Patricia Stanger (born May 31, 1961) is an American businesswoman, reality television personality, and founder and CEO of matchmaking service Millionaire's Club International.

[6] Stanger is a third-generation matchmaker, raised by a family that practiced the Orthodox Jewish system of shidduch.

[8] Stanger worked for 10 years in the fashion industry at Unionbay Sportswear, JouJou Jeans, and Saks Fifth Avenue.

[7] In 2000, Stanger stated that "successful men in the dating arena needed a private, exclusive club where they could come to find their beautiful and intelligent wives.

"[9] In 2008, Stanger signed a deal to have her own reality show called Millionaire Matchmaker on the Bravo TV Network.

First, millionaire clients submitted a biographical video profile on a DVD describing the type of partner they want.

Her "casting calls" or "recruiting sessions", where she screened men and women, involved her making brutal comments on their dress and appearance.

"[13] In April 2009, Patti Stanger was hired by Clear Channel subsidiary Premiere Radio Networks to host a 4-week special titled P.S.

After a month's hiatus, the program was returned to the schedule on a semi-regular basis, until it was moved to Thursday evenings in July 2009 and made a permanent fixture.

She has also stated in the season 5 finale of Millionaire Matchmaker that Friedman was like a "best friend" to her and that passion was lacking in their relationship.

[21] On September 25, 2011, during a taping of Watch What Happens Live hosted by Andy Cohen, Stanger made some controversial remarks.

Stanger also made comments about Jewish men and smart women that viewers and critics deemed offensive.