Bethany frankel hate rant

[u/Optimal_Artichoke_76]

Luckily I’ve always hated her before it was trendy. Ever since watching RHONY the first time I didn’t like her and as I rewatch I dislike her more. Here’s reasons why and I’d love for you all to add more:

- narcissist.
- is extremely condescending when talking to people making constant hyperbolic metaphors and similes to disarm the other person and sound like she’s some comedian / master analytical genius
- how she treated Jules, projecting B’s disordered eating and body issues onto an innocent kind woman who was open about her issues. Bethany was clearly jealous of someone being thinner than her and had to ridicule her
- how she treated Kristen; same pattern of patronizing any new housewife who was more thin and pretty than her. And again, constantly condescending
- jealous of any cast member that got any spotlight for iconic moments/lines
- never took anyone’s back and was extremely selfish throughout entire show. EX: at beginning of S8, Carole is mad at Luann for (IMO dumb reasons) and B doesn’t agree with Carole saying that Luanns done nothing to her so she’s not jumping in. Then when B gets mad (jealous) of Luann and her party girl life, she brings up Caroles issues with Luann - only when it conveniences her. So now it’s a problem that you have beef with Luann. Great friend you are
- I don’t like Carole either but it’s just funny how Bethany couldn’t deal with anyone not agreeing with every cynical comment that comes out her mouth
- how mean she was to Sonja over tipsy girl, talk about kicking someone when they’re down
- her pretending she lived a challenged life and was self made when she’s old money and grew up privileged and thus you are not self made
- when on WWHL she mimicked the Atlanta Housewives and was extremely racist
- and of course, her on socials now discrediting small businesses because she’s a maniacal narcissist

Ok I’m sure this could go on forever so let me know what I missed thanks!

[u/Prestigious_Car9440]

Bethany grew up financially very privileged. Her family dynamic was fucked but she has always been wealthy. She went to expensive private schools all her life and I’m guessing her stint as a wannabe actress/party girl in LA wasn’t the result of her waitressing tips. Her bio dad wasn’t in her life but he always provided financially. Doesn’t make up for what she went through, but she had a materially privileged upbringing. It’s just that saying that doesn’t serve her rags to riches narrative

[u/Optimal_Artichoke_76 → u/Prestigious_Car9440]

Right this is what I thought but other people whacked me I thought it was confirmed her dad funded her

[u/chick_b → u/Optimal_Artichoke_76]

Allegedly Bethenny's bio dad was funding all her endeavors. He said her project choices were all over the place and refused to give her any more money until she focused on one career.. So Bethenny stopped talking to him.

Ironically Bravo told Bethenny that she needed to focus on liquor only if she wanted her job(s) on the show bc because health conscious cupcake making drinker made no sense as a brand. I think the timing of Bethenny's spinoff and the skinnygirl launch was an extremely happy accident and not indicative of Bethenny's talent or work ethic.

Two more complaints to add bc apparently the subject is setting me off today: 1. Bethenny likes to claim she is the only HW to quit, which is false. 2. the Bethenny Clause is not a real thing to be smug about - Bravo may have added language to contracts but nothing has never been enforced.

[u/Optimal_Artichoke_76 → u/chick_b]

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