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Bethenny Frankel NY

Check It Before You Wreck It

Bethenny on her magazine cover, her new book, and her blowout with Luann!

March 10, 2009

First of all, what kind of a narcissistic twit would say that people are envious of me? I just threw up in my mouth. Horror show.Well, guess what? I always tell the truth. Sometimes I just don't like how it sounds on-air. I'm sometimes envious and others are too. There it is.

Next, thanks to you guys and your purchases, Naturally Thin is already at 100 on Amazon. It's a recession-friendly price and it means so much to me that you supported me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Well, guess what? I always tell the truth. Sometimes I just don't like how it sounds on-air.

I had a really fun time doing the Social Life shoot. I'm always cooking or stressing and admiring my wrinkles and black circles from no sleep, so this was a nice departure.

I really couldn't believe that anyone gave me a cover of anything. It was fun and sweet and exciting. No one is confusing me with a model anytime soon, so it was different for sure. The photographer Gino was spectacular and that Zang Toi dress was magical. Fun all around.

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328 Comments

Love your new show! Can you please tell me the name of the designer of the necklace you wear? It is yellow gold with a long horn looking pendant covered in pave diamonds. Just stunning. Wishing you happiness and continued success!!

On your opening show Bethenny, where did you purchase the gold double stranded peace necklace you were wearing?

Oh Bethany...I can't believe you don't feel worthy of a cover! You are simply gorgeous and deserve the fame you've earned. You have class, confidence, and you've tried to fix things that aren't worthy of fixing because you seem like a good person. LuAnn is human, and has feelings I'm sure, but she sure is pretentious and full of herself! LuAnn writing a book on manners was a joke. Having a "title" doesn't entitle you to write on any subject. LuAnn writing a book on manner's is as laughable as Alex writing a book on manners after watching Francois destroy Jason's food at 21! Clearly she doesn't know much about manners e.g. when she asked you if you were paying for her drinks because you made the plans to get together. We take turns inviting our friends out. LuAnn doesn't seem to know something so basic! LuAnn is like Kelly - rude, tactless, shameless, pompous, and sooooo patronizing! Why bother with her?

The only time I felt LuAnn was really acting with grace was when she confronted Ramona's rudeness toward Simon at "girl's night", when she said something to the effect, "Now Simon's here, and we're going to make him feel welcome, right?" That was really kind, but of course Ramona, rude as ever, wouldn't conceed.

Bethenny,

I loved the choker style necklace you were wearing in the episode where you were getting your hair done. Who is the designer of that necklace?

Love you on the show - you and Jill are the best!

Bethenny--you are gorgeous and hilarious. I love that you tell it like it is, and are not afraid to back down from anybody. Ignore all those critics who want to dish about your dating life. It's personal and you'll figure it out for yourself when it's meant to be. Anyways, thanks for lightening up the show, I can always count on you for a good laugh!

Ok Bethenny, I think you have a bit of Joan Rivers in you. Have you ever thought of doing stand up comedy? You should, Joan's old and going to retire soon, who better than you to take her place.
By the way a breast lift is the same as breast augmentation. I saw the look on Jill's face when you said that, she knows...
Next you will be saying you had a nose tuck, when we know it was a nose job. I must sound a little like you now!
Sorry but if your going to dish it out like Joan, you should be able to take it. So when you accuse other people of being fake and phony, think first, don't!

You are my favorite on the show. I love your wit and how real you are....and most of all, I love your book!! You are really helping me to change my lifestyle, eat well and healthy, and have a good attitude about it....please do a big cookbook soon! I am sure it will be the only one I will use. You look so great and you motivate people to be healthy and go for what you want in life...Stay out there and keep helping others. I know you will "have it all"! For sure! I wish you all the best!

Bethenny you are truly genuine. You have the ability to discern people's true intent. Your inner compass has never failed.

It was obvious that LuAnn was making a dig at you with her 're-touching' remark. Catty woman will always make their remarks just vague enough that they can have a totally innocent explanation for their exact words. But the mood in their voice tells you otherwise.

Kelly has no interest in a dialogue whatsoever! She would prefer to duct tape your mouth shut and endlessly spew her venom at you. She lacks the maturity to have an adult discussion. Everytime you attempted to respond to her, she shut you down with NOISE, not words. Just noise.

