Which Real Housewives Are Related To Famous People? | ScreenRant
There are many things that make a great Housewife in The Real Housewives universe. Besides coming from wealth, an interesting family dynamic and career also make for a great Housewive. Not every Housewife comes from a wealthy or famous family, but those that do create a unique dynamic on the series.
Former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Housewife, Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave, for example, is most known as the daughter of musician John Mellencamp. But there are other Housewives in the series who are also related to famous family members but the relationship isn't highlighted that often.
9 Mauricio Umansky's Mom Is A Famous Mexican Actress (RHOBH)
Kyle Richards has been married to Mauricio Umansky since 1996. Umansky is a real estate mogul whose success has been shown throughout RHOBH's season 11. As the parents of four children, Kyle and Mauricio's family life at home has been envied and loved by fans.
And while Kyle Richards and her sisters' dynamic has been dissected over the years, it's interesting to know that Mauricio's mother, Estella Sneider, is famous herself. She is a well-known TV personality in Mexico, as well as an author and psychologist.
8 Bethenny Frankel's Estranged Father Is A Well-Known Horse Trainer (RHONY)
Bethenny Frankel was one of the most relatable Housewives in The Real Housewives of New York. In season 1, she showed viewers that she wasn't as wealthy as her fellow Housewives and was trying to get her business, Skinnygirl, off the ground. And while Bethenny became the ultimate Housewives success story, it looks like she did come from family money.
Bethenny's dad is Robert J. Frankel, a well-known horse trainer. He worked in the sport for over five decades and was so instrumental in horse racing and training that he was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Sadly, Robert died in 2009 from cancer. Bethenny documented this loss on the show, even though she and her dad were estranged at the time.
7 Porsha Williams' Famous Family Tree (RHOA)
When Porsha Williams joined The Real Housewives of Atlanta in season 5, she was most known for her former marriage to NFL star, Kordell Stewart. But Williams also hails from an impressive family tree.
Williams is the granddaughter of Hosea Williams. Hosea Williams worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr. and was a well-known civil rights leader. Likewise, William's grandmother, Juanita Williams, was a part of the Georgia House of Representatives, according to Distractify. Porsha Williams' family history made her more likable on the show, especially when she got involved in civil rights protests herself.
6 Crystal Kung Minkoff's Brother Is A Pop Star In Asia (RHOBH)
With Crystal Kung Minkoff as the newest Housewife in RHOBH, fans couldn't wait to learn more about her. In her first few scenes, she revealed that not only was she married to one of the directors of The Lion King, Rob Minkoff, but her brother, Jeffrey Kung, is a major pop star in Asia.
According to Bustle, Jeffrey's talent was found by accident. After singing at a karaoke bar in China, he was scouted by a talent manager and the rest was history. in 2001, Jeffrey even won a Chinese Grammy for New Artist of the Year.
5 Terry Dubrow's Brother Is A Well-Known Rock Star (RHOC)
Heather Dubrow joined The Real Housewives of Orange County in season 7. As an actress, Heather was a welcomed addition to the series. Even more interesting, Heather is married to one of Orange County's top plastic surgeons, Terry Dubrow. Terry and Heather's relationship was shown throughout the series and they became one of the best couples in the series.
If Terry's face or name looked familiar, it's because he's the brother of Kevin DuBrow, the singer for the metal band, Quiet Riot. Sadly though, according to Rock and Roll Garage, Kevin passed away in 2007 after an accidental overdose.
4 Gizelle Bryant's Ex Is One Of The Country's Top Minister (RHOP)
Gizelle Bryant is one of the stars of The Real Housewives of Potomac, who is most known for her stunning looks, iconic fights, and former marriage to Jamal Harrison Bryant. In season 5, one of Gizelle's big storylines was that she was getting back together with her ex-husband. In season 6, however, she admitted that they were better off as friends.
For new fans of RHOP, Jamal is a pastor at the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta. He has a massive following and an impressive net worth of $500,000, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
3 Whitney Rose And Her Mormon Royalty (RHOSLC)
Whitney Rose is one of the newer Housewives in the Real Housewives universe as a member of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. One of Whitney's more interesting storylines was that she came from "Mormon royalty."
According to Reality Tea, Whitney's great, great, great, great grandfather, Shadrach Roundy, was the protector of her religion's founder, Joseph Smith. Her dedication to her religion was mainly because of her deep family ties to the religion's founder. Whitney eventually stepped away from her church after she got married, but her relation to the religion's beginning is fascinating.
2 Aviva Drescher Is Related To Fran Drescher Through Marriage (RHONY)
Aviva Dresher only lasted a short time on RHONY, but she left an impression on viewers due to her numerous feuds with the women. As a past RHONY Housewife, she's one of the more memorable — and she had some iconic scenes fans won't soon forget.
Regardless of her time on the show, Bravo noted that Drescher is related to actress Fran Drescher through marriage. As it turns out, Aviva's husband, Reid, is cousins with Fran and very close to the couple. Aviva and Fran are so close that it was actually Fran's encouragement that got Aviva to join the show.
1 Shannon Beador's Family Money Came From A Famous Department Store (RHOC)
Shannon Beador has been through a lot during her short time on The Real Housewives of Orange County. Her relationship with her ex-husband was one of the darkest storylines in the show since it centered around his affair and leaving the marriage shortly after.
But Beador also comes from family money. Nicki Swift wrote that Beador's grandfather, Robert Shannon, was the former president of a very well-known department store for decades called I. Magnin & Company. The department store was eventually bought by Macy's and Shannon was named after her grandfather.