Bethenny Frankel is a former The Real Housewives of New York City star who isa trailblazer, and it's time to discuss her entire career in the reality niche. She became a household name in RHONY season 1, however, the Bravo alum's main goal wasn't fame. As a natural foods chef, Bethenny wanted to gain exposure so she could grow her business. Viewers immediately gravitated towards Bethenny, thanks to her hilarious one-liners and unfiltered personality. Once Bethenny's reality TV career sparked her unexpected success story, she never looked back.
At this year's MTV Movie & TV Awards, RHONY alum Bethenny was honored with the Reality Royalty Lifetime Achievement Award. She had a «full circle» moment when Paris Hilton presented her with the Golden Popcorn trophy. Back in the day, Bethenny worked as Paris and Nicky Hilton's nanny, and this moment showed how far she has come in her life. Bethenny's 12-year-old daughter Bryn Hoppy and fiance Paul Bernon cheered her on as she made a heartfelt speech to fans in the audience, and at home.
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While most people believe that the award should have gone to another recipient, they are definitely wrong. Bethenny has an impressive reality TV background that includes everything from competition shows to original docuseries about her personal life. She donned a leotard in an ice skating version of Dancing With the Stars, was a guest investor on Shark Tank, and filmed the beginning (and eventual end) of her marriage on her own spinoff show. Bethenny's career as a reality star is one that a lot of people might envy. Here are the many phases of her reality TV career over the years.
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