The Real Housewives franchise is made up of some interesting personalities. The casting process for the Bravo reality franchise means finding women with a unique sense of humor or something that stands out. Since The Real Housewives of Orange County started airing in 2004, viewers have seen many cast members, some who are favorites and others who only lasted for one season.
Just like when picking favorites on a fictional TV show, fans of the Real Housewives franchise like watching certain cast members. There is some aspect of their personality or storyline that is relatable, and they usually deliver some great lines in every episode.
Sonja Morgan: You're A Social Butterfly
Sonja Morgan has been on RHONY since the start, and over the years, fans have watched her throw parties in her famous townhouse or go out on the town. She's always the life of the party, whether the ladies are staying close to home, going to the Hamptons, or off on a fabulous vacation.
If someone chooses Sonja as their favorite housewife, that suggests that they're a social butterfly, too. They enjoy inviting people over for casual get-togethers and more formal parties alike, and they have a massive social calendar. It's fun for them to introduce people as well.
Tamra Judge: You Live A Healthy Lifestyle
During her time on RHOC, Tamra Judge's storylines revolved around her drama with Vicki Gunvalson and Gretchen Rossi, along with her difficult marriage to her second husband, Simon. She also had some drama with Shannon Beador.
Fans also got the chance to watch Tamra find love again, as she met Eddie and they opened their gym, CUT Fitness, together. Those who consider Tamra their favorite housewife live a healthy lifestyle, too. They enjoy eating vegetables and other healthy foods, and they have their own preferred way to work out, whether that means running, yoga, or a group fitness class.
Melissa Gorga: You're Stylish And Family-Oriented
While she has had many arguments with her sister-in-law Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga is definitely all about a harmonious family life. Viewers know that she loves her husband Joe and their adorable kids, and she's often shown making a nice dinner or just hanging out at home and enjoying their time together.
Melissa also owns a boutique named Envy and some of her episodes of RHONJ have focused on her starting her own business. If someone is a big fan of Melissa, then they're fashionable and all about spending quality time with family.
Bethenny Frankel: You're No-Nonsense
Although Bethenny Frankel isn't on RHONY anymore, everyone would be thrilled for her to come back in a heartbeat. Her honesty and hustle are missed quite a lot, along with her ability to be honest in all her quotes.
Fans of Bethenny's love her spunk, intelligence, and her no-nonsense personality. If someone considers her their favorite housewife, then they're just as open with their thoughts and feelings as he is. Bethenny always gets right to the point, which is why watching her confront the other cast members or be involved in a long-running feud is so satisfying. While some people give others the silent treatment or dance around what they really mean, Bethenny just goes for it.
Gizelle Bryant: You Follow Your Heart
Fans love watching Gizelle on RHOP as she's a wonderful mother who was raising her three girls after divorcing her ex-husband Jamal.
In one of the reunion episodes of the fourth season, Gizelle shared that she and Jamal had reunited, and they were dating long-distance. The others had a lot of questions about this relationship, and it was clear that she wanted to keep some aspect of privacy. Fans of Gizelle's are inspired by the way that she follows her heart. She trusts her gut instincts.
Kyle Richards: You're A Dependable Friend
Kyle Richards has been on RHOBH since the first episode and she has seen many others come and go.
She used to be best friends with Lisa Vanderpump, and the two had a tough falling out, which was chronicled during Lisa's last season. Despite that drama, Kyle is a loyal friend who others can depend on. She often becomes very emotional during filming because she doesn't enjoy the tension that can exist within her friend group. Fans of Kyle's are good friends, too, and they're always offering up support.
NeNe Leakes: You're Confident
Nene Leakes' quotes on RHOA were intelligent and showcased her confidence and self-love. She sometimes had some strong words, like telling Kim Zolciak not to date a married man, but she was often right, like in that case.
While the former housewife did have some fights with her co-stars, and while she wasn't free of drama, she was always a fan of standing up for herself, and that's something to admire. Nene Leakes' fans are just as confident and they know that everyone deserves to stick up for what they believe in.
Leah McSweeney: You March To The Beat Of Your Own Drummer
Leah McSweeney may be a newcomer on RHONY, but she's incredibly cool, calm, and collected. She quickly won the hearts of fans of this popular reality show.
Leah is definitely unique, especially within this crowd of housewives, as she's a single mom who is still best friends with the father of her daughter. She's been running her own fashion business for a long time, and she is blunt and real. She feels more relatable than some of the other cast members, and she doesn't feel like she fits in with wealthy people in fancy situations or places.
Stephanie Hollman: You're Honest And Real
Fans of Stephanie Hollman's love and support the RHOD star because she's open about her struggles with depression.
While Stephanie does live in a fancy house and lives the good life, she proves that everyone has their own struggles and hurdles, and she has raised awareness of mental health in such a beautiful way. Thankfully, the fifth season of this entry in the franchise just started up again and so fans can see more of Stephanie.
Erika Jayne: You're Super Creative And Have A Lot Going On
Known for dressing fabulously no matter what, Erika Jayne/Girardi has been entertaining audiences of RHOBH since she joined in season six. She's always got a great comeback ready and watching her perform is a lot of fun.
Erika is super creative, as she's always working on something, whether it's her memoir, starring as Roxie Hart in Chicago, or preparing her own act. Fans of Erika's can relate to her artistic side and her love of working on a lot of projects at once. Viewers can relate to her hustle and are inspired by her go-getter personality and desire to follow her dreams.