Bethenny Frankel, born on April 4, 1970, in New York City, is a well-known reality star, entrepreneur, and author. She rose to fame as one of the original cast members of The Real Housewives of New York City. Frankel is also the founder of Skinnygirl Cocktails, a successful line of low-calorie alcoholic beverages.
After graduating from the Natural Gourmet Culinary Institute, Frankel started her own natural foods bakery called BethennyBakes. She later appeared on the reality show The Apprentice: Martha Stewart in 2005 before joining the cast of The Real Housewives of New York City.
Frankel's popularity on the show led to her own daytime talk show, Bethenny, as well as several spin-off series including Bethenny Getting Married? and Bethenny Ever After. She has also authored four self-help books, further solidifying her presence in the entertainment industry.
Frankel's personal life has also attracted attention. She was briefly married to Peter Sussman from 1996 to 1997 and later married Jason Hoppy in 2010. The couple welcomed their daughter Bryn in May 2010. Sadly, Frankel and Hoppy's marriage ended in divorce in 2016.
In 2021, Frankel announced her engagement to film producer Paul Bernon, adding another chapter to her tumultuous love life.
Throughout her career, Frankel has been praised for her business acumen and outspoken personality. She continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry and is admired by fans for her determination and resilience.