Bethenny Frankel: Skinny Girl

[izabella]

The show is called "Real Housewives" but I love that we have seen these women's lives before (with BF, anyway), during, and after the "housewife" chapter of their lives.

 

 

For me, it's that I'm tired of these particular women because we have seen so much of them, and this chapter of their lives is already played out.  We saw it this season so I don't need to see more cougar-town with these same women again next season.  I am so fucking sick of Ramona, Luann and Sonja and their antics, especially Lu's lies (does she do anything but chase young men these days?), Ramona's weaseling out of the shit she starts, and Sonja's intern lifestyle.  Beth added nothing but Skinny Girl, poor rich girl sobbing, and therapy sessions. 

[Alonzo Mosely FBI]

The thing that bothers me the most is that Bethhenny is using her therapy to get more people to APPROVE of her, rather than, say, and hey call me crazy here but instead of the intended use of ACTUAL THERAPY !!!!!

What kind of therapist who is in the thing for treating a patient and doing no harm, would allow this!

Bethenny didn't get therapy because she needs it she got it to forward her career. Brynn does NOT have a chance. Jason good luck.

Edited October 17, 2015 by Alonzo Mosely FBI

[jinjer]

I don't mind the single woman part. It's the 'cougar' and those cougars chasing greasy young men through the streets of NYC. Don't wanna see that any more than I want to see men pushing 60 going after bosomy 20 somethings.

They are just gross at this point.  I don't mind them single/married.  But if it is a dating show, make it a dating show. Don't give us this hoity toity UES persona when they are basically trolling gross young guys and doing them in the bathroom or greasy wall street types who may be taking a car service home to their wives.

 

Heather and Kristen seemed to at least have some lives that existed outside of the seediness of Ramona and Sonja. 

[talula]

They are just gross at this point. I don't mind them single/married. But if it is a dating show, make it a dating show. Don't give us this hoity toity UES persona when they are basically trolling gross young guys and doing them in the bathroom or greasy wall street types who may be taking a car service home to their wives.

Heather and Kristen seemed to at least have some lives that existed outside of the seediness of Ramona and Sonja.

Getting more trashy each year for Andy Cohen's enjoyment.

from Tea and Giggles

Excerpt--

"Should Season 8 get the green light, a major reboot is in order. It’s time to drop some dead weight (here’s looking at you, Ms. Morgan) and introduce a batch of New York power women who offer more than just smart mouths."

http://nypost.com/2015/07/08/even-bethenny-cant-save-real-housewives-of-new-york/

Edited October 24, 2015 by talula

[NewDigs]

Bolding mine

They are just gross at this point. I don't mind them single/married. But if it is a dating show, make it a dating show. Don't give us this hoity toity UES persona when they are basically trolling gross young guys and doing them in the bathroom or greasy wall street types who may be taking a car service home to their wives.

Heather and Kristen seemed to at least have some lives that existed outside of the seediness of Ramona and Sonja.

And Lulu? Edited October 25, 2015 by NewDigs

[KFC]

I don't mind that there's a trio of single, man-hungry men on the show, or even that their storyline is them continually chasing after guys. Because, well, Slutty Island. Gimme that any day over Scary Island.

 

But I do think it's important to have some of the balance provided by the married, non-motivated-by-constant-cock HWs to provide contrast. OC is probably the least man-hungry set of HWs, and sometimes I think they'd be better off if there were a few more single women brought in to mix it up. There's only so many times you can discuss faked cancer and marital woes. At least the cougaring is amusing for a laugh or two.

[One Tough Cookie]

As far as Bethenny's comment versus Jill, even today... Bethenny will  mow anything down in her path including her parents, in laws, ex, business partners, friends, employees, anybody. Andy Cohen will eventually be on that list too one day and he should have taken the Jill Zarin example (instead of ramping it up for the 100th for drama) and learned from it. One day Andy Cohen will be on Bethenny's chopping block. Everyone gets there in Bethenny's unchecked quest for bloodthirsty attention, success & security.

