01of 22THEREAL HOUSEWIVES OF D.C.Adam Olszweski/BravoCat Ommanney, Stacie Scott Turner, Mary Amons, Lynda Erkiletian and Michaele Salahi were the first and only cast members onRHODC, the fifth installment in theReal Housewivesfranchise that was cancelled after its debut season in 2010. For that, you can thank Michaele and her then-husband Tareq Salahi, who gained national attention when they attended a White House state dinner for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, as uninvited guests. They earned the nickname “the White House party crashers,” and led Bravo to axe the show amid the controversy.
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THEREAL HOUSEWIVES OF D.C.
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Cat Ommanney, Stacie Scott Turner, Mary Amons, Lynda Erkiletian and Michaele Salahi were the first and only cast members onRHODC, the fifth installment in theReal Housewivesfranchise that was cancelled after its debut season in 2010. For that, you can thank Michaele and her then-husband Tareq Salahi, who gained national attention when they attended a White House state dinner for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, as uninvited guests. They earned the nickname “the White House party crashers,” and led Bravo to axe the show amid the controversy.
02of 22LARSA PIPPEN,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MIAMIGlenn Watson/NBC/Getty ImagesBefore she wasKim KardashianWest’s best friend, Pippen was an original cast member onRHOM.Wife to NBA star Scottie Pippen, and mother to four of his children, the Assyrian Lebanese star played ball with the show but avoided the drama, ducking out before season 2.
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LARSA PIPPEN,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MIAMI
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Before she wasKim KardashianWest’s best friend, Pippen was an original cast member onRHOM.Wife to NBA star Scottie Pippen, and mother to four of his children, the Assyrian Lebanese star played ball with the show but avoided the drama, ducking out before season 2.
03of 22KIM FIELDS,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTAMark Hill/Bravo/Getty ImagesWithLisa Rinnaand Eileen Davidson onRHOBH, season 8 ofRHOAsaw the arrival of another established actress: Fields. Known as the spunky Tootie fromThe Facts of Life, Fields played it cool during her time on the show, clashing a bit withKenya Moorebut ultimately exiting after her season to avoid the drama.
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KIM FIELDS,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA
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WithLisa Rinnaand Eileen Davidson onRHOBH, season 8 ofRHOAsaw the arrival of another established actress: Fields. Known as the spunky Tootie fromThe Facts of Life, Fields played it cool during her time on the show, clashing a bit withKenya Moorebut ultimately exiting after her season to avoid the drama.
04of 22JULES WAINSTEIN,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK CITYJules Wainstein.Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty ImagesShe was candid about her lifelong struggle with bulimia when she joinedRHONY’s eighth season. But it was her divorce from her husband of eight years, Michael Wainstein, that led to her exit fromthe show. “I want to focus on my family, my children, and make sure they are happy and healthy,” she said. “My children are young and with everything going on, the last thing I want is my divorce to be public and I have to protect them.”
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JULES WAINSTEIN,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK CITY
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She was candid about her lifelong struggle with bulimia when she joinedRHONY’s eighth season. But it was her divorce from her husband of eight years, Michael Wainstein, that led to her exit fromthe show. “I want to focus on my family, my children, and make sure they are happy and healthy,” she said. “My children are young and with everything going on, the last thing I want is my divorce to be public and I have to protect them.”
05of 22KATHRYN EDWARDS,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLSHeidi Gutman/Bravo/Getty ImagesHer name first made headlines in the ’90s, when she was married to Marcus Allen — a friend of O.J. Simpson. And decades later, Edwards was back in the spotlight when she joined the sixth season ofRHOBH, on which she famously confronted Faye Resnick over claims that Allen had an affair with Simpson’s late ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson.As cathartic as the scene was, Edwards decided to leave the show and focus on her family instead. “I really am kind of a private person,” she told PEOPLE. “It really just comes down to the time and what I value the most. I value those times with my husband and our friends. And I really didn’t want to miss another year.”
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KATHRYN EDWARDS,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS
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Her name first made headlines in the ’90s, when she was married to Marcus Allen — a friend of O.J. Simpson. And decades later, Edwards was back in the spotlight when she joined the sixth season ofRHOBH, on which she famously confronted Faye Resnick over claims that Allen had an affair with Simpson’s late ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson.
As cathartic as the scene was, Edwards decided to leave the show and focus on her family instead. “I really am kind of a private person,” she told PEOPLE. “It really just comes down to the time and what I value the most. I value those times with my husband and our friends. And I really didn’t want to miss another year.”