It was the most amazingly immature behavior I have ever witnessed someone allowing themselves being filmed doing.

I assume she has serious mental instability.

I truly fear for her children. Her control issues are pathological.

Bethenny, you handled this with more grace and class than I thought would be possible for anyone faced with such insanity. Bravo!

Ok, Bethenny, You really have to put your listening ears on. When Kelly was trying to talk to you, all you could think about was what you wanted to say to her. I think you are miss reading her. You did attack her at the meeting for Jill's charity. It was not up to you to say anything to her at all. It was up to Jill. Jill I think understood her. Maybe Kelly did not express herself well but I knew what she meant. I belong to a club and when we have meetings to have a fundraiser, we explain what it's about and then ask who would like to be on the committee? It's perfect sence to ask for your name to be part of the fundraiser. The woman who said everyone here will be on the committee or whatever, was wrong. People have to know what they are getting themselve into. You would not be where you are today if you diden't ask those questions.
So understand that. I also think that the man you met on the blind date would be good for you. I hope you see him again. You need someone to bring you down to earth and calm you down. You don't need a serious man. Your serious enought for you and him.
Good Luck

Dear Bethenny, you are the brightest, most hysterical and funny...and beautiful person on the show...I luv 'ya woman! BUT, I saw a bit of preview last night where Jill apparently yells at you to "Go!" from her charity party. I cannot enjoy Jill anymore if she treats you badly-you don't ever deserve to be treated that way. This may sound strange, the RHNYC is my guilty pleasure and I am emotionally connected to the 'you' I've been able to see on the show...Anyone who doesn't get you, doesn't deserve you, rock on B,!

Bethany, you rock! I love it when you tell it like it is.

bethaney; where can i purchase that gorgeous necklace
with the gold disc and diamond pave B on it? i love that
necklace. by the way you're great on the show.

Thanks
Andi McCracken

Bethenny,
You are the reason I watch the show ..you are a smart and beautiful person...I wish you would do your own show
It would be awesome!!! Kelly has to go I am sick of the name dropping during every episode it gets on my nerves
who is she any way?? keep us laughing Beth your the best

Bethenny,
You are DRAMA! You are way too serious about issues that are unimportant. For example, the re-touch comment from LuAnn wasn't that big of a deal. You have to be bigger than any negative comment. Lets face it, you need to lighten up and enjoy life. Honestly, you have so much going for you, yet you are constantly exuding to the world what an insecure young woman you are.

Bethenny,

I just want to echo the opinion of the other commentators, i LOVE you! ..You are my fav NY Housewife and i think just one of my fav HW from ALL the seasons and episodes. You are just a really nice person and i just don't get the whole thing where Kelley and Luann and sometimes Ramona take digs at you. Kelley is totally jealous...she owes you a BIG TIME apology for the whole blow at you after inviting you to that dinner...she is full of it...you commended your cool pose during the whole thing, your coolness just pushed her buttons!

Bethenny,

Where did you get that necklace with the gold disc and the diamond pave "B" on it? I love that. At first glance I thought it was Alex Woo, but it certainly is not.
Please let me know.

Regarding Luanns comment about the photo shoot. I was so dissapointed in her. You handled it in an adult way to bring it to her attention and she totally minimized it and didnt really give you a proper apology. There really seems to be alot of competition between the women on the show and its not very attractive.

Bethenny...you are awesome! Can anyone tell me who designed the seersucker one piece pantsuit that Bethenny wore in the social life mag photo shoot? I cant find it anywhere!

Hey Bethenny, you were such a class act on the show last night when psycho Kelly ambushed you. In her own mind she thinks that she is UP Here. As soon as you calmly tried to respond to her accusations she irrationally got up from the table and ran out. She is off her rocker. She lives in Kelly land and still thinks that she is 20 years old when clearly she is not!!

I think you are the nicest, prettiest, woman on the show with the best body. You seem to to be the only real person and you tell it like it is (just like me). I can't stand the others as they are rude and catty. I especially don't like Kelly and wonder why she is even on the show. I could also do without Ramona, Jill, LuAnn and Alex but then, there wouldn't be a show would there. I just can't stomach the way all the women talk about their "friends" behind their backs. Some are worse than others; Ramona is the worst.

Bethney, I really think that you are a very pretty and have the best figure of all the ladies. You look good in everything. I don't understand why you made such a big thing out of what Luann said to you about the photo shoot.
I listened to her comment when you told her and clearly she said that it was wonderful and great. Then she asked you if they were going to touch up or whatever turm they use the photo much. I don't see why you would get so mad at her. She said she was sorry so many times and it just was not enough for you. I mean what did you want her to do stand on her head? You kepted it up and up. You have to chill out. You are very lovely. You seem angry most of the time. You read into everything everyone says. Relax.
Put a smile on your face and you will be happy.

Bethenny,

You are awesome! I love your sense of humor as well as your intelligent and witty personality. As far as the "re-touching" comment goes, LuAnn was SO jealous it was painful to watch. Your absolutely right, has she been on any magazine covers? No! Please do not be friends with that woman....she is someone who needs to pretend that she is better than everyone around her. And please don't take any of her dating advice (I know you're smart enough not to). What does she know about dating?? Ramona was right on, and that's why LuAnn kept taking passive jabs at her....she just couldn't stand to hear the truth. "Hi, my name is LuAnn and I married someone just so I could become a Countess."

your my girl Bethany! I get so mad when Luann just rips on you! she is clearly so jealous of you. If you told me about the mag shoot, i would have been jumping up and down and screaming for you--that was awsome--(but i'm sure the countess felt that is should have been about her). And no worries over that Kelli--she clearly uses that shy thing as more of a manipulating and control tool that anything else. And how dare she tell you she's up here while your down here! LIGHT HER UP GIRL!!!!

Bethany,
I just bought your book and I can't put it down! I'm not obese or anything and I grew up in a real-food, kosher household. I was never overweight a day in my life. Then I went to college and gained 40 lbs over a bachlers and masters degree (5 years). I'm twenty five now and I'm sick and tired of feeling like an alien. I've tried the diet things and you know what-your book brought me back to how I was raised but made it very clear. Thank you so much for writting this book and giving me my life back! I haven't listened to my food noise and I've followed every room-i'm learning to listen to myself! Thank you so much!

Bethenny,

First I want to say as a New Yorker that now lives in the deep South, the show takes away some of my feelings of missing NYC and the people. You hit it right on the head about LuAnn and Ramona. LuAnn very quietly instigates and Ramona reacts. It's always the person that reacts loudly that comes off looking like the bad guy. At least with Ramona, you know where you stand. Not so sure about the countess.

I have to say, I think it is a bit ironic that you were giving Alex and Simon a hard time for being social climbers and attending a socialite party but then you were beside yourself when you were given the cover and honor of hosing the same type of party. A bit two faced don't you think?

"You were in the audience on Dancing With the Stars!"

yup, welcome to Stalkerville, Miz Bethenny. lol.

Why are you friends with someone who puts you down all the time? (i.e.Luann????) as well as everyone else? Someone who thinks they are better than you and everyone else that they around are toxic!! Someone telling you "hope they re-touch your photos" is not being protective! It was vindictive, mean and jealous. Not to mention telling you how to act on a date - please! Anyway, don't waste your time.

I think you're awesome, Bethenny! I love your personality and the way you tell it like it is. Don't hold back, Girl! Luann needs to keep her comments to herself. She's a "do-as-I-say-but-not-as-I-do" person and it's getting on my nerves. I think her attitude needs some serious "retouching." Congrats on your book, Bethenny!!!! Love the show!!!

Bethany

You are my favorite Housewife of New york!!!!! You Rock!!!!!! I am your biggest fan!!!!

Bethenny...You are my favorite to watch of all the Housewives..LuAnn is so fake. That comment about retouching and she was trying to protect you thats a bunch of bull!! She wasn't even a real model so who is she to give advice! Your beautiful!

hi i do love your soul and your intentions. mrs delesepps is too BIG for herself and alex God love her is the richest person in Arizona stay in your league and Jill is good and Romona needs to be graceful truth is great grace is class cuz you dont make people feel comfortable around you but i like you more with Grace. BUT my big but is for all the SHOWS what are single women doing in HOUSEWIVES shows makes no sense! do the single women of...usa...

loved you on the bonnie hunt show. i love how funny and quick you are. when the show features you and jill i get such a laugh because you both remind me so much of my girlfriends.

Bethhenny,

Bought the book on Sunday and am halfway through it. What a great approach to becoming the person you want to be. It has definitely opened my eyes to looking at food and health differently. 3 days and already down a few pounds and so easy. Thank you for writing this! Recipes are wonderful.

Finally enjoying great food without the guilt!
Beth

Countess "You are a joke!! I am from UK. and believe me you are nothing like a high class REAL Countess. Get over your -self. Oh and please don't get any-more little critters.It is so sad to see how you all made fun over the death of the little hammster and fish.

I love your metaphor...Ramona robs the bank and LuAnne drives the getaway car! You literally made me LOL! And it's such an accurate description.

You have a really sweet heart! Much luck to you!

Bethany, OMG, how passive aggressive LuAnn is to you and quite frankly to everyone else. The "love" and "sweetie" comments to you all as she back-tracks her pissy comments is offensive and condescending at best. Continue to "call" her on her comments that are a veneer for civility and just plain catty.

Were you in the audience last night at Dancing With the Stars? Thought I saw you sitting next to the judges in a silver gown.

Bethany.. love u on the show.. ur quick witt is amazing.
Loved seeing u in the audience on DWTS but i wish we could of got a ear full of what you were really thinking now that would be great..
LOL
Blakely B'ham, Al

Dear Bethenny,
I think you are great on the show; I would love to see you do more cooking and showing more of who you are. I am an Interior Designer and am offering my design services to redo your flat. Your home is never used on the show? Lets re-create it; to reflect your talents and express your inner beauty. Cheers, Ted

Bethenny,

You're the greatest. Since Jill has Brad and Alex has Simon, I want to be you "Gay Husband". "What the F". Love ya. :)

Bethenny,
It's was a nice surprise seeing you in the audience on Dancing With The Stars lastnight. Maybe we will see you dancing sometime down the road. I always said when I die, I want to come back as my cats because they have the "life", but I now would like to be like you. You are a terrific person, with a fabulous life going on, and the world in your hands. Can I tell you, the episode with Jill's mom was my best. She is an amazing woman and I only wish I had someone like her in my life. That episode, I cried along with you. I adore the friendship that you and Jill have. I hope this friendship remains forever and ever. Without family (some) and friends (again, some) you really have nothing. I don't get the whole "countess" thing with LuAnn and I have no desire to. Ramona is definitely a breed of her own! Jill and her man creep me out! Are they normal? But, what is ormal for people like them. Kelly must be busy with her children, she is not seen too much on the air. Don't let anyone push you into dating. You are your own person and you will be fine on your own. I really enjoy the show and look forward to each and every new episode.

Bethenny,
You looked great in the audience at Dancing with the Stars! Next season you should be on the dance floor!

Bethenny, did I see you in the audience at "Dancing with the Stars" last night? If it wasn't you it was twin
!!!! You are my fave, btw... I love your quick wit.

Bethenny, I just ordered your book on Amazon and can't wait to get it. You are my favorite one on the show. I am so glad you stood your ground with LuAnn's comments about your photo's.

Bethenny

I'm 62 years young and you are the very first person I have ever wrote a fan letter to.. I indeed am a fan of yours and can only hope my grandaughters turn out just like you..I wish I knew you in real life and could tell you in person how any mother and father would be proud to call you theirs. You are one of a kind and it's the kind I like..If you ever come to Michigan .. I would love to step in and mother you to pieces..No one is perfect..but when one can admit that ... they are!! Lots of good wishes and big hugs..Your my favorite housewive of all the shows..and probable my favorite TV star too..Take good care sweetie

Bethenny;
I think you're so HOT! I'd give my right arm for a date with you. Even tho' I'm sure you wouldn't go for a low life factory worker such as myself. I do ski, rollerblade, and love to ride my motorcycle. I bet you'ld be up for that. You'ld look SO good on the back of my bike too! Oh well....48 interested?...

Girl you are the real deal. Your honesty is so refreshing. Total truth. Luann needs to hop off the high horse. Poor Ramona- why is it that America always hates the real people? You gotta love Jill despite all her materialistic obsessions-- atleast she doesn't try to hide her greed.

When you blog please tell us if that was you sitting in the front row of dancing with the stars last night? If it was you, you looked wonderful.

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