in the Miss World pageant representing Trinidad and Tobago.

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9. Emmy Sharrett (28 years old)

• Full name: Emmy Sharrett
• Date of birth: 14 March 1998
• Nationality: American
• Role: VIP Server, Republic Garden & Lounge
• First season: Season 1

Emmy Sharrett is originally from Washington, D.C. She joined Republic as a VIP server and earned a promotion to Assistant General Manager in Season 2. In Season 3, she stepped back from management to refocus on her health and wellness. Her relationship with Will Kulp has been on-and-off throughout the show.

10. Molly Moore (~26 years old)

• Full name: Molly Moore
• Date of birth: 1999-2000
• Nationality: American
• Role: Event planner and former bartender
• First season: Season 3

Molly Moore joined the cast in Season 3 as an event planner and bartender. She was already friends with TJ Dinch and Mia Alario before she appeared on screen. Her exact date of birth has not been publicly disclosed.

11. Bradley Carter (~25 years old)

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• Full name: Bradley Carter
• Date of birth: 2000-2001
• Nationality: American
• Role: Certified personal trainer and VIP Server
• First season: Season 2

Bradley Carter is one of the younger members of the cast. He graduated from The Citadel Military College on a football scholarship and is now a certified personal trainer and wellness coach. He founded the Let's Run CHS fitness initiative in Charleston and is a Lululemon ambassador. He is openly gay and dated Lake Rucker during Season 3.

12. Michols Peña (23 years old)

• Full name: Michols Peña
• Date of birth: 2 January 2003
• Nationality: American
• Role: Assistant General Manager, Republic Garden & Lounge
• First season: Season 3

TV star Michols Peña is the youngest main cast member on Southern Hospitality. He studied Communications and Marketing at the College of Charleston and joined Republic as Assistant General Manager in August 2023. Michols is openly gay. His complicated history with TJ Dinch became a central plotline in Season 3.

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13. Lake Rucker (early 20s)

• Full name: Lake Rucker
• Date of birth: Undisclosed
• Nationality: American
• Role: VIP Host, Republic Garden & Lounge
• First season: Season 3

Lake Rucker comes from a prominent family in the Southern region of America. Her mother serves as Chief Operations Officer at Skyla Federal Credit Union. Her aunts co-founded Rucker Roots, a natural haircare brand. She joined the show in Season 3, where she briefly dated Bradley Carter. Her exact birth date has not been publicly disclosed.

14. Bella Starcher (age undisclosed)

• Full name: Bella Starcher
• Date of birth: Undisclosed
• Nationality: American
• Role: VIP Server, Republic Garden & Lounge
• First season: Season 4

Bella Starcher is one of two new cast members in Season 4. She graduated from Cuthbertson High School in Waxhaw, North Carolina, and attended the College of Charleston. She joined Republic through her connection to Michols Peña. Her exact age has not been publicly confirmed.

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Frequently asked questions

How old is Leva on Southern Hospitality?

Leva Bonaparte is 47 years old as of September 2026. She was born on 3 May 1979 in India to Persian parents. She is the show's oldest cast member and its central figure. She has owned and operated Republic Garden & Lounge in Charleston, South Carolina, since before the show began.

How old is Michols from Southern Hospitality?

Michols Peña is 23 years old as of September 2026. He was born on 2 January 2003, making him the youngest main cast member. He joined Southern Hospitality in Season 3 as Assistant General Manager of Republic Garden & Lounge.

How old is TJ Dinch?

TJ Dinch is 30 years old as of September 2026. He was born on 14 December 1995. He is a bartender and entrepreneur who relocated from Virginia to Charleston. In Season 4, his Sir Wieners hot dog venture attracted citywide attention and earned Leva's approval.

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How much does the cast of Southern Hospitality get paid?

Southern Hospitality cast salaries are not officially confirmed by Bravo. Reports suggest cast members earn approximately $25,000 per season, which is considerably less than the main Southern Charm cast. Many cast members also earn income from their regular roles and shifts at Republic Garden & Lounge.

What season is Southern Hospitality on in 2026?

Season 4 of Southern Hospitality premiered on 4 March 2026 on Bravo. The season features 11 returning cast members alongside two newcomers, Justin Assad and Bella Starcher. Two cast members exited the show ahead of Season 4, including Austin Stephan, who appeared in Season 3.

The cast of Southern Hospitality is a dynamic mix of personalities, mostly in their 20s and 30s, working in Charleston’s nightlife scene. They come from different backgrounds and share their real-life stories, dreams, and challenges, making the show entertaining and relatable.

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