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Kelly Killoren Bensimon

Taking the High Road

Kelly reflects on her bar blowout with Bethenny.

March 31, 2009

Since last week, I took my two girls on their spring break vacation to Palm Beach, Florida. I tried to ride dressage at Olympian Ashley Holzer's farm in Wellington, and I even learned how to play "stick and ball" or polo for my show on plumTV, called Behind the Hedges. When we weren't driving around Florida and in search of Abercrombie, I ran every day (even after I had that terrible horse accident earlier last summer), and we spent hours poolside drinking the best frozen cappuccinos.

When I got back to New York, it was back to school. Vacations are bittersweet, I am with the girls all day doing fun things and then poof!, they are back to school, and I miss them so much during the day. Having children is the ultimate luxury, and raising them is never boring.

I thought it was odd to be confrontational in public.

Life is a lot of fun from the eyes of an 8 and 10 year old. I am so grateful to have my little ladies.

On to the show. Ramona invited me to go to the Badgley Mischka fashion show. I have known Mark and James for a long time. Mark and I show in the same division in riding, though he is greatly superior to me. He is one of the most elegant riders I have ever seen. Their show was dreamy and ultra feminine. My ex-husband shot their ad campaign with the Olsen twins, which was one of the greatest campaigns they have done. The show was beautiful, and after the show we went into the VIP lounge for W hotels. There at the IMG fashion week tents, Ramona asked me how to deal with Simon. I was surprised, because I had no idea that she had an issue with them. They were talking at a previous show, and I thought it was odd to be confrontational in public. Does it really matter how people act? It matters how you act.

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Hi Kelly. I lawys admired you as a truly classy lady, so imagine my surprise when you actually called Bethenny a "hobag" when you and ladies were on the yacht. Her dad had just died and she was pregnant. That wasn't cool Kelly.

taking the road, high. you are a public confrontation.

Kelly, keep being the beautiful person you are. Yes, it does look a little like jealously from Bethanny. It appears that women in general don't seem to take to the "new girl" joining the circle. I don't have anything against Bethanny other than I don't care for what she calls "humor". It appears that her fans are busy talking about the bar scene, but forgot that she embarassed you in front of the women at the meeting calling you Madonna and adding further comments. If I were you, I would be glad to leave the show cause you're such a happy and upbeat person and full of life and some of the others are SO UPTIGHT!!! Wow! New York life is really different from where I am. Email me sometimes and we can chat. I'm out...

Hear hear Shirley! While I will admit that the NYC ladies' drama is a guilty pleasure of mine to watch, the show was MUCH better off without Kelly.

After reading this comment by Kelly on her blog "They were talking at a previous show, and I thought it was odd to be confrontational in public. Does it really matter how people act?" I thought what a stupid JACKASS she is how odd it was she called Bethany out in PUBLIC on CAMERA to tell her she thought she was way up here & Bethany was way down here on Kelly's imaginary scale......

Kelly is way down there with earth worms...Bethany is up high as the heavens...

PLEASE LEAVE THE SHOW ........I WON'T BE WATCHING IF YOU ARE ON .YOUR CRAZY

I think its so crazy how you called Bethenny across town to tell her how you felt about her and then when she said something about it later, you acted so dumb about it. No, its not becuase you are the new girt, you just seem so "OMG I am all that and you are nothing!! Im not going to let you INDULGE yourself in this" The show was much better without you, and frankly I don't know how you got on there, but reality is, is that you Have MAJOR ISSUES. You seem so stuck up on yourself in your little world. Bethenny seems so down to earth with everything. Fame didn't make yoou, it broke YOU!!!!

Kelly is a textbook example of a passive aggressive personality. She attemps to manipulate other's perceptions by turning things around and taking generous liberties with the truth. It is pretty clear that many of her dialogues were not edited.
Hope she has a good publicist.. maybe a team of them.....

Seriously Kelly, what is your problem? It's like you're not even from this planet. You're constantly saying and doing inappropriate things (to put it mildly) and then later acting as if you have no idea they ever happened. Are you on drugs or have you just put yourself up so high on a pedestal that you can't perceive reality anymore? I really hope they get rid of you - there's a difference between drama and Kelly-time DRAMA!

