Former Real Housewives of New York star, Bethenny Frankel, had commentary that caused red flags to fly in the Bravosphere. Bethenny, a reality TV star/philanthropist/drug store makeup influencer, stated that there aren’t “only rich people” in the Hamptons … people of color can be found there, too.
The demographic (Bethenny’s Version):
The OG influencer, Perez Hilton, posted a reaction video of him watching the RHONY alum’s vlog. Bethenny explained, “The Hamptons is an amazing place. It’s farm meets beach meets woods.”
“There are all kinds of people here,” continued the bitter ex-Bravolebrity. “It’s not only rich people. That’s not a joke, ok. There are all kinds of people – a big Latin community here. Big. There is an African American community here on the beach. Beautiful houses. I had a house there one summer.”
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Bravo TV fans react:
- 🙄so the word rich only applies to one race, noted
- So the black and Latino community that lives in the Hamptons she assumes is not rich????? 🤔 interesting…
- 😂😂Love Bethenny! Totally don’t think she meant it that way!
- Not just for the rich!! Latinos can go??!! Really?!! Whew so glad I’m included. 😂😂
- She said nothing wrong. Just that there is an eclectic mix of people in the Hamptons 🤷🏻♂️
- Bethany is a queen. She’s not being malicious
- She should’ve just said there’s all type of rich people in the Hamptons. There is a big Latino community. There is an African-American community and they have beautiful homes on the beach
B’s Hamptons home:
BehindTheHedges.com revealed Bethenny bought a $5.45 million Southampton home in October of 2023. “The sale went under the radar because she purchased it under a limited liability company [LLC].” The 0.79-acre, fenced-in property can be found on a quiet, cul-de-sac.
“The shingled gambrel-style home offers 3,500 square feet of living space across three levels with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. The primary suite boasts a private deck that walks out to the pool area. Two guest rooms with a shared bathroom complete the main level. The upper level features an open-concept kitchen, dining and living room with a wood-burning fireplace. The sunlit space features cedar shiplap walls and a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Sliding glass doors lead out to another deck with incredible bay views.”
