Here Are The Before And After Photos Of “The Real Housewives” Who Lasted A Very, Very Long Time On Their Franchise
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Here Are The Before And After Photos Of “The Real Housewives” Who Lasted A Very, Very Long Time On Their Franchise
Before there were Vanderpump Rules and Ultimate Girls Trip spinoffs, there were simpler times of The Real Housewives of (a costly city).
Bravo / Eugene Gologursky/Bravo via Getty ImagesHere are 17 of the longest-lasting housewives when they started vs. what they look like now:
1. Miss Cynthia Bailey joined the third season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2010 and eventually chose to leave the series in 2021 after 11 consecutive seasons.
Bravo / NBCU Photo Bank / NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesAfter spending one season away, she will return for Season 15.
And here’s what Cynthia looks like now:
Mireya Acierto / Getty Images“Beauty fades, class is forever.” —Season 5
Side by side:
Bravo / NBCU Photo Bank / NBCUniversal via Getty Images, Mireya Acierto / Getty Images
2. The infamous Lisa Rinna didn’t join The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills until the fifth season in 2014.
Kevork Djansezian / NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesAt the beginning of 2023, after eight drama-filled seasons, she announced that she wasn’t returning.
And here’s what Lisa looks like now:
Phillip Faraone / Getty Images for WCRF“In the game of life, it’s Rinna take all.” —Season 9
Side by side:
Kevork Djansezian / NBCUniversal via Getty Images, Phillip Faraone / Getty Images for WCRF
3. Veteran housewife Kyle Richards has been a main cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills since it began in 2010.
Gregg Deguire / FilmMagicSurprisingly, she is the only remaining cast member still on the Beverly Hills series.
And here’s what Kyle looks like now:
Paul Archuleta / Getty Images“This town is a game of chess, but no one’s taking this queen down.” —Season 11
Side by side:
Gregg Deguire / FilmMagic, Paul Archuleta / Getty Images
4. Shereé Whitfield started as one of the main cast members of The Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2008.
Nbc / NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesShe left the show in 2012 and then returned as a friend of the housewives in Season 8. Later, she returned as a main cast member for Seasons 9–10. Then she disappeared again, returned as a guest for Season 13, and finally returned to the main cast for Seasons 14–16.
And here’s what Sherée looks like now:
Paras Griffin / Getty Images“Don’t call it a comeback, call it a takeover!” —Season 4
Side by side:
Nbc / NBCUniversal via Getty Images, Paras Griffin / Getty Images
5. Restaurant maven Lisa Vanderpump was an original cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills from 2010 until Season 9 in 2019.
Shahar Azran / FilmMagicSince 2013, she has been a cast member of the successful spinoff Vanderpump Rules, featuring her three popular West Hollywood restaurants.
And here’s what Lisa looks like now:
Bravo / Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images“I’m passionate about dogs, just not crazy about bitches.” —Season 7
Side by side:
Shahar Azran / FilmMagic, Bravo / Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images
6. The unforgettable Nene Leakes first appeared on The Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2008 and remained part of the main cast for seven seasons.
Bravo / Bravo / NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesShe was featured in the eighth season in a supporting role and returned full-time for Seasons 10–12 in 2017–2020. In 2020, Nene announced that she would not return for the 13th season.
And here’s what Nene looks like now:
Bravo / Bravo / NBCUniversal via Getty Images, Instagram: @neneleakes
7. Kim Zolciak-Biermann appeared in The Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2008 as one of the original housewives before exiting in 2012 during the fifth season.
Nbc / NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesShe returned to the franchise’s tenth season in 2017–18 as a recurring “friend,” and now she will return again as a guest for Season 15.
And here’s what Kim looked like recently in 2021:
Paras Griffin / WireImage“People call me a gold digger, but they just want what I have.” —Season 4
Side by side:
Nbc / NBCUniversal via Getty Images, Paras Griffin / WireImage
8. Brandi Glanville started as just a friend on Season 2 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2011.
Steven Lawton / FilmMagicShe became part of the main cast in 2012 for Seasons 3–5. She was allowed to return to Season 6 as a guest and then once more as a guest for Seasons 9–10.
