History of Erika Jayne in Timeline
Erika Jayne, born Erika Girardi, is an American singer, actress, and television personality. She gained prominence as a cast member on the reality television series "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." Besides her television work, Jayne has also pursued a career as a dance-pop artist, releasing several singles and albums. She has also been involved in legal controversies surrounding her estranged husband, attorney Tom Girardi, and his alleged misappropriation of client funds, which has been a major storyline in her television appearances. Her career spans music, television, and the complex legal challenges related to her personal life.
July 10, 1971: Erika Jayne's Birth
On July 10, 1971, Erika Girardi, known professionally as Erika Jayne, was born. She is an American singer, television personality, and actress.
December 1991: Married Thomas Zizzo
In December 1991, Erika Jayne married Thomas Zizzo at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York.
1995: Appearance in Alchemy
In 1995, Erika Jayne had a role in the independent film Alchemy.
1996: Divorced Thomas Zizzo
In 1996, Erika Jayne divorced Thomas Zizzo and moved to Los Angeles.
1996: Appearance in Lowball
In 1996, Erika Jayne had a role in the independent film Lowball.
1998: Met Thomas Girardi
In 1998, Erika Jayne met Thomas Girardi while working as a cocktail waitress at Chasen's, a Los Angeles restaurant.
January 2000: Married Thomas Girardi
In January 2000, Erika Jayne married Los Angeles personal-injury attorney Thomas Girardi.
January 1, 2007: Released "Roller Coaster"
On January 1, 2007, Erika Jayne's first single, "Roller Coaster," was released, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.
August 2009: Released Debut Album Pretty Mess
In August 2009, Erika Jayne released her debut album, Pretty Mess, in the United States.
2010: Released Standalone Singles
From 2010, Erika Jayne released several standalone singles.
2015: Joined Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
In 2015, Erika Jayne joined the cast of Bravo's reality television show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for the show's sixth season.
December 2016: Guest Starred on The Young and the Restless
In December 2016, Erika Jayne guest-starred on The Young and the Restless with Eileen Davidson. She played real estate agent Farrah Dubose.
2017: Competed on Dancing with the Stars
In 2017, Erika Jayne competed on season 24 of Dancing with the Stars with Gleb Savchenko. They were eliminated in week five.
2017: Returned to The Young and the Restless
In 2017, Erika Jayne returned to The Young and the Restless for one episode.
2017: Red Carpet Host for American Music Awards
In 2017, Erika Jayne was a red carpet host for the American Music Awards.
2018: Competed on Lip Sync Battle
In 2018, Erika Jayne competed on Lip Sync Battle and lost to Taye Diggs.
2018: The Pretty Mess Tour
In 2018, Erika Jayne embarked on her first headlining concert tour, Erika Jayne Presents: The Pretty Mess Tour, visiting 13 cities across the United States.
2018: Returned to The Young and the Restless
In 2018, Erika Jayne returned to The Young and the Restless for two episodes.
2018: Red Carpet Host for American Music Awards and Co-hosted Billboard Music Awards
In 2018, Erika Jayne was a red carpet host for the American Music Awards and co-hosted the pre-show for the Billboard Music Awards.
2018: Lion Air plane crash
In 2018, the fatal Lion Air plane crash occured.
2018: Released Standalone Singles
Until 2018, Erika Jayne released several standalone singles, including number one singles "Painkillr" and "How Many Fucks."
2019: Cast as Roxie Hart in Chicago
In 2019, Erika Jayne was cast as Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of Chicago.
January 6, 2020: Broadway Debut in Chicago
On January 6, 2020, Erika Jayne debuted as Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of Chicago at the Ambassador Theater.
November 2020: Separation from Girardi
In November 2020, Erika Jayne announced her separation from Thomas Girardi and filed for divorce.
December 2020: Lawsuit and Legal Issues
In December 2020, Erika Jayne and Thomas Girardi were named in a lawsuit for allegedly embezzling funds meant for families of the victims of the fatal 2018 Lion Air plane crash. Also, a law firm asked a federal judge to order Erika Jayne to stop selling designer clothing online amid an effort to recover $2 million in money owed to clients.
December 17, 2020: Los Angeles Times Article Allegations
On December 17, 2020, a Los Angeles Times article alleged that Tom Girardi "stole millions of dollars from vulnerable clients," and improperly funneled more than $20 million of victims' compensation to EJ Global, a company set up to finance Jayne's entertainment and singing career.
June 14, 2021: Release of The Housewife and the Hustler
On June 14, 2021, a documentary about Erika Jayne and Thomas Girardi's legal troubles titled The Housewife and the Hustler was released on Hulu.
2021: Earnings from Real Housewives
In 2021, The New York Times estimated that Erika Jayne earned more than $600,000 for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' 11th season.
August 31, 2022: Judge Ruling in Civil Fraud Lawsuit
On August 31, 2022, a judge ruled in a $5 million civil fraud lawsuit that the plaintiffs could not prove Erika Jayne had knowledge of or involvement in the alleged fraud.
February 2024: Release of The Housewife and the Hustler 2
In February 2024, a sequel, The Housewife and the Hustler 2: The Reckoning, featuring Erika Jayne meeting with victims of Girardi's, was released.
March 2024: Erika Jayne: Bet It All on Blonde Documentary
In March 2024, Bravo aired a two-part documentary, Erika Jayne: Bet It All on Blonde, focusing on Erika Jayne's 2023 residency at the House of Blues Music Hall in the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, where she spoke about contemplating suicide during legal struggles.
2025: Competed on The Masked Singer
In 2025, Erika Jayne competed in season thirteen of The Masked Singer as "Yorkie", but she was eliminated in the "Group C Finals: Decades Night".
2025: Reprised Role as Roxie Hart
On January 20th, 2025, Erika Jayne reprised the role of Roxie Hart at the Ambassador Theater.
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