- 2010
Pregnant & Married on TV
After leaving the Real Housewives of New York City, Frankel takes center stage with her spin-off Bethenny Getting Married?, which becomes Bravo's highest-rated series premiere ever. Chronicling her engagement, wedding and Bryn's birth, the series is quickly picked up for a second season with a new title: Bethenny Ever After.
- 2011
Skinnygirl Cash Cow
Fortune Brands Inc. acquires Frankel's Skinnygirl cocktails for a price tag upwards of $100 million, and the ready-to-drink, low-calorie Skinnygirl Margarita goes nationwide. Frankel next launches Skinnygirl Sangria – but her success hits a roadblock: In May, ex-managers sue Frankel for a share of her multimillion-dollar deal. Frankel disputes the charges, telling PEOPLE: "Let's be clear, I'm a strong woman. I am not afraid and I won't be bullied by something with zero merit."
- 2012
Girl Talk
Following a successful summer test run on Fox TV stations, Frankel's talk show, Bethenny, is picked up for national syndication in 2013. "Hosting a talk show this summer and connecting with women every day made me realize that I have found my true passion," she says. "My heartfelt thanks go out to my dedicated fans who tuned in and helped this great opportunity happen."
Separate Ways
Following months of growing discontent, Frankel and husband Hoppy decide to divorce. "This was an extremely difficult decision that as a woman and a mother, I have to accept as the best choice for our family," Frankel says in a statement, adding that the pair is committed to co-parenting their 2½-year-old daughter, Bryn.
Photo Credits
BIOGRAPHY (top to bottom): Freddie Baez/Startraks; Donna Ward/Abaca; Mark Davis/Warner Bros; Jae Donnelly/INF
- Name
- Bethenny Frankel
- Date of Birth
- November 04, 1970
- Birth Place
- Long Island, N.Y.
- Relationships
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Jason Hoppy, husband (2008 to present; divorce pending)
Kevin Mazur, ex-boyfriend (2006 to 2007)
Peter Sussman, ex-husband (1994 to 1997)
- Children
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Bryn Casey Hoppy, daughter (5/8/2010)