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PEGGY SULAHIAN,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY
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07of 22CLAUDIA JORDAN,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTAAlex Martinez/Bravo/Getty ImagesShe was a former Miss Rhode Island, aDeal or No DealandPrice Is Rightmodel and competed for two seasons on theCelebrity Apprentice. So it was no surprise to see Jordan on the seventh season ofRHOA. Despite being pals withKenya Moore, Jordan never found her footing in the group — even clashing with O.G.NeNe Leakes. She left the series for season 8.
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CLAUDIA JORDAN,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA
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She was a former Miss Rhode Island, aDeal or No DealandPrice Is Rightmodel and competed for two seasons on theCelebrity Apprentice. So it was no surprise to see Jordan on the seventh season ofRHOA. Despite being pals withKenya Moore, Jordan never found her footing in the group — even clashing with O.G.NeNe Leakes. She left the series for season 8.
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AMBER MARCHESE,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY
“I only met with Teresa Guidice and Dina Manzo for filming purposes,” she said. “I never built a friendship with them as we were nothing more than co-workers. I wish them all well and the best of luck, although, my husband does not share my sentiments.” The Marcheses would later go on to joinMarriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars.
09of 22TERESA APREA AND NICOLE NAPOLITANO,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEYHeidi Gutman/Bravo/Getty Images"You’re not seeing double, you’re seeing trouble." So said twins Teresa Aprea and Nicole Napolitano in their shared tagline forRHONJ’s sixth season. Sadly, the two didn’t bring enough trouble, and exited the series the following year.
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TERESA APREA AND NICOLE NAPOLITANO,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY
“You’re not seeing double, you’re seeing trouble.” So said twins Teresa Aprea and Nicole Napolitano in their shared tagline forRHONJ’s sixth season. Sadly, the two didn’t bring enough trouble, and exited the series the following year.
10of 22CARLTON GEBBIA,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLSRodolfo Martinez/Bravo/Getty ImagesBest known for being a practicing Wiccan, Gebbia and her Gothic-inspired home joinedRHOBHin season 4. Despite bonding with Brandi Glanville, Gebbia couldn’t cast a spell on the rest of the cast — especially foeKyle Richards. She left the series the following season.
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CARLTON GEBBIA,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS
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Best known for being a practicing Wiccan, Gebbia and her Gothic-inspired home joinedRHOBHin season 4. Despite bonding with Brandi Glanville, Gebbia couldn’t cast a spell on the rest of the cast — especially foeKyle Richards. She left the series the following season.
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KATIE ROST,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF POTOMAC
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12of 22TIFFANY HENDRA,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF DALLASMichael Larsen/Bravo/Getty ImagesHendra and her husband Aaron joinedRHOD’s first season just as she was returning to Texas. She appeared in season 2 as a guest, and now spends time commuting between Dallas and her husband’s native Australia.
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TIFFANY HENDRA,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF DALLAS
Hendra and her husband Aaron joinedRHOD’s first season just as she was returning to Texas. She appeared in season 2 as a guest, and now spends time commuting between Dallas and her husband’s native Australia.
13of 22KARENT SIERRA,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MIAMIMark DeLong/Bravo/Getty ImagesTheReal Housewivesfranchise has seen its fair share of plastic surgeons, but Sierra stood out from the bunch as the only celebrity dentist. The Colombian beauty, who joinedRHOMin season 2, wasn’t always smiling, however, and left the show before its third season started filming.
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KARENT SIERRA,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MIAMI
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TheReal Housewivesfranchise has seen its fair share of plastic surgeons, but Sierra stood out from the bunch as the only celebrity dentist. The Colombian beauty, who joinedRHOMin season 2, wasn’t always smiling, however, and left the show before its third season started filming.
14of 22LIZZIE ROVSEK,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTYRudy Martinez/Bravo/Getty ImagesLizzie has appeared onRHOCfor a few seasons, but was only a Housewife for the show’s ninth. Since then, her marriage to husband Christian Rovsek has kept Lizzie in the headlines:She filed for divorce in December, but reunited with him six months later.
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LIZZIE ROVSEK,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY
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Lizzie has appeared onRHOCfor a few seasons, but was only a Housewife for the show’s ninth. Since then, her marriage to husband Christian Rovsek has kept Lizzie in the headlines:She filed for divorce in December, but reunited with him six months later.
