Tamra Barney, born Tamra Vieth-Barney is one of the stars of The Real Housewives of Orange County. A native of Glendora, she joined the cast of the Bravo docu-drama in the third season through a casting call launched by the network’s website.

Tamra Barney, 42, joined "Real Housewives of Orange County" in Season 3. Tamra Barney has four children—23-year-old Ryan, 10-year-old Sidney, 9-year-old Spencer and 4-year-old Sophia—and is married to Simon Barney, who is the father of her three younger children.

Tamra from "Real Housewives of Orange County" proudly calls herself, "the hottest housewife in Orange County," and is known for what she has dubbed "video Tourette syndrome." Tamra Barney from "Real Housewives of Orange County" speaks her mind, even when it's shocking, and is the first to admit that her mouth often gets her in trouble.

On Season 4, viewers saw Tamra from "Real Housewives of Orange County" spending most of her time as a stay-at-home mom, but this year in order to help improve her family's financial situation, Tamra Barney has picked up part-time work doing real estate short sales.Tamra Barney is also launching a make-up line with her plastic surgeon, Dr. Ambe. Meanwhile, Simon has gone back to work selling luxury cars. Although financially strapped, the Barneys do see a light at the end of the tunnel thanks to hard work and sticking together.

The Barney's relationship has its ups and downs this season, and Tamra Barney from "Real Housewives of Orange County" is put in the difficult position of having to choose between her marriage and a close friendship.Tamra Barney's oldest son, Ryan, also continues to put the couple at odds as he tries to find his way, working as a marketing representative for a vitamin company. However, he defaults on a number of traffic violations that get him in trouble with the law—and not to mention Simon