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]

Kelly Brady
Born
Kelly Brady

(1979-07-05) July 5, 1979 (age 45)
NationalityAmerican
EducationCalifornia State University, Chico
Occupation(s)Publicist, manager, reality television personality
Spouse
Daniel Rosen
(m. 2017)
Children2

She helped publicize the careers of celebrities such as Tinsley Mortimer, Jessica Hart, and Jessica White.[3]

Biography

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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

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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

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Brady has been married to Daniel Rosen since 2017; they have two children.[12]

References

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  1. ^ a b Grant, Drew (2013-07-30). "Dear Diaries: Lunching with the City Girls". Observer. Observer Media. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b Hogan, Heather. "TV Alert: Kelly Brady of "City Girl Diaries" introduces her friends to her two moms". AfterEllen.
  5. ^ a b "A Branding Band: A Meeting with Kelly Brady". Couture In The Suburbs. 29 April 2016.
  6. ^ "City Girl Diaries Star and Superstar Publicist Kelly Brady". BlogTalkRadio. 12 September 2013. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
  7. ^ "LIZZIE'S LADIES ON THE LOSE?". New York Daily News. 2008-04-07. Archived from the original on 2008-04-07. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
  8. ^ "Fashion world reacts to Kate Spade suicide". New York Daily News. 5 June 2018. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ Cohen, Anne. "How To Manage A Celebrity Crisis In A Post-Weinstein World". Refinery29. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
  12. ^ "One Couple's Boho Beach Wedding in Montauk, New York". Martha Stewart. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. Retrieved 2023-05-04.