Candiace Dillard Bassett

Candiace Dillard Bassett is one of the rising TV personality and singer. She wore the crown of the Miss United States in 2013. However, it was Dillard's appearance in the reality show Real House Wife of Potomac that propelled her into the limelight. 

In RHOP, Dillard was seen having a romance with her love partner as well as having a heated argument with her co-contestant. Keep scrolling through the article as we shed light on Candiace's blissful nuptials and life journey.

Inside Candice Dillard Bassett's Romantic Journey

Candice Dillard Bassett's husband is her former manager and long-time boyfriend, Chris Bassett. Despite appearing in RHOP together, the duo already met way earlier. Yes, the love birds met in August 2016 in a restaurant in Chinatown of Washington DC.

According to Candice, Bassett was her manager while she worked as a server. And, he thought of asking her out. The pair had lots of differences and separate lifestyles. But despite this, the love blossomed, and they dated.

A year later, i.e in May 2017, Chris went on his knees and proposed to her. And, the pair did not waste much time taking their relationship to the next level. Dillard and Bassett exchanged wedding vows in front of 240 guests and Bravo's camera in August 2018. The beautiful ceremony was at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C.

Did Candice Dillard Bassett's Husband Cheat On Her?

Chris Bassett has proven himself as the supportive husband to the former Miss United States. He also defended Candice while she had a heated argument at the RHOP cast’s trip to a wine tasting.

But, in 2022, Bassett was accused of cheating on his beloved wife Dillard. According to Gizelle Bryant, Chris is very flirty around her making her uncomfortable.

However, Candiace has trusted her hubby in this matter. She said, 

“Why would he want that when he has this? … This is excess flirtatious energy coming from a woman who doesn’t have that at home. This is just something that she does. Gizelle has a history, and there is a reputation there of her being fast.”

Candiace Dillard Bassett And Chris Bassett's Children

While Chris and Candiace do not have a child together, the RHOP contestant Dillard has taken the role of a stepmother. Just like Nadine Claridi, Bassett shares three children with his previous love partner. 

It was not easy for Candiace to be a stepmother too. The husband and wife duo are comfortable with two of his children, Mateo and Naia, appearing in Season 6. They attended virtual school at the couple’s home.

Dillard has a blended family and she is very proud of her kids. For now, Candiace has not stated her wish to have a biological child. 

A Look At Dillard's Early Life

Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on December 14, 1986, Dillard is currently in her late 30s in terms of age. Candiace husband, Chris, who was born in 1978 is 8 years older than her.

Candiace was raised in Atlanta, Georgia, by her two parents. Her mother, Dorothy Watts, and her father were both physicians in the Air Force. Dillard has two siblings; Crystal and Chris. She also has a half-brother named Michael.

At 23, she graduated from Howard University, an HBCU in Washington, D.C. with a Bachelor's degree in communications and broadcast journalism. Later in December 2020, Dillard joined Howard University to get a Master of Business Administration degree. She graduated in May 2022. 

Candiace Dillard's Journey To The Crown Of Miss United States 2013

Growing up, Candiace has always shown great interest in the world of glitz and glam. She has competed in various pageant shows. Some of the notable are Sunburst, National American Miss, National Miss American Coed, Georgia Miss American Coed, Miss Maryland USA, Miss District of Columbia USA, and Miss United States.

After all this dedication, Dillard's wife eventually won the title of Miss United States in 2013. Her journey to the crown is extremely motivational. 

Candiace's success in the pageant shows helped greatly in her career in TV and acting. Yes, a year later, she won the title Dillard appeared on the screen as an actress.

Candiace Dillard Bassett Movies And TV Shows

As aforementioned, Dillard's movies and TV shows venture began in 2014. She appeared as Victoria in the 2014 TV series Pivot Point. The year 2018 was huge for her. Not only did she get married but Candiace landed two acting roles.

To this day, the former Miss USA has 11 acting credits on her IMDb profile. The last time she was on the screen was in the 2021-2022 TV series Hush where Candiace played the role of Syleena.

Not only into acting, but Dillard has also set her foot in singing. She has released several songs under her name such as Fine Whine, Is It Back?, Drive Back, And So on.

Explore Candiace Dillard Bassett's Net Worth

Candiace Dillard Bassett has an estimated net worth of around $4 Million. Compared to former Miss USA Rachel Smith, Candiace has more fortune. All of this wealth is thanks to her rising career in the TV and singing industry.

Dillard, the former Miss USA, has ventured into other businesses too. She helped her spouse, Chris, in running Pitmaster BBQ. It is out of business now after the couple faced financial problems during the COVID-19 pandemic.

While the TV personality Dillard is rich now considering her massive net worth, she used to struggle with money before. It was also revealed that Candiace mother paid her mortgage before she got married. 

Speaking of real estate, the American actress is known to have two houses each worth at least $1 Million. Her Frech Chateau-style house located in Potomac cost $1 Million. Similarly, alongside her spouse Chris, Candiace paid $1.1 million for a home with a cozy yet stylish design.

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