The Real Housewives franchise is famous for having glam cast members and some of the fights and confrontations have been pretty legendary. Tamra Judge was a long-time cast member who appeared on The Real Housewives of Orange County from seasons 3 until 14. She was known for being part of the "Tres Amigas" with Shannon Beador and Vicki Gunvalson, and fans enjoyed her commitment to health and fitness, along with her sweet marriage to Eddie.
There are many juicy reality shows to enjoy, but RHOC will always feel special, as that blend of drama and California sunshine makes for an entertaining series no matter what the season. When Tamra was on the show, she won fans' support and love in many situations, but she sometimes did the wrong thing.
Supported: When She Got Emotional In Ireland
Kelly Dodd is a controversial figure on RHOC and she and Tamra fought during a trip to Ireland.
Tamra got very emotional when Kelly brought up the fact that Tamra had a difficult relationship with her children. Because of her complicated and messy divorce from Simon, she didn't see her daughter for a while, and Kelly said that she understood why she felt that way. This was the wrong thing to say, as Tamra would have appreciated it if the other cast members had stayed out of her family situation. Fans felt bad for Tamra, as it was obvious that she was really hurt.
Didn't: When She Threw Wine In Jeana's Face
When it seemed like Jeana Kough was speaking to the media, Tamra told her off, causing a huge confrontation in the sixth season of RHOC.
Tamra famously threw wine in Jeana's face, one of the most iconic scenes in Real Housewives history. While it's easy to sympathize with Tamra's hurt feelings, as no one wants friends to talk to the press about them, it's always hard to know what the real truth is here. Viewers have seen many cast members accuse each other of talking to the media on this Bravo franchise. Even though Tamra's feelings were totally valid, she should have stopped before throwing wine.
Supported: When She Divorced Simon
Fans of the Real Housewives franchise have watched many marriages break up. On RHOC, Shannon, Vicki, Tamra, and Lizzie have all split up with their husbands.
Fans supported Tamra for leaving this marriage, she and Simon were fighting regularly and it seemed like a very difficult marriage. Once she was single again, Tamra was able to meet her now-husband Eddie, and it seems like a much healthier, positive situation.
Didn't: When She Said Gretchen Didn't Care That Her Fiancé Jeff Was Dying
Gretchen Rossi and Tamra used to be friends, but their relationship was definitely fraught with conflict, and this was true from the beginning.
When Gretchen hung out with her family on the 4th of July while her fiancé Jeff was in the hospital, Tamra didn't agree with that decision. Tamra was upset about this and said that if it were her, she would have been in the hospital with her partner. It really wasn't Tamra's place to be so mean and judgmental, as Gretchen was going through a terrible tragedy.
Supported: When Lizzie Called Her Insecure
The women traveled to Bail in season 9 and this resulted in a huge confrontation between Vicki and Lizzie Rovsek.
Vicki told Tamra that everyone told her that she was saying mean things about her romance with Brooks. Vicki was upset because she considered Tamra a close friend and thought Tamra was glad she was with him. Tamra got mad and Lizzie said, "You're crap, Tamra. You’re the most insecure woman I’ve ever met in my whole life." This was definitely a tense moment, and regardless of whether Tamra did say those things about Brooks, no one deserves to be called names and insulted like that in front of their friend group.
Didn't: When She Didn't Keep Secrets And Spread Rumors
Friendship is a tricky thing on the Real Housewives franchises. Many of the women are very close and have known each other for years, enjoying fun trips, dinners, and drinks dates, and sharing many confidances.
But the dynamics within the friend group can change very quickly on each season of RHOC, and Tamra didn't always keep the secrets that her pals told her. Tamra told Heather that Shannon's marriage was in trouble, and this was a time when fans didn't agree with her behavior. That was something that Shannon didn't want out in the open yet. Tamra also talked about the "train" rumor involving Kelly Dodd, and Kelly was very upset about that.
Supported: When She Was A Great Support System For Shannon
Tamra and Shannon Beador have had drama, which is really sad for fans to see since they used to be so close.
Tamra was a really solid support system when Shannon was going through her divorce. She was always available when she called her, something that she mentioned on the show, and she did feel that Shannon relied on her a bit too much. It's understandable that this would take a toll, especially as she had her own struggles to deal with as well. Tamra shared on her Bravotv.com blog, “The past four years of Shannon’s marriage have been a roller coaster. I’ve been the one there for her every step of the way. I try to be the best friend I can be and just listen to her, but that gets exhausting. I was going through my own issues with Eddie’s health and my patience was running short.”
Didn't: When She Talked About Weight And Said Emily Is A "Victim"
Fans of RHOC have enjoyed watching Emily Simpson, and after getting hip surgery, she has said on the show that she is doing really well.
In one episode, Emily went to Tamra's gym and stood on a scale. Someone tweeted that Emily "is not obese at 34% body fat" and Tamra said that Emily wanted her and Eddie's help. She said "It's not healthy. Educate yourself." Tamra continued that Emily "loves playing the victim." While fans liked watching Tamra's journey on RHOC, they didn't support her unpleasant comments.
Supported: When She Wanted Vicki To Be Honest About Brooks
The cast members of RHOC wanted Vicki to be open and honest about her relationship with Brooks. After it came out that he lied about having cancer, Vicki said she didn't know he was pretending.
Vicki's friends wished that she would have talked to them about what was going on. Tamra often told Vicki that she wanted to be a good friend to her, but she didn't know why they couldn't discuss it. Fans supported Tamra here, as no one was sure that Vicki's relationship with Brooks was a good idea.
Didn't: When She Said "You Will Never See My Face Again"
After that dramatic vacation in Bali, Tamra ran off at dinner and said, "You will never see my face again!"
While many cast members have had big fights on RHOC, and fans are familiar with Vicki Gunvalson's arguments, Tamra's statement was very memorable. It was hard for fans to support her here, as it seemed clear that she would definitely speak to her friends again. Also, she was starring on a reality show with the cast, so it was unlikely that she would quit at that moment and stop talking to them.