 

Bethenny is loyal to no one except her dog- who is a psychological extension of herself with designer water bowls and accessories, abhorrent obedience, biting- barking at the intercom, zero boundaries,  and on and on an on. I'd say Brynn too but I think Sigmund Freud would have a field day w/Bethenny center stage in social media in her toddler clothes.

 

I love this post so much I want to marry it, or at least spend an illicit week-end with it.  So true!  The devastation she leaves in her wake make me so sad.

[Medicine Crow]

Don't hate me (long-time Bethenny hater), BUT saw her on Seth Meyers' show (taped yesterday) & I really must say she looks great.  I don't know what she's done to her face, but man, she looks terrific.  Other than that, I still don't like her!!!

[talula]

Don't hate me (long-time Bethenny hater), BUT saw her on Seth Meyers' show (taped yesterday) & I really must say she looks great.  I don't know what she's done to her face, but man, she looks terrific.  Other than that, I still don't like her!!!

After reading your post I watched it on demand and I agree she looked good and was in good spirits. Seth really seemed to enjoy her company. The dress she was wearing was spectacular.

She did say she was negotiating her contract with RHONY for next season.

[talula]

Does anyone remember the time Bethenny threw her guest off the stage for inappropriate behavior? I loved it, lol.

Edited November 13, 2015 by talula

[ryebread]

Bobble head.

[ryebread]

Does anyone remember the time Bethenny threw her guest off the stage for inappropriate behavior? I loved it, lol.

 

That was awesome.  Best part was the way that the guest skulked away, followed by a black security dude and greeted off stage by 2 black female staffers.  If the guest felt uncomfortable getting up from her chair and walking off stage, imagine how she felt as she was escorted back to the green room to collect her belongings and then hopefully kicked to the curb.

[NewDigs]

That Seth picture barely looks like her. I get kind of a Lulu vibe.

I had sworn Betthhenny off by the time she had her own show and saw far too much of her this last NY season so will forgo the vids. Ugh.

Don't know how much of her rabid-chipmunk delivery I will be able to withstand the next NY season. Not much.

[Medicine Crow]

That Seth picture barely looks like her. I get kind of a Lulu vibe.

I had sworn Betthhenny off by the time she had her own show and saw far too much of her this last NY season so will forgo the vids. Ugh.

Don't know how much of her rabid-chipmunk delivery I will be able to withstand the next NY season. Not much.

My bold.  Actually, I was going to add that her voice seemed a little more well-modulated while speaking with Seth.  Maybe it was just a one-off though.

[Medicine Crow]

hmmm, just add the apostrophe for Meyers' where it really belongs in your head. I was thinking it was Meyer as a last name...stupid grammar head!

I'm a stupid grammar head also .... his name is Seth Meyers & she was on Seth Meyers' show.  NO???

[NewDigs]

Seth Myers's, I think.

And I think there's a conversation somewhere in this thread where posters tried to figure out what work Betthenny had done. Jawbone shaving was one thought, she doesn't seem to have that square blocky jawline now. Filler for mouth laugh/frown lines?

Definitely had work and the doctor is good.

[Rhetorica]

If it ends s, just add an apostrophe.

[NewDigs]

Beating it to death: But I thought the proper noun would have the apostrophe only, no the apostrophe s. I need to visit the grammar thread here!

If it ends s, just add an apostrophe.

Moved convo to Small Talk.

[Almost 3000]

Seth Myers's, I think.

And I think there's a conversation somewhere in this thread where posters tried to figure out what work Betthenny had done. Jawbone shaving was one thought, she doesn't seem to have that square blocky jawline now. Filler for mouth laugh/frown lines?

Definitely had work and the doctor is good.

NYC definitely has the best "work" done.

[NewDigs]

Agree.

One season of BH I could barely tell them all apart.

[Almost 3000]

Agree.

One season of BH I could barely tell them all apart.

Yep. All the long blond hair, breast implants, puffy lips and cheeks do start to read as the same person. Sad that much of So CA aspires to Hugh Hefner's ideal.

Bethenney does look great but I preferred more hair because her short do can look stringy but I can appreciate a busy working mom doing something fresh and easy.