And here’s what Brandi looks like now:
Bravo / Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images“I’d rather spend my life kicking ass than kissing it.” —Season 5
Side by side:
Steven Lawton / FilmMagic, Bravo / Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images
9. Porsha Guobadia joined the Real Housewives of Atlanta for its fifth season in 2012 and left after Season 13 in 2021 to star in the spinoff Porsha’s Family Matters.
Bravo / NBCU Photo Bank / NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesAnd here’s what Porsha looks like now:
Bravo / Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images“I’m too blessed to be stressed, and too sexy to be thirsty.” —Season 9
Side by side:
Bravo / NBCU Photo Bank / NBCUniversal via Getty Images, Bravo / Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images
10. One of the first housewives ever, Vicki Gunvalson was part of the main cast for the first 13 seasons of The Real Housewives of Orange County from 2006 to 2018.
Bravo / Bravo / NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesShe returned as a friend for Season 14 and will be a guest on Season 17.
And here’s what Vicki looked like in 2022:
Bravo / Bryan Bedder/Bravo via Getty Images“I don’t wanna get old.” —Season 1
Side by side:
Bravo / Bravo / NBCUniversal via Getty Images, Bravo / Bryan Bedder/Bravo via Getty Images
11. Ramona Singer first appeared on The Real Housewives of New York City in 2008.
Mark Von Holden / WireImageShe lasted for 13 seasons until it was announced the series was being rebooted with an entirely new cast.
And here’s what Ramona looks like now:
John Lamparski / Getty Images“I’m an acquired taste. You don’t like me? Acquire some taste!” —Season 9
Side by side:
Mark Von Holden / WireImage, John Lamparski / Getty Images
12. Tamra Judge joined The Real Housewives of Orange County in 2007 and held on until Season 14 in 2019.
Steven A Henry / Getty ImagesShe will return to the franchise for Season 17, which airs in the summer of 2023.
And here’s what Tamra looks like now:
Jon Kopaloff / Getty Images“I’m pint sized, baptized, and highly prized.” —Season 12
Side by side:
Steven A Henry / Getty Images, Jon Kopaloff / Getty Images
13. Kenya Moore joined Season 5 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2012.
David Livingston / Getty ImagesShe was featured as a guest for Season 11 before returning as a main cast member in Season 12.
And here’s what Kenya looks like now:
Bravo / Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images“I give the people what they want, and they always want Moore.” —Season 9
Side by side:
David Livingston / Getty Images, Bravo / Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images
14. Sonja Morgan joined The Real Housewives of New York City in 2010 during Season 3, and she lasted for 11 seasons.
Roger Kisby / FilmMagicShe left the franchise after Season 13 in 2021.
And here’s what Sonja looks like now:
Santiago Felipe / Getty Images“If being Sonja is so wrong, why does it feel so right?” —Season 8
Side by side:
Roger Kisby / FilmMagic, Santiago Felipe / Getty Images
15. Teresa Guidice was one of the original cast members of The Real Housewives of New Jersey since 2009.
Jim Spellman / WireImageShe’s been a main cast member of the show for all 13 seasons from 2009 to today.
And here’s what Teresa looks like now:
Bravo / Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty ImagesSide by side:
Jim Spellman / WireImage, Bravo / Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images
16. The Countess LuAnn de Lesseps was one of the main cast members of The Real Housewives of New York City in 2008.
Mark Von Holden / WireImageShe came back as a friend of the housewives for Season 6 and returned to the main cast in Season 7. After Season 13, she left the franchise.
And here’s what LuAnn looks like now:
Bryan Bedder / Getty Images for Disney+“If you can’t be cool, you can’t be with the Countess.” —Season 8
Side by side:
Mark Von Holden / WireImage, Bryan Bedder / Getty Images for Disney+
17. And finally, Kandi Burruss is the series’ longest-serving cast member. She joined The Real Housewives of Atlanta in its second season in 2009 and is currently starring in its 15th season.
Rick Diamond / Getty ImagesAnd here’s what Kandi looks like now:
Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions“Don’t mess with the boss, ‘cuz you might get fired.” —Season 10
Side by side:
Rick Diamond / Getty Images, Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions
Do you have a favorite housewife?
Let me know in the comments!
And remember, you can watch every single one of these housewives in old and new episodes on Peacock now!
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