Wow...it is really over? It has been a long journey and I have so many people to thank. Bobby Zarin, you are my rock. I could not be the person I am today without you by my side every step of the way. Allyson, you are and will always be my first, my last and my everything. Words could never express the respect and admiration for the lady you have become.
I'm headed to Albany today to support and lobby for the environment with Senator Craig Johnson, and it will probably be the highlight of my life. Watching you speak during the finale brought tears to my eyes and still does as I write this. My sister Lisa, (www.livewithlisaradio.com) is my confidant and advisor and most importantly my real BFF. I am looking forward to writing our first book together with Mommy and look forward to the book tour. My parents, Sol and Gloria Kamen, who know that without their love and support (so cliché but true) I would not be the woman I am today. Christina DeSimone, for putting up with me for the last 9 months and always staying the course www.peoplereachingout.org. Creakjoints.org has already posted some of the videos that we filmed due to the money we raised last fall and helpfororphans.org needs money to build solar panels for our school because the electricity was shut off in the town. My next www.starcam.com will be donated to them.
I love to hear from viewers, so please keep checking my website www.jillzarin.com for updates, www.chictini.com to vote chic or weak on my clothes. Since next week is the reunion I will do a live video chat on www.starcam.com again. Last week we raised $547.50 for creakjoints.org and they already got the check. I will donate the charity portion every week to a different charity. Tell me why we should donate to yours by writing me at starcam.com!
Shame on you! A charity event is about the cause, the people it will be helping, it is not about you.
Bethenny has always stood firm for you and then you turn on her like you did just goes to show that you are low class.
You, Jill Zarin, act like a spoiled brat.
I think that you were so stressed out at the charity event that you were not yourself. As a result, I believe that you took it out on Ramona and Bethenny. Ramona gave her $5000. Bethenny was in charge of the bar. They did their part and you owe them an apology.
Jill, I am a huge fan and always defend you, but you have to know that you were totally out of line at the charity thing with Bethenny. You were totally wrong in the first place. You were so busy fighting with Ramona about who could sell themselves more that you didn't realize that the liquor signage thing was completely appropriate given that the liquor signage was due to the liquor being donated. That was sponsorship and you were WRONG.
I can't believe that you turned on Bethenny and actually teamed up with Ramona against her. You are a lousy friend. All season I couldn't figure out why people thing you are crazy but you showed your true colors.
Jill, the care and thoughtfullness that goes on with sponsoring charities is wonderful,we need more people like you in this world that care so much for others. Your husband and your daughter should be so proud. Please take care of youself and continue to do great things.
Jill, the care and thoughtfullness that goes on with sponsoring charities is wonderful,we need more people like you in this world that care so much for others. Your husband and your daughter should be so proud. Please take care of youself and continue to do great things.
Jill, I really enjoy you on the show, and I feel that you are generally a real person. I know you were tense and excited before the charity event, but to let Ramona of all people stir you up against something that Bethanny had arranged was bad judgement on your part. If it wasn't for the liquor that Frangelico provided, your guests would have stayed for 15 minutes and left without bidding on anything, so they were major contributors in more than one way. Bethanny is your true friend and you know what Ramona is.
Jill,I was disapointed by the way you reacted to the ads that Bethany placed behind the bar. Sometimes you act like people are taking advantage of you. Bethany is a true friend to you. Ramona is a trouble maker and enjoyed every minute you were upset. It would be nice if all the housewives would value their relationships more and think before you act...........
Jill,I was disapointed by the way you reacted to the ads that Bethany placed behind the bar. Sometimes you act like people are taking advantage of you. Bethany is a true friend to you. Ramona is a trouble maker and enjoyed every minute you were upset. It would be nice if all the housewives would value their relationships more and think before you act...........
While I like you as a rule, I was very disappointed tonight that you allowed Ramona to manipulate you into treating Bethenny badly. She only had 1 Skinny Girl sign- the others were from the donor of the alcohol. You were 100% wrong. I have chaired many charity events and donors are accomodated- whether on the committee or not. It is always gracious for a committee member to choose to be anonymous, but not required. Ramona does not know what is well-mannered- she is a poser. I was also disappointed that you did not have anything special to say in this blog about your friendship with Bethenny. I was really expecting you to make amends. Her blog was much more loving .
