Jackie Siegel

Jacqueline Siegel, born Jacqueline Mallery on January 19, 1966, is an American socialite, model, actress, and beauty pageant director. She is best known as one of the primary subjects of the 2012 documentary film The Queen of Versailles, directed by Lauren Greenfield. Her life and family project also inspired the television sequel series Queen of Versailles Reigns Again and a 2024 stage musical adaptation, featuring Kristin Chenoweth in the role of Siegel.

Raised in Endwell, New York, Siegel is the daughter of John and Deborah Mallery. She attended the Rochester Institute of Technology, graduating in 1989 with a bachelor's degree in computer engineering technology.

Siegel entered the beauty pageant industry early in her career and won the Mrs. Florida America title in 1993. She later acquired ownership of the Mrs. Florida America contest and serves as its director.

In addition to her work in pageantry, Siegel has engaged in various business ventures and charitable endeavors. She serves on the board of directors of Westgate Resorts and founded Ocoee Thrift Mart, a retail store for used goods that donates a portion of its profits to charity. She also established the charitable organization Locals Helping Locals.

Throughout her career, Siegel has appeared on television, including a June 2015 episode of ABC's Celebrity Wife Swap. The television series Queen of Versailles Reigns Again premiered on the Discovery+ streaming service in Spring 2022 to continue documenting her family and house project, later moving to HBO Max in December 2022.

Siegel was married to Westgate Resorts owner David Siegel in a Jewish ceremony in 2000 until his death in April 2025. The couple raised eight children, including Siegel's daughter from a previous relationship, Victoria, her adopted niece, Jonquil, and children David, Daniel, Debbie, Drew, and twins Jacqueline and Jordan.