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Kelly Killoren Bensimon

The Joys of Parenting

Kelly shares the process behind her Christmas card, why she won't PDA on TV, and her advice for Sonja.

June 16, 2011

Welcome Home! We all made it back to New York City without any major emotional scars. I promised myself I wouldn't let anyone feel as badly as I did that last trip, and regardless of how Alex interpreted her trip, I made sure she was protected. Not sure how we survived, but LuAnn had a lot to do with maintaining the respect for the trip. LuAnn was a rockstar host, left nothing to chance, and never let her feathers ruffle. Sometimes trying to get the women on the same page is like herding cats (love that line form one of my fans!!!). So kudos LuAnn.

What did all of you guys think of the soft porn? Did you like the scenes with Alex and Simon, and Ramona and Mario? And why did Simon's present to Alex come in messenger garment bag (that's how fashion PR folks send clothes back and forth to borrow for photo shoots) and not a paper bag with a label? I've never been a big fan of PDA, even when its filmed for television. I love holding hands with my cutie, whom I adore and giving a little nuzzle in the back of a taxi, but wearing lingerie on TV isn't my style. To each his own.

Wow. Sonja made some bad decisions. I've heard of people losing all their money to bad decisions, but I've just never actually met one. We all need to be understanding, for that's what friends do, and please send her advice or a good lawyer. This virtual family has to help the Housewives, too sometimes. If I were in that position, I'd ask Jill immediately. She has a solid head on her shoulders, isn't jealous, and has a bank full of amazing friends who give sound and solid advice. Not to mention, she herself is a self proclaimed MD, PHD, CPA, DDS, why not an ESQ (attorney)?

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Eyes Wide Shut
Eyes Wide Shut

Kelly discusses Alex's outburst and the inspiration she found in Morocco.

June 16, 2011164 Comments The Real Housewives of New York City Season 4 / Episode 10 / Kelly Killoren Bensimon

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60 Comments

I love kelly..I thin shes out of her shell and cracking me up..and the card is adorable :D

Good idea for the Christmas card, but what happened to the dogs eating out of the dishwasher? Without that element it just kinda looks "weird" (your favortie term of late).

I am so totally with you re the PDAs in this episode. There they are, surrounded by the Bravo TV crew, and we're supposed to believe this is spontaneous? The Alex/Simon segment was simply creepy - it was so obvious that the costume changes we were subjected to were Alex's means of self-promotion, and the Ramona/Whatsizname (I can never remember it) scene was simply sad. Ramona is the one returning home from the trip, and she's making all the effort for a romantic reunion? Down to *gag* rubbing his feet?

I think you are very good about "keeping it real" this season. Looking forward to the rest!

I still think you're weird.

Kelly, Your ok in my book kid, Did great this year,,hang in there, and take no prisoners. God love ya

loving you this season. I think we get to see the real you for the first time and it's great! I love how you quarterbacked potential explosive situatiosn in Morocco. Bravo Kelly!

Kelly, you were AWESOME in how you absolutely "Shut-down" Alex and her nonsense in Morocco. Good Work!

Cutest idea ever for a christmas card! Love it! p.s i love all of your clothes/ LOVE the sunglasses you were wearing in morocco

You are so awesome Kelly! That scene with you and Alex in Morocco was hilarious. I love how she did everything you told her to. Anyway the Christmas shoot with you and your children was super cute. It was really nice to see something that innocent and sweet in lieu of the nastiness I saw with Ramona and Alex seducing their husbands. Not that there's anything wrong with them doing that it just I was super uncomfortable watching it.

Anyway I hope you stay you because you are the most entertaining housewive and I always look forward to what you have to say! Can't wait till the next episode

Very cute picture.

Love, Love, Love that Christmas Card. Very unique and special. Kelly you are a breath of fresh air this season!

LOVED the idea behind your Christmas card...and love how you let your daughter conceptualize the shoot. Your daughters are adorable. I love getting glimpses of them on the show!
Thank you for making this such a great season.

I thought it was really weird watching Alex and Ramona.....I almost turned off the show! I am a huge Real Housewives fan-I watch all the seasons. This is literally the only time I almost changed the channel! SO weird.

Kelly,
you and LuAnn would be a great business team for a new line of fashions.

Your children are beautiful and seem really smart. Good job on that one.

Kelly, you are my absolute favorite! I thought your assessment of Alex's "inauthentic moment" was completely insightful. Bless her heart! I loved how LuAnn was blatantly unaccepting of the nonsense. Hope you had a wonderful time on the trip and thank you for sharing it with us! As a final note, the "couples' scenes were, frankly, gross and weird... Just my opinion. Bless you!

Christmas card, beautiful! Your being a mom, Wonderful!

Great picture.

Love the photo, so CUTE!!!!

Kelly, you make me smile! I love love love how you handled Alex after her 'meltdown' .... my sister, daughter and I were all cheerin you on. You were SO funny!!!!!

Your daughters are so sweet and beautiful!! Your "friends" not so much!!

wow. I actually like you this year. Except the drama regarding that fake tattoo. No grudge tho! Rock on!

"Not to mention, she herself is a self proclaimed MD, PHD, CPA, DDS, why not an ESQ (attorney)?"

LOVE that comment! I do like Jill better this season & ALL her many professions!

Kelly, I LOVE your Christmas card! Centering it around a basic part of your everyday life was GENIUS!!! Oceans and sunsets are beautiful, but it's stuff like dishwashers that convey the beauty of everyday life. Your daughter teddy is very talented. Of course she was helped by the fact that three three of you laladies are absolutley gorgeous. Thank you for sharing the card with us. I'm sure you will get LOTS of imitators! Best, Philip

Loved the Christmas card, absolutly loved "Happy Holydays" great job....
I am a grandmother and I just love to sit back and watch my grandkids think and interact with the world, such innocents......

