Remember Dani Behr, the iconic 90s television presenter who graced our screens on shows like The Word and The Big Breakfast? The former star has undergone a remarkable career transformation, swapping the studio lights for the sunny skies of Los Angeles where she now works as a successful real estate agent.
From Pop Star to Television Presenter
Before becoming a household name, Dani Behr began her career in the entertainment industry as part of the girl group Faith Hope & Charity, performing alongside Diana Barrand and future Xpansions member Sally Ann Marsh. Her television breakthrough came with an appearance on Grange Hill, which paved the way for her becoming one of the most recognisable faces of 90s television.
She presented major shows including The Word, The Big Breakfast, and Hotel Babylon, establishing herself as a versatile television personality. Her career reached new heights when she participated in the eighth series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here in 2008, further cementing her celebrity status.
A New Life in Los Angeles
Twenty years ago, Dani made the life-changing decision to relocate to Los Angeles to raise her children as a single mother. She settled in the celebrity-favourite suburb of Bel Air, where high-profile residents like Kim Kardashian also own properties.
Following her divorce from restaurateur Carl Harwin in 2014, after nine years of marriage, Dani decided to make Los Angeles her permanent home to facilitate co-parenting with her ex-husband. The couple share two children: daughter Coco, now 20, and son Zane, 18.
Dani's career shift to real estate came as her television opportunities diminished and she faced financial challenges following her divorce. With family experience in the industry - her father worked in real estate while her mother was an interior designer - she had valuable background knowledge, having first assisted her father at his London brokerage when she was just 11 years old.
Building a Real Estate Empire
Dani's transition to full-time real estate wasn't just a backup plan - she had already demonstrated business acumen by purchasing her first property at the remarkably young age of 16 and continuing property investments throughout her television career.
On her professional website, she explains that her "love for the business dates to when she was just 11 years old". After obtaining her real estate license through rigorous study and examinations, she embarked on her new career path.
Despite the challenges of working in a commission-only industry, Dani has achieved significant success. Her sales include a stunning $7,900,000 five-bedroom home in Los Angeles, demonstrating her ability to navigate the competitive luxury property market.
Beyond real estate, Dani maintains connections to television through her production company, which she runs with a friend. She has revealed that several real estate-themed television shows are currently in development, potentially merging her two areas of expertise.
Her glamorous Los Angeles lifestyle includes regular travel by private jet, dance classes, and socialising with famous friends including influencer James Charles. She also appears on the reality realtor show Million Dollar Listing LA and previously hosted her own podcast, The Behr Essentials, about life in the city.
Meanwhile, her daughter Coco appears to have inherited her mother's striking looks and modelling talent, recently sharing Victoria's Secret-style photographs on Instagram that showcase a remarkable resemblance to her famous mother during her FHM and Maxim cover shoot days.
Dani Behr's journey from 90s television star to successful Los Angeles real estate agent demonstrates remarkable adaptability and business savvy, proving that celebrity status can translate into entrepreneurial success when coupled with determination and industry knowledge.
