Despite her massive wealth and fame, Frankel came from humble beginnings.
But how exactly did she get to where she is today?
Here’s a look into the stunning transformation of Bethenny Frankel.
While growing up, Frankel was subjected to a plethora of abuse from both her mother and stepfather.
“I never had a true childhood,” she told People in 2010.
Frankel’s mother was also severely bulimic, something Frankel cites as sparking her passion for healthy eating.
During her teenage years, Frankel also lived a reckless lifestyle, experimenting with hard drugs and gambling.
“I didn’t know what I was doing; I was broke.
“Pashminas were like crack,” she said.
“Everybody wanted them, and I had them.”
She ultimately came in second place, losing to Dawna Stone, per theDaily Mail.
She directly asked Stewart why she wasn’t chosen.
After initially hesitating to answer, Stewart admitted that Frankel’s loss was indeed personal.
“You weren’t so likable then.
No, you weren’t.
She made her debut on the show in 2008 after being approached by Bravo.
However, this plan was short-lived, as she became one of the central figures of the show.
Frankel and Radziwill first connected when Frankel reappeared for the show’s 7th season.
“I never expected that to happen,” Radziwill told E!
However, she announcedher departure from RHONYin 2019.
“My experience at Bravo has been an incredibly magical ride.
This show also ended after one season due to constant fighting between the main stars, according toThe Cinemaholic.
There, she assimilated with the investors' cutthroat mindsets when it came to what makes a worthwhile company.
During her time on RHONY, she establishedher famous brand, Skinnygirl, behind the scenes.
Skinnygirl was frequently featured on RHONY as product placement and the rest is history.
In 2016, she was named the sixth highest-paid reality TV star.
According toPeople, she cited stress and burnout with her ultra-busy schedule.
“We need to let some air out of the tires,” she told the outlet.
“I need some support and help.
It’s all been too much.
I can’t breathe.”
“As great as that is, you get a little protective.
But I’m telling you, I’m moving pieces around.”
However, her generous spirit didn’t stop there.
In 2022, Frankel raised a staggering $25 million for B Strong after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Having a way with words, she has written many books related to dieting, self-help, and business.
Her most recent work, titled “Business Is Personal,” was released in May 2022.
The partially autobiographical book chronicles Frankel’s journey to establish her name with her companies.
Her first husband was pharmaceutical sales rep Jason Hoppy (viaPeople).
However, Frankel managed to recover and find love again with businessman Paul Bernon.
They had an on-again, off-again relationship since 2018, and thenBernon proposed to Frankelin 2021.
The labor and C-section delivery were heavily documented on “Bethenny Ever After.”
Frankel was awarded primary residential custody of her daughter in December 2021 amid divorce proceedings, according toUs Weekly.
Bryn has reportedly coped well with the circumstances.
As of 2022, Frankel and Bryn seem to have a close bond.
