Bethenny Frankel, known for her role on 'Real Housewives of New York City,' took to TikTok this Fourth of July to candidly share her struggles following her ex-fiance's new relationship.
- July 5, 2024
AceShowbiz - Former "The Real Housewives of New York City" star Bethenny Frankel chose the Fourth of July to open up about a particularly tough week she recently endured. The 53-year-old reality star shared her feelings from her Hamptons home through a TikTok video, drawing emotional comparisons to the death of her mother.
"My mother dying when I was at a low was like a 1, maybe this was like a 3," Frankel revealed while lying on her bed with her dog by her side. She admitted to not having slept the entire week.
The reason for her distress? It seems to stem from her ex-fiance Paul Bernon's newly-publicized relationship with Aurora Culpo. Rumors recently surfaced about the pair's budding romance when they were seen together in Boston.
The timing was less than ideal, as the news broke just days before Aurora's sister, Olivia Culpo, married NFL star Christian McCaffrey in Rhode Island. Aurora revealed on her "Barely Filtered" podcast that Olivia refused to invite Bernon to her wedding, highlighting a tension many could relate to.
Adding to the complexity, Frankel noted that her 14-year-old daughter, Brynn, was out enjoying "Americana" traditions with friends, leaving her mother to face the situation alone. Frankel candidly admitted she couldn't "pretend to be livin' la vida loca," a nod to the famous Ricky Martin song, and instead joked about "livin' la vida no-ca."
Despite the turmoil, Frankel promised her followers that she would give more details in her upcoming podcast episode, saying, "I'll explain it all later. Really, really s**t on a cracker." She signed off her video with a margarita in hand, wishing her followers a happy holiday.
On the other side, Aurora seemed to be embracing her new relationship with Bernon. She shared on her podcast that they have already met each other's children, highlighting the beginning of a blended family dynamic. Aurora described Bernon's teenagers as "really nice" and mentioned that the introductions included both in-person meetings and FaceTime interactions.
The reality TV scene is no stranger to drama and emotional upheaval, and Frankel's recent experiences underscore the personal challenges that often accompany public life. Her openness about her feelings continues to resonate with many, offering a glimpse into the human side of reality television's larger-than-life personas.
