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Bethenny Frankel

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Bethenny Frankel

Bethenny Frankel, also known as Bethenny Parisella, (born November 4, 1970) is an American entrepreneur, television personality, philanthropist, and author. She was the runner-up on the NBC reality competition series The Apprentice: Martha Stewart in 2005, and increased her profile on the Bravo reality television series The Real Housewives of New York City (2008–2010, 2015–2019). She propelled her fame from the series and founded Skinnygirl, a lifestyle brand. Frankel's 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). She also founded BStrong, a philanthropic organization that has provided disaster relief; written four self-help books; hosted two podcasts; and a YouTuber.

Infobox

Born
(1970-11-04) November 4, 1970 (age 55)Queens, New York, U.S.
Education
Boston UniversityNew York University (BA)
Occupations
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Years active
1993–present
Spouses
mw- Peter Sussman (m. 1996; div. 1997) Jason Hoppy (m. 2010; div. 2021)
Partner
Paul Bernon (2018–2024)
Children
1
Parents
Robert J. Frankel (father)Bernadette Birk (mother)
Website
bethenny.com

Tables

· Filmography › As herself
2005
The Apprentice: Martha Stewart
Role(s)
Runner-up; 13 episodes
2008–10,2015–19
Role(s)
The Real Housewives of New York City
Notes
Main cast; seasons 1–3, 7–11
2009
Z Rock
Role(s)
Episode: "I Wanna Be Z-dated"
2010–12
Role(s)
Chelsea Lately
Notes
Guest; various episodes
2010
Skating with the Stars
Role(s)
Runner-up; 6 episodes
2010–21
Role(s)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Notes
Guest; various episodes
2010–12
Role(s)
Bethenny Ever After
Notes
Main cast
2013–14
Role(s)
Bethenny
Notes
Host
2016, 2018
Role(s)
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Notes
Guest; seasons 6 and 8
2016
Beat Bobby Flay
Role(s)
Guest judge; season 10
2017
Million Dollar Listing New York
Role(s)
Guest
2017–19
Role(s)
Shark Tank
Notes
Guest Shark; 5 episodes
Bethenny & Fredrik
Role(s)
Main cast
2018
Bar Rescue
Role(s)
Episode: "Operation: Puerto Rico"
2021
The Big Shot with Bethenny
Role(s)
Herself
2022
Beat Bobby Flay
Role(s)
Guest host; episode: "Fancy Pants"
Money Court
Role(s)
Host
Year
Title
Notes
2005
The Apprentice: Martha Stewart
Runner-up; 13 episodes
2008–10,2015–19
The Real Housewives of New York City
Main cast; seasons 1–3, 7–11
2009
Z Rock
Episode: "I Wanna Be Z-dated"
2010–12
Chelsea Lately
Guest; various episodes
2010
Skating with the Stars
Runner-up; 6 episodes
2010–21
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Guest; various episodes
2010–12
Bethenny Ever After
Main cast
2013–14
Bethenny
Host
2016, 2018
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Guest; seasons 6 and 8
2016
Beat Bobby Flay
Guest judge; season 10
2017
Million Dollar Listing New York
Guest
2017–19
Shark Tank
Guest Shark; 5 episodes
2017
Bethenny & Fredrik
Main cast
2018
Bar Rescue
Episode: "Operation: Puerto Rico"
2021
The Big Shot with Bethenny
Herself
2022
Beat Bobby Flay
Guest host; episode: "Fancy Pants"
2022
Money Court
Host
· Filmography › As actress
1993
Soiree Sans Hors D'oeuvres
Role(s)
Woman
Notes
Minor role
1994
Hollywood Hills 90028
Role(s)
Laura Drake
Notes
Lead role
1995
Wish Me Luck
Role(s)
Bridgette
2013
The Neighbors
Role(s)
Jill
Notes
Episode 21: "Mo Purses Mo Money Mo Problems"
2024
Danger in The Dorm
Role(s)
Joanne
Notes
Leading Role
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1993
Soiree Sans Hors D'oeuvres
Woman
Minor role
1994
Hollywood Hills 90028
Laura Drake
Lead role
1995
Wish Me Luck
Bridgette
2013
The Neighbors
Jill
Episode 21: "Mo Purses Mo Money Mo Problems"
2024
Danger in The Dorm
Joanne
Leading Role
· Podcasts
2020
Live Inspired
Role(s)
No
Notes
No
2020–present
Role(s)
JustB
Notes
Yes
2022-2024
Role(s)
ReWives
Notes
Yes
2023
BetheNene
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
2025
In Deepth
Role(s)
No
Notes
No
Hot Mess
Role(s)
No
Notes
No
Year
Title
Creator
Host
Panelist
Notes
2020
Live Inspired
No
No
Yes
Episode: "224"
2020–present
JustB
Yes
Yes
No
2022-2024
ReWives
Yes
Yes
No
2023
BetheNene
Yes
Yes
No
2025
In Deepth
No
No
Yes
Episode: "Bethenny Frankel"
2025
Hot Mess
No
No
Yes
Episode: "Margaritas, Money & Man"

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