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30 December 2025

Netflix Reality Series Exposes Palm Beach High Society

With exclusive parties, Mar-a-Lago drama, and a millionaire DJ at its center, Netflix’s latest reality debut offers viewers a rare look inside Florida’s most privileged circles.

On December 29, 2025, Netflix pulled back the velvet rope on one of America’s most exclusive social scenes with the premiere of Members Only: Palm Beach. The new reality series, which instantly became a talking point across social media and news outlets, thrusts viewers into the opulent world of Palm Beach high society—where power, influence, and access are the true currency, and reputations are built (or shattered) over brunch and champagne.

The show’s debut was anything but understated. According to CBS12, the premiere party on December 30, 2025, was a spectacle in itself, unfolding inside a sprawling Jupiter mansion. Guests—ranging from cast members to influencers, friends, and family—were treated to a live DJ, feathered and sparkling dancers weaving through the crowd, and a general air of high-society decadence that mirrored the series’ on-screen drama. A gallery published the same day showcased the dazzling atmosphere, confirming that the event was as exclusive and lively as the world it sought to portray.

At the heart of Members Only: Palm Beach are five women, each navigating the labyrinthine social hierarchies and unspoken rules of Palm Beach’s elite. The cast features real estate developer Hilary Musser, philanthropist Rosalyn Yellin, wellness guru Taja Abitbol, fashion designer and singer Ro-mina Ustayev, and perhaps the most intriguing, Maria Cozamanis—known in the nightlife scene as DJ Tumbles.

Maria Cozamanis’s story is a highlight of the series, and for good reason. As reported by Reality TV Shrine, Maria is estimated to have a net worth between $1 million and $3 million as of December 2025. But her journey to Palm Beach stardom didn’t start behind the DJ booth. Once a successful tech entrepreneur, Maria pivoted to DJing during the COVID-19 pandemic, briefly attending DJ school before quickly making a name for herself. Her husband, Damon Cozamanis, a chiropractor and CEO, has also made headlines—his company Synchrogenix hit $3.8 million in revenue back in 2017. Together, they’re a bona fide power couple in the Palm Beach scene.

Maria’s DJ career has been nothing short of meteoric. She’s collaborated with over eight luxury brands, opened for global DJ superstar Paul Oakenfold, and regularly headlines at Mar-a-Lago—Donald Trump’s private club and a recurring motif in the show. DJs in South Florida can command at least $2,000 per event, but Maria, being one of the most sought-after in Palm Beach, reportedly earns around $5,000 per night, often raking in over $50,000 a month. Maria’s style is as bold as her beats—she’s known for donning $6,000 couture outfits for each set, and she quipped, “Old money, new money, mystery money – everybody put their bets on me.”

Age is just a number in Palm Beach, but Maria did let slip during a heartfelt conversation with her son Dallas that she turned 50 in the year of filming. “I feel like this year has been all systems. Like, I turned 50 and I just f**n felt like—” she started, only to be playfully interrupted by her son: “Old?” This candid moment, highlighted by The Mirror and other outlets, resonated with viewers, adding a dash of vulnerability to Maria’s glamorous persona.

But Members Only: Palm Beach isn’t just about glitz, glamour, and DJ sets. The show provides a rare glimpse into the intricate social codes and fierce competition that define Palm Beach’s upper crust. As Netflix describes, “In this manicured world of privilege and private clubs, reputations are built over brunch, alliances shift over champagne, and while wealth is ubiquitous, power, influence and access are the true currency.” The series follows the cast as they vie for coveted invitations to events attended by luminaries like Donald Trump and Elon Musk, and as they navigate the shifting alliances and rivalries that come with life at the top.

Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s exclusive club, is a central status symbol throughout the show. According to Newsweek, Maria Cozamanis is seen preparing to DJ at Mar-a-Lago’s “Wine, Women & Shoes” charity event, which benefits Big Dog Ranch Rescue. In a confessional, Maria reflects on her unconventional entry into Palm Beach society: “Her name is Tumbles and that worked in my favor. Sometimes people will look down on me because I’m the DJ but the funny thing is when they find out that b* has money, they’re looking at me completely different.”

The drama doesn’t stop at the DJ booth. Rosalyn Yellin, another central figure, is a frequent presence at Mar-a-Lago, serving as sponsorship chair for the America First Gala holiday celebration and posting photos with President Trump. Her social standing is a recurring theme, as is her mentorship of Ro-mina Ustayev. Ro-mina, who compares her looks to Kim Kardashian, faces scrutiny for her fashion choices at Mar-a-Lago events. “Thank God I look like Kim Kardashian now because I could not roll into Mar-a-Lago with those eyebrows,” she jokes. Yet, she also finds herself at the center of controversy when a photo with a Marine at a Mar-a-Lago event goes viral for the wrong reasons, leading to a scolding from Yellin on the show.

Meanwhile, Taja Abitbol, whose husband is former Yankees pitcher David Cone, brings her own connections to the table. She’s attended numerous Mar-a-Lago events over the years, including ringing in the New Year and attending weddings at the club. Her son even attended the same school as Barron Trump. Abitbol told Newsweek that politics hasn’t dampened Mar-a-Lago’s allure: “I think that ever since he became president, there is such a higher demand for the membership of Mar-a-Lago. [The Trumps] definitely added to the panache of the whole Palm Beach and what I call Fantasy Islands lifestyle.”

Despite its deep ties to Mar-a-Lago, the show wasn’t allowed to film inside the club. Still, the aura of exclusivity and the club’s role as a social proving ground are ever-present, driving much of the show’s tension and intrigue. For those hoping for a peek behind those gilded gates, the series offers the next best thing—a front-row seat to the ambitions, alliances, and occasional scandals that define Palm Beach’s elite.

With surprise appearances from Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice and TikTok personality Suebelle Robins, Members Only: Palm Beach is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about reality shows of the season. Whether viewers are drawn in by the luxury, the personalities, or the drama, the series offers an unvarnished look at a world few ever get to see up close. As Maria Cozamanis so aptly put it, “Florida is status. If you aren’t part of the in-crowd, then you’re not in at all.”

For anyone fascinated by the rituals and rivalries of America’s wealthiest enclaves, Members Only: Palm Beach is streaming now on Netflix—an invitation, at last, beyond the gates.