What Order Did the Real Housewives Come Out
What Are the Former Real Housewives Up to Today?
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When it comes to reality TV, the Real Housewives is an untouchable force. Debuting in 2006 with The Real Housewives of Orange County, the franchise has evolved with multiple spinoffs. Millions of people tune in to watch these ladies tear each other apart every week.
While there are many housewives in the franchise's history, the ones on this list stand out even from their peers. Each of these powerful ladies etched their names in reality show history forever.
Tiffany Hendra
Tiffany Hendra appeared in all but one season of The Real Housewives of Dallas. Fans got to see Hendra begin her fashion blog, Sanctuary of Style. Hendra was later demoted to a guest role for season two and season four.
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Following the show's cancellation, the former fashion model continued working on her blog, which has nearly 25,000 YouTube subscribers. She's also a mentor and coach for The Coaching Sanctuary, which offers services to help empower women. Hendra continues traveling the world with her musician husband, Aaron.
Kelly Bensimon
Former model Kelly Bensimon hopped on The Real Housewives of New York City in season two. At first, she couldn't make friends with anyone because of her off-the-wall behavior. Among other behaviors, she was arrested for domestic violence against her ex-boyfriend. Following her exit after season four, Bensimon returned as a guest in seasons six and seven.
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After the show, Bensimon transitioned into an authorship with the novels A Dangerous Age and The Second Course. In 2015, she graduated from Northeastern University with an MBA. Since August 2019, she's been working with the Douglas Elliman real estate group.
Kelly Dodd
Kelly Dodd joined The Real Housewives of Orange County in season 11. At the start, Dodd's fiery behavior rubbed housewives Heather Dubrow and Shannon Beador the wrong way. When season 14 rolled around, she started fights with nearly everyone on the program.
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During her time on the show, Dodd was in the spotlight for domestic violence. Ex-husband Michael Dodd and ex-boyfriend Jeff Caldwell both claimed Dodd assaulted them. Housewife Vicki Gunvalson also sued Dodd in November 2019 for defamation of character following her statements on the show. That same month, Dodd became engaged to Rick Leventhal.
Lydia McLaughlin
Lydia McLaughlin left The Real Housewives of Orange County as quickly as she came. Following season eight, the businesswoman exited the show. Three years later, though, she returned for season 11. McLaughlin permanently left the franchise at the end of the season for the security of her children.
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Since her exit, McLaughlin has focused on her jobs as co-founder of Nobleman Magazine and SKYLAB Media Group, Inc. She runs both companies with her husband Doug. Outside of work, she runs her own lifestyle blog titled OCLydia. In 2015, she released the book Beyond Orange County: A Housewives Guide to Faith and Happiness.
Larsa Pippen
As the wife of basketball icon Scottie Pippen, Larsa turned heads on season one of The Real Housewives of Miami. During her time on the show, she was joined by longtime friend Cristy Rice. Pippen wasn't asked to return for season two because of her bland personality on screen.
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After the show, Larsa's relationship with Scottie began to deteriorate. In 2016, Scottie filed for divorce, but the couple still tried to work things out. Unfortunately, things didn't change, and Larsa filed for divorce two years later. They agreed to share custody of their children.
Alex McCord
Alex McCord took over the airwaves during the first four seasons of The Real Housewives of New York City. One of her biggest feuds was with Jill Zarin, which escalated into a heated battle in season three. McCord wasn't asked to return following season four.
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Since leaving the show, McCord moved to Australia along with her husband Simon and their children. McCord recently celebrated 20 years together with him. "No one I would rather ride with on this train of life," McCord said in an Instagram post. McCord is currently working on getting her degree in psychology.
Joyce Giraud
Joyce Giraud only lasted one season on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, but she made her time count. During season four, she engaged in a massive feud with Brandi Glanville. Following the season, Giraud was fired from the hit show.