Jill Zarin is that it? Your blog consists of you promoting more. I love you and don't just want to hear you promoting again. I would have loved more insight into the party but I hope you do another post.
First, I Love your Bobby, he is a refined classy gentleman and you are both very lucky to have each other!!!!
Second, I hope your okay with Bethany, i watched with friends tonight and none of us think Bethany put signs up to take advantage of you or hurt you, We think it was a misunderstanding. I do know at charity event's I have worked on, certain venders want either press in either signage or in the auction catalog, especially the liquor venders. we all felt Ramona is a troublemaker and took delight in calling Bethany out, Ramona is so jealous of your relationship with Bethany and the popularity that you both have on the show. Those little sample creams she put in the gift bags were an embarrassment, she could have at least splurged on 2-3 ounces. Potential customers need more then a dab to see results of any anti-aging cream. As Bethany Pointed out last week, Ramona is a marketing moron! You and Bethany make the show, I hope all is well with your friendship!
Third, your Allison is so lovely and composed in front of an audience talking about her disease, or just hanging with Mom on the bed dishing. She is a credit to the wonderful mother you are! You treat her with respect and accept her for who she is, it is nice to see a mom that does not judge a child that does not maybe fit a mold that society expects!
Love you and can't wait for the reunion show!
I think the gown you wore to the charity event cost more than what you raised so why not save yourself the headache and donate directly?
Congrats on the success of the charity event. You all worked very hard and it paid off. Ally is a beautiful young woman and you should be very proud of her. You and Bethenny are a blast to watch together - love it ---the drama never stops. Good luck with future events!
Jill...Kind of disappointed too... Bethenny always has your back...she is a REAL BFF...I hope you know that! :)
I love you Jill but I have to agree with the others. You were wrong with how you reacted towards Bethenny, and even more so, talking to Ramona about it. I understand you were probably stressed and wired from all the work, but still you were wrong. I also agree with the others in that I would've liked to hear more about you, your friendship w/Bethenny, admitting to you overreacting.. instead of the constant plugs.. even if they are charities. Best of luck and I hope you realize what a gem of friend/sister you have in Bethenny.
I think you wear the fakess pants suit the best. You blamed that whole entire arguement on Ramona, when she just simply ask you if it was too much signage. You are the one that went banana's. And then couldn't handle it like a woman when approached. You are a piece of work! You flash like you have all this money, and do charity events, that does not make you a saint. You have issues, you think that everyone is suppose to follow your lead. Grow up! Seriously!
Jill....come on! You spent $16,000.00 on a handbag last week and you are squawking about having to contribute $5000.00 to your own charity? For your daughters illness none the less. Even then, your contribution was only so Zarin Fabrics could get some billing. Unbeleivable. You made a remark that bringing in thousands of dollars by hosting the charity was your contribution....no, no, no my dear. I would never ask anyone else to do more than I was willing to do (or in this case contribute) myself. I love you dear.....but I was very disappointed tonight.
Jill, I love you but I have to say you were definitely wrong about the charity event issue with Bethenny. I don't blame Bethenny one bit for being angry. You do owe her an apology and so does Ramona. I can't believe you let Ramona suck you in to that fiasco. Why shouldn't the people who supplied the liquor for the event get some kind of sponsorship? Just because Bethenny is apparently more on the ball than you were doesn't give you a reason to be mad about it. You did talk bad about her behind her back (with Ramona) and friends don't do that to other friends. Ramona is not your friend, Bethenny is. I'm sure you know that.
