When we think of reality TV, we immediately think of Bravo's Real Housewives franchise. Since 2006, the show has inspired dozens of series and a lot of drama that we simply can't get enough of. But given the fact that some of these shows have been on the air for nearly 20 years, it makes sense that there would be a lot of turnover in talent, and we've seen many of our favorite Housewives stars depart the show for good.
From Bethenny Frankel's decision to finally bow out of RHONY to Lisa Vanderpump moving on from RHOBH to create her own empire, we've lost some of the franchise's biggest stars. And if you're wondering what many of these ladies who aren't on the show anymore are doing today, you're in luck — just because they aren't on camera doesn't mean they're not constantly updating us on their personal lives, thanks to social media.
Read on to find out where your favorite former Real Housewives stars are today.
Denise Richards
In 2020, Denise Richards left The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after Brandi Glanville claimed that they'd had an affair, and though there have been rumors that she might return, so far they haven't materialized. More recently, Denise has been making headlines for her strained relationship with her oldest daughter, Sami, who she shares with ex Charlie Sheen.
Yolanda Hadid
Yolanda Hadid may have officially been surpassed in the fame department by daughters Gigi and Bella, but that wasn't always the case. Since leaving RHOBH, Yolanda has become a grandmother to Khai, Gigi's daughter with Zayn Malik — though she's recently been getting a lot of backlash for the pressure she may have put on her children to be perfect.
Brandi Glanville
After all that drama with Denise Richards, Brandi Glanville left the show around the same time Denise did. She's still very much in the Real Housewives universe, though, often weighing in on what the other women are doing. Lately, she's been focusing on her podcast, Unfiltered.
Lisa Vanderpump
It was only natural that Lisa Vanderpump would leave The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills — after all, we wouldn't have Vanderpump Rules without her. She's still just as busy as ever, and in March 2022, she opened another restaurant in Las Vegas called Vanderpump à Paris.
Gretchen Rossi
After her time on RHOC came to an end in season eight, Gretchen Rossi got engaged to Slade Smiley and in 2019, their daughter, Skylar, was born after Gretchen underwent IVF. Those who follow her on Instagram know that today, she's mostly about that mom and family life.
Meghan King
Meghan King has had a lot of life happen to her since leaving RHOC in season 11. Not only did she and Jim Edmonds go through a rather messy divorce, but she also married and divorced Joe Biden's nephew, Cuffe Owens, with their marriage only lasting two months. Now, aside from raising her three children, Meghan has gone full steam ahead on her own YouTube channel.
Vicki Gunvalson
In 2020, OG castmember Vicki Gunvalson left RHOC, but she's been pretty busy since then. She turned 60 years old in March 2022, continues to run her Coto Insurance empire, and seems thrilled to be a grandmother — her youngest grandchild, Cora, arrived in February.
Kim Zolciak-Biermann
Kim Zolciak-Biermann was just getting started on The Real Housewives of Atlanta — she even ended up with her own spin-off, Don't Be Tardy, that lasted for eight seasons before it was canceled in 2021. Now, Kim seems to be focused on that social media influencer life, along with her swimwear line, Salty K Swim.
Shereé Whitfield
Another Atlanta alum, Shereé left the show in season 10, but in March 2022, fans found out that she'd be returning for season 14, four years later. In the time in-between, she's been busy with her own ventures, including sharing her own motivational quotes on Instagram.
NeNe Leakes
NeNe Leakes easily became one of the most famous Real Housewives castmembers ever, so it's no wonder she's left the franchise behind at this point. It hasn't all been easy for her, though. In September 2021, her husband Gregg died from cancer. But she's gearing up for a return to reality TV with College Hill: Celebrity Edition, which is set to premiere in summer 2022 on BET.
Heather Thompson
Heather Thompson left The Real Housewives of New York City in the dust after season seven — and it doesn't seem like she's had any regrets since. These days, she works as a health coach, making her own fitness a priority at the same time, and judging by how negatively she views her time on the show, it doesn't seem like she'll ever be back for good.
Cynthia Bailey
At the end of 2021, Cynthia Bailey left RHOA, so there hasn't been too much time for her to fill since she walked away from the Bravo series. But that doesn't mean she's not keeping busy. In fact, her new Lifetime movie, Cruel Instruction, just premiered in March.
Bethenny Frankel
Bethenny Frankel has been a busy lady since she exited RHONY for the last time in 2019. She's been keeping her SkinnyGirl brand alive, hosting her podcast, Just B With Bethenny, and of course raising her daughter, Brynn, who is now 11 years old. Who needs reality shows?
Kristen Taekman
Kristen Taekman left RHONY in 2015, and she's made a big move since then — to the West Coast, to be exact. She's now living in LA, where she's working as a model manager (pretty appropriate for someone who was once a model herself) and running her own fashion blog, Last Night's Look.
Caroline Manzo
Through her time on RHONJ and even her own spin-off, Caroline Manzo shared a lot of her personal life, though now she seems to be all about her family. That hasn't come without its own drama, though; her brother-in-law, Thomas Manzo, was charged with hiring a hitman to kill sister Dina's current husband, David Cantin. No big deal or anything …
Danielle Staub
In 2020, Danielle left RHONJ for good, and two years later, she's still hanging in there — despite the fact that the drama has been real for her. Not only was she sued for not paying rent on the condo she lived in after her time on the show ended, but she's also continued to speak out about the drama that went down during RHONJ filming.
