Dishing the Dirt: A Comprehensive List of The Real Housewives
Hey there, reality TV enthusiasts! Welcome back to our little corner of the internet. Today, we're diving headfirst into the glamorous, drama-filled world of The Real Housewives. If you're a fan of high heels, high drama, and even higher hair, then you're in the right place. So, grab your popcorn and let's get started! Guys, explore more in Guides And Explainers and list of the real housewives.
The OG: Orange County
Kicking things off, we have the granddaddy of them all - The Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOC). This show first aired way back in 2006, and it's been serving up a side of drama with its tanning ever since. Here's a quick rundown of the ladies who have made OC their home:
- Vicki Gunvalson: The OG of the OG, Vicki has been stirring the pot since day one. She's a successful insurance agent, and her catchphrase, "Whoop it up!" has become as iconic as her Wicked Witch of the West cackle. - Tamra Judge: Tamra joined the cast in season 3 and quickly became known for her fitness obsession and her no-filter approach to life. She's also Vicki's BFF-turned-enemy-turned-BFF again, because reality TV friendships are a rollercoaster, you guys. - Shannon Beador: Shannon joined the cast in season 9, and she brought with her a whole lot of sass, a love for queso, and a husband who's not afraid to make a fool of himself (looking at you, David Beador). - Meghan King Edmonds: Meghan joined the cast in season 10, and she quickly became known for her love of Jim Edmonds (now ex-husband, sad face), her twins, and her, ahem, "unique" accent. - Kelly Dodd: Kelly joined the cast in season 11, and she's been a polarizing figure ever since. She's not afraid to speak her mind, and her catchphrase, "I'm not here to make friends," has become as infamous as her love for her tequila brand, "Potomac & Bloom." - Emily Simpson: Emily joined the cast in season 13, and she's quickly become known for her legal career, her love of fitness, and her tumultuous relationship with her husband, Shane.
The Big Apple: New York City
Next up, we have the Real Housewives of New York City (RHONY), which first aired in 2008. These ladies are known for their quick wit, their love of a good Manhattan, and their ability to make a scene in any setting. Here's a look at the cast:
- Bethenny Frankel: Bethenny is a RHONY OG who's known for her Skinnygirl empire, her no-nonsense attitude, and her on-again, off-again friendship with fellow housewife, Ramona Singer. - Ramona Singer: Ramona is another RHONY OG who's known for her love of a good cocktail (or five), her catchphrase, "I don't give a [expletive deleted]," and her tumultuous friendship with Bethenny. - Sonja Morgan: Sonja joined the cast in season 3, and she's quickly become known for her love of a good party, her "tofu scramble" (whatever that is), and her cringe-worthy attempts to keep up with the younger housewives. - Luann de Lesseps: Luann joined the cast in season 4, and she's known for her cabaret shows, her love of a good count (as in, "count your blessings, darling"), and her tumultuous relationship with her ex-husband, Tom D'Agostino. - Dorinda Medley: Dorinda joined the cast in season 7, and she's quickly become known for her no-filter approach to life, her love of a good clapback, and her catchphrase, "How you doin'?" - Tinsley Mortimer: Tinsley joined the cast in season 9, and she's known for her love of a good party, her tumultuous relationship with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Scott Kluth, and her catchphrase, "I'm not a regular mom, I'm a cool mom." - Eboni K. Williams: Eboni joined the cast in season 13, and she's the first Black woman to join the RHONY cast. She's a lawyer, a TV personality, and she's quickly become known for her intelligence, her no-nonsense attitude, and her love of a good debate.
