''The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'' (abbreviated as ''RHOBH'') is an American

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series which has been broadcast on

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since October 14, 2010. Developed as the sixth installment of ''

The Real Housewives ''The Real Housewives'' is an American reality television franchise that began on March 21, 2006, with '' The Real Housewives of Orange County''. Each installment of the franchise documents the personal and professional lives of a group of afflu ...

'' franchise, it has aired fourteen seasons and focuses on the personal and professional lives of women who live in or near

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. The fourteenth season cast consisted of:

Kyle Richards Kyle Egan Richards Umansky (; born January 11, 1969) is an American actress, socialite, and television personality. Since 2010, she has appeared as a main cast member on ''The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'', and as of 2025, is the last rema ...

Erika Girardi Erika Girardi (née Chahoy; born July 10, 1971), known professionally as Erika Jayne, is an American singer, television personality and actress. Early life Erika Girardi was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 10, 1971, to single mother Renee Cha ...

Dorit Kemsley Dorit Kemsley (née Lemel; born July 14, 1976) is an American fashion designer and television personality. She is best known as a main cast member on the reality TV show ''The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'', appearing in that capacity since t ...

Garcelle Beauvais Garcelle Beauvais (, formerly Beauvais-Nilon; born November 26, 1966) is a Haitian-American actress and television personality. She is best known for her starring roles in the sitcom ''The Jamie Foxx Show'' and the crime drama series ''NYPD Blue' ...

Sutton Stracke Sutton Stracke (née Brown; born September 20, 1971) is an American socialite, businesswoman and television personality. She is known for appearing on ''The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills''. Early life Sutton Stracke (nee Brown) was born in C ...

and

Bozoma Saint John Bozoma "Boz" Saint John (née Arthur) is an American-Ghanaian businessperson and marketing executive who was the chief marketing officer (CMO) at Netflix from August 2020 to March 2022. Previously, she served as chief brand officer (CBO) at Ube ...

; with

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and

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serving as "friends of the housewives". The success of the show has resulted in two spin-offs: ''

Vanderpump Rules ''Vanderpump Rules'' is an American reality television series that has been broadcast on Bravo since January 7, 2013. Developed as the first spin-off from ''The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'', it has aired 11 seasons, and focuses on Lisa Vand ...

'' and '' Vanderpump Dogs'' revolving around original cast member

Lisa Vanderpump Lisa Jane Vanderpump (born 15 September 1960) is an English television personality and actress. She initially gained fame as a main cast member on ''The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'' from 2010 until 2019. Vanderpump parlayed her ''Housewiv ...

Production

Seasons 1 to 4

''The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'' was announced in March 2010 as the sixth series in ''

'' franchise. The first season featured

Taylor Armstrong Taylor Armstrong (born Shana Lynette Hughes; June 10, 1971) is an American television personality. She is known as an original cast member of the Bravo reality series ''The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills''. In 2022, it was announced that she w ...

Camille Grammer Camille Meyer ( Donatacci, formerly Grammer, born September 12, 1968) is an American actress, dancer, model, and television personality. She is known for appearing on several seasons of the reality television show, '' The Real Housewives of Beve ...

Adrienne Maloof Adrienne Maloof (born September 4, 1961) is an American businesswoman, television personality, shoe designer, and co-owner of the various business holdings of Maloof Companies, which include a stake in the Vegas Golden Knights (NHL), The Palms ...

, sisters

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and

, and

, with no recurring cast members. The show premiered on October 14, 2010, and ended on February 15, 2011. Due to the show's initial success, it was awarded Best Reality Series at the 2011 Critics Choice Awards. The second season began on September 5, 2011, with all six housewives returning as main cast members. Two new housewives were introduced in recurring roles:

Brandi Glanville Brandi Lynn Glanville (born November 16, 1972) is an American television personality and former model. She is best known for appearing on the reality television series '' The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'' (2011–2016, 2019–2020), season ...

as Maloof's friend and Dana Wilkey as Armstrong's friend. The second season was re-edited following the death of Armstrong's husband, Russell Armstrong, who committed suicide on August 15, 2011. Grammer announced her departure after the season ended on February 16, 2012, citing personal reasons. Wilkey departed from the show in early 2012. The third season premiered on November 5, 2012. Glanville was added to the main cast, along with a new housewife,

Yolanda Foster Yolanda Hadid ( ; ; formerly Foster; born ) is a Dutch-born American television personality and former model. She is best known as a star of the American reality-television show ''The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills''. She is the mother of IMG ...

. Marisa Zanuck and

Faye Resnick Faye Denise Resnick (née Hutchison; born July 3, 1957) is an American television personality, author, and interior designer. She is best known for her involvement in the O.J. Simpson murder trial and for her appearance on the reality televisio ...

were introduced as Kyle Richards' friends and are now recurring cast members. Grammer also announced her return as a friend of the housewives. Maloof did not attend the season reunion special, effectively leaving the series. Armstrong announced her departure from the show after the season ended on April 8, 2013. The fourth season aired on November 4, 2013. The season introduced two new housewives: Carlton Gebbia and

Joyce Giraud Joyce Marie Giraud Mojica (born April 4, 1975), also known as Joyce Giraud de Ohoven, is a Puerto Rican actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder. In 1994, she competed at Miss World 1994 but failed to place in the semifinals. In 1998, Gir ...

, both of whom joined as main cast members. Grammer, Resnick, and Zanuck, all three recurring cast members, left the series before its announcement. Armstrong also made several guest appearances throughout the season. After the show ended on April 7, 2014, Gebbia and Giraud were not invited back.

