Bethenny Frankel

Bethenny Frankel
Frankel in 2009
Born (1970-11-04) November 4, 1970 (age 53)
New York City, U.S.
EducationBoston University
New York University (BA)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Reality Television Personality
  • Tik Tokker
  • Entrepreneur
  • Philanthropist
  • Social Media Reviewer
  • Author
Years active1993–present
Spouses
Peter Sussman
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(m. 1996; div. 1997)​
Jason Hoppy
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(m. 2010; div. 2021)​
PartnerPaul Bernon (2018–2024)
Children1
Parents
Websitebethenny.com

Bethenny Frankel (born November 4, 1970)[1] is an American television personality, TikToker, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and author.[2] She was the runner-up on the NBC reality competition series The Apprentice: Martha Stewart in 2005. Frankel is best known as an original cast member of the Bravo reality television series The Real Housewives of New York City, starring in eight of the 14 seasons since its 2008 premiere. Her spin-off series Bethenny Ever After aired three seasons from 2010–2012, and Bethenny & Fredrik aired one season in 2018. She also headlined the Fox daytime talk show Bethenny (2013–2014) and the HBO Max reality competition series The Big Shot with Bethenny (2021).

Outside of her work in television, Frankel is the founder of Skinnygirl, a lifestyle brand, and BStrong, a philanthropic organization that has provided disaster relief. She is also the author of four self-help books, the host of two podcasts and a YouTuber.[3][4]

  1. ^ "Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 4-10". The Associated Press. October 29, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  2. ^ "Corona Chronicles: Bethenny Frankel's BStrong Donates Test Kits, An Actor Reveals Diagnosis, and Other Personal Stories". Variety. April 3, 2020. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  3. ^ "Bethenny Frankel Revisits Housewives in New Rewatch Podcast: 'This Is Where It Started for Me'". People. November 4, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  4. ^ "Bethenny Frankel talks YouTube series, if she'll get married again". TODAY. June 2, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.