Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Janet Roach is an Australian property developer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and reality television star.
- She is most commonly known for her role as one of the first cast members of the Real Housewives of Melbourne (RHOM), but was a self-made millionaire long before the show aired.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Janet was born in the town of Gympie, Queensland on August 16, 1958. Shortly after, she moved to Brisbane with her family – the first time her parents had ever been to “the city.” The move came after her dad broke his arm while competing in a rodeo and could no longer work at a cattle station in Gymbie.
- Staying true to her city/country roots, Roach now splits her time between a luxurious apartment in South Yarra and an organic farm property in Red Hill – the latter with a population of only 731, according to the 2011 census.
- Twice divorced, Janet has two kids with her first husband: Paul, 36; and Jake; 32 (ages as of 2023). She also remains very close with her three stepchildren from her second marriage.
- In April 2011, her son Jake nearly died when 70% of his body was burned in an accident at a friend’s birthday party. He had to be airlifted and was placed into an induced coma for two and a half weeks.
- Roach is now married to her current partner, Sam Gance. In October 2021, the couple paid $43 million for a Toorak mansion, breaking the high auction price record in the city of Melbourne. The mansion sits on a massive 3330sq m block and consists of 7 living rooms, 3 kitchens, a teppanyaki grill, and an on-site wellness center!
Early Life and Education :
- Born to parents Bevan (deceased, father) and Audrey (mother), Janet has a younger sister named Robyn, whom she calls Bobby. She also has a brother named David.
- As a teenager, she attended Donvale High School in Donvale, Victoria. She later attended the Methodist Ladies’ College.
Job, Career, Philanthropy and Net Worth :
- Janet made her first property investment as a single, divorced mother with two kids and only a $20,000 credit card. Her projects are now worth millions, including a popular lifestyle village for people aged 55+ in Mildura, Victoria.
- After seeing the positive effects her homemade teas were having on her son Jake following his accident, Janet created Raw Essentials Tea – an all-natural tea company. In 2017, three of her teas won awards at the International Tea Championships – Gold for the Slim Tea; Silver for the Aphrodisiac Tea; and bronze for the Immune Tea.
- Janet Roach Net Worth : The combination of her various successful business puts Janet’s net worth at upwards of $25 million.
- Jake’s numerous surgeries and treatments have cost Janet hundreds of thousands of dollars. Realizing how lucky they were to be able to afford the best treatment, they founded the Roach Foundation, which pays for treatment (physical, emotional, and mental) for burn victims who are not as fortunate. Proceeds from Raw Essentials Tea go toward funding the treatments.
Fun Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Now that she can be picky with her projects, Janet mainly develops properties that support sustainable, eco-friendly development.
- She has two dogs named Boychik and Bella.
- Audrey (Janet’s mom) also owned her own property business and only retired when she was 76 years old.
- Now acting as a judge for the Miss Australia pageant, Janet was once herself a finalist in the metropolitan Miss Victoria pageant.
- In her spare time, she enjoys golfing and tending to her organic vegetable, fruit and herb gardens.
- In 2016, Janet and the other RHOM star won $30,000 on Family Feud that they donated to The Roach Foundation.
- Janet mentioned in an interview that over the last few months, she has been age-shamed and called “Granny Jany” by quite a few people online.
Body Figure / Physical Info
Janet Roach Measurements :
- Eye Color : Blue
- Haircut / Hair Color : Blonde
- How tall / Janet Roach Height : 5′4″
- Feet / Legs / Boots / Shoe Size : No confirmed information is available.
- Pregnant? : Currently, she is not expecting a baby.
