I was thrilled to invite the BBC into our home. All was fine until the interviewer turned against me. (At least that is what it felt like). I suppose I can't blame him. He had just arrived from a 100-day bus tour of the United States and was seeing a lot of angry Americans who wanted to point their finger at someone. Why me? I think after I explained my point of view, he stopped the attack and engaged in a very thoughtful conversation. Of course you only saw the dramatic parts, but I would definitely do it again. I love a good challenge.
I love Halloween. Every year our friends make "sick" costume parties and we all get decked out for them. This year was no different. I bought my costume from http://www.francollc.com/ . For some reason my costume is not on the site, but you can email them there. I think it was under $100 for everything including purple wig and white hose. It is not for me to say if I had the best costume, but I appreciate all the compliments. Thank you.
Kelly is wrong. I have the text message and time stamp. The party started at 9 PM and I got there at 9:45. I left at 10:20 and she texted me at 10:45. She said she left her house at 9:45 and was in traffic. As Bethenny says, I am the queen of accountability. I just like to set the record straight. My favorite costume was Roller Girl. Especially when she rolled backwards down Broadway.
I just wish that you would stop and be the bigger person. You should take every body out of the picture and sit down with Bethenny. She cares for you you can see it in her eyes and now that she is pregnant she is scared.
Please do the right thing, you want be sorry!!
With love,
Jane
Jill, I do believe your sister set you up with BBC. You did very well except for two points.
One it is not all americas fault- you agreed with the man interviewing you and you sounded a bit ditsy with the elevator comment.
I do really believe you sister is quite jealous of you and did set you up for a fall wiht BBC.
Jill- I saw a shot of you and your sister togerther. For Heavens sake- help your sister with a makeover- she looks dreadful
She is "an intellectual snob", twice Jill she has set you up. It just didnt go her way as planned.You are a good person and it always comes through.
Queen of Accountability....I am the same way & that's why I love you. I hate when people lie to my face so I call them out quick on it. Can't wait for the next season.
Hi Jill,
I can't believe what a fan I am of this show. I am normallly NOT a person who would even look up a star or consider myself a "huge fan" of any celebrity. After all, we are all just people who have to put our pants on one leg at a time. However, maybe what I like so much about this show is the fact that you all ARE just real, everyday people with real relationships.
I also wanted to say, WTH is up with the BBC trying to get you to feel ashamed of being wealthy? Silly liberals! They have everything backwards. They have such a case of envy and entitlement they can't ever seem to use real logic. My theory is none of them took economics or can even pass basic business math.
Anyway, don't let people beat up on you for your money! If they had it, it wouldn't be a problem to them! I personally am happy for you. Go buy you something nice and extravagant!
Take care,
Michele S.
p.s. I just love you and Bethenny. You are my favorites on the show.
I was particularly outraged when Jill and Luann were duscussung Simons alluding to Jills being from Queens and Jill was very insulte over that.Luann said that the woest thing was to think you were better than anyone else abd Jill agreed. How did yhe people in Queens feel? Their sity has been insulted!Being from Queens was bad? Are Jill and Luann better than the citizens uf Queens!!
HI, I dont think Kelly fits with the rest of you girls. I still dont understand the upset of Ales's party and why it mattered.
Jill, Where do I start. I love You, I think it so about time that you and bethany start your own show and dont forget Luanne. I can't take Kelly any more.Is that her voice.Your relationship with Bobby is great .We can really tell that you are in love. That is great to see this day and time.Your daughter is also great,you should be really proud. I like that you are parenting her and not trying to be her friend.She will respect you for that later in life.I am 37 and I have a cousin that i am very close to she is 23 and everyone says that we are just like you and Bethany. We were even dressed as you guys for halloween. Everyone got it so that should tell you how many people watch the show.Thanks too all of the housewifes being great animal lovers! But please don't forget to raise money for them as well.They need alot of help too!I read your comments and Bethanys and I think the bad one's came from Ramono andd Kelly! That would be a show! They could share Max and Mario and whatever they are on! love to you and your family.If you ever come To Savannah, Ga. you will surely be welcomed.I always pray for everyone on the show. I consider it my family in the box. Love you and the show,miss you this summer!
Jill of all the housewives you are my favorite. I love the way you tell it like it is.I'm sorry that the show is coming to an end,I'm going to miss seeing you all on tues nites.
