The women featured on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 12 aren't just followed by millions of Bravo viewers on TV but on Instagram too. Since 2010, the sixth Real Housewives installment has featured dozens of housewives. The current cast is comprised of Kyle Richards, Lisa Rinna, Erika Jayne, Dorit Kemsley, Sutton Stracke, Garcelle Beauvais, Crystal Kung Minkoff, and Sanela Diana Jenkins.
Instagram and other social media outlets are not just an easy way for the stars of RHOBH to connect with fans but an opportunity to show off their current endeavors or adventures. Although the ladies like to pose with one another or promote their franchise, there have also been rumblings of drama between all the positivity. Lisa and Kyle's sister Kathy Hilton, for example, were recently embroiled in an Instagram feud that quickly spread across the internet.
While social media isn't a completely accurate representation of these stars' lives, Real Housewives fans love to follow their favorite housewives and remain up to date with their lives. This has become even more evident as the long-awaited RHOBH season 12 continues to play out each week. Below are the most popular RHOBH stars based on their Instagram follower count (from lowest to highest) as of June 2022.
8. Sanela Diana Jenkins (750,300 Followers)
Diana is RHOBH's newest housewife and was introduced to viewers during RHOBH season 12, episode 2 . Diana doesn't just have an inspiring backstory as a Bosnian refugee during the Bosnian War, but is a notable entrepreneur and philanthropist. Diana isn't just friends with Kim Kardashian, but she coincidentally happens to hold fundraisers for the Elton John AIDS Foundation, the same event Lisa and Sutton have been arguing about on recent RHOBH episodes. While Diana boasts the lowest amount of followers right now, the number may increase dramatically depending on what happens during RHOBH season 12. Besides promoting her first Bravo appearance, Diana likes to share photos of herself and her family on Instagram.
7. Crystal Kung Minkoff (355,000 Followers)
It didn't take long for Crystal to make an impression when she joined the other ladies for RHOBH season 11. Crystal, the wife of The Lion King director Rob Minkoff, is not afraid to speak her mind and let the other women know how she feels. As such, Crystal and Sutton have been at odds since they had an argument during the first episodes of RHOBH season 11, and Crystal and Sutton's feud has only continued to grow in RHOBH season 12. While Crystal's Instagram gives behind-the-scenes looks at what goes on during RHOBH, her page is mostly decorated with photos of her family and personal adventures.
6. Sutton Stracke (381,000 Followers)
Sutton has risen through the popularity ranks since she first appeared on RHOBH season 10. The Southern belle may be more sensitive than some of her co-stars, but Sutton has finally found her voice on RHOBH season 12 and has no problem putting some of the other women, such as Erika and Lisa, in their place. From providing receipts about paying for Lisa's table at the Elton John AIDS Foundation to reacting with aloofness to Dorit's robbery, Sutton's Instagram followers are guaranteed to keep growing as the season continues.
5. Garcelle Beauvais (1.1 Million Followers)
Garcelle has become a fan favorite since she started on RHOBH season 10. With her upfront honesty, good sense of humor, and loyalty toward what's right, Garcelle is considered by Bravo fans to be a breath of fresh air on RHOBH. While the Haitian actress has had spats with co-stars like Kyle, Garcelle's calm demeanor and intellectual speech have given her a loyal fanbase. Garcelle's Instagram not only shows off her personal style and fun times with family and friends but also positive affirmations meant to spread cheer and wisdom.
4. Dorit Kemsley (1.4 Million Followers)
Dorit has had a long and complicated journey since joining RHOBH season 7 in 2016 and has found herself in arguments with almost all the women. A self-described "a child of the world," Dorit's vast experiences abroad and unique accent have been a hit with some fans but a miss with others. Nevertheless, Dorit's terrifying home robbery last October has been a focal point of RHOBH season 12, and Dorit's 1.4 million followers are awaiting any updates about the crime. A known fashionista, Dorit's Instagram is full of her modeling different outfits and enjoying time with her family.
3. Erika Jayne (2.5 Million Followers)
There have been plenty of controversial housewives featured throughout the Real Housewives franchise, with Erika, who made her first RHOBH appearance in season 6, at the top of the list. While Erika's lavish lifestyle and tough attitude were originally celebrated, Erika's reputation began to fall after arguments with Eileen Davidson and Teddi Mellencamp. Erika was eventually accused of embezzlement alongside then-husband Tom Girardi in 2020, and the situation playing out on RHOBH seasons 11 and 12 has done nothing to help her public perception. That said, it's natural that Erika's Instagram is one of the most followed in the cast given her touchy legal situation and impending divorce from Tom. Besides promoting RHOBH season 12, Erika frequently spends time promoting her hair extension line, Pretty Mess Hair.
2. Lisa Rinna (3.4 Million Followers)
Lisa has been involved in some of the most iconic RHOBH scenes since she joined the series during season 5 in 2014. Between accusing Yolanda Hadid of having Munchausen's Syndrome and almost grabbing Kim Richards by the throat during her first season, Lisa's storylines on RHOBH have only become more dramatic and complicated with time. While some Bravo viewers aren't fans of Lisa's blatant manipulation tactics, others appreciate her obvious quirks, such as exclusively referring to her husband as "Harry Hamlin" and calling her mother by her first name, Lois. Unfortunately, as Lisa's 3.4 million Instagram followers know, Lois tragically passed away last November. When Lisa isn't honoring Lois online, Instagram users can either find her sharing photos of her two daughters or Real Housewives memes.
1. Kyle Richards (3.9 Million Followers)
If Vicki Gunvalson is "The OG of the OC," then Kyle is "The OG of Beverly Hills." As the only original housewife still a part of RHOBH, cameras have been following Kyle's personal conflicts and professional endeavors for over a decade. Although Kyle's reputation among Bravo fans has been sinking as the seasons go on, Kyle holding the title of "most followed RHOBH housewife on Instagram" makes sense, especially considering her long-term friendships with other famous housewives like Bethenny Frankel from The Real Housewives of New York City. While Kyle's Instagram is currently dominated by RHOBH season 12, the mom-of-four also has an affinity for posting throwback photos, pictures with her family, and travel photos.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. EST on Bravo.
Sources: Sanela Diana Jenkins/Instagram, Crystal Kung Minkoff/Instagram, Sutton Stracke/Instagram, Garcelle Beauvais/Instagram, Dorit Kemsley/Instagram, Erika Jayne/Instagram, Lisa Rinna/Instagram, Kyle Richards/Instagram