15of 22CRISTY RICE,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MIAMILarry Marano/FilmMagicAs Larsa Pippen’s best friend, Rice had an immediate ally onRHOM’s first season to help her through her divorce from former NBA star Glen Rice. The Cuban-American children’s boutique owner, who has three kids of her own, had a few foes on the show, though, and departed along with Pippen in season 2.
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CRISTY RICE,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MIAMI
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As Larsa Pippen’s best friend, Rice had an immediate ally onRHOM’s first season to help her through her divorce from former NBA star Glen Rice. The Cuban-American children’s boutique owner, who has three kids of her own, had a few foes on the show, though, and departed along with Pippen in season 2.
16of 22DESHAWN SNOW,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTAJohn Amis/NBC/Getty ImagesSnow was one of the O.G.s ofRHOA, but wasn’t asked back for a second season, she claimed, because she didn’t bring the drama. Two years later, the drama showed up when Snow divorced her husband of 12 years, former NBA player Eric Snow.
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DESHAWN SNOW,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA
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Snow was one of the O.G.s ofRHOA, but wasn’t asked back for a second season, she claimed, because she didn’t bring the drama. Two years later, the drama showed up when Snow divorced her husband of 12 years, former NBA player Eric Snow.
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KIMBERLY BRYANT,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY
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18of 22CINDY BARSHOP,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK CITYBarbara Nitke/NBC/Getty ImagesThe Completely Bare owner left the show after one season, amid a cast purge that included Jill Zarin, Kelly Killoren Bensimon and Alex McCord. The New York City Housewives have never returned to Barshop’s favorite Hamptons village, Quogue, since.
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CINDY BARSHOP,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK CITY
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The Completely Bare owner left the show after one season, amid a cast purge that included Jill Zarin, Kelly Killoren Bensimon and Alex McCord. The New York City Housewives have never returned to Barshop’s favorite Hamptons village, Quogue, since.
19of 22JOYCE GIRAUD DE OHOVEN,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLSRodolfo Martinez/Bravo/Getty ImagesShe brought a latin flair toRHOBH’s fourth season. But despite a strong bond with mavenLisa Vanderpump, the Puerto Rican actress, model, film and television producer departed the show the next season.
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JOYCE GIRAUD DE OHOVEN,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS
She brought a latin flair toRHOBH’s fourth season. But despite a strong bond with mavenLisa Vanderpump, the Puerto Rican actress, model, film and television producer departed the show the next season.
20of 22PEGGY TANOUS,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTYTommy Garcia/Bravo/Getty ImagesJoiningRHOCin season 6 at the urging of pal Alexis Bellino, Tanous wrote on Facebook that she “declined [Bravo’s] offer to return to the show” to escape “negative energy of certain cast members” and so that she would no longer be “forced to have ‘dramatic’ confrontations.”
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PEGGY TANOUS,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY
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JoiningRHOCin season 6 at the urging of pal Alexis Bellino, Tanous wrote on Facebook that she “declined [Bravo’s] offer to return to the show” to escape “negative energy of certain cast members” and so that she would no longer be “forced to have ‘dramatic’ confrontations.”
21of 22ANA QUINCOCES,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MIAMIAna Quincoces.Mark DeLong/Bravo/Getty ImagesA lawyer, chef, cookbook author and mom, Quincoces added “reality star” to her ever-growing list of titles when she joined season 2 ofRHOM. Though her tenure on the show was short, Quincoces feuded with Lea Black, and split from her husband of 23 years. She later showed up as a guest on season 3.
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ANA QUINCOCES,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MIAMI
Ana Quincoces.Mark DeLong/Bravo/Getty Images
A lawyer, chef, cookbook author and mom, Quincoces added “reality star” to her ever-growing list of titles when she joined season 2 ofRHOM. Though her tenure on the show was short, Quincoces feuded with Lea Black, and split from her husband of 23 years. She later showed up as a guest on season 3.
22of 22QUINN FRY,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTYKelsey McNeal/NBC/Getty ImagesFry debuted full-time onRHOC’s third season, though the divorcée with a penchant for younger men would appear on the series as a guest for three additional seasons.
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QUINN FRY,REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY
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Fry debuted full-time onRHOC’s third season, though the divorcée with a penchant for younger men would appear on the series as a guest for three additional seasons.
source: people.com
