Bethenny Frankel
Bethenny Frankel | |
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Frankel in 2009 | |
| Born | November 4, 1970 Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Boston University New York University (BA) |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouses | Peter Sussman
(m. 1996; div. 1997)Jason Hoppy
(m. 2010; div. 2021) |
| Partner | Paul Bernon (2018–2024) |
| Children | 1 |
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| Website | bethenny |
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.