A Timeline of Legal Issues Faced by the Real Housewives

Being a Real Housewife isn’t just about the glitz and glam—just ask the many Bravolebrities whose legal troubles have unfolded in the public eye.

While some franchises address their legal battles on camera—such as Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Teresa and Joe Giudice’s fraud case, Real Housewives of New York City’s Sonja Morgan battling bankruptcy, and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Erika Jayne navigating her estranged husband’s embezzlement lawsuit—others attempt to keep their court issues off the screen. For example, Dorit Kemsley faced her RHOBH co-stars regarding allegations of owing money to a former business partner, although the drama never aired; nevertheless, footage of the incident went viral online.

“Obviously it happened, it’s all over the Internet,” Kemsley shared with Andy Cohen in 2019 while discussing the “embarrassing” confrontation that was recorded. “I appreciated that the other ladies chose not to mention it this season. … I feel secure in our situation, but unfortunately, I’m constrained. Legal matters cannot be discussed while they are ongoing, and I respect that.”