Bethenny Frankel

Bethenny Frankel, born on November 4, 1970, is a multifaceted American entrepreneur, television personality, philanthropist, and author. She first gained national attention as the runner-up on the NBC reality competition series The Apprentice: Martha Stewart in 2005. However, it was her role on the Bravo reality television series The Real Housewives of New York City from 2008 to 2010 and again from 2015 to 2019 that truly propelled her into the spotlight.

Leveraging her newfound fame, Frankel founded Skinnygirl, a lifestyle brand that has become synonymous with her entrepreneurial spirit. Her success on reality television led to several spin-off series, including Bethenny Ever After, which aired for three seasons from 2010 to 2012, and Bethenny & Fredrik in 2018. Additionally, she hosted the Fox daytime talk show Bethenny from 2013 to 2014 and starred in the HBO Max reality competition series The Big Shot with Bethenny in 2021.

Beyond her television career, Frankel is deeply committed to philanthropy. She founded BStrong, an organization dedicated to providing disaster relief. Her passion for helping others is matched by her literary contributions, having authored four self-help books, hosted two podcasts, and established a presence on YouTube.