The real housewives of new york city
The Real Housewives of New York City (RHONY) is a reality television series that premiered on March 4, 2008, on Bravo. The show is part of the Real Housewives franchise, which follows the lives of several women who are married to wealthy and influential men in their respective cities.
The show primarily focuses on the personal and professional lives of the housewives, as well as their relationships with each other. The cast members are often involved in dramatic conflicts, romantic relationships, and business ventures, which are showcased on the show.
Here are some of the main cast members of RHONY over the years:
- Bethenny Frankel (Seasons 1-11): A businesswoman and entrepreneur, Bethenny is known for her sharp tongue and strong opinions.
- Ramona Singer (Seasons 1-12): A businesswoman and philanthropist, Ramona is known for her outspoken personality and her signature pinot grigio wine.
- Luann de Lesseps (Seasons 1-12): A countess and socialite, Luann is known for her glamorous lifestyle and her struggles with addiction.
- Sonja Morgan (Seasons 3-12): A businesswoman and socialite, Sonja is known for her bubbly personality and her struggles with finances.
- Kelly Bensimon (Seasons 2-4): A businesswoman and socialite, Kelly is known for her outspoken personality and her struggles with her children.
- Jill Zarin (Seasons 1-4): A businesswoman and philanthropist, Jill is known for her strong opinions and her struggles with her husband's health.
- Alex McCord (Seasons 1-5): A businesswoman and artist, Alex is known for her laid-back personality and her struggles with her husband's career.
- Cindy Barshop (Season 4): A businesswoman and entrepreneur, Cindy is known for her outspoken personality and her struggles with her children.
- Aviva Drescher (Seasons 5-6): A businesswoman and socialite, Aviva is known for her outspoken personality and her struggles with her husband's infidelity.
- Carole Radziwill (Seasons 6-10): A journalist and author, Carole is known for her witty humor and her struggles with her husband's death.
- Heather Thomson (Seasons 5-7): A businesswoman and entrepreneur, Heather is known for her outspoken personality and her struggles with her husband's career.
- Kristen Taekman (Seasons 6-7): A businesswoman and socialite, Kristen is known for her bubbly personality and her struggles with her husband's infidelity.
- Dorinda Medley (Seasons 8-12): A businesswoman and socialite, Dorinda is known for her outspoken personality and her struggles with her husband's death.
- Tinsley Mortimer (Seasons 9-12): A businesswoman and socialite, Tinsley is known for her bubbly personality and her struggles with her husband's infidelity.
- Barbara Kavovit (Season 11): A businesswoman and entrepreneur, Barbara is known for her outspoken personality and her struggles with her husband's infidelity.
The show has been praised for its portrayal of strong, independent women and its exploration of complex social issues. However, it has also been criticized for its focus on wealth and materialism, as well as its portrayal of women as catty and competitive.