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Giraud has turned to making skincare products under the Joyce Miracle Elixir Collection brand. In 2014, she co-created the popular Estrella TV reality series Rica, Famosa, Latina, which was inspired by Real Housewives. She also made her return to acting with an appearance in 2017's Jeepers Creepers 3 as Deputy Dana Lang.
Peggy Sulahian
Peggy Sulahian had the honor of being the 100th housewife in the popular franchise. However, her time on The Real Housewives of Orange County only lasted one season. During season 12, she stunned her fellow housewives by revealing she had breast cancer.
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In 2018, Sulahian launched the cosmetics brand Alkali Beauty. When it comes to a possible return to reality TV, she believes that chapter of her life is closed. "At this point, moving on seemed like the right thing to do," she told US Weekly. She's still married to business mogul Diko.
Caroline Manzo
Caroline Manzo made her presence felt during the first five seasons of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. The entrepreneur exited the show to begin her own spinoff titled Manzo'd with Children. Manzo was asked to return to Real Housewives for its 10th season, but she turned it down because it was a friend role.
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In 2013, Manzo wrote her first book titled Let Me Tell You Something. The book, which was released on HarperCollins, finds Manzo giving advice on topics such as family and relationships. She continued with Manzo'd with Children until its cancellation in 2017.
Kim Zolciak-Biermann
Kim Zolciak-Biermann delivered the drama during the first five seasons of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. During her initial run, she landed a spinoff show with husband Kroy Biermann entitled Don't Be Tardy. While Zolciak-Biermann left Atlanta after season five, she made guest appearances through season 10.
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Since 2016, she's been working with her skincare line called Kashmere Kollection. Zolciak-Biermann also made her return to singing with the 2018 single "Wig." While she's no longer on Real Housewives, fans can still listen to her podcast, "House of Kim".
Claudia Jordan
In season seven, actress and model Claudia Jordan joined The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Jordan had severe issues with NeNe Leakes, and fans got to see the two butting heads. The actress walked away from the show after one season, but she appeared as a guest in season eight.
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Immediately after leaving the show, Jordan starred in the reality series The Next :15, which follows former reality stars. Jordan has also been busy hosting Out Loud with Claudia Jordan on Fox Soul. She's also worked on the films The Regiment and Steele Justice.
Bethenny Frankel
When people think of the Real Housewives franchise, Bethenny Frankel is one of the first names to pop up. The New York native caused some chaos during her run on The Real Housewives of New York City. In 2010, she landed her own spinoff series, Bethenny Ever After.
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While a select few housewives have one spinoff, Frankel has two under her belt. In 2018, her friendship with Fredrik Eklund was documented in Bethenny & Fredrik. She also filed for divorce from Jason Hoppy in 2016.
Meghan King Edmonds
Meghan King Edmonds officially joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County in season 10. During the show, Edmonds goes through IVF to have children. Edmonds exited the show following season 12, but she made a guest appearance in season 14.
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While Edmonds gave birth to twin boys in 2018, her relationship with her husband Jim became a complete mess. In June 2019, it was discovered that Jim sent text messages to another woman. The couple split four months later. Jim filed for divorce towards the end of the year.
Jeana Keough
Former actress Jeana Keough landed some major air time during the first five seasons of The Real Housewives of Orange County. In season six, she was demoted to a friend role. Keough would make guest appearances until officially departing the show after season 12.
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In recent years, Keough has been spending time with her granddaughter Decker. In November 2019, she officially divorced former baseball player Matt Keough. The pair were already separated when the cameras started rolling on The Real Housewives of Orange County. The divorced couple has three children together.
Adriana de Moura
Adriana de Moura lasted all three seasons of The Real Housewives of Miami. The art dealer tended to confide in longtime friend and fellow housewife Lea Black, but their relationship was strained by season three. During the final season, de Moura married Frederic Marq.
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In 2018, de Moura put her Miami home on the market for a whopping $5 million. She also landed a star role in the psychological thriller Apollyon, which stars CeeLo Green. In the film, she portrays psychiatrist Selena Harris. The film was finished in 2013, but setbacks forced it to be released years later.