Jill~~~Watch your back from jealous biaaaatches! You and Bobby and Ali are wonderful people. I love Bethany. I actually like Ramona and Luanne. Kelly?????I don't get her for sure.....Stay adorable and fun loving and always support your true friend Bethany when she is being attacked by others!
Jill you are so right. I keep trying to figure out why Mario or Simon even have a blog on this site. They aren't housewives and don't belong here having a blog. Sorry but it's not their show, they just happen to be related to one of the housewives. Sorry but Mario and Simon BOTH nauseate me and it's bad enough having to watch either of them without having to see they have blogs here. Maybe if Bravo wants to give them their own space then need to give them their own show and call it The Gay Husband's of New York. Maybe Mario isn't gay but he sure does act that way many times so why not? Simone definitely acts gay but Bravo better to be sure to have the true gay guy on their Brad, your gay husband who I think we all can agree we love. Isn't that funny? We love a true gay guy and can't stand heterosexual men who act gay? So Brave there is your new show! Just make Brad the star of it!
hi Jill you are very will loved I think that you are the best ....
A little belated but way to stand up to the BBC. You were absolutely right.
Hi Jill, I definately think that you are the "classiest" of the NY housewives..Luann cannot compare..you should be the one writing the book:) As for Kelly..why did the Bravo execs choose her to join the cast? Perhaps they were aware of the drama that may ensue and it makes for "good TV" Personally, everytime she appears on the screen I cringe like Bethany..when I hear her voice. During the entire season there has never been anything of substance come out of her mouth, and when she does speak it is nearly unintelligible. I am beginning to become embarrassed for her..and might actually go that far if she were a likeable person..
Dear Jill,
I love you! You and Bethenny are my favorites! You rock rock rock. You and Bobby are so cute! I just ordered your Marie Antoinette for next Halloween! I want to be you! HA HA HA!
Jill, I hate to say this to you but you gotta get rid of Ramona and Kelly. Those two woman are not doing you any favors. Poor Ramona is obsessed with you. Kelly...Kelly....Kelly...she is incapable of being a friend. She's so busy being her own friend to herself she has no room for anyone else.
Bethenny is a class act and I'm sure you know that much better than I do! (I loved the show with your mother and Bethenny. They were so lovely together. Your mom is so cute!
If you ever want to come to Cape Elizabeth, Maine - I'm the real housewife here and I'd love to show you around!
Your friend always, Tammy
Jill you are most definatly my favorite!! The love you and your husband have shows through everytime we see you two together.Trying to get Kelly & Bethany together is never going to work ,although it was a nice thing to do.They are much too different from each other.Kelly is ending a career while Bethany is just beginning to truly shine.I believe the jealousy is really on Kelly's part(deny as she will).Keep smilin' Jill...show them what being a REAL woman is all about. God bless ! Can't wait till next season!
Hi Jill...you are most definitely the most "real" housewife on the show. You don't lie; you say what you feel; you seem to be honest; etc. I love the friendship between you and Bethenny too. I whole-heartedly agree with everyone that Lu-Ann needs to practice etiquette before writing a book; that Alex's kids are atrocious!! I have two girls who are 12 and 14 and they have always been respectful and well-behaved. I feel that bratty, non-disciplined children are a reflection of their parents. I am always getting complimented on my girls. Kelly is just on drugs I think. Anyone that is not respectful of another person's time..is not a friend I want to have. Ramona and you have a great relationship. I totally get where you two are coming from. Her husband is turning into Simon though wanting to be more of a "housewife" and not stay in the background where he belongs as a male figure on the show. I did feel he was right in that since he set up the tennis match, you knew that it wasn't going to be just "girls" playing. I think you should have trusted his judgment in picking a partner cuz he would have looked like the shmuck if he had brought in a loser to play with you. Bethenny seems totally cool. Keep it up and keep up the work for your daughter. P.S. Where can I find a husband like yours? I always seem to find guys that I wind up taking care of...no more though. Can't wait to see the finale. Don't want to see you and B fighting though. DJ
Francesca, are you kidding? You count a friggin Brit as a foreign visitor who could enlighten Americans to world suffering? A friggin' Brit, whose own country is still so disgustingly class conscious? Brits still are ok with their government paying salaries to dozens and dozens of so-called 'royals' for nothing more than being born*cough*to the royal class. These people are going to teach Americans about the less fortunate?
