Countess is a former Wilhelmina model and licensed practical nurse. She came into prominence as the wife of Count Alexandre de Lesseps, with whom she shares two children. After 16 years of marriage, however, she filed for divorce and is now focusing on her career as a TV personality.
Aside from hosting her own show, The Countess Report, on WVVH Hamptons TV, LuAnn also stars on The Real Housewives of New York City. Additionally, she has released the book Class with the Countess and has released the music single titled "Money Can't Buy You Class."