Gretchen Rossi (born October 30, 1978) is an American television personality and businesswoman.
Rossi joined The Real Housewives of Orange County in 2008 (season 4) to 2013 (season 8). Rossi returned to The Real Housewives of Orange County as a âÂÂfriend of the housewivesâ in 2025 (Season 19). In January 2026, it was confirmed that Rossi would be exiting the series once again after one season.
Rossi is from Michigan. In 2004 she married film technician Chris Rossi, but they divorced in 2007. She is in a relationship with Slade Smiley. The couple have a daughter together. Previously, Rossi was engaged to Jeff Beitzel, who died from cancer.