Sunday, November 19, 2023

Why Robyn Brown Is the Most Passive Aggressive Brown Family Member

ROBYN BROWN
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Perhaps the most hated TLC star, Robyn Brown, is striking followers as extremely passive-aggressive, especially when interacting with Brown family members she dislikes. The Sister Wives star popped onto the scene in 2010 as she married Kody Brown, becoming his fourth wife. Almost immediately, Robyn started to sink her tentacles into Kody, directing him to obey her wants and needs. 

Most Sister Wives fans agree that Robyn does not operate as an adult who can regulate her emotions. Crying and throwing a tantrum is her coping mechanism for dealing with the world around her, and the sad thing is people are falling for her act. Robyn’s passive-aggressive tactics are very effective for both manipulative and defensive maneuvers. Robyn has made a career of crying, often growing through the motion of pantomiming, which includes using tissues, scrunching her face, sobbing, and deep snotty inhales. 

Robyn’s Crying Is a Technique

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Sobbin Robyn is not fooling anyone who knows she is crying on demand as a tactic to entice empathy from Kody. And boy does the crying work. Through the tears, Robyn has been able to convince Kody she is the victim of the family, creates strict COVID-19 rules, and essentially forces him into monogamy. Whenever one of Kody’s other wives even thought to question a decision, Robyn would whip out the tears, and the point would be moot. 

Robyn cries if she is happy, and Robyn cries if she is sad. Robyn cries if the Arizona sun is too hot. Basically, Robyn cries; that is what she does. I think Robyn cries in hopes that people feel better for her and that no one will remember that she is the reason the polygamist family is so fractured. The whole point of crying is for Robyn to show Kody that she wears her heart on her sleeve, clearly proving that she is a person full of heart. 

Robyn Is a Crafter of Stories

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Say what you want, but Robyn has an active imagination. Numerous times Robyn has been caught in her lies. During Season 8 Episode 3, entitled Robyn Behind the Scenes, Robyn stated that she got divorced and met Kody and Meri Bown seven months later, which is when they started their courting relationship. But only a few years later, during Season 14 Episode 1, Kicked Out, Robyn shared that she got divorced and then was a single mom for a couple of years. It was only after being single for a few years that she met Kody. So which version is it, Robyn?  

In the most recent season, Robyn had a very different story when it came to the fallout between the Brown children and her children. While all the kids seemed to agree that Robyn inserted her big nose, the mother of five shared that she felt Janelle’s children were mean to her. Again, there are three sides to each story, and viewers aren’t getting anywhere close to the truth when it comes to Robyn. 

Robyn Targets Kody

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Kody is weak. He is a weak man who tries to blame others for his issues. However, Robyn has learned to play his feelings against her husband. It isn’t hard for Robyn to use her tactics to turn Kody’s head because he is madly in love with his fourth spouse and would do anything to be with her. Again, the newest season showed the family spending the holidays apart, mainly due to Robyn sharing that she felt his older sons would cause a fight. 

Robyn Isn’t Really Close With Meri

MERI BROWN
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During Season 1 of Sister Wives, Robyn’s only friend was Meri. For multiple seasons, Robyn grew closer and closer to the first wife of Kody, not for a pure friendship but instead to use Meri for her bidding. Eventually, Meri agreed to divorce Kody so the patriarch could legally marry Robyn. Since then, the two have not been as close. Yes, Robyn still tries to convince Meri to stay, but fans can see right through her. Robyn only wants Meri to remain, so Kody still looks like an upstanding polygamist. 

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House Husbands We’d Love To See On a Real Housewives Ultimate Guys Trip

Joe Gorga and Frank Catania
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Sometimes, the spouses of Real Housewives turn out to be the stars of the franchise. For years, the Bravo cameras have focused on the drama between the women, including fights, tears, and nightmare vacations. But the real gem that has been somewhat surprising is how some of the husbands have formed tight friendships and taken to the limelight. Picture it, Aruba, 2025, the best of the best husbands all get together for the ultimate guys’ trip full of kegs, cigars, and a lot of good-natured ribbing. 

Joe Gorga

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Number one on this list is Joe Gorga, and let’s be honest, a few of his brother castmates will also be joining him on this tropical getaway. Joe, when he isn’t fighting with his sister, Teresa Giudice is a hoot. He knows how to let go and enjoy a moment. A moment he is usually causing, but I digress. Joe is that special breed of Jersey dude who knows just how to break your balls without crossing the line.  

I would also be very interested in what drunk Joe could bring to the table. Viewers have already seen him plastered and walk into a screen door, so I bet we would get a lot of slapstick moments from him. I would make Joe the leader of the group and have him organize the McMansion, rooms, and food. 

Frank Catania

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Joe would be nothing without his partner in crime and fellow Jersey boy, Frank Catania. The former bodybuilder also knows how to have a good time. Frank adds an extraordinary amount of emotion, which isn’t often seen with the househusbands. The father of two is happy to share why family means everything to him and isn’t too ashamed to shed a tear or two. Not that we want to cry on the vacation. However, Frank is newly engaged, and the ultimate guys’ trip could be the perfect excuse for a blowout bachelor party! Fans could even expect to see Frank giving a semi-pro dance show after his success at BravoCon. Joe and Frank would also be great at pulling harmless pranks on the other guys, which is just what the spin-off needs. 

Simon Van Kempen

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This husband isn’t the easiest guy to be around, but that is why Simon Van Kempen would be a perfect addition to Scary Island. Simon’s time during Real Housewives of New York City showed he was more than happy to cross the line with some of the women, and it could be argued he would be just as polarizing for the men. Simon, like Joe, is devoted to his wife, and this could be the building blocks to a good friendship. 

Todd Tucker

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Even though Todd Tucker isn’t Mama Joyce’s number-one draft pick, he is for our ultimate guys’ trip. Todd would be a great asset and would be in charge of planning one of the days. He loves to help out with all of Kandi Burruss‘ ideas and would easily be able to arrange a guys’ night, inclusive of strippers, and steak. The father of three may sit back and assess the situation, but he would be a great husband to have for the confessionals. 

Terry Dubrow

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Hands down, Terry Dubrow is one of the best Real Housewives husbands due to his frankness and ability to pretend to give a damn about his wife’s problems. Even with his good-natured personality, Terry has a few flaws that would be perfect amongst the other men. He isn’t afraid to stand up for what he believes, and even though the plastic surgeon sometimes comes across as out of touch, he would be a great addition to any guy’s trip and probably would have a few connections to Michelin star restaurants. 

John Barlow

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I need more screen time with John Barlow! The modern-day renaissance man is all about making his wife, Lisa Barlow, shine. John’s gentle demeanor would be outstanding amongst a bunch of party animals. Frankly, John is the husband we all wish we had. Who doesn’t want a champion in your corner? Time with the other guys would surely allow John to open up, and I am willing to bet he might be a total party animal. I mean, he did spend his mission in Las Vegas. So he knows a thing or two about letting loose. 

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Saturday, November 18, 2023

The Inspiring Ways Lala Kent Turned Her Life Around

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Lala Kent has worn many faces since her first showing on Vanderpump Rules. At first, Lala’s behaviors were problematic. From hypocritical accusations directed at her co-stars to rumors of being a mistress, all the way down to body-shaming other women, her storylines were messy. When her father unexpectedly died in 2018, Lala spiraled even further, turning deeper to the bottle to help numb her pain.

Pretty shortly after, Lala realized that she needed a change. Listen, I know that Lala has been polarizing. She has said and done things that I am sure she wishes she could take back, but who alive hasn’t? In our current culture of canceling others, perhaps it’s time that we take a step back, placing credit over criticism.

Case in point, Lala has managed to turn several areas of her life towards the positive. Here are a few inspiring examples, which all help to highlight that it’s never too late to do a good thing.

Lala Showed Remorse After Going in on Rachel

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The Scandoval storyline rocked the VPR cast during Season 11. Unnecessary recap time; Tom Sandoval and Rachel Leviss were busted for having an affair behind Ariana Madix‘s back. It went on for months, causing a huge divide amongst the cast. Yes, most of these cast members have also cheated, but Tom and Ariana were together for 9 years, and Rachel was supposed to be Ariana’s close friend, so, that.

Lala rode hard for Ariana. She read Rachel (and Tom) for filth, they all did really, making the Season 11 reunion a pretty uncomfortable watch. Afterward, Lala took time to process her reactions. When she realized that she had gone too far, she sat down and reached out to Rachel.

Rachel chose not to respond to Lala’s D’M. We can respect Rachel’s walls staying up for the protection of her mental health. We can also acknowledge that Lala’s reaching out to Rachel was a step in the right direction, realizing that she might not have had all of the facts before she popped off on her costar. Even though this was just a small correction made, which didn’t result in any changes, it’s still called growth, and it’s nice to see from Lala.

Lala’s Building Her Net Worth

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Realizing that reality television fame can only last so long, many of the stars on Bravo have branched out, setting up additional streams of income while their platforms are still popular. On this, Lala is no exception. Lala went from being a hostess at SUR in 2015 to launching her beauty brand in 2017. To date, Lala’s 2023 net worth is an estimated $2 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

She’s giving everybody Lala while lining her future pockets. This is smart, and we applaud Lala’s hustle and career growth.

Lala’s Been Sober For 5 Years

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For those of you close to your parents, you can likely understand Lala’s pain over her father’s passing. For those of you hailing from traumatic households, you deserved better. As for Lala, she fell into the first category. This made the passing of her father beyond painful.

Ultimately, this led Lala to excessively drink, which ended in a “rock bottom moment.” It was at this moment that Lala woke up, choosing to regain her life from the darkness in which she had been living. This week, Lala celebrated her 5th sober birthday. This past September, Lala was even honored as this year’s Spirit of Sobriety Honoree at the Brent Shapiro Foundation’s 2022 Summer Spectacular Gala.

Cutting ties with any addiction is an everyday battle. This is why it’s inspiring, and beautiful, to watch Lala, as she has remained strong in her sobriety for all of these years.

Lala Has Shed Light on The Family Court System

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Lala was previously engaged to Randall Emmett. Yes, she was dating Randall while he was still married to his first wife, Ambyr Childers. However, Lala later stated that Randall had lied, promising her that he and Ambyr were over. As Lala and Ambyr are now close, it’s probably time to stop throwing our swords and accept that we might not know all of the details that went down in these intertwined relationships.

As Lala and Randall share a daughter, Ocean, their ended engagement brought on a slew of court dates and custody conversations. It was through this that Lala realