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Bethenny talks marriage, riding the Ramonacoaster, and her showdown with Jill.

Apr 8, 2010

 

Let's not blow my meeting with Jill out of proportion. I'm not Jill's long lost parent ambushing her. We were actually very close friends. It really isn't something to get crazy about. Ramona simply wanted to ensure that we met. Jill and LuAnn like to over dramatize everything, so they made this like a scene from West Side Story. In actuality, Ramona said stop by and talk to Jill. Big deal. Everyone lived.

Jill knows more than anyone how badly I hoped that having a career and a relationship was possible. Not everyone has a Bobby to take care of them financially. I'm passionate about my career and I've never kept that a secret. I have never let my work get in the way of my friendships, including my friendship with Jill. Jill pieces together information to build a case against whoever she is against at the moment, whether it be me, Alex, or Ramona. I was balancing my relationship and work, and I have no regrets. It is why I am where I am in my life.

LuAnn was behaving like a third grader who didn't want her new best friend making up with their old one. Everyone has experienced this in grammar school. I found it hilarious and narcissistic that LuAnn was personalizing our whole meeting. It frankly had absolutely nothing to do with her, yet she continued to insert herself. She might want to get a hobby too.

Jill was in the wrong and she definitely regrets her actions. Unfortunately, much of the damage is irreparable. But I finally feel peace now. What is important now is my marriage and baby, and to quote Jill, I don't want the toxicity in my life.

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Bethenny-

You hit the nail on the head with your assessment of the situation of your blowout with Jill. Jill needs to grow up, start acting her age and forgo the childish antics! If Jill were a true friend then she would forgive you, because that's what true friends do. Obviously, she is only a friend of convenience and when it suits her. I would not worry about Jill and LuAnn, as they both need to "get a hobby"! Jill is self serving and always wants to be the center of attention. She acts like she is still in high school.

Congrats on your marriage and child! You should definitely get your own show.

I've had friends that I later realized were not my friends. Its shocking & painful. Move on. I could see if you still wanted to be friends with Alex, but I'd write the other ones out of my life. And my life is not as fabulous as yours. Move on girl..Life is calling. Be well.

Hi B- I've watched the show all 3 seasons and I have to say this fight with Jill just makes me so sad! I keep thinking of last season in the Hamptons when the two of you would hang out on her bed doing work and chatting; it reminded me of how I am with my best girlfriend. Unless you've gone through it it is difficult to explain to people the pain of losing your best friend. It's as bad as breaking up with your boyfriend (I think it's worse because you can ALWAYS find get a boyfriend) but people don't give "girl fights" the same attention because traditionally they've been thought of as less important. I hope eventually you can get back to speaking with each other. Congrats on the all the wonderful things that have happened in your life. I wish you all the best!

bethenny, Congrats on getting married! i am very happy for you! i wish you lots of love and hapiness for the rest of your life! I really felt for you these past few episodes especially this week's. you were obviously going through alot of stuff all at once. Jill is not a friend. It is evident that she is not a friend because you have been the only one showing such emotion over the whole thing. it obviously caused you a lot of pain and you cared alot about jill's friendship. Jill seems as if all she wants to do is fight and argue and have people join her team, its like she has no enjoyment in life unless she is battling with someone. Jill says that bobby was very sick and you didnt call or go and see him, i understand her being upset and betrayed by that. but i have a feeling that it didnt really happen like that. your story has stayed consistent on every episode that no one ever told you and she would not respond to you so you had no idea he was that sick. you need to move on with your life and celebrate all the accomplishments you have made and the wonderful relationship you have with jason. you are the one that doesnt need the toxisity of jill in your life!

Bethenny, You did your best to reach out to Jill, but she can only have one friend at a time. She realized that your life was moving forward and you were actually LIVING your dream while she only has a life if she's trashing someone else! Hold your head high, focus on you, Jason, and the baby! That's what's important right now!!!!

Hi there!

You should make your own show and leave all the drama behind. I love you and we all make mistakes but you are trying to make-up for them!

I cna't wait to see you as a mother because you are going to be an AMAZING mother.

Congratulations on your baby and your relationship. Love ya!

Bethenny, You may not have a "birth" family, but I believe you have a viewer family now. We are some very loyal people. Can't wait to see you in your new sitcom. Keep keepin' it real!

Bethenny you are heaven sent. You really and truly are. You are smart, beautiful and articulate. You are building a life for yourself and are so fortunate to do so. My mother had cancer while I was in college and as much as I wanted them to go through the same things I was going through in order to not be alone in that moment, I would NEVER expect them to put their life on hold for me. Jill was being very petty and she lost a great friend, because finding someone that genuine is very hard. Friends fight but if it is worth it they make up. Take care of your family and live your life to the fullest. FYI you need a show all your own because you have certainly surpassed The 'Real' Housewives of New York.

Much love and God Bless!

Chris

You know, I have too say I also cannot take that fake Luanne and Jill crap!. I mean the tit for tat it's horrible. As for Luanne, man someone should take that queen crown off her head it seems to be to tight! One of the diamonds or pearls must be touching her brain? And what the flock, is she like a body guard to Jill now? I had no idea Jill was so popular? As for Jill, What the hell is with all that black eye color she is wearing lately????Let me tell you something Bethaney, Live your life girl! Have that baby and be Healthy and Happy with your family!

CONGRATULATIONS BETHENNY!!! :) Im sure your baby will be beautiful and you will have a wonderful life with Jason. Please DO NOT listen to LuAnn and Jill, they are being very mean and I find it quite ridiculous. LuAnn just doesn't want you to steal her new BFF, which means you do not need either of them creating "toxicity in your life". YOU ROCK!!! :)

I completely agree with everything you have to say. I think that Jill's unwillingness to truely listen to what you have to say and mend the relationship could be coming from some jealousy issues. And the whole Luan thing, and the mean words from Ramona are just annoying! The way they are all acting is high school! I have always thought you were a funny, smart, and beautiful person! Good luck with everything!

Love love love you! Keep away from Jill...even if she apologizes she is not to be trusted and she will never be happy for you, can't wait to see you smiling in the cover of a magazine holding your baby....wish you the best always

Congratulations on marrying a wonderful guy that you totally and completely deserve!! :) Sorry to hear about your dad. It is very interesting that your dads name was bobby, the same as jills husband. Is it possible that you werent around for jill because it was hard for you knowing both bobbys were sick at the same time and it was too much for you? They BOTH were dealing with cancer. Reading about your dad made me realize you guys are similiar in some aspects.. hard working, driven and tough cookies!

You have shown you are a wonderful friend and I have seen it in you past seasons. You always stuck by jill and when you had an issue you faced it head-on and talked it out. (the charity event) Its too bad she cant recognize it and is being close minded. I too would believe it was irrepairable because too many things went down in your life (good and bad) and jill just wasnt a part of it. That changes your feeling about someone and if you can survive all those things without her than you can survive everything else without her. Watching you and how your hurting upsets me and all your fans and we all wish you best :) You are loved by all your fans and I would continue to be your fan for always :) You ever think of writing a book about your dad? I think it would be a therapuetic way of releasing all that energy you have built up about him, and a good way to inform everyone of the harships you had to endure so you can have your own closure. Just an idea. Im sure that book would sell like hotcakes (healthy ones of course) because you have built this story into housewives and people are interested! Just a thought. It would also show parents how their actions with their childen make them into the people they grow up to be! Maybe you could throw me a finders fee? Wink wink lol Lili

I am so happy for you! You are going to make a wonderful mommy. It absolutely breaks my heart to see how Jill is treating you and I am glad to hear that she regrets it. You just need to move on and focus on the ones you love. All good things from here.....and you deserve them all!!

Bethenny, I have tremendous respect for you, and feel that you are a beautiful person that just wants the best out of life, love, and friendships. I think that the way you carry and handle yourself is very admirable and real. For me to take the time to write this comment is saying volumes about me, because I'm not exactly the type to be moved by reality television. However, I must say I was very upset, and at the point of tears myself when I watched the episode when you confronted Jill. I didn't think Ramona was a bad person in setting this meeting up, in fact contrary to LuAnne's thoughts, it was the right thing for a friend to do. Especially since Jill refused to meet or even speak to you. I also feel that Jill needs to take a moment and see the issue from your perspective, it's obvious that both of you are hurting and suffering from the lack of relationship, which you should most definitely salvage. Jill seems to be a great friend and person herself. Well I'll be getting off the soap box now, I hope things are better now in terms of your relationship with all the housewives. I wish you and your new husband and baby the best! And I can only hope this comment gives you hope and maybe a smile :)

Congratulatios Bethenny, newly married with a baby on the way, I celebrate your happiness!

Luann and Jill sharing private phone conversations, what's that about....I think I may have done that in grade school. Shame on them and I hope they are embarassed by their behavior, sadly, probably not.

Move on B, you've gone above and beyond in trying to make amends. Now, it's your time to enjoy your family and true friends.

All the best to you.

Bethany.....I have to say.....I really loved you last season. You had the best one liners, you were strong, independent, funny, and I love that you had that I don't care what anyone else thinks about me attitude. This season you seem really fake. It's like a whole new Bethany. I don't understand the baby talk all of the time.I do have to congratulate you though....you were dead on about Luanne. She had everyone fooled. I'm glad she's finally been outed. Kudos to Ramona for that one!

You are the reason I watch this show!!!!! I find your honesty and take on people dead on.

Please discuss Kelly's speech patterns. She claims to have gone to college, but peppers every discussion with "like", He like said.... I'm like... is she 12?

I hope you guys are able to work it out!

Give up on the so-called friendship with Jill. She's all about herself...selfish and childish. Why would she ever listen to Luann or even that conceited Kelly. I'm proud of you for at least trying to work things out...more than I can say for Jill.

Love you! You are honest and a little crazy like most women. God Bless you and your new family. Jill and LuAnne are the mean girls to be sure. Fly above it! You rock!

Bethenny, I have tremendous respect for you, and feel that you are a beautiful person that just wants the best out of life, love, and friendships. I think that the way you carry and handle yourself is very admirable and real. For me to take the time to write this comment is saying volumes about me, because I'm not exactly the type to be moved by reality television. However, I must say I was very upset, and at the point of tears myself when I watched the episode when you confronted Jill. I didn't think Ramona was a bad person in setting this meeting up, in fact contrary to LuAnne's thoughts, it was the right thing for a friend to do. Especially since Jill refused to meet or even speak to you. I also feel that Jill needs to take a moment and see the issue from your perspective, it's obvious that both of you are hurting and suffering from the lack of relationship, which you should most definitely salvage. Jill seems to be a great friend and person herself. Well I'll be getting off the soap box now, I hope things are better now in terms of your relationship with all the housewives. I wish you and your new husband and baby the best! And I can only hope this comment gives you hope and maybe a smile :)

Just so you know, Jill wasnt waiting for an apology she wanted to humilate you by making you apologize repeatdly. Luann is a low life, she really is "countless" and classless. Just move on, focus on what really matters in life. you are smart and successful and have a handsome husband (none of the other housewives can say that...Mario might be the only exception...haha). Enjoy your new adventures

Even though I know after watching the last episode you don't want teams I am so outraged I can't help it and have to say that I am totally, completely 100% TEAM BETHANNY!!! About two nights before the episode aired Jill was on the insider and made the comments 1)someone shouldn't hold grudges and 2)her door is always open. What an idiot, if anyone should be going to anyone's door it should be JILL GOING TO YOUR DOOR WITH FLOWERS, CANDY, AND ANYTHING ELSE SHE CAN THINK OF TO APOLOGIZE AND A FACE MASK BECAUSE YOU SHOULD SLAM THE DOOR IN HER FACE. I don't mean to sound sooo hateful but she is sooo hateful. I use to like Jill but if you compare the things she says to the way she lives they do not match, no wonder her and LuAnn are becoming such good friends. It seems as if all she worries about is how good she makes herself look. There was a huge part of me that wanted you'll to make up but now I only hope she apologizes and you'll remain civil. With a friend like Jill you don't need an enemy because when LuAnn find someone to love or something that consumes her time away fron Jill, Jill will do the same thing to her that she is doing to you. It's not that I don't want you'll to be friends again it is that she will do it to you again so why put yourself through that. I wish you every happiness in the world and look forward to seeing you have your own show.

Hey Bethenny, Congrats on the marriage and the baby. You deserve to finally have some happiness in your life.The best to you and your new family.

Lol, Patrick

B, I applaud how you are handling this. I'm sorry about the issues with your father. I totally agree with your decision to not repair the relationship with Jill, she does not deserve any further chances to have a relationship with you. Best wishes on all the new developments in your life. I really enjoy your relationship with Alex. It's nice to see one solid, healthy friendship between females on the show!!!

Congrats on the starting of your family. As for Jill and Luanne, they deserve each other and you are definitely better off without them in your life.

Bethenny, Jill is making a fool of herself and leave her be, I would not even give her the recognition of talking about her. You are so much above her.

Bethenny, I try, usually unsuccessfully, to get a Bethenny comment approved by the Bravo blog powers-that-be.. I'm thinking unless you are team Bethenny,little opposing opinion gets included. Perhaps I need to be more gentle in my opinion of your scenes on the show - less "brutal" than you are. Ramona may have been a harsh critic of you on the Brooklyn Bridge, but she is spot - on in her assessment of you and relationships. However, you are smart, and with a baby on the way, you will not want to make the same mistakes in your treatment of people the way your father has made mistakes with you. For that, I am truly sorry for your sake. It actually might explain why you are so bitter and angry, and why you hide behind sarcasm. You had the advantage in the set-up meeting with Jill at Ramona's house, but it was destined to fail unless you can learn to say "I'm sorry". You had plenty of time to prepare your thoughts. Sometimes it's not just about you.

Hopefully Bethanney you are not desperate to be Jill's friend anymore let that fool come back to you..you are not the underdog anymore, Luann is! congrats on your marriage and new baby!

I wish you all the Best!!

You go girl! You are the oolest one on the show. Jill and LuAnn are way below your class! Good luck in your marriage and with your baby!

Bethenny - Im not usually one to blog, tweet, or give my 2 cents on any thing really...expecially reality TV, but I must say I was so moved by your show of emotion over your "issues" with your father. I lost my father last June and really struggled with how I should "feel" about it. Im only 24, but for the last 12+ years (half of my life) I had no realtionship with my father for many reasons, but when Cancer tragically took his life I found myself so emotional about it, and mad at myself at the same time for being so emotional. It was kinda refreshing to see someone else deal and struggle with the same type of feelings (we atleast thats what I got from what I saw). Hang Tough...and THANKS!

Bethany-

You are a very honest and sincere person. It's ashame you have to put up with such immaturity. Some of those girls are very hypocritical!

Love you Bethenny - Please remain the same....love who you are, your husband and your baby on the way!!!! I think this season we are all getting to know all of you....the real you and its amazing what we are seeing....you have to love what people are saying about you. It only confirms you are AWESOME. Best wishes and God Bless you and Jason!!

B,

You are fantastic and I am so sorry to see the end of your relationship with Jill. Jill is completely wrong in this battle and Karma will come around and bite her in the ass.

As for LuAnn, she really is a snake and you called that one right, my roommate just started watching the show and her first comment was she did not trust LuAnn and she is Countless.

I am so happy to hear about your marriage to Jason and wish you the best. When are you coming to Seattle

Bethany we love u!Congrats on the marrage and baby.How can we get ur skinny girl line here in PA! Before Jill wanted to take care of u, but know that ur independent and have a husband she went to Luann who just got a divorce!U should right a guid on how handle mean girls!LOl

Bethany, The very best to you. Let me say this succinctly-where Jill is concerned-good riddance to bad rubbish. A fan.

Bethany The very best to you. Let me say this succinctly-where Jill is concerned-good riddance to bad rubbish. A fan.

Bethany, Best wishes to you. Let me say this succinctly-where Jill is concerned-good riddance to bad rubbish. A Fan

B, My husband and I have always enjoyed watching you on the show because for us you keep it real. We were so happy to see you so happy in love and expecting a baby. You are going to have to write a book about stay at home moms' eating obstacles.

Bethenny, I just wanted to voice my support and express hope that you're on the path to finding true success and happiness. I hope that behind the scenes you're cultivating strong supportive female friendships. You deserve it.

Bethenny,

Any moment with you on this show is a good one. You are the most real, warmest, and the NY housewife I would want as my own friend. I honestly sat and cried when I watched that last episode because I felt it was so hurtful and I could see the pain in your eyes. Maybe it is the maternal instinct in me or maybe it is because I just think Jill was wrong and overreacting. I've actually always liked her. Luann...wow...that has NOTHING to do with her and it really looked like maybe if you could have talked a little longer you could have made a breakthrough. Anyway, so happy for you and Jason! Mazel Tov! Totally Team Bethenny!

Hello Bethenny, If you are even bothering to keep up with some of the polls that Andy is taking on his show regarding you and Jill, you will realize that the latest poll voted 97% in your favor to release the Crackin' on Jill. Normal people "get" you and I don't know why you would shed a tear for the approval of a witch like Jill who is super phony and only wants you around when she can feel superior. If she is unwilling to allow you time to seek the amazing things that you now have, she is not your friend. She is milking the scenes for attention and I don't know why she acts like she is vulnerable because she loses that "fake" act whenever there is someone there to give her applause! I used to like Luann, but she is really odd this season. Jill is Toxic. cling to your hubby because is Jill is your friend, you don't need any enemies!! I would not buy the book as she doesn't practice what she preaches!!

Bethany, you are the best part of this show! All of the women comment on you "snapping" at them, but if I were trying to converse with grown women who act like they're 8 years old, I would get frustrated as well. It's unfortunate about Jill, I'm sure while watching the show she is embarrassed by her childish ways and malevolent behavior, by letting LuAnne hear your conversations and refusing to speak with you about the situation, she only showed a lack of maturity on her part. LuAnne's behavior is BEYOND unjustifiable, I thought she wanted to move forward with your relationship, but seems to have completely forgotten that, she needs to get more friends, stop getting into your and Jills friendship, and look at how twisted and bizarre her friendship with Jill comes off. Congratulations on your hubby and the pregnancy! Good Luck girl :)

Bethenny - I am so happy for you, your marriage, your baby on the way....all of it so deserving! I hope you heal quickly from the pain you feel with Jill, she is NOT worth it...move on - enjoy your new family and appreciate the friends you have...I think you are GREAT!

Find friends that will care for you no matter what. Alex seems like that kind of friend and I bet there are others our there. Jill is too self-centered to be that kind of friend now, but who knows? Maybe she will learn from this and make some changes.

B, I too have had a very hard few years. I am finally getting my life back after having cancer. Jill needs to get over herself. There are far more important things in this short life we are all given. It flies by she doesn't need a hobby but a LIFE!! I can't believe she would turn on a friend like she did you. And by the way the self proclaimed honest Jill has made comments about EVERYONE on the show at one point or another. You truly don't need friends like her. Life is too short. Enjoy your MAN and your coming Baby. In time you'll see that's all that really matters at the end of the day. I would totally disengage from the Jill situation and sit back to see how long before she's at odds with LuAnn. You deserve BETTER!

Bethenny-I could barely stomach the last episode, I used to be such a fan of Jill, now I cannot stand her. She keeps score on every detail of every relationship, and you were totally right-you'll fail if you try to be her friend. I think her and Luann are childish, irrelevant people who give New Yorkers a bad name.

On a lighter note, lots of luck to you and your family-you're great, you certainly don't need anyone pulling you down.

You are a great person. Your attempts to make peace and settle your difference with Jill are geniune. LuAnn's husband left her so she is lonely and needs someone to help her so Jill is that person for the moment. Their friendship is not geniune. You are to good from them. Get Bravo to put you on top chef you are better suited their than with the others.