[telemachus2]

I'm thrilled to see any woman sufficiently assured to embrace a shorter than boob-length hairstyle - go B!  SO-O sick of the long, thick (usually fake) locks dr-a-g-ged to the front on almost every femme, from TV reporters to actresses to Ho'wives.  Buncha sheep (that resemble spaniels!)

Edited November 17, 2015 by telemachus2

[Sun-Bun]

I'm thrilled to see any woman sufficiently assured to embrace a shorter than boob-length hairstyle - go B! SO-O sick of the long, thick (usually fake) locks dr-a-g-ged to the front on almost every femme, from TV reporters to actresses to Ho'wives. Buncha sheep (that resemble spaniels!)

Amen on that!!!

The insane extensions that various female public figures and that the Housewives rock on these shows are so tired and ridiculous. If you're in your 40's-60's, it's just not even genetically possible to have thick, gloriously shiny locks flowing down to one's ass, even more than its impossible to have a naturally smooth and wrinkle-free face with lips that are the size of two plump, shiny slugs.

Granted, Bethenny has always had thin struggle hair while she's been on this show((which I honestly think is partially due to her restrictive dietary habits)), so I think her smart new bob is due to sheer necessity more than fashion savvy. Nevertheless, good for her for opting to go for the mature natural hairstyle versus the stupid fantasy hair extensions route.

That's another thing I really dig about the NYC Housewives, beyond just their good educations, their higher class/pedigrees/wealth and their more refined social skills: they probably boast the most natural hairstyles in the entire franchise, opting for more shorter and stylish looks instead of the typical porn star fantasy weaves.

[Medicine Crow]

Amen on that!!!

The insane extensions that various female public figures and that the Housewives rock on these shows are so tired and ridiculous. If you're in your 40's-60's, it's just not even genetically possible to have thick, gloriously shiny locks flowing down to one's ass, even more than its impossible to have a naturally smooth and wrinkle-free face with lips that are the size of two plump, shiny slugs.

Granted, Bethenny has always had thin struggle hair while she's been on this show((which I honestly think is partially due to her restrictive dietary habits)), so I think her smart new bob is due to sheer necessity more than fashion savvy. Nevertheless, good for her for opting to go for the mature natural hairstyle versus the stupid fantasy hair extensions route.

That's another thing I really dig about the NYC Housewives, beyond just their good educations, their higher class/pedigrees/wealth and their more refined social skills: they probably boast the most natural hairstyles in the entire franchise, opting for more shorter and stylish looks instead of the typical porn star fantasy weaves.

Ya but, what did you think of her "new face"?

[izabella]

I always thought Kristen looked great with her bob, and no extensions required!  Too bad more women don't opt for something a lot easier to manage (talking to you, Ramona of the "you got my hair wet!" drama).  Beth looks great with shorter hair, and I'll bet it saves her many hours of maintenance.

[ryebread]

I like Bethenny's haircut but I wish she'd try a different color.  It looks a little fried in it's current auburn state.  I liked it best when it was dark brown, few highlights, very shiny.  That would look great with her current cut.

[OhGromit]

I feel like Bethenny is on the verge of ruining RHONY.  Her nasty comments about HWs being expendable (comments she's making cause she's pissed that they're trying to get better pay, and she doesn't think Ramona/Luann/Sonja should command Bethenny-level salaries), her need to have her ass kissed, she's bringing the fake and is only going to get along with HWs who bow down and play her games.  It seems destined to ruin the show (if it hasn't been ruined already).  She can't seem to sustain a good thing.  

Edited November 25, 2015 by OhGromit

[NewDigs]

I'm not sure that Bethy is "on the verge" of ruining NY but has maybe already accomplished its ruin. imho

And I don't hold high hopes for next season.

She has my aggravation level at an all time high. And I barely made it through last season.

Edited November 26, 2015 by NewDigs

[quaintirene]

That is some truly gifted filler-placement!  I think it's in her jaw to force the skin on the lower marionette lines  to smooth over and mitigate the sharp jaw angle.  And if she's had anything in her lips it's not noticeable at all.  When you see all these over-filled, over-botoxed babes it's easy to say 'I'd never do that!'  But I think there are a bunch of women walking around with this kind of work done and you never notice it at all except to think 'she looks great!'.  Bethenny is one of those I believe.  Because she does not look like she's put on any body weight so it's not down to that.

[eurekagirl mOo]

Picked up Bethannys book at the library. Skinnydipping....is the name....GREAT read!!! It's a "fictional" behind the scenes of a Martha Stewart apprentice  "type" of show and her experiences. Could not put it down.....Highly recommend....

[qtpye]

I think she has had her jaw reshaped by a very skilled plastic surgeon (not Terry Dubrow).  If you look at chin reshaping on google, you will be shocked by the results.  What is amazing, is that in most cases they look pretty natural

[talula]

Bethenny has launched her own production company, B REAL PRODUCTIONS and signed a deal with Leftfield Entertainment. Eat your heart out Andy Cohen!

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/bethenny-frankel-launches-production-company-844629

-excerpt

The two are already collaborating on the new FYI series 'Food Porn,' as well as possible offshoots 'Cocktail Porn' and 'Closet Porn.'

Bethenny Frankel's empire is expanding.

The Real Housewives of New York City star and Skinnygirl mogul has launched her own production company, B Real Productions, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Additionally, the reality star and entrepreneur has signed an overall deal with Leftfield Entertainment.

Frankel and Leftfield, led by CEO Brent Montgomery, are also collaborating on unscripted series Closet Porn and Cocktail Porn in addition to Food Porn. The latter, which hails from Leftfield Entertainment's Loud TV and is executive produced by Frankel, debuts Thursday on FYI.

As part of their overall deal, brokered by Leftfield Entertainment’s CCO Adam Sher with Frankel and CAA, they will work together to develop and produce original projects in line with Frankel's passion and expertise in fields including food and drink, branding, lifestyle and business.

ITV acquired an 80 percent stake in Leftfield in 2014. In addition to Loud TV, the company is also home to Leftfield Pictures, Sirens Media, Outpost Entertainment and Riot Creative. Sirens produces another Real Housewives installment, Real Housewives of New Jersey.

Frankel is repped by CAA.

Edited December 13, 2015 by talula

[talula]

Bethenny is rolling her new life out before her. Soon she'll be bigger than Martha Stewart, Lol. That goes to show second place is not so bad after all and if your show fails don't give up and when your marriage fails love may be just around the corner! ;-)

Edited December 13, 2015 by talula

[Alonzo Mosely FBI]

Bethenny can have all of the money, success and fame in the world but her life will never be satisfying and healthy until she deals with the abyss of abandonment that wrecks every personal relationship she has/had. It's sad. By the way I typo'd sad with the word dad and thought that was kind of ironic. Bethenny should stop chasing the fame and money dragon and invest in self care, real self care, with the same energy.

[Kiss my mutt]

The more she does the older she looks.

[ScoobieDoobs]

Bethenny has launched her own production company, B REAL PRODUCTIONS and signed a deal with Leftfield Entertainment. Eat your heart out Andy Cohen!

 

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/bethenny-frankel-launches-production-company-844629

-excerpt

The two are already collaborating on the new FYI series 'Food Porn,' as well as possible offshoots 'Cocktail Porn' and 'Closet Porn.'

Bethenny Frankel's empire is expanding.

The Real Housewives of New York City star and Skinnygirl mogul has launched her own production company, B Real Productions, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Additionally, the reality star and entrepreneur has signed an overall deal with Leftfield Entertainment.

Frankel and Leftfield, led by CEO Brent Montgomery, are also collaborating on unscripted series Closet Porn and Cocktail Porn in addition to Food Porn. The latter, which hails from Leftfield Entertainment's Loud TV and is executive produced by Frankel, debuts Thursday on FYI.

As part of their overall deal, brokered by Leftfield Entertainment’s CCO Adam Sher with Frankel and CAA, they will work together to develop and produce original projects in line with Frankel's passion and expertise in fields including food and drink, branding, lifestyle and business.

ITV acquired an 80 percent stake in Leftfield in 2014. In addition to Loud TV, the company is also home to Leftfield Pictures, Sirens Media, Outpost Entertainment and Riot Creative. Sirens produces another Real Housewives installment, Real Housewives of New Jersey.

Frankel is repped by CAA.

 

 

Color me unimpressed by this.  Satan Andy has nothing to worry about -- as far as Bethenny being competition for him.  No, he has his own probs to worry about.  While some of the Housewives shows still have OK ratings, and some of his other shows are doing OK as well, all of 'em except Atlanta are losing steam.  He doesn't seem to be able to produce new shows with the same success.

 

Bethenny as the new Satan Andy?  Um, no.  Production companies like this start up all the time.  Dime a dozen.  They can peter out just as quickly after pitches go nowhere or picked-up shows fail quickly & get dumped.  The show names alone (to me) sound like losers.  No, Bethenny's best bet right now in TV is this show.  Can she screw it up?  It's possible, if she lets her out-of-control ego get the better of her & if Satan Andy remains terrified of her & doesn't keep her in check.

 

Look, I think this show can plod along for another season, similar to last, with Carole in another Sex & the City personality, and the rest in similar mode as last season.  Just rinse, mix & repeat.  Sounds boring as fuck to me.  But if they repeat the same shit next season, I guess the hope is the sorta decent ratings will continue.  It might happen.  Bethenny shed the dead weight that annoyed her (er, Kristen & Heather) & maybe this is the only change we'll see.  

 

I'll still watch.  But if this really does turn into The Bethenny Show, I may lose interest fast & finally stop watching this show.

Edited December 26, 2015 by ScoobieDoobs

[talula]

LOL, IMHO I think it has turned into the Bethenny show and it seemed like the Bethenny reunion also.

[Sun-Bun]

Bethenny is appearing on RHBV next week and I'm beyond thrilled! Mostly I'm thrilled because she's apparently going to be sparring with the newest Housewife Erica((a sexy big blonde dancepop singer)), a gal who can apparently hold her own and rolls her eyes over Beth's "Skinnygirl shit" and even huffed to her, "I'm not out here selling cookies..."

Let the snarky crossover fun begin!!

[Medicine Crow]

Bethenny is appearing on RHBV next week and I'm beyond thrilled! Mostly I'm thrilled because she's apparently going to be sparring with the newest Housewife Erica((a sexy big blonde dancepop singer)), a gal who can apparently hold her own and rolls her eyes over Beth's "Skinnygirl shit" and even huffed to her, "I'm not out here selling cookies..."

Let the snarky crossover fun begin!!

OMG Sun-Bun, I can hardly wait!!!  (She's no match for any of those women!!  Maybe not Kyle.)

Edited January 6, 2016 by Medicine Crow

[talula]

Bethenny is appearing on RHBV next week and I'm beyond thrilled! Mostly I'm thrilled because she's apparently going to be sparring with the newest Housewife Erica((a sexy big blonde dancepop singer)), a gal who can apparently hold her own and rolls her eyes over Beth's "Skinnygirl shit" and even huffed to her, "I'm not out here selling cookies..."

Let the snarky crossover fun begin!!

Looks like Bethenny was brought over to give RHOBH a little excitement/angst!

[Medicine Crow]

Just saw preview of next week's show & Bethenny is real tight with Kyle, so we'll see what happens.

[islandgal140]

Was over in the BH thread and someone posted that Beth was made a producer of RHONYC. After I regained consciousness and coherency I scooted over here to see if this was indeed truth. Sweet merciful heavens! Why Satan Andy why?!?! You know the Skinnycrap placement doesn't bother me too much because frankly, I am blind to it most of the time unless someone posts about it. What bothered me the most of all things was the power imbalance between her and the girls. Everyone walked around eggshells with her or kissed her ass for fear of being given a bad edit and/or beset upon by her legions of fans. That imbalance will only be widened with her as producer. The other thing that was so bothersome was the very real fact that Beth got way, way too much talking head time. She always got a chance to explain her version in a TH, which was especially obvious during her tiffs with Heather. Lets not even get into delving into the psyche of Bethenny, the poor orphan girl raised by wealthy wolves. I'm not even saying at 44 she needs to get over it. Alls (tm Lulu) I'm saying is that I don't want to see that shit. Deal with it on your own time and dime. 

 

Never thought I would say this but put me on the bring back Jill side of the audience. I know it is never going to happen but I think this is what the show needs but that will never happen with Bethenny at the wheel. 

 

That was an 'interesting' interview and story.  She keeps talking about Costco Moms.  What's a Costco mom?  

 

In B's eyes? Probably a fat basic bitch that buys in bulk! 

 

I hope next season production will use some discretion and remove all the Skinny Girl crap so it doesn't seem like such an infomercial.  I know bethenny sees everything as a branding opportunity but I must say-I don't see Martha Stewart or Ina Garten with their products displayed constantly unless it is a commercial.

 

 

But Ina and Martha actually seem to have passion behind the products they are selling and come across as authority figures in their areas so maybe they don't have to work as hard to shill? No one doubts that Martha is passionate about homemaking, cooking, crafts and entertaining because that was her career for decades before she became famous. Same for Ina - no doubts that woman loves to cook (for Jeffrey) and entertain. Can the same be said for B? I can believe she loves to drink but doesn't want to get fat from it so I could get behind and see her wanting low calorie mixed drinks but being a foodie? Never brought it. B seems passionate about getting rich and being famous. 

 

The name of her shows - Food Porn, Closet Porn and Cocktail Porn. Very original. This is just a step above George Foreman naming all his kids George. 

 

The article says she typically signs agreements where she effectively leases the name and gets 8-10% of the who.esale price. I think the typical supermarket markup isn't huge, so she might get $0,16 to $0.20 for every package sold wholesale at $2.00. Takes a lot of sales to get to $4mm. Of corse, the liquor deal is different.

I think she wants into Costco because Walmart isn't how she sees herself, even though Walmart sells a ton of stuff. A lot of Costco's do have liquor, but I have never seen her products there.

 

Am I the only one who remembers her products getting kicked out of Whole Foods for containing too many of the wrong preservatives? That was a blow as Whole Food is seen a fancy prestigious market.

 

So basically she is now the Krusty the Klown of product endorsement? She will slap her name and give a seal of approval on just about anything. 

 

[Mozelle]

I just finished watching this week's episode of RHOBH and I'm slowly making my way through the episode thread. As islandgal pointed out above, someone in the RHOBH thread said that Bethenny was now a producer of RHONY, and I had to come find out.

Can someone break this down for me? How does Bethenny launching her own production company translate to her now being a producer of RHONY? The THR article said she signed an overall deal with Leftfield Entertainment, and, well, nothing on the Leftfield Entertainment website points to Bethenny producing RHONY. The only Real Housewives anything is RHONJ, which is under Sirens Media, a production company under the auspices of Leftifield Entertainment.

Edited January 8, 2016 by Mozelle

[SCS]

Was over in the BH thread and someone posted that Beth was made a producer of RHONYC. After I regained consciousness and coherency I scooted over here to see if this was indeed truth. Sweet merciful heavens! Why Satan Andy why?!?! You know the Skinnycrap placement doesn't bother me too much because frankly, I am blind to it most of the time unless someone posts about it. What bothered me the most of all things was the power imbalance between her and the girls. Everyone walked around eggshells with her or kissed her ass for fear of being given a bad edit and/or beset upon by her legions of fans. That imbalance will only be widened with her as producer. The other thing that was so bothersome was the very real fact that Beth got way, way too much talking head time. She always got a chance to explain her version in a TH, which was especially obvious during her tiffs with Heather. Lets not even get into delving into the psyche of Bethenny, the poor orphan girl raised by wealthy wolves. I'm not even saying at 44 she needs to get over it. Alls (tm Lulu) I'm saying is that I don't want to see that shit. Deal with it on your own time and dime. 

 

Never thought I would say this but put me on the bring back Jill side of the audience. I know it is never going to happen but I think this is what the show needs but that will never happen with Bethenny at the wheel. 

 

 

In B's eyes? Probably a fat basic bitch that buys in bulk! 

 

 

But Ina and Martha actually seem to have passion behind the products they are selling and come across as authority figures in their areas so maybe they don't have to work as hard to shill? No one doubts that Martha is passionate about homemaking, cooking, crafts and entertaining because that was her career for decades before she became famous. Same for Ina - no doubts that woman loves to cook (for Jeffrey) and entertain. Can the same be said for B? I can believe she loves to drink but doesn't want to get fat from it so I could get behind and see her wanting low calorie mixed drinks but being a foodie? Never brought it. B seems passionate about getting rich and being famous. 

 

The name of her shows - Food Porn, Closet Porn and Cocktail Porn. Very original. This is just a step above George Foreman naming all his kids George. 

 

 

Am I the only one who remembers her products getting kicked out of Whole Foods for containing too many of the wrong preservatives? That was a blow as Whole Food is seen a fancy prestigious market.

 

So basically she is now the Krusty the Klown of product endorsement? She will slap her name and give a seal of approval on just about anything. 

 

 

 

I got nothin' but your comments were so perfect I had to repost them. ;)

[Beden]

 

Can someone break this down for me? How does Bethenny launching her own production company translate to her now being a producer of RHONY? The THR article said she signed an overall deal with Leftfield Entertainment, and, well, nothing on the Leftfield Entertainment website points to Bethenny producing RHONY. The only Real Housewives anything is RHONJ, which is under Sirens Media, a production company under the auspices of Leftifield Entertainment.

I've absolutely any idea how Bethenny became named as a producer on this show but it's common to give someone the title and basically just be a figurehead for the extra usually fat paycheck. It's a negotiating/contract thing. Of course, it's possible that she actually may have input and do some real producing, helping with casting or whatever. It's also possible that she just has a good agent.

[biakbiak]

I think the poster was asking where is the actual information about Bethenny being made a producer on RHNY came from because the article about her deal didn't mention any such thing.

[Mozelle]

I think the poster was asking where is the actual information about Bethenny being made a producer on RHNY came from because the article about her deal didn't mention any such thing.

Yeah, that's what I was asking.

I'm wondering if there's confusion that because Leftfield Entertainment has several companies that work with/produce some shows on Bravo, it means that Bethenny is a producer on RHONY? But, like I was pointing out above, the only RH franchise on any of the production sites is RHONJ.

[motorcitymom65]

I think the poster was asking where is the actual information about Bethenny being made a producer on RHNY came from because the article about her deal didn't mention any such thing.

I think that the "rumor" that Beth was made a producer came from the attached article that was posted on Bravo. Someone read the title, but not the actual article.

 

http://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/bethenny-frankel-reveals-new-role-as-executive-producer

[NewDigs]

I would have stood up and applauded if Erika had thrown her arm across the bac of her chair and said to B "Did I ask you for your opinion or advice on branding?"

Moved from RHoBH

I guess I need my memory refreshed. What exactly has Betthhenny done to qualify as a "branding" expert?

She didn't make up the word "skinny" and most people realize that, generally speaking, being "skinny" is considered desirable. SkinnyBitch was making money off of the word "skinny" since 2005. (A name much bettered suited for our Bethy, imho, and I wish SB had been as legally aggressive as B. has shown herself to be.)

She is certainly a master of self-promotion but, big deal! Many people are and many are able to promote w/o being so aggressively unpleasant.

Is it that she decided to market anything she could slap her name on that makes her a branding expert? That she had the funds to scatter-shoot her products?

I don't get it. Maybe people agreed with her ideas just to get her out of their face!

Ugh.

[SCS]

Moved from RHoBH

I guess I need my memory refreshed. What exactly has Betthhenny done to qualify as a "branding" expert?

She didn't make up the word "skinny" and most people realize that, generally speaking, being "skinny" is considered desirable. SkinnyBitch was making money off of the word "skinny" since 2005. (A name much bettered suited for our Bethy, imho, and I wish SB had been as legally aggressive as B. has shown herself to be.)

She is certainly a master of self-promotion but, big deal! Many people are and many are able to promote w/o being so aggressively unpleasant.

Is it that she decided to market anything she could slap her name on that makes her a branding expert? That she had the funds to scatter-shoot her products?

I don't get it. Maybe people agreed with her ideas just to get her out of their face!

Ugh.

 

 

Your post is spot on -- especially the bolded, which is probably the most accurate Bony Girl description ever posted.

Edited January 17, 2016 by steelcitysister