Reality TV is still going strong, especially for fans heavily entrenched in the Bravosphere. One of the major franchises born out of the reality television craze is the Real Housewives franchise. Kicking off in Orange County in 2006, The Real Housewives has only grown in popularity over the years, invigorating and inspiring a massive fanbase to follow the lives of ordinary, everyday upper-echelon women as they navigate drama, friendships, life-defining moments, and more.
From OG legends like Teresa Giudice and Bethenny Frankel to newcomers and scene-stealers like Porsha Williams and Erika Jayne, fans of the franchise have been kept well-fed with juicy and tantalizing moments. But the tell-all drama doesn't begin and end with what's shown on your favorite episode. From their pens and mics to our ears, these brave ladies, in their own words, reveal even more of their personal lives, giving extra depth to some of those iconic moments captured on and off screen.
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