Camille Grammer
Camille Grammer didn't have any tossed salads or scrambled eggs during her time on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. During the show, she discovered her then-husband Kelsey cheated on her. After season two, Grammer found herself demoted to friend and guest roles.
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Recently, Grammer has been in remission after being diagnosed with both squamous cell carcinoma and endometrial cancer. Fortunately, she didn't have to go through it alone. In 2018, she married attorney David C. Meyer in Hawaii. "It was like something out of a fairy tale," Grammer told People.
Heather Dubrow
Heather Dubrow made her way on The Real Housewives of Orange County in season seven. During her time on the series, Dubrow tried to make a comeback in with roles in Hot in Cleveland and Hawaii Five-0. She left the series following the 11th season.
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Since leaving, Durbrow started her own YouTube channel to showcase her lavish lifestyle. She also runs a podcast titled Heather Dubrow's World. Her last acting role was in the 2017 series Young & Hungry. She's still happily married to plastic surgeon and Botched co-host Terry Dubrow.
Sheree Whitfield
Fashion designer Sheree Whitfield caused mayhem during her time on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. One of her most noticeable moments was nearly snatching off Kim Zolciak-Biermann's wig. After the first four seasons, Whitfield left the show, but she returned for seasons eight and nine.
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In 2017, Whitfield released the novel Wives, Fiancées, and Side-Chicks of Hotlanta. In 2018, she got back into the fashion game with her She by Sheree 2019 Spring Summer Collection. This is her first line of clothing since 2009. "I'm a perfectionist. I don't believe in rushing things," she told US Weekly.
Jill Zarin
Jill Zarin was part of the initial cast of The Real Housewives of New York City. During the show, she had a feud with Ramona Singer, which was highlighted by a tennis match. Zarin was fired from the show following season four.
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After leaving, Zarin experienced tragedy when her husband Bobby died in 2018 from thyroid cancer. Fortunately, Zarin has moved on with boyfriend Gary Brody. She currently sells rugs as part of her Jill Zarin Home brand. Zarin also works on the Little Nasties podcast, which spawned from the 2015 audiobook Tales from Beyond the Pale: Little Nasties.
Eileen Davidson
Daytime Emmy-winning soap opera star Eileen Davidson shocked fans by appearing on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. On the show, Davidson reunited with her former Days of Our Lives co-star Lisa Rinna. Most fans remember her for the infamous wine throwing moment with Brandi Glanville.
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Davidson's exit from the show after season eight stemmed from producers no longer wanting her as a housewife. They demoted her to a friend role, which didn't sit well with the actress. Since then, Davidson landed a role in the 2020 Christmas movie There Will Always Be Christmas.
Carlton Gebbia
Carlton Gebbia made a splash on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in season four. As the only practicing witch on the show, she was accused of casting spells on her castmates. Gebbia wasn't asked to return after the season ended.
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There were no spells to prevent what happened to Gebbia after leaving the show. She got a divorce from her husband David in September 2018 after 20 years together. In late 2017, she was sued by a former housekeeper for years of physical abuse. More recently, Gebbia made the jump to Miami.
Alexis Bellino
Alexis Bellino arrived on The Real Housewives of Orange County in season five. During the show, Bellino began a new career as a morning news correspondent. She originally quit after season seven, but she returned for season eight before leaving for good.
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After exiting the show, Bellino's relationship with her then-husband Jim deteriorated. In August 2018, the pair got a divorce. In the settlement, Bellino was set to receive $16,000 per month from Jim in spousal and child support. Months after the divorce, Bellino started dating Andy Bohn. In 2019, she starred in Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars.
Danielle Staub
Danielle Staub's time on The Real Housewives of New Jersey was littered with controversy. From her criminal past to lawsuits from her ex-husband Kevin Maher, Staub's life was considered must-see-TV by most people. Staub exited the show after season two, but she returned in a supporting role for a few more seasons.
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After her initial run on the show, Staub sold her Wayne, New Jersey home as part of a bankruptcy deal. She married Marty Caffrey in May 2018, but the couple announced their divorce three months later. In 2019, their divorce was finalized.
Gretchen Rossi
Gretchen Rossi debuted on The Real Housewives of Orange County in season four. During her time on the show, she aided her then-fiance Jeff's fight with leukemia. Unfortunately, Jeff passed away during the season's taping. Rossi met now-fiance Slade Smiley in the next season.
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After season eight, Rossi stepped away from the show to focus on her relationship with Smiley. Because of her fertility issues, Rossi tried IVF multiple times. After a long journey, Rossi gave birth to daughter Skylar in 2019. "Skylar is born and mama and baby are doing well," Rossi's rep told People.
Yolanda Hadid
Yolanda Hadid, who was married to producer David Foster, joined The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in season three. During her stint, her battle with Lyme disease was a major topic. Her relationship with Foster found itself being strained on camera.
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Since leaving the show after season six, Hadid divorced Foster. In 2017, she released her first memoir, Believe Me: My Battle with the Invisible Disability of Lyme Disease. The following year, Hadid landed her own reality show on Lifetime called Making a Model with Yolanda Hadid. Much like America's Top Model, the series focused on discovering a brand new model.
Adrienne Maloof
Businesswoman Adrienne Maloof walked the walk during the first three seasons of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Because her family owns the Sacramento Kings, Maloof brought some of the ladies along for some home games. Maloof was cut from the show after season three because of her lack of commitment.
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By the time season three came, Maloof was divorced from plastic surgeon Paul Nassif. She immediately began dating Rod Stewart's son Sean, but their relationship came to an end in 2013. Recently, she's been involved in an on-again, off-again relationship with Anheuser-Busch heir Jacob Busch.
Jo De La Rosa
Jo De La Rosa had the time of her life during the first two seasons of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Her relationship with then-fiance Slade Smiley was put to the test in front of audiences. The pair ultimately broke up, but they appeared together in the spinoff series Date My Ex: Jo & Slade.
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While De La Rosa had dreams of being a singer, she instead began a career in advertising in 2016. "It's like being an astronaut; you go to the moon, then you come back and you're, like, working in advertising," she told The Daily Dish.
Joanna Krupa
Actress and model Joanna Krupa appeared on the final two seasons of The Real Housewives of Miami. For her, reality TV was nothing new. In 2009, the Poland native competed on Dancing With the Stars and PokerStars Million Dollar Challenge.
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Since Real Housewives of Miami ended, Krupa divorced nightclub owner Romain Zago in 2017. Fortunately, she found a new life with husband Douglas Nunes. On November 2, 2019, she welcomed her first child, Asha-Leigh. Krupa continues fighting for animal rights with Angels For Animal Rescue. She also landed a role on the film In the Blink of an Eye.
Taylor Armstrong
Taylor Armstrong delivered some memorable moments during the first three seasons of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Off-screen, however, her personal life was filled with tragedy. After filing for divorce from her husband, she later found him dead. The aftermath of his death was on display during season three.
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Armstrong wrote about her struggles in the memoir Hiding from Reality: My Story of Love, Loss, and Finding the Courage Within. Fortunately, she found love again with husband John Bluher, who she married in 2014. In 2019, a meme of her yelling at a sassy cat went viral.
Lea Black
Lea Black is one of two people who stayed on for the entire run of The Real Housewives of Miami as a housewife. Things between Black and Cristy Rice got intense when Rice appeared unannounced to Black's gala. At the end of season three, Black had a tense confrontation with rival Marysol Patton.
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Following the show, Black wrote the 2015 book Red Carpets & White Lies. The book, which was released on Beaufort Books, was a fictionalized version of Black's annual gala. Fans can hear Black discuss various topics on her podcast, Lunch With Lea.
What Order Did the Real Housewives Come Out
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