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stars who don’t depend on the show and social media fame to make money, but instead have some creative and surprising sources of income. It’s somewhat given that when thousands of people across the globe watch the show and meet new cast members, they also choose to follow these on social media. It’s not shocking that these cast members receive several followers within days of their 90 Day Fiancé debut.

However, it's also a case of out of sight, out of mind for these reality TV celebs. Not everyone might choose to keep following them on social media once their storylines reach a conclusion and their lives are not dramatic enough. It also results in a decline in the make through platforms such as Cameo and OnlyFans that need a social media push. In such situations, the ones with offbeat sources of income have always proved to be the real winners.

6 Kenny Niedermeier & Armando Rubio

What Jobs Do Kenny & Armando Have In 2026?

Kenny and Armando had very different jobs when they started their journey together on The Other Way season 2. Kenny was moving to Mexico after retiring from a successful real estate career. He wished to spend his lifetime together with Armando by marrying him in Mexico. Meanwhile, Armando lived with his parents, who owned a pet spa and boarding location in Baja, Mexico. Armando worked at the spa, and the spa recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Armando asked fans to vote for a new logo for his business as he announced it was to undergo a revamp.

However, the pet spa is not the only source of income for Armando and Kenny at the moment. Like every other 90 Day Fiancé cast member, Kenny and Armando are successful social media influencers on platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. They make money through Cameo requests from fans. They have a website where they sell everything from t-shirts to candles. Kenny and Armando recently became published authors by launching their children’s book named You, Me & Our Families, which celebrates the diversity of family structures in today's world and is already topping lists of bestsellers online.

5 Ashley Michelle

Ashley's Mystical Career Explained

Ashley’s $100,000 debt, which she claims she acquired through student loans, was a major topic of discussion and arguments between her and her husband, Manuel Velez, on the show as she’d kept it a secret from the Ecuadorian man. Ashley recently made jaws drop when she asked fans if they could help her pay off her debt. Ashley has asked fans to book one of her Cameos, for which she charges $40 each. She also promotes her website, Star Seed Shadows, which explains her work as a spiritual and business development mentor and healer.

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During her introduction on 90 Day Fiancé season 10, Ashley revealed that she was a witch specializing in tarot card readings, shadow work, and astrology. Ashley describes herself as a spiritual entrepreneur cosmic brand for modern mystics. Through her business, she guides curious souls with one-on-one Soul Sessions, powerful mentorships, and immersive courses that crack open the world of witchcraft. She even has her own merch line with logo-clad clothing and mugs for the magically minded. During Happily Ever After? season 8, Ashley’s career took a turn in a new direction.

Ashley started teaching Pilates. She had lost 100 pounds since she filmed her debut season. By September 2026, Ashley debuted her fit and fabulous new look at a bodybuilding competition she competed in and even progressed to the championship. It’s not known if Ashley has managed to pay off her debts yet, but the 90 Day Fiancé star’s creative mind surely knows no limits when it comes to exploring new ways to make money.

4 Jesse Meester

What Is Jesse Up To After The Single Life?

Jesse, remembered as Darcey Silva’s ex-boyfriend from 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, was last seen on 90 Day: The Single Life romancing Tim Malcolm’s ex-girlfriend Jeniffer Tarazona. Things between Jesse and Jeniffer didn’t work out, and he is now in a relationship with Marian Quesada, with whom he has a baby son named Zeus. Marian writes that she is a luxury real estate agent at Meester Estate, which is a premier real estate agency owned by Jesse. The 90 Day Fiancé star’s page reveals that he is a psychology student.

Jesse has dabbled in life coaching, acting, digital marketing, etc. and traveled to 72 countries before he made Marbella, Spain his home. Jesse started growing Meester Estate and Marbella Private Collection. He helps clients find their dream homes in and around Marbella on the Costa del Sol.

3 Anna Campisi & Mursel Mistanoglu

Anna & Mursel Have A Common Interest

A shared love of beekeeping led to an unexpected romance for Anna and Mursel, who first connected through a Facebook group dedicated to beekeepers. Despite a language barrier and cultural differences, the couple bonded over their mutual passion for the honey and hive life. Anna from Nebraska had flown to Turkey to meet Mursel before getting engaged and bringing him to the U.S. on a K-1 visa. Anna and Mursel had a dramatic wedding where they married with only six hours left on Mursel’s K-1 visa. Anna and Mursel created a company called Beauty and The Bees.

In September 2026, Anna and Mursel launched their own honey shop, Beauty and the Bees, in Omaha, Nebraska. The store offers a range of bee-inspired products, including pure Nebraska honey, whipped honey, candles, lip balms, beeswax melts, and more. Customers can also browse and purchase items through their online store. By March 2026, Mursel, who has over 20 years of experience as a custom furniture builder and designer, opened his own store named Mursel's Custom Furniture while revealing that the Turkish man specializes in kitchen and dining, bedroom, custom wall units, and home office furniture.

2 Andrei Castravet

Andrei Used To Be A Bouncer

Before finding fame via reality TV, Andrei worked as a bouncer in the Ireland club scene, where he met his then-future wife, Elizabeth Potthast. Previously, Andrei worked as a police officer in his home country before he was “forced out” of the ranks. Andrei defended his professional path and explained that he left the police force due to institutional corruption. He had a career goal of becoming a truck driver, but eventually became a stay-at-home dad.

“It is dangerous to be a bouncer, a lot of fights happen. I’m not an aggressive person in general but yes I can stand up for myself, yeah.”

Andrei’s unemployment was a cause of concern for Elizabeth’s family, especially her father, Chuck. Meanwhile, Andrei also seemed to hint at his wanting Elizabeth to take on a traditional Moldovan wife role. Eventually, Andrei got his real estate license in 2026. He wanted to open his own business to flip houses. Andrei and Elizabeth launched Castravet, Inc., their own business together, in January 2026. He was working with Keller Williams Realty Tampa Central instead of choosing to join the family business, as per .

1 Jasmine Pineda

Jasmine Has Announced A New Dream Career In Florida

Jasmine Pineda, from 90 Day Fiancé, is currently studying to become a real estate agent. She previously held a teaching job and also engaged in private tutoring. Additionally, she had multiple streams of income, including social media content, OnlyFans, and reality show appearances. Jasmine announced on March 12, 2026, that she was starting classes to become a real estate agent.

Prior to pursuing real estate, Jasmine was an English literature teacher in Panama. She also provided private tutoring, earning around $30-40 per hour. 90 Day Fiancé star Jasmine's net worth, as estimated in 2026, includes earnings from her teaching job, social media content, OnlyFans, and reality show appearances.

90 Day Fiancé airs Sundays at 8 p.m. EDT on TLC.

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