Do The Real Housewives know each other before the show?

Despite the franchise following a group of women already acquainted with each other, casting the show doesn't come completely naturally. Though some Housewives are actually friends or family, many come onto the show after being scouted by producers.

Are The Real Housewives friends before the show?

Real Housewives of Dallas' Brandi Redmond and Stephanie Hollman and New York's Sonja Morgan and Ramona Singer were friends before their shows ever started.

Are any of The Real Housewives actually friends?

Kenya Moore And Kandi Buress (RHOA)

The two have been allies in recent seasons of The Real Housewives of Atlanta and genuinely like one another. According to Reality Tea, Kandi said "Over the years, Kenya and I have really built a real friendship.

Is The Real Housewives show scripted?

While many have accused the Real Housewives of being scripted or staged, the show stands by the fact that storylines are authentic. "Good luck trying to get f---ing reality talent to do anything scripted, because they're so difficult," an anonymous Real Housewives producer told Business Insider.

Do The Real Housewives pay for their trips?

The women take the planning of the vacation really seriously and so it's a case by case but we have paid for them, yes," he shared. In his book The Housewives: The Real Story Behind the Real Housewives, Housewives expert Brian Moylan revealed Bravo covers the cost of the vacations.

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Who is the highest paid housewife?

As for how much she made, Nene has highest salary of any Housewife due to RHOA's massive ratings compared to other cities. (It's one of the few Housewives shows to have more than 4 million weekly viewers.) According to Radar Online, Nene made $2.85 million per season at the time she left the show.

Do the husbands of the real housewives get paid?

RHONJ has a special carve-out in their contracts, too. They're the only cast whose husbands also get paid for appearing on the show, which is why they still film together when the ladies are away on a trip. In the past, all of the cast's children who were over 18 also got an annual stipend for appearing on the show.

How do Real Housewives interviews work?

Confessional interviews are filmed monthly

The iconic confessional interviews on The Real Housewives allow the women to individually recount the events that occurred during regular filming. Though they speak in present tense, the confessions are sometimes filmed weeks after the topic being discussed.

How do you audition for Real Housewives?

First the contenders for joining the Housewives cast must audition with on-camera interviews. As the network's executive, Ryan Flynn, told the Bravo blog, they then narrow the list down based on the on-camera interview. Then they try out an at-home shoot to get a better sense of the potential cast member's life.

Does Andy Cohen own Real Housewives?

He continues to serve as an executive producer of the Real Housewives franchise, host of Watch What Happens Live on Bravo, host of Andy Cohen Live on SiriusXM channel 102, and hosted the revival of the television dating show Love Connection.

Which housewife does Andy hate?

The 52-year-old host also revealed if there are any housewives he personally can't stand. Spoiler alert: There are. If Andy had his pick, he told the audience that he would bring back Real Housewives of Atlanta star Phaedra Parks. “Love Phaedra,” he said.

Who is the oldest Real Housewife cast member?

As of this article's publishing, the oldest cast member of The Real Housewives is 65 years old (Jenna Keough), whereas the youngest person in the franchise is 32 (Ashley Darby).

Are Camille Grammer and Lisa Vanderpump friends?

Lisa then shared that she does, in fact, stay in contact with a couple of fellow RHOBH alums. "I speak with Camille [Grammer] sometimes," she said. "And Joyce Giraud is one of my very, very best friends, even though she was only on Bravo for a minute."

Are Jen and Lisa still friends?

Though it's equally likely Andy was referring to Lisa and Meredith, their recent Twitter activity seems to indicate that Lisa and Jen's friendship isn't in a great place anymore either.

How much does Erika Jayne make on the housewives?

So…how much does Erika Jayne make on RHOBH? The New York Times reported in October 2021 that Erika made $600,000 for season 11 of RHOBH. The salary is a $100,000 raise for Erika, who previously made $500,000 per season, according to The Sun.

Which Real Housewives franchise is the most popular?

1 The Real Housewives Of New Jersey (Season 12): 1.160 Million. Thanks to Teresa Giudice's incredible quotes and the drama she brings to the table, The Real Housewives of New Jersey is consistent with its viewership and gets some of the best ratings in the franchise.

How is Real Housewives produced?

Each Real Housewives program is made by a different production company, though some are responsible for more than one show. For example, Evolution Media produces both The Real Housewives of Orange County and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. A season is shot on location over the course of around four to six months.

How do the Housewives do confessionals?

One of the best parts of The Real Housewives series is the confessionals. Each Housewife dresses to the nines and is placed in front of a green screen, where they talk about the situations occurring on-screen. Producers also ask the Housewives candid questions during these confessionals, making for juicer interviews.

What does saying Bravo Bravo Bravo mean?

Kyle Richards revealed the original meaning of "Bravo, Bravo, Bravo." According to the OG cast member, the Housewives initially used the phrase as a signal to the crew that they were touching up their makeup.

Do children on Real housewives Get Paid?

In the past, all of the cast's children who were over 18 also got an annual stipend for appearing on the show. I've also heard that some veteran Housewives' children who appear frequently, like Tamra's [Judge from RHOC] son Ryan, also get paid for their participation.”

Who is the richest housewife of Beverly Hills?

The show features housewives from some of the richest houses in Beverly Hills. In the upcoming season, the richest of all the housewives is Kathy Hilton who has an estimated net worth of $350 million. She is best known as Paris Hilton's mother and will be appearing as a new friend on the show.

Why does Denise Richards say Bravo?

"I was like, 'Oh, my God. I can't believe, another f—ing dinner of dealing with this s—. ' And so, I blurted out what I was dealing with and I said the 'Bravo, Bravo, f—ing Bravo,' because I was told to do that from Kyle and [Lisa] Rinna — whether they want to admit it or not, that's the truth.

Which Real Housewife makes the most per episode?

The highest-paid Housewives title goes to RHOA star Kandi Burruss.

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