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Margaret Katona Josephs (born April 9, 1967) is an American designer, entrepreneur and television personality. She is the owner, founder and designer of a lifestyle brand called The Macbeth Collection. She garnered greater recognition in 2017, when she joined the Bravo reality television series The Real Housewives of New Jersey in its eighth season, where she remained a prominent role before departing after its fourteenth season.

Early life and education

Josephs was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Hungarian immigrants and raised in Mahopac, New York.[3] She would attend Austin Road Elementary School and graduate from Mahopac High School in 1985, before earning a degree in fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology.[4][5]

Afterwards, she worked in New York’s Garment Center as a dress designer.[6] While working here, she was inspired by the prints and fabrics she worked with which later influenced her own line. After the birth of her son, she decided to establish her own line of decoupage home accessories.[7]

Career

Josephs launched The Macbeth Collection in 1999, after realizing the popularity of her decoupage metal buckets and accessories. It has successfully transitioned into a lifestyle brand including tech, clothing and fashion accessories.[8][9][10] In 2012, CNN Money reported that The Macbeth Collection brought in an annual sale of $26 million.[11] According to Women’s Wear Daily, the MacBeth Collection was sued for copyright infringement by popular brand Vineyard Vines.

In 2015, Josephs developed the lifestyle accessory line Candie Couture, which is sold at Walmart. In August 2017, it was announced Josephs had joined the cast of The Real Housewives of New Jersey for its eighth season, which premiered on October 4, 2017.[12][13] In March 2026, Josephs announced her departure from the series after seven seasons.[14]

From 2020, she started her podcast, Caviar Dreams, Tuna Fish Budget with Margaret Josephs with co-host Lexi Barbuto; the podcast ended in 2023. The following year, Josephs released her memoir of the same name, Caviar Dreams, Tuna Fish Budget How to Survive in Business and Life.[15] In 2023, Josephs and Barbuto launched their mocktail line Soirée; the beverage brand is low calorie, gluten free, and comes in four flavors (Coco colado, Teajito, Marge-a-rite and Cool breeze).[16]

Personal life

Josephs currently resides in Englewood, New Jersey.[17] She is a former resident of Tenafly, where her former home has been featured in many publications, such as 201 Magazine.[18] Margaret Josephs married her first husband, Jan Josephs, in New York City. They had one son together and Jan Josephs had three children from a previous marriage. She is now married to her second husband, Joe Benigno.[19][20]

Awards and honors

  • Country Living Entrepreneur of the Year, 2007[21][22]
  • Honorary Judge on the panel of Country Living Entrepreneur of the Year, 2008[23]

References

  1. ^ . November 8, 2017. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  2. ^ “Margaret Josephs”. Bravo TV Official Site. August 22, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  3. ^ Kuperinsky, Amy (August 22, 2017). “Who is Margaret Josephs, the new ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ cast member”. nj.com. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
  4. ^ Stone, Natalie (August 22, 2017). “Real Housewives of New Jersey: 5 Things to Know About New Housewife Margaret Josephs”. People. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
  5. ^ Fenster, Jordan (September 28, 2017). “Former Mahopac resident to star on ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’“. The Journal News. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  6. ^ “Macbeth Collection Website”. Macbeth Collection. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  7. ^ Parija Kavilanz (May 13, 2012). “A Cluttered House Paid Off”. CNN Money. CNN. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  8. ^ Getz, Dana (October 4, 2017). “Who’s Margaret Josephs? The ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Star Is Bringing Determination & Pigtails”. Bustle.com. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
  9. ^ Johns, Gibson (October 3, 2017). “New ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ star Margaret Josephs reveals why it was ‘perfect timing’ for her to join the show”. AOL. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
  10. ^ Kraftofil, Colleen (September 28, 2017). “Why the New RHONJ Cast Member Margaret Josephs, 50, Exclusively Wears Her Hair in Pigtails”. People. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
  11. ^ Kavilanz, Parija (May 13, 2012). “Moms making millions”. CNNMoney. Archived from the original on August 5, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  12. ^ Quinn, Dave (August 22, 2017). “Danielle Staub Returns to RHONJ — and What Furniture Is Teresa Giudice Flipping Now?”. People. United States: Time Inc. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
  13. ^ Gennis, Sadie (August 22, 2017). “Real Housewives of New Jersey: Get a First Look at Danielle Staub’s Return in This Dramatic Trailer!”. TVGuide.com. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
  14. ^ Stivale, Shelby (March 24, 2026). “Margaret Josephs Announces She’s ‘Moving On’ From ‘RHONJ’ Amid Season 15 Pause”. Us Weekly. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  15. ^ “RHONJ’s Margaret Josephs to Release Memoir Caviar Dreams, Tuna Fish Budget — See the Cover”. Peoplemag. Archived from the original on October 1, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  16. ^ “‘Real Housewives’ star Margaret Joseph’s Soiree mocktail is Made In New Jersey”. News 12 New Jersey. May 6, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  17. ^ Kuperinsky, Amy (August 27, 2017). “Who is Margaret Josephs, the new ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ cast member”. NJ.com. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
  18. ^ Brooke Perry (September 2014). “(201)”. (201) Magazine (September 2014). North Jersey: North Jersey Media Group: 84–92. EAN 071896477504. Retrieved June 26, 2015. The Macbeth Collection’s Margaret Josephs infuses her Tenafly home with edgy, eclectic style
  19. ^ How to Deal with Being the Second Wife of a Man – Jacque Reid Discusses with Lifestyle Expert. The Tom Joyner Morning Show. New York City. May 22, 2015. Black America Web. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  20. ^ Secrets of the Second Wife. Better Show. New York City. June 26, 2015. Better TV. Archived from the original on June 27, 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  21. ^ Bethany Lyttle (May 17, 2007). “Margaret Josephs, the MacBeth Collection”. Country Living. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  22. ^ Bethany Lyttle (July 25, 2008). “The 2007 Country Living Women Entrepreneurs”. Country Living. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  23. ^ Dawn Reiss (June 3, 2009). “Entrepreneur throws hats in ring”. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved June 26, 2015.