Jill, I always adored you and thought you were such a good friend to Bethenny. But Ramona was right when she told Bethenny you were only her friend b/c you view her as a victim. The minute you saw her have some success, you turned on her. It was heartbreaking to watch how hurt she was by your treatment. You owe Ramona an apology too! I CAN NOT BELIEVE you posted that charity event nonsense at the end of your blog asking people to spend 15K to go to some event. I'm giving my money directly to a charities where it goes straight to the people who need it. I can't believe you called your sister your "real bff"- I think I hear middle school calling. UGH
Jill, I always adored you and thought you were such a good friend to Bethenny. But Ramona was right when she told Bethenny you were only her friend b/c you view her as a victim. The minute you saw her have some success, you turned on her. It was heartbreaking to watch how hurt she was by your treatment. You owe Ramona an apology too! I CAN NOT BELIEVE you posted that charity event nonsense at the end of your blog asking people to spend 15K to go to some event. I'm giving my money directly to a charities where it goes straight to the people who need it. I can't believe you called your sister your "real bff"- I think I hear middle school calling. UGH
Jill,
You were out of line with the Bethenny signage issue. She clearly meant no harm, and if you weren't sure, you should've taken the issue up with her privately. Ramona doesn't know what she is talking about. You were a total BRAT to Bethenny at the event. Grow up and learn to be a better friend, and think for yourself.
s.
So glad you and Bethenny ended the fight quickly and ended up having fun at your event. Everyone looked great at the event. Love the redecoration of the apartment.
If the event is "too important to get bogged down w/ minutia" you shouldnt have taken the signs down! You do owe Bethenny an apology. She did you a favor and got all the alcohol!!! You are not a nice person. Bethenny was absolutely right.
I CANNOT believe you told Bethenny to leave. She did not "attack you" and you talked badly about her to everyone. I cannot believe how awful you treated her. I feel SICK. You are a selfish, horrible person. Bethenny is an amazing friend to you and you should be VERY ashamed.
If the event is "too important to get bogged down w/ minutia" you shouldnt have taken the signs down! You do owe Bethenny an apology. She did you a favor and got all the alcohol!!! You are not a nice person. Bethenny was absolutely right.
I CANNOT believe you told Bethenny to leave. She did not "attack you" and you talked badly about her to everyone. I cannot believe how awful you treated her. I feel SICK. You are a selfish, horrible person. Bethenny is an amazing friend to you and you should be VERY ashamed.
Ramona your new BFF??? Just curious since you did not even take this opportunity in your blog to apologize to Bethenny. It appears from the majority of comments here that you've lost a lot of respect with your once fans and/or supporters. Maybe you're more like Ramona than all of us thought. Maybe that's why you're at odds with her so often because the two of you are so much alike. Well if this was a Survivor series? You would have won for fooling all of us.
Hi Jill, What did you think you were writing here a speech for an Emmy award or something? LMAO! Haven't you ever heard of flowers or personal thank you notes? Who writes on and on about intimate family thoughts and feelings on a stupid Bravo blog? Then, you actually follow it up with a NAMED list of cash donations WITH the dollar amounts!!! OMG, what? How tacky!!! It's even more tacky than telling a decorating magazine about "P.P's." People who own private jets don't associate with people asking about their PP! And note - I don't know of anyone where I live who still uses "planes" anyway. All I can say is I hope you didn't wrinkle any of those dresses & gowns designers loaned you. You better hurry, you have less than 15 minutes to return them!
Jill, i love the show and you are one of my favs.
But... i was really annoyed at the fundraising event for 2 reasons - if someone is in charge (i.e., Bethenny was in charge of the bar), then let that person be in charge and don't go around them or over them without a conversation directly with them. That's why more people refrain from helping out - fear of being second-guessed. And #2, you were wrong to assume the worst (that she knew and withheld info from you). I know you were under a lot of pressure and understand, but you gave Bethenny the raw end of the deal in how you treated her. I really think you owe her an apology. She was gracious to stay at the event and smooth things over, even after you told her to leave. That was pretty hurtful. Hope you 2 resolve this, and you consider an apology. I like you and think you're a kind person. Prove i'm right!
Jill, I think you had good reason to take all the signage down, and I also think Bethenny overreacted and acted poorly towards you at the benefit, particularly at what looked like an extremely inopportune time.