I have to just repeat what someone else wrote about you because it is the best way to describe you.....perfect to a tee.

"You carry classless delusions wherever you go...please go away and give us back our fun show with the other housewives. You are rude and your name dropping makes me want to mute the times you are on the screen."

Amen to that....I hope the network is paying attention

I know this is all entertainment, but really now!!!!!! Never will I understand why women get on TV and embarrass themselves. Kelly you are a hot mess. I find Bethany amusing. She likes to make people laugh. Love her one-liner's. She could be a comedienne.

I honestly think that Kelly is an AWFUL representation of NY women. She thinks she is all that, and she is a mess. She has no clue that she is a fake and I honestly liked the show better when she wasn't on it. It makes for good TV I guess. I hate to think that there are people with Kelly's attitude pretending to be kind. Bethenny is way above Kelly, and Kelly was hateful for saying that she was up here and Bethenny was down below her. She needs to look at reruns and see that she DID say that. Bethenny handled Kelly great because I'm sure Kelly gets along in life being a bully and there was no way Bethenny, or anyone, would ever win a fight with such an awful person.

Kelly,
I have no problem saying I think you are the most idiotic person I have ever seen whether it be in person or on TV. You should be embarrassed to have it all taped. I don't even get enjoyment from watching you embarrass yourself on TV. You should just leave the show and save yourself the shame.

As Ace Ventura said....Loho-zeher!

Kelly, I'm watching you on TV right now...yikes! Your personality is awful and you are narcissistic with a capital "N". The drama can be entertaining, but sometimes your behavior is like watching a traffic accident. The ladies have their human foibles as well, but lady you take the cake. These episodes are making you appear disingenuous, uncaring and completely self-absorbed. While Bethenny can have an unfiltered approach, at least she is genuine and sincere. She is real and therefore a good example of a strong, motivated and genuine NYC lady. She's not perfect and doesn't pretend to be, but you do. Get it together lady and perhaps consider staying off TV if you can't keep your insecurities in check...not a good example for your daughters.

Kelly - I truly think that you think "You are all that" I absolutly adore Bethany - she is a sweetheart. You were extremly rude to her. You are late to everything to show how busy and important you are. No one cares. You were late to your own party - all that is is rudeness and inconsiderate of others - which shows that you think that you are more important than anyone. I had never heard of you. When she compared you to Madonna - you deserved it with your "holier than thou attitude" " I don't lend my name to anything" - what the hell is that? I can hardly stand to watch you on the show.

Kelly - GROW UP!!! Yea, Bethenny

This was the craziest thing I have ever seen from a grown woman. How immature. Bethenny kindly agreed to meet with you and then all you have to say is how you aren't friends. Everyone already knew that? Who has a sit down just to be rude? What a waste of everyones time. So nutso. Grow up, you aren't a little girl as much as you wish you were.

Kelly,

How do you expect anyone to know you, you don't know yourself. You change your stand with every different response you get from those around you. You are everything that is wrong with New York, shallow, self centered, fake,and selfish. Go away

I can agree with some of the comments that were made but either way you didn't really have much to say at the bar. You just kept saying "you know what, you know what" but then you never said anything after that. The fact that you can say that you're better than someone just because you're famous is sad. To be honest I keep up with celebrities and I have no idea who you are. Just because you're known amongst your "group" of friends in NYC doesn't give you the right to say that you're better than someone. Just because you sometimes have things to do with a charity doesn't mean that you're the greatest. Please get over yourself. I'd really like to tell you somethings about your look but I am not going to step down that low. So instead of picking at your physical flaws I have chosen to pick at your personal flaws because let me tell you something... that's what really matters in society. Oh one more thing, I don't know about you but I've been raised to always be on time, and if you're too busy to do something then you must not make the plans to begin with.

Kelly - You're a foolish girl. Yuck. Watching you makes me sick. I would never want to know someone like you. Bethenny all the way. She is so above you....
Hope not to see you next season....

team bethenny!!

Kelly, I am probably half your age and I would have also brought half the drama you did. Grow up and get a reality check.