The City of Angels: Beverly Hills
Next up, we have the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHOBH), which first aired in 2010. These ladies are known for their high-end fashion, their love of a good plastic surgery, and their ability to make a scene in any upscale setting. Here's a look at the cast:
- Lisa Vanderpump: Lisa is a RHOBH OG who's known for her successful restaurant empire, her love of her dogs, and her tumultuous friendship with fellow housewife, Kyle Richards. - Kyle Richards: Kyle is another RHOBH OG who's known for her love of a good shopping spree, her tumultuous friendship with Lisa, and her family's connection to the famous Hilton family (yes, that Hilton family). - Brandi Glanville: Brandi joined the cast in season 2, and she's known for her love of a good drink, her tumultuous relationship with her ex-husband, Eddie Cibrian, and her catchphrase, "Bye, bitches!" - Yolanda Hadid: Yolanda joined the cast in season 3, and she's known for her successful modeling career, her love of a good selfie, and her tumultuous relationship with her ex-husband, David Foster. - Eileen Davidson: Eileen joined the cast in season 5, and she's known for her successful acting career, her love of a good wine, and her tumultuous friendship with fellow housewife, Lisa Rinna. - Lisa Rinna: Lisa joined the cast in season 5, and she's known for her successful acting career, her love of a good dance party, and her tumultuous friendship with Eileen. - Kathryn Edwards: Kathryn joined the cast in season 6, and she's known for her love of a good party, her tumultuous relationship with her husband, Donnie Edwards, and her catchphrase, "I don't want to be a part of this drama." - Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave: Teddi joined the cast in season 8, and she's known for her successful accountability coaching business, her love of a good workout, and her no-nonsense attitude. - Dorit Kemsley: Dorit joined the cast in season 7, and she's known for her successful swimwear line, her love of a good fashion show, and her tumultuous friendship with fellow housewife, PK Kemsley.
The Windy City: Chicago
Next up, we have the Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA), which first aired in 2008. These ladies are known for their high-drama storylines, their love of a good wig, and their ability to make a scene in any setting. Here's a look at the cast:
- NeNe Leakes: NeNe is a RHOA OG who's known for her successful acting career, her love of a good laugh, and her tumultuous friendship with fellow housewife, Kim Zolciak-Biermann. - Kim Zolciak-Biermann: Kim joined the cast in season 1, and she's known for her love of a good wig, her tumultuous relationship with her ex-husband, Kroy Biermann, and her catchphrase, "Don't be tacky, don't be rude." - Kandi Burruss: Kandi joined the cast in season 2, and she's known for her successful music career, her love of a good family drama, and her catchphrase, "I'm just here to make beautiful music." - Cynthia Bailey: Cynthia joined the cast in season 3, and she's known for her successful modeling career, her love of a good wine, and her tumultuous relationship with her ex-husband, Peter Thomas. - Porsha Williams: Porsha joined the cast in season 5, and she's known for her love of a good wig, her tumultuous relationship with her ex-fiancé, Dennis McKinley, and her catchphrase, "I'm single, and ready to mingle." - Shereé Whitfield: Shereé joined the cast in season 1, but she left after season 4. She returned in season 11, and she's known for her love of a good fashion show, her tumultuous relationship with her ex-husband, Bob Whitfield, and her catchphrase, "Who gon' check me, boo?" - Eva Marcille: Eva joined the cast in season 10, and she's known for her successful modeling career, her love of a good clapback, and her tumultuous relationship with her ex-fiancé, Michael Sterling. - Jen Shah: Jen joined the cast in season 11, and she's known for her successful real estate career, her love of a good party, and her tumultuous friendship with fellow housewife, Meredith Marks.
The Peach State: Atlanta
Next up, we have the Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP), which first aired in 2016. These ladies are known for their high-end fashion, their love of a good wine, and their ability to make a scene in any upscale setting. Here's a look at the cast:
- Gizelle Bryant: Gizelle is a RHOP OG who's known for her successful real estate career, her love of a good wig, and her tumultuous relationship with her ex-husband, Jamal Bryant. - Karen Huger: Karen is another RHOP OG who's known for her successful real estate career, her love of a good fashion show, and her catchphrase, "I am not here for the mess." - Robyn Dixon: Robyn joined the cast in season 1, and she's known for her love of a good family drama, her tumultuous relationship with her ex-husband, Juan Dixon, and her catchphrase, "Bye, girl!" - Monique Samuels: Monique joined the cast in season 3, and she's known for her successful music career, her love of a good clapback, and her tumultuous friendship with fellow housewife, Candiace Dillard Bassett. - Candiace Dillard Bassett: Candiace joined the cast in season 3, and she's known for her successful event planning business, her love of a good