That said, Jill, get a grip with the self-promotion. You don't need StarCam, Twitter, Real Fans, Your Own Website, Team Jill Shirts, Kodak Marketing, etc etc etc. You're clearly alienating fans with your aggressive self-promotion, because it's looking more and more like you're taking advantage of our fondness for you as a TV personage. Keep it up, and you might find yourself in ill favor with more fans than you even realize. Stop trying to be a brand; just be yourself.
Well, lots of people defending Bethenney here. I just want to say that I love you and Bethenney. I think you're truly girlfriends ... no need for any of us to get involved in your relationship. You certainly are a sincere and truthful woman, and I have a lot of respect for you. I only watch the show to see you and Bethenney. And, I LOVE your clothes. Best wishes in all of your endeavors.
Jill, I love you and I'm reading these comments and I am getting upset. You were under stress!!! People need to lay off you. REMEMBER PEOPLE WE SEE THE EDITED VERSION. We don't know exactly what happened and I agree with you that Bethenny should've waited till after the event. And the self-promoting issue. WTH?! Of course you are going to self promote. Obviously these people don't have any business sense. I actually want to thank you for endorsing products or websites and making me aware. AND FOR THE LADY WHO MADE A COMMENT SUGGESTING THAT YOU BORROWED THE DRESS FROM A DESIGNER LIKE YOU COULDN'T AFFORD IT(Which we know you can remember the 16,000 purse)-Hello sweetheart that's what celebrities do. Are you mad that you can't get a designer to loan you a dress?
I'm shocked that Bravo is allowing you to do promotion on here regardless if its for charity or for your own benefit. Are these people Bravo sponsors? Probably not.
The final blog comes to this? That's tacky but it sums up what you have become this season. It's all about Jill, Zarin Fabrics and how we can all help the Zarin brand benefit in some way like the RHONY is your own info-mercial.
Maybe by next season you will have stopped banging your own drum or else your head won't fit in my sixty inch screen.
Jill I love you but you were sooooo wrong at the charity event regarding the liquor signage. Come on.. they donated a bunch of liquor to the event. Free liquor makes an event! Remember Kelly's Halloween party, you were pissed it was a cash bar! You owe Bethenny a huge apology!
OMG - why isn't anyone talking about the outfit that "I'm not Gay, I just like fashion" Simon wore to the event? Am I the only one that noticed? I am rofl and laughing even harder at how fake Kelly is - she proved it when she "complimented" him on his fashion sense and asked to see his closet.
Hello Jill, Hope all is well. Thank you for plugging Zarin Fabric. Our decorator has purchased several patterns and we are thrilled with the product. I really don't watch your show much, I seem to only catch the arguments. A bit to public for me. No judgement passed on anyone. I an ex NYer. Miss it greatly. Enjoy and thank you again. Cheers!
Jill,
Mazel tov! You did a wonderful job with the charity and you looked fabulous, as always. Where were those bracelets from?
As I wrote on Bethenny's blog (please read), the friendship between you two seems very special to me. I didn't think she needed to go so far into the signage issue with you at the beginning of the charity. But I'm glad Bethenny approached you before your speech and put it behind you and gave you a hug.
Suffice it to say, you are a unique person and I am a big fan of yours (and Bethenny's). I only wish there was a way for someone like me (a "regular" New Yorker and certainly not fabulous) to know you.
Enjoy your summer.
hello jill zarin, you are so great you raise money for the charitys that mean the most to you. i love your husband bobby, what love he has for you.and your daughter is beautiful. i even love your gay husband...thanks for being such a generous person, i know you will rewarded 10 fold...thanks for being you...... i hope there is another season... thanks for being you!!!! peggy ca.