I think you're annoying and ultra-materialistic. In my opinion, you embarass yourself on nearly every episode.

Really Kelly? we watched the show! You Have a disgusting personality of a Teenager on thier high horse. Noone Knew who you were before what an image to have forever for your daughters. Maybe you should have your own TV show called 'How Not to Act' grow up.

It amazes me that you're a writer and a "socialite". You say "like" in almost every sentence on the show. You must be cringing while watching yourself. Bethenny is a lady and has more class and elegance than most -- including you.

I think Kelly's side of the story is not what you see on TV. Kelly you are so fake and you should see how you come across on TV. You are annoying, fake, and Betheney is a way better person than you will ever be.

I have to say that I am so disappointed with Bravo's choice to put you on the show. I am not even sure what it is about you, but after the episode with Bethany, I just can't take it anymore. You acted like a bafoon. I hope that when I am in my 40's I have more class than that. And what makes your a housewife???

Kelly! You are great.

I don't think that the bar scene was your proudest moment, but to have people judge you on that is wrong. You are a great mother, are incredibly smart and are a knock out! you said "i have created a great life"...and you have! and let everyone else judge you, as all they have is a tv to watch! You're awesome, don't leave the show!

I think Kelly, you should get over yourself. Your not the special. Your so fake.

Kelly I find this whole arguement with Bethenny to be over nothing. Bethenny is just upset because someone has finally challenged here as the sex symbol on the show you by far are the hottest housewife on the show. Bethenny whines and complains far to much on the show.

Bethenny is not going to take anything you say seriously. Bethenny has proven that she is the better person (by showing up to your Halloween party) and you need to leave her alone! You gave a great perspective on how women gossip as you told LuAnn a different story far from the truth. Thanks!

The truth of your continuing arrogance and immaturity is obvious and no amount of editing or "retelling" can change the fact that you embarrass yourself every time you appear on the show! You think you are better than anyone else -- Wow! how delusional!

Kelly, you carry classless delusions wherever you go...please go away and give us back our fun show with the other housewives. You are rude and your name dropping makes me want to mute the times you are on the screen.

Kelly, I had never heard of you before you showed up on my favorite show...I don't have the time to enlighten you as to all your delusional rantings, attempts at rewriting history (you are on FILM you desperate woman), and general irritating personality...But I ask you, please bow out gracefully and do the show, and fans like myself a favor. Please go away, back to all your fabulosity.

Kelly, there are so many realizations that I wish I could impart to you, but certainly you are so fabulous according to yourself, you won't be able to hear or listen. O.K., how are you The Socialite every night with 2 kids at home? We ALL saw you act crazy in your confrontation with Bethenney at the Brass Monkey. We all saw that you were late, and said "Oohhh, too bad" instead of apologizing. We all saw you ambush her downstairs with more diatribe--woman, you are on FILM, you can't b.s your way to a new reality. Your CHARITY work; how interesting that you chose to get involved in a charity after seeing that that's what the others do to help others. Clearly a PR motivated action--too little too late hon. You are so transparent and kind of pathological in the way that you rewrite history, out right lie, and move your standards of behavior according to what mood you are in. AND importantly, most people have never heard of you, we only see your shallow, self-absorbed, narsicism.Oh! and what would be "overboard" as far as a Halloween costume for a "mom"? A fur bikini? A...what was that black Playboy outfit supposed to be? Not modest my dear...Given the chance I would LOVE to meet any of the house wives, given the chance I want to know nothing else about you than what I've already seen. Oh and, Bethenney is a rock star!

Kelly, when I first saw you I thought ok another housewife. I can understand why you ingnored Romona, you were getting prepared for a ride. I think that is what you have given all of the housewives a ride. You come to a fundraiser late. You ask for a meeting w/Bethany and you're late, you tell Luann about the meeting & that you were late. You tell everyone different stories of what happened between you & Bethany. You were late for your own party. Do you own a watch, time is important to everyone. Are you late to everything or only to events that you don't care for?