Seasons 5 to 8

The fifth season premiered on November 18, 2014, and featured all of the remaining housewives from season four. Two new housewives joined the main cast:

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and

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. Throughout the season, original housewives Adrienne Maloof, Camille Grammer, and Taylor Armstrong made guest appearances. After the season ended on April 21, 2015, neither Brandi Glanville nor Kim Richards were asked to return. The sixth season aired on December 1, 2015. Two new housewives joined the main cast:

Erika Jayne Erika Girardi (née Chahoy; born July 10, 1971), known professionally as Erika Jayne, is an American singer, television personality and actress. Early life Erika Girardi was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 10, 1971, to single mother Renee Cha ...

and Kathryn Edwards. Maloof, Grammer, Armstrong, Glanville, and Richards appeared as guests throughout the season, as did Faye Resnick, a previous recurring cast member.

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 S ...

, a cast member of ''

The Real Housewives of New York City ''The Real Housewives of New York City'', abbreviated ''RHONY'', is an American reality television series that premiered on Bravo on March 4, 2008. Developed as the second installment of ''The Real Housewives'' franchise, it has aired fifteen s ...

'', appeared as a guest through Kyle Richards. The season ended on May 10, 2016; cast member Yolanda Foster left the series due to health issues, and Edwards left after one season. The seventh season aired on December 6, 2016. Dorit Kemsley joined the show's main cast, while Eden Sassoon, Rinna's friend, joined as a recurring cast member. Meyer and Kim Richards also appeared as guests throughout the season. After the season concluded on April 25, 2017, Davidson left the series, and Sassoon was not invited back. The eighth season aired on December 19, 2017.

Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave Teddi Jo Mellencamp Arroyave (born July 1, 1981) is an American television personality and podcast host. She is best known for appearing as a main cast member on three seasons of Bravo's reality series ''The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'' ( ...

joined the main cast, and Camille Meyer (formerly Camille Grammer) returned to the show in a recurring role. Davidson, Frankel, Maloof, and Resnick also appeared as guests throughout the season. The season's final episode aired on May 15, 2018.

Seasons 9 to 12

The ninth season premiered on February 12, 2019. It featured all six cast members from the previous season, with Denise Richards joining the cast. Grammer Meyer returned once again as a friend of the housewives, while Kim Richards, Glanville, and Resnick all appeared as guests. Vanderpump exited the show after the ninth season and did not attend the season nine reunion.

joined the cast as a main cast member in the tenth season, which premiered on April 15, 2020.

also debuted in the show as a friend of the housewives. Meyer, Kim Richards, Maloof, Glanville, Davidson, and Resnick also made guest appearances during the season. Denise Richards announced her departure from the show after the tenth season, while Mellencamp was dismissed from the cast. The eleventh season, which premiered on May 19, 2021, featured Crystal Kung Minkoff joining the show and Stracke joining the main cast, while

formally joined the cast in a "friend of the housewives" capacity after having appeared sporadically throughout the series since its inception. Former housewife Mellencamp Arroyave made a guest appearance in the season. The twelfth season, which premiered on May 11, 2022, featured the entire cast of the eleventh season returning, with new housewife Diana Jenkins and new friend of the housewives Sheree Zampino joining the cast. Former cast members Mellencamp Arroyave and Resnick made guest appearances. In January 2023, Rinna announced her exit from the show following the conclusion of the twelfth series, as did Jenkins after only one season. In June 2023, Hilton announced her departure.

Season 13–present

The thirteenth season, which premiered on October 25, 2023, featured the remaining six housewives from the twelfth season returning, along with Annemarie Wiley joining as a housewife. Former cast members Kim Richards, Grammer, Resnick, Denise Richards, and Mellencamp Arroyave made guest appearances. Kathy Hilton also made a guest appearance during the season's reunion. In March 2024, Wiley announced her departure from the series. In April 2024, Kung Minkoff also confirmed her departure from the show after three seasons. The fourteenth season, which premiered on November 19, 2024, featured the five remaining housewives from the previous season returning, alongside newest housewife

joining the cast, as well as a new friend of the housewives and actress

joining, and Kathy Hilton returning in a "friend of the housewives" capacity. Former cast members Grammer and Resnick made guest appearances during the season. In March 2025, Beauvais announced her departure from the show after five seasons. In June 2025, fashion designer

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was announced as a full-time cast member for the upcoming fifteenth season.

Cast

Timeline of cast members

Episodes

Broadcast history

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in the United States; most episodes are approximately forty-two to forty-four minutes in length, and are broadcast in

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and

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. Since its premiere, the series has alternated airing on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings and has been frequently shifted between the 8:00, 9:00, and 10:00 PM timeslots.

In popular culture

The music video for

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's 2014 song " G.U.Y." features then-cast members from season four. In 2014, Camille Grammer, Kyle Richards and Brandi Glanville appeared in the comedy film '' The Hungover Games,'' making cameo appearances as Housewives. In 2019, a screen cap from the season two episode "Malibu Beach Party from Hell" began trending as the ''"

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"''

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, featuring cast members Taylor Armstrong and Kyle Richards followed by a picture of a cat sitting at a dinner table. It later won ''Meme of the Year'' at the

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in 2020, with Armstrong virtually accepting the award. In 2021, Brandi Glanville joined ''

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'' star

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and '' RHOP'' star

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in a parody of the ''Real Housewives'' franchise on a show called ''

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References

External links

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