What adorable sweet girls.

I have to agree and say that I actually said out loud "What is with the soft porn tonight?". There are some private moments that should remain just that...private. Your daughters are beautiful and you should be proud!

Your Christmas card w/your children and doggies is really lovely. That was a very different idea and it worked. Regarding the show - did you REALLY see and hear how Luann acted? Yes, she planned an amazing trip and thought of every detail but her attitude towards Ramona, Alex & Sonja was at times condescending and insulting. She's at times rude. You might want to take another look.

I was horrified to see the scenes with Alex, Simon, Ramona and Mario....a prude I am not at all, but that's just not anything I need to see ever again...so awkward for them I thought as well as for the viewer...I was wondering why you really weren't on the show...unless I missed it...saw the Christmas picture...great shot! And Sonja...she made some mistakes but don't keep trying to live this life that you can't afford...crying about your situation while getting a facial...hmmm...what's wrong with that picture. I completely agreed with what you said about her house and her lifestyle when you were in Morocco... and she needs to stop the name-dropping and everywhere she's been...a big turn off...liked her better in the first season when she was a kinder person.

Your daughters are GORGEOUS! You seem like a really hands-on mom and very loving.

You made Alex "feel protected"? Don't think so. You seemed to be in a different conversation altogether.

Your girls are adorable. I enjoyed the scene with you and them very much. It's clear you love them dearly.

Kelly, quit trying to act like you are so perfect. You have gotten pretty snarky this season. Plus, we all know you are little off your rocker from last year. It is odd how Jill, Luann, and you are trying to spin that and turn it around on the other ladies. We all saw what happened...

Earth to Kelly... What planet are you on?

Always impressed with your parenting. Your daughters are amazing girls and every time I see them on TV I think they are clever and obviously bright. Also, I agree, keep the bedroom scenes OFF TV! Ick!

I don't understand-you slam Alex and Romona for 'soft-porn' when greeting their husbands, and add that you're not comfortable in lingerie on tv (umm...what about the halloween episode where you did a photo shoot and your costume?) but strip for millions of strange men in Playboy? Pot, meet kettle...

You have such beautiful creative daughters!

Kelly, I thought you were a loose cannon last season. I was totally confused by you but tried to understand where you were coming from, being a new housewife on the series. I feel like we get to see the real you now, and maybe you've settled into the role and how it works. Maybe you are more comfortable in your skin now to let a camera crew follow you. Sometimes I think you're the voice of reason on some of the episodes, esp with Alex while you were getting your Henna tattoo. I understand when you're trying to diffuse the situation and also bringing everyone back to reality when you'd say, "trip of a lifetime" in Morocco. Because it's true!

How did you 'protect' Alex? By calling her weird over and over again and telling her she wasn't being authentic? Sorry girl but you were one of the bullies this time.

I thought it was sweet showing the couples

Beautiful Mom, beautiful daughters. You seem to have found some inner peace. I hope you can hold on to it.

Kelly~
Your daughters are beautiful girls and I know you are a wonderful mom to them.
Now......this is how I see things. You are so happy to have Bethenney off the show so your own start can shine brighter. You are a wonderful, caring and intelligent woman. The problem is Luanne. She is not the classy countess she claims to be. She is a trouble maker, wants to be involved in everyone's business. I just watched you telling Alex not to get involved. She is involved in everyone's business and that seems to be OK with you. This makes no sense you me. Really Kelly.....really, really. You are smarter than that. Luanne is like a girl in high school who is trying to get everyone on her side, doing things her way. She wants to be the ringleader. Wait...the day will come when you cross her and it won't be pretty. Just sayin'...just keep it in mind. She is not a warm and fuzzy person who will have your back if she decides she doesn't like what you are doing. Luanne is a snake. Stay beautiful and watch out for the countless countess.

Kelly, I'm impressed!

Kelly, we need to see couples show their affections more, it equals less divorces.
You seem too caught up in JIll's and LuAnn's world., find your own space and you will create a more lasting impression. This season because you have gotten Bethenny out of the way you are trying to make more positive advances, but they appear faked for cameras, and, too the world of Jill and Lu Ann.Example, why did you have to intervene in Alex's drama on the Moroccan trip? Leave that to the Countess., why get involved when Cindy and Ramona have altercations. Your role this season unfortunately is,' worship' of Jill and the Countess and I think that you have more to offer from your own point-of-view.

I am sure Jill does have allot of advise for Sonya, but she needs to let Sonya come to her. Also, Jill quzzing poor Sonya at the launch of her clothing line was completely inappropriate. Another problem with Sonya asking Jill for advice is that it wouldn't stay between the two of them. Jill would be sharing it with the world or at least Luann, Kelly and Cindy.

You don't think it's right for them to walk around showing too much but you posed for play boy. Kettle this is the pot, your black. I know you will not get that but oh well. And your Christmas card is just like you, weird. So it fits but I hope you are not making your children as odd as you are.

LOVE the fact you let Teddy be the art director!! Totally stealing that idea for this year's card!

I really do wonder where your brain is at sometimes. Who are you to put in a blog to tell "virtual family" to help Sonja out give her advice and a lawyer if needed. First of all if she wanted peoples advice I am sure she would ask for it. You are so confussing on TV and in your blogs. I really dont get you.

that card is adorable.

Your girls are adorable!!! You seemed to have done a beautiful job raising them so far! Good for you.

The Christmas card is ADORABLE!!

You are a tool! Such a follower, it's amazing that you can actually complete a sentence and make any sense at all, oh, you can't.

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