I really wish you were no longer a member of the cast of this show. I intensely dislike so many of the qualities you frequently bring to the table - shallow, conceited, full of yourself, passive-aggressive, fake, insulting, envious, immature, insecure, insensitive, egotistical, self-absorbed, rude, class-less, childish ... I am not one of your fans and from the vast majority of these comments .... well, I/we all wish you would just go away -and please, make it soon!

I just have one question.........when Kelly fell off the horse and hurt her leg did she also hit her head? I think she may be a little confused and crazy. It's not like we aren't watching the show. Her story keeps changing about her blow up with Bethany. She called the meeting and then acted like it was Bethany who had the problem. I liked Kelly at first but I now see her true colors are coming out. I used to ride horses on the A circuit and I know how everyone thinks they are better. Come back to reality Kelly. Your making an ass of yourself.

OUTRAGEOUS!!!

Hope you got to look at the footage yourself. You waltzed in the bar, late as usual, full of arrogance and went on a nonsensical rampage. If you had done what you "intended" to do, Bethenny would have apologized for being snarky, however you took the low road and made absolutely no sense at all. It is no wonder why you don't want to have a conversation with Bethenny, she would make you look like an even bigger idiot than you already are.

Hey Columbia Grad,

Speakers imply and listeners infer. You got it a bit mixed up there. Yu might want to go back and review some of those "ivy league" classes you took.

It is so obvious that Kelly feels inferior to Bethenny: so much so that she arranged a "date" with Max on the heels of a sit-down with Bethenny so she could let Bethenny know that Kelly is so much better than her and then prove it by leaving with beautiful Max. I am so glad Bethenny left before Max got there, or so it appeared. LOL Kelly tries really hard to be a manipulative bitch, but sadly she is just not smart enough to be good at it.

I really like Kelly.... a strong self-assured women. For me... Bethany is very shallow and self-promoting... very pompous... and opinionated...

I would not give her the time of day.

Kelly has more class than Beth... just face it... Bethany is jealously ... want a be.

Smles to all. I love the show.

Kelly it really is sad that you try to change the story around HAHAHA we watched it on tv! We saw how you ambushed Betheny in the door way, and you say she was waiting for you?? Your a very sad woman, I honestly feel bad for you. If you keep these antics up you will be hated by all the people on the show. Grow up, gain some self respect and move on!

You are just fake. No matter that Bethanny can be abrasive and rude, she is right about your character for sure. Not a word that comes out of your mouth is honest, not a line that you type into this blog is true, and not an expression on your face is sincere. Its very sad and I wish you help.

It honestly amazes me that you could make such a fool of yourself on the show. You think you're so important and superior to others, but to be honest, before you were even on this show, no one knew who you were. You seriously need a reality check and you need to get over yourself.

Kelly, you seriously embarrassed yourself here. You acted like a child, and in doing so, you confirmed what Bethenny suspected about you. Frankly, after seeing that I'd be mortified to say I knew you. You, a grown woman, so insecure that you need to point out who is "up here" and who is "down there"? That's not even entertainment, it's sad. Please just leave the show. Seriously.

WATCHING YOU ON THE SHOW MAKES ME SO MAD!!! i really hope watching your behavior on this show and reading all these comments has made you hate yourself so maybe you can be a better person. bethenny is WAYY BETTER THAN YOU. SHES SWEET. shes genuine. shes a good friend. she IS funny and she IS CHARMING. youre not funny at all and you think you are the center of the entire world

I don't know why I'm wasting my time even posting this, but your behavior bothered me so much I had to write my thoughts down somewhere. All I have to say is that actions speak louder than words; and no matter how much you were trying to relay to Bethenny, you looked completely immature and inferior. Not because of status or popularity or occupation, but because of your level of maturity. Two tips: Monitor yourself & learn how to effectively communicate. You're not as innocent and charming as you describe yourself to "Max" nor in your narrations.

Kelly, I couldn't believe that you had the audacity to schedule a meeting, show up late and immediately go on the attack. You did not take the high road; you don't even know where that road is. Grow up, the world is not all about you. Look in the mirror, you are not that great. You act like a school girl, especially when you are with Max (a pillow fight??). You do have a tendency to dismiss people if you feel they are not celebrities or not worthy of your time.

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