And, what are Americans to learn from a Brit as London is home to the most expensive real estate in the world? It takes serious balls to preach about class consciousness when you hail from Britain. And, what is with your dig at 'new money'? New meaning the people actually EARNED it! The horror! It's just not the British way at all but spending your own hard earned money how you see fit is wonderfully American-thank god.
I enjoy watching you and wish you well. Never feel awkward or embarrassed about making money. You and your husband WORK. If you didn't have a successful business, work hard you would not be able to employ people and pay taxes which helps our economy better than any stimulus ever could. I know I am in the minority in our country( I'm a republican/conservative ) but I have a right to my beliefs and opinions. We live in a country that allows anyone to work hard and make whatever life for themselves that they can. The possibilities are endless. I don't judge or dislike you because you make more money than I do. I applaud you for what you have accomplished.
Jill,
I think your interview was wonderful, you handled yourself well. Better than I would have. I think they wanted you to say okay send me everyones bills and I will fix everything. You have earned your money honestly and you have the right to spend or not to spend it the way you want. Don't ever think you have to answer to anyone most of all a reporter on that. Believe me, I may be poor and about to loose everything I've worked for 30 years for but I'm not stupid, and I know why we are in this economy slump and its not because of you and how you live. You give me something to dream about, thanks.
Let's stop attacking Jill's good fortune, shall we? She and Bobby have their own business-as do Mario and Ramona--so why shouldn't they enjoy the fruits of their hard work? You don't get to punch a time card and turn off the clock when it's your own business. You're on 24/7/365, so PULEEZ folks, lay off. That kind of financial success takes serious time, energy and dedication.
Needless to add, I thought the BBC guy was way out of line, but Jill handled it beautifully. That 'foreign visitors' perspective is called JEALOUSY. I live in NYC and it doesn't get any more real than that. Like most NYorkers--especially those on the UES, Jill does charity work, is generous to friends and heavens knows how much else she does for people that does not make it to the show.
Yes, Jill, you handled the British interviewer's questions about wealth very graciously and honestly. Loved it!
Kelly is not one to be trusted. She's very affected and in love with herself. Continued success for you and your family. Hope to see a new NYC housewives series again!
Jill,
You and Bethheny are my favorites because you both are honest, kind, and have your hearts in the right place--unlike pyschos Kelly and Ramona. You're both also have great taste in fashion, are in great physical shape and look great in your clothes.
If I were you, I'd definitely limit the time you spend with Kelly. After hearing the two conversation she's had with Bettheny, I don't know how one could trust anything she says. However, it was nice that she decided to support the benefit you organized on Ally's behalf, even though it took Bettheny to point out how foolish Kelly's remark was about lending her name to the benefit.
Jill
The BBC really took a swipe at you didn't they? I do not believe that style of life is all you have ever known. However what caused me some discomfort was you asking how you looked. Jill you were on the RADIO! Now that I think of it you have asked that a lot this season. I have large breasts also. I think it is alright that you had a reduction/lift etc. It baffles me though as your body has always been trim, why in this country where mother's are buying (breast) implants for their teen-age daughter's as if it is normal would you want to reduce them? Also, marry Brad or stop calling him your "Gay husband" you speak of him more than of Bobby. It is getting irksome. Shame on you Jill for letting Ramona cause trouble between you and Bethenny in the finale. It is not "your charity event" it is Creaky Joints event. You need some straight talk from your mother. You are a beautiful, vibrant and very well to do woman. You can be better than this.
Hi Jill!
Let me tell you, I'm really not into reality shows but watching The Real Housewives of NY, I got hooked! I liked you most of all because I can see that you are a genuine person, and may I add, a true friend.
I especially liked how you handled the BBC interview. I thought that was rude of that guy to even point his finger at you, but, I have to say you really handled it very well. I never knew that there could be a more polite way of turning around that kind of conversation graciously. That's why I want to watch more of you. That's what I like about the Housewives of NY, you guys are so polite. Like even if something or someone gets into your nerves you guys still handle it with class. I'd like to be like that...
Anyhow, I wish you good luck and more power!
Hi Jill.
