Who Is Leva Bonaparte’s Husband? Lamar’s Job & Relationship History
Renowned reality TV star Leva Bonaparte is a seasoned restaurateur who is best known for her time on the Bravo reality television series Southern Charm, as well as its spin-off, Southern Hospitality. As such, Bonaparte has managed to garner a dedicated fan base, with her admirers often asking for details about her relationship with her husband.
Here’s everything fans need to know about Bonaparte’s marriage.
Who is Leva Bonaparte married to?
Leva Bonaparte has been married to her husband, Lamar Bonaparte, since 2013.
Talking about their compatibility in a December 2023 interview with People, Leva Bonaparte noted, “We’re very similar in a lot of ways. We’re both big nerds who love to learn. You’ll never not catch one of us reading or listening to a podcast or something, trying to find the new thing. And we both get a kick out of turning something into something else. I think that’s really what drew us to one another.”
What is Lamar Bonaparte’s job?
Leva Bonaparte’s husband is a Charleston-based businessman who primarily works as a restaurateur. According to Bravo, Lamar operates four restaurants alongside his spouse. These establishments are called Republic, Bourbon N’ Bubbles, Mesu, and Lamar’s Sporting Club, the last of which opened in the fall of 2023.
Leva and Lamar Bonaparte’s relationship history
Leva Bonaparte first locked eyes with her now-husband on the occasion of her 29th birthday. The Southern Hospitality star opened up about their first encounter in a 2023 interview. “I really didn’t want anything to do with him at first,” she said. “I was very mean to him, to be honest.” Lamar Bonaparte continued, “I thought he was cute and everything, but I was just dismissive of his romantic advances. I was like, ‘You’re probably full of s—.’”
Nevertheless, she ultimately found “his intelligence and creativity” attractive, resulting in their friendship. They soon started collaborating with each other on business ventures before eventually falling for one another. After five years of dating, Leva and Lamar tied the knot in 2013. Leva Bonaparte and her husband are proud parents to their son, Lamar “Little” Bonaparte Jr., whom they welcomed in January 2018.