Jill, I've admired you since day one on the show and while there have been a few times I've disagreed with you I have to admit that I've never been so disappointed in anyone than I was with you tonight. First of all your blog tonight was extremely cold and very self serving to be honest. Then the way you so coldly "honored" your friends or who we thought were your friends but that has to be called into question now with the way you ended your blog tonight. To end it by stating you were "honored" by who is suppose to be your friends help was so obviously cold. Honored is a word I would use for strangers or infrequent acquaintances not your good friends! That was a shock. Then for some reason like never before your blog appears to be "about Jill" and all basically Jill. It's hard to put into words but it seems so unlike you and so cold and yet self serving. Then the thing with Bethanny was a complete shock. How could you be so wrong? Really! Now Bethanny did get the liquer company who donated $20,000 worth of liquer to the event and at the very least they deserved the signage that was originally behind the bar. That was the very least they deserved for donating such a huge amount. Maybe for the next charity event you should have to buy the liquer and just maybe you would appreciate the gift next time. Please note Jillthat your name and Ramonas' names were on the photograph board right there smack where they would be seen immediately and will be in all the photos. If that's not taking advantage I don't know what is and your donations were only $5,000! And you could possibly begrudge the liquer company's signage behind that small bar? Come on Jill admit when you are wrong and I pray you mend your friendship with Bethanny. You'll never find a better friend.
Jill;
You and Bethenny made the show for me. I truly adore your heart and spirit. You are such a kind and loving human being. As for what happened between you and Bethenny, hey, you were under so much pressure and any little thing could have set you off. Believe me I know. I enjoyed every second you was on the show, but the best out of all the episodes for me, was your one on one conversation with your daughter. She is such a beautiful young lady who does not look like a spoiled brat. She seems to be a humble, kind hearted sweet human being. I know she gets that from her mom and her mom got that from the Grand Lady she calls mom. YOu did a magnificent job in raising such a beautiful young lady. The world is a better place for having her in it. Hope to see you next season.
Hi Jill, I just love you, and your adorable family. You have done an amazing job with Ally, and am sure you couldn't be prouder. I also wrote to Bethenny, and told her how much I love your relationship together. I hope you two stay buds forever!!! You looked beautiful at the fundraiser, great dress!!! Til next season!!!
I agree with the bloggers about Bethenny but I just watched a clip from the reunion and saw how combative you were with Ramona and I have to say that you really should have been a little nicer since she was the only housewife that worked with you that whole day to set up for the event. That says a lot. You yourself admit to trying to set her off so you both have this one up relationship. So why are you acting like she is rude. You admittedly do the same thing(and like it). Get off her case!!!
As far as Bethenny she did nock her for her rules so people do get hurt and so she reacted. Luann nocked her for her rules and acting haughty so Ramona zinged her back. It goes both ways. Don't give if you can't take. That was harsh though about Bethenny and I know she felt horrible and so I guess you just have to chalk that up for Ramona needing to try a bit harder to stop what comes out of her mouth. She was mad about the branding thing....
Jill I think the show is great with you and Bethanny. Ramona does like to start trouble with you and Bethanny. I believe that you give Bethanny the most support then anyone on the show. LuAnn and you were closer last season. What happened? Congrats on your charity event. You and Ally looked great.
Wow Jill. Looks like your true colors came flying out. You owe Bethenny an apology for talking behind her back, the liquor company who so generously donated their goods for taking down THEIR signs, Ramona for accusing her of not donating when she did, and to the charity Creaky Joints for saying it was YOUR night when it was for the charity.
Jill, I was so disappointed in you. You normally handle everything with such class. Of course the provider of the bar would expect signage. Why did you let Ramona, the person with the least class on the show with the exception of kelly, dictate your reaction to Bethenny? You owe Bethenny a huge apology!!!!!!!!!
Girlfriend, I'm happy to see you grateful for and cognizant of the blessings bestowed on you. That makes you, with all your little flaws, a true mensch in my book. Thanks for a grandly entertaining season. I love that you are continuing the charity work and offering us an opportunity to participate. Remember - dont believe your most adoring fans or your worst critics. Stay centered and be happy.





I loved this episode. It's a lot more fun to laugh with you all, than to laugh at you all.
This is the first time I have watched and laughed out loud. One of my favorite moments was you having "The Talk" with Ally. Hilarious.
Nothing could top that, except for Ramona and Simon dancing! ;)
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