You are definitely my favorite out of all of the housewife shows. You have one wickedly lethal sense of humor, yet you balance it with style and grace and class which is not easy to do. You make it look natural. If anyone should be writing a book on class, etiquette, and/or manners it should be you. You are the total package.
Being from Palm Beach County Florida, the first time I watched the show, I will admit I found your accent abrasive and offensive to my ears associating your accent and you with the stereotypical snowbirds we all love to hate here in Palm Beach County. But as I watched and listened to you, you smashed that stereotype to smithereens. Any time you want to stop over in Palm Beach for some warm winter sun, I would be glad and proud to welcome you. I love what you and your family portray and how you support rheumatoid arthritis. I am just recently diagnosed with it in addition to several other medical problems (might be Gulf War Syndrome).
I live for the day you finally put Ramona, Mario, and Kelly in their place. Cindy
once agian you get a gold star. how did you keep from setting the bbc right? how dare they? of course you handled it with dignity and grace. who knew the worlds woes were all your fault. it certainly was news to me...... kudos for maintaining composure.
Jill, YOU ARE THE BEST!!!
Francesca,so you've been there? You mingled with NYC socialites and royalty? (I didn't realize we had royalty here in the US.) And yet, you have time for RHONYC? What happened? What was your fall from grace? Why did you get kicked out of the club?
Jill- you did great in the BBC interview and answered his questions with integrity and grace! You were a beautiful example of what the USA is about! Big Hugs from Texas!
It sounds like the BBC guy isn't the only one with aggression in this world. Jill, you are great with the people you have to deal with. Although I do like Ramona she seems to be a little jealous of you. You are well balanced and know how to handle yourself in sticky situations.
Lea.. sound like you have some feelings that relate with Ramona. I think that it's great that Jill has taken the opportunity to take personal relationships with her viewers to another level. The others have the same opportunity to do so as well and haven't done so. Great job Jill for getting on the ball and taking this to the next level!
P.S. You always look gorgeous, and your personality makes you have an extra shine!
Jill,
I really like you, and you do have class. I have read all cast blogs. You are the "only" one that actually gives credit to others and are not totally focused on yourself.
Love the show!
Hi Jill,
Regarding the BBC you handled that well, however when you purchased your new bag and made the statement that you and Bobby did not intend to spend a fortune on your birthday this year? Do you realize to most of the people in this country $16,000.00 is a fortune? I appreciate the fact you do charity. Why not find some real needy family, honest and hardworking and go buy a $16,000.00 car hopefully from General Motors, Ford or Chrysler and surprise someone who would really be grateful with a wonderful gift of a reliable car?
Jeanette
Hey Jill, i loved what you said about how you work hard, so you deserve to spend your money, and how you shouldnt spend more than you make. Those who are in deep w/ their money problems, it's not everyone else's fault or is it our responsibiltiy to fix their problems.
You look GREAT this season! You've lost weight, and you just look happier!
Hi Jill. I gotta tell ya...you and Bethenny were my favorites on the show. I really thought you two valued each others friendships. Now...I just watched the clip of you and Ramona bashing her for the signage? As you said..." what friend does that " maybe Ramona was right...you are Bethennys friend because shes " the underdog " Shame on you for bashing your friend like that.I thought you were more real than that and a better friend than that to Bethenny..you know Ramona just likes to stir it all up and you fell right in it with her...what a drag....I know Im no one to you or in your life...just thought I'd vent..,,thanks for listening Rhea
You started out as my fav but the Queen Bee stuff is getting old.....the self promotion crap is way over the top. Get over yourself.
Hi Jill, I love you too and don't get jealous because I told Bethenny she is one of the favorites on my list. I like your sense of humor. I don't know much abou this whole BBC thing going on in these blogs, because I thought you did a fabulous interview. I like you, Bethenny, Ramona and sometimes LuAnn. I do not care for Kelly at all and she is fake. I am so surprised you can't see it. Alex/Simon (cuz u can't separate them so everytime you mention Alex you have to put a slash and add Simon) I never cared for either. They are as fake as Kelly. They need parenting skills. It is okay to raise a free spirited child, but kids always need some structure and fundamentals. They run around like untamed puppies. Whatever.
I saw some previews for next week and I hope you and Bethenny do not get into a fight for very long. YOu two make great friends.
I love what you did with the apartment.
jill- I have always liked u on the show. I think u tell it how you see it and I don't see anything wrong with that. although in the episode where you wanted to spend 16 grand on a purse really struck a cord with me. I think you have a sense of what's going on in the world but I don't think you se the big picture.you couldn't live my life. my husdand and I sacrafice for this country 365 24/7 we at both active duty military members. we make it possible for you to have the freedom to bicker pathetically over tennis. we have a child and both deploy and leave our child behind so you can live the american dream. I want you to consider that the next time you have a stupid argument with a friend, or get flustered over what wall paper will go better. next time you go into your closet and try to look for the perfect pair of shoes ask your self, "could I wear combat boots everyday for 10 hours without a fuss?" I would like to see a change in the show. your charity work is wonderful I can give you that but, when was the last time you sacraficed something that had you really take a step back and say wow I am really lucky? I hope this was one of those times for anyone who read this. God bless...
Jill, I wanted to take the time to say thank you for being a beacon of hope for our society. You are the only "housewife" who shows any real character. It's painful to watch how hard these women try to be something more than what they are and it's so refreshing to see someone with real class. I'm glad the world can see your personality and hopefully judge America a little less harshly. Please don't change!!!
Jill,
I think you need to treasure your friendship with Betheny. All the others will come & go but Betheny is the real deal. I love you & think you are adorable. I saw you on CNN about wives hiding bank accounts & you cracked me up. You seem to be the same person whether the dog is licking your nose or sitting on a panel on CNN. Stay true and stay away from Kelly. She's poison.
Jill...you are my favorite housewife! Stay "real" :)
Out of all the housewives you are the most real. Season one was great without Kelly. I don't think she is a typical housewife.She adds nothing to the show.
Your blog is always late Jill. Seriously write on time for once, everyone else does! I saw the "Zarin League" bonus video. Poor Bobby!
i think you looks amazing i love this show because of you! you are funny as hell you crack me up every week
Your interview with the BBC was a riot, Jill. You just don't get do you - try getting out of Manhattan once in a while, dear.
Jill...just wanted to say that you're my favorite housewife! I love the show...it's an outlet to everyday life here in Houston, Texas. I want to visit New York so bad and see the city for myself! Thank you for making the show fun and hip...I enjoy my Tuesday nights watching your show! Take care!
You handled your interview with dignity and grace. I saw a preview of next week's show. Say it ain't so... are you and Bethenny on the outs? You and Bethenny are the only reason I watch Bravo period. Make up. Be friends and tell Ramona to close her eyes.
Regarding next weeks fight between you and Betheney. YOur right shes wrong. She digs at everyone. Your family has taken her in and loved her, fed her, clothed her. She is a 30 something with no family,no real friends. I see why.The dateshewent on she was just plain rude. Why she makes little cracks about you is uncalled for. YOu show that throiugh all the fancy stuff, you are a true person. I think that you and your family,and ALex and Simon are truly real people.
All I have to say is be yourself! You tell it like it is & do whatever you want. You should be proud of yourself. Plug Zarin fabrics all you want & buy as many $16,000 purses as you want. I am sure you have earned it.
Jill you are my favorite housewife. I also like Bethany, I like Luann even though I think she needs to get over this Countess thing as who cares if she's one or not. Simon and Alexis are so strange, Ramona sometimes I like her and then other times I wonder about her. Now Kelly really needs to go. Why is she on this show? There is something seriously wrong with that girl. Could you have Luann teach her the correct way of speaking to a person when you are meeting them or leaving. That silly hiiiiiiiiiii or byeeeeeeeeeeeeee has to stop.
Jill, you've been one of my favorite "Real Housewives." You're funny and bright. Although, I think you're going to suffer some backlash from all of your self-promotion. You blasted Bethenny for using your charity event to promote her products, but that's like the pot calling the kettle black. Your blog promoted products and designers, your website has a link to ebay, you have a spot for your mother to give advice, etc. In the words of my great-grandmother, "Too much is too much."
Hi,Jill' love you and your family think that the bond you have with Bethenny is alsome I see that you have a big heart love the apartment and your too''' husbands and Ramona is not your friend I have been keeping up with.The show also kelly is not alaway's nice she act's fake some time's but she may have a heart or not.And I think you should give us a book on behavior and your know. TO be a honest hard working love lady with class. LOVE THE SHOW AND YOUR FAMILY YOU TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ANA
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