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Who starts the fights? I was asked to do this show for a reason. You may love me, you may hate me, or you may think I look like your cousin, but I've got you hooked. OOPS! I am a completely different housewife compared to these women, and that's OK. Honestly, I was always shocked at how they talk to each other; you can see it on my expression (maybe I should start getting Botox.) Reflecting back, I wish I had seen the first season, so I would have been prepared. I was totally unprepared for every situation, and you can see when I say with an expression of disbelief, "What?" But, I chose to take a great leap of faith and do something completely out of the box. Isn't it odd how I never comment on them? Doesn't it come across as strange that I don't ever say anything bad in any of my interviews? Yes, I drive a Dodge Ram, yes I am accomplished, and yes, I have been working since I was 16 years old. I am so proud of what I have done and where I come from. New York is far from Rockford, Illinois. I was raised by amazing parents and exposed to the best education in the country. If I learned one thing from my past it is: If it's good, it's good. There is no discussion or price point. That's what makes me fundamentally different, and that's why they get so angry.
Yes, Jill Zarin is my favorite housewife because she tries. She always tries to do her best, and I respect that. She did know that I had texted her at 9:45 on the night of the Halloween party. Watch the episode where I talk to her at Simon and Alex's house the night after the party. Gotcha, Jill!
I also sent each one of them a handwritten thank you note for making the effort to come to the Halloween party.
- 03/04/2010 - 6:43pm
- d
Kelli, I agree with Lucien. You don't have to justify who you are or what you do to anyone. Although being late for your own Halloween party was a tiny bit rude....I personally think it was because you and Max had a last minute intimate interaction and oh well you were late. However i think you should have acknowledged you were late and just let it boil over with the ladies....just laugh and enjoy the wonderful life you have. Enjoy the controversy on the show...stir the pot occassionally and then sit back and enjoy.
- 03/02/2010 - 11:42pm
- dalia21
its funny because I would've respected you more for not talking ill about the housewives if you didn't mention it, kinda tells you something ha? it seems to me like your good deeds aren't so genuine since u feel the need to broadcast them any chance you get.
- 10/02/2009 - 10:48pm
- Michelle from Australia
The show is all entertaining down here. I am wrapped with the fly on the wall scope into such amazing lives. We are pretty laid back here, although have much respect for each other. Kelly is an angel, Luanne a role model, Bethanny an inspiration, Jill a dynamo, The blonde lady an up and coming, and Ramonna is energetic. Live and let live. We love it down here, the show is great and you all entertain us. For being publisized as you are is a huge sacrifice. God Bless you all. Fantastic lives are a treat for us to see. Protect yourselves and remain strict on your boundaries. I almost want to look out for you when in New York as I feel I can say hello, that's the power of media. I know my limits.
Michelle from Australia
- 09/19/2009 - 6:27am
- Caroline
I find it hysterical that Kelly refuses to lend her name to anything re: charities - what does she think she is doing on a television show.
- 07/22/2009 - 5:37pm
- Viewer
Hey, Kelly, you brought a lot of drama to the show and made it fun to watch. I think you tried to give friendship a chance with Bethenney at the fashion show, but I guess she already had something against you from a real or imagined slight by you. I like Bethenney, though, and if you approached her differently I could see you guys at least being on friendly terms. But, I do understand being horribly offended by her behavior at the charity meeting where she referred to you as Madonna. She had it in for you from the beginning. Maybe you unintentionally snobbed her on various occasions. I think if you would have just apologized for that in the conversation you guys had at Jill's all would have been well.
- 07/07/2009 - 8:14pm
- Viewer
You are mean and not nice. You always said "Stop, stop" to others when they tried to say something. And when you talked during the reunion, nobody understand what you were talking about, no sense. You said to Bethenny that "you are here and I'm here" and when Bethenny confronted you about that you said that you didn't know what Bethenny was talking about, even during the reunion you dennied that.......Yuck! To tell you the truth, Bethenny looked so adorable and her skin looked so smooth when she was with you. Your attitude make me sick. You think that you are above others.
Pillow fighting with Max in Jill's store like two kindergarten kids. What were you thinking??? Disgusting!!!!!
You are boring. Ask Ramona to give you a sample of her skin care!!!!
- 07/07/2009 - 6:29pm
- Cassie
Wow! I had no idea Kelly was from Rockford, IL. So am I! Wierd......
- 07/02/2009 - 4:50pm
- Viewer
Yawwwn....
- 06/26/2009 - 6:25am
- Viewer
Kelly,
Nobody is perfect, and I appreciate that you admitted that you have insecurities. I really loved to hate you on the show because you came across as self absorbed. I'd hate to see how I'd come across if I was on reality tv.
All of the criticism must be hard to handle, but there's always some truth in it if you can take it with a grain of salt. It seems like you did take notice of the punctuality issue as you made an effort to write thank you notes after your party.
Overall, you seem to have your life together and hopefully this has been more positive than negative for you.
- 06/23/2009 - 2:44pm
- Lucien
Kelly,
Darling, it was your attitude, holier than thou, that got you into trouble with the other wives. I see how Bethany can be a hard egg to crack, get to know and not feel insecure around, but your actions were over the top. This blog just goes on to show how you justify your own negativity. You do not see the world thru rose tinted glasses,if you did you would see your own negativity. Just do your own thing, be true to yourself and really who cares what people think. You seem bright, very beautiful with wonderful chidren and an exciting life forget the stupid stuff and be yourself. Most of what you did on the show was rationalizing and justifying, don't, you don't have to!
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