David Beador

David Beador is a businessman and reality TV personality best known for appearing on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County as the former husband of Shannon Beador. A California-based entrepreneur, David built his career in the construction industry as the owner of Beador Construction, which he founded with his father in 1996. While much of his early life was kept out of the public eye, he became a familiar face to reality TV viewers through his family’s appearances on Bravo.

David first gained national attention after joining The Real Housewives of Orange County alongside Shannon during season 9 in 2014. Their marriage, family life and marital struggles became central story lines on the series. Viewers watched the couple navigate the aftermath of David’s admitted affair, counseling efforts and other relationship challenges before they ultimately separated in 2017 after 17 years of marriage. Their divorce was finalized in 2019.

David married Shannon in 2000, and they share three daughters: Sophie Beador (born in 2001) and twins Stella Beador and Adeline Beador (born in 2004). Following their split, David began dating Lesley Cook, whom he married in 2020 after three years together. The couple welcomed daughter Anna Love Beador in 2021. Their marriage has been marked by multiple divorce filings, reconciliations and legal disputes that have continued to generate headlines.