It’s been three years since Bethenny Frankel left The Real Housewives of New York, but she hasn’t left the spotlight since her departure. As a business mogul and mother, Bethenny is busier than ever.
As of late, Bethenny has gone viral for her honest reviews on popular makeup brands. And in July, it was noted that Frankel would be joining Kevin O’Leary for season 2 of Money Court — a show that allows Frankel and O’Leary to help other business owners. Bethenny has always been sharp-tongued and says what she means, making her the voice of the audience on many occasions.
"Ramona Has Very Specific Requirements. She's Rabid Like A Dog In Heat. Like A Rabid, Wild Animal."
Countless quotes perfectly sum up Bethenny Frankel, and this is one of them. Bethenny and Ramona had a rocky friendship on RHONY. Although they knew each other for years and had a lot in common (being single mothers, owning businesses, etc...), they didn't get along,
In one episode, Bethenny threw a Skinnygirl event and begged the event planner to have plenty of attractive, single men working the bar. She hilariously spoke the truth and said what viewers were all thinking, because on numerous occasions Ramona, Luann, and Sonja were on the hunt for a man — despite the location or event. Comparing Ramona to a wild dog may sound rough, but it was an honest comparison.
“They Call It A Cheater Brand. When A Brand Rides On The Coattails Of Another Brand.”
Unlike most Housewives, Bethenny didn't have a lot to her name when she first started the show. She was a chef with a great business idea for a low-calorie, pre-made margarita. It took a lot of time and effort but her idea paid off and she became a self-made millionaire because of it.
Because of Bethenny's success, Sonja Morgan was inspired and also wanted to get into the adult beverage industry. The only problem was she wanted to call the brand Tipsy Girl... Bethenny saw right through Sonja's act and knew she was copying her brand, likeliness, and idea. Bethenny was in the right when she told Sonja that Tipsy Girl was a cheater brand, cheating off Skinnygirl. Sonja was upset by Bethenny's words but she said what everyone was thinking.
“You’re Not A Girl’s Girl.”
One of the reasons why fans miss Bethenny Frankel so much is because of her raw, unfiltered honesty with some of the women. Bethenny and Luann de Lesseps were close, but they had the same ups and downs Bethenny had with Ramona.
Towards the end of Bethenny's run on RHONY, her friendship with Luann went downhill. While in the Berkshires, Bethenny was annoyed by Luann prying into her relationship, which launched a brawl about their relationships. While Bethenny called Luann a slew of names, the most accurate was when she told Luann she wasn't a "girl's girl." While harsh, Bethenny was the voice of the audience because she wasn't wrong. Luann typically chose relationships over friendships.
“I Had The Worst Room And I Didn’t Care. Get Your Life Together.”
What made Bethenny a relatable Housewife was that no matter how wealthy or successful she was, she was still down to earth and humble. One of her biggest pet peeves when traveling was how the women fought over the best bedroom.
Bethenny knew it was a privilege to travel and didn't care too much about what bedroom she got or didn't get. Ramona, on the other hand, always cared. Since she typically bunked with Sonja, the two women ran through the house to snag the best bedroom. When Ramona made a big stink about not getting a great room, Bethenny put her in her place with this quote, which was something fans have been wanting to say to her for years.
“Karma’s A B*tch And She Always Shows Up — Even In Mexico.”
Because of Bethenny's witty one-liners, she had some of the best memes that summed up her character. Bethenny never held back and wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty when drama was around.
In this instance while vacationing in Mexico, Bethenny made sure the audience knew that karma was vengeful and going after Housewives like Ramona, despite being on vacation. After all, drama between the women always seemed to escalate when the women were on vacation.
“Life Is Not A Cabaret!”
When Luann was divorcing her husband Tom, she took a deep spiral downward. She started drinking more, she was arrested, and she was in the press for her bad behaviors around New York. There came a time when Bethenny was sick and tired of watching Luann ruin her life, while dragging Bethenny down with her.
One night at dinner while in Miami, the Housewives were all tired of Luann's diva-like behavior. Bethenny snapped and let the entire world know how much she did to help Luann during that dark time in her life because she wasn't given the appreciation she deserved. One quote that stuck out to everyone watching was "Life is not a cabaret!" Luann hid behind her popular cabaret show and Bethenny let her know in front of everyone that she had to face her problems head-on.
“How Come I’m The Poor One And I’m Always Paying For Everyone Always?”
Bethenny was, without a doubt, the funniest cast member on RHONY. She was such a quick-thinker that no one could get a word out against her.
In one episode, Bethenny invited Luann to go surfing. Since Luann was also athletic who enjoyed outdoor activities, she obliged. But by the end of the episode, Luann was nowhere to be found. The surf instructor told Bethenny it was $125 for each lesson. While she pulled out her wallet, the instructor asked about Luann's fee as well. But with Luann nowhere in sight, Bethenny hilariously remarked that she was the poorest one in the group yet paid for Luann constantly. Fans agreed that Luann got away with a lot simply because she was the "countess."
“When You Talk Loud You Sound Like A Moron.”
Bethenny had her fair share of fights in each season of RHONY, and this included the reunions. The Real Housewives reunions are a time to reflect on the season and to hash out anything that was never resolved.
As expected, reunions rarely go easy. As always, she went head-to-head against Ramona on various subjects, and Ramona raised her voice the more heated she became. Instead of listening, Ramona said something that the audience agreed with. When calm, cool, and collected, Ramona gets her point across perfectly. But when she's mad, she comes off as unintelegent.
“I Just… None Of This Is Interesting To Me.”
One would think that Heather Thomson and Bethenny would get along from the start. They're both business owners, independent, and out-spoken women. Surprisingly, the two didn't get along from the start. While Heather was warm to Bethenny, many felt like Bethenny was harsh with Heather.
While in the Berkshires, Bethenny grew tired of Heather acting like her mother and snapped. They later had a conversation where she, yet again, told Heather that she wasn't interested in a thing she was telling her. Bethenny could be rude, but she was the voice of reason at the same time.
“I Just Want You Off My Jock.”
Bethenny is off doing bigger and better things now that she's no longer on RHONY, but she'll forever be known for her outlandish one-liners.
While venting to Luann and Heather, she said this line when she felt overhwelmed by all the backlash from some of the Housewives. Bethenny had no idea how popular this line would be but it became a standout with Bravo fans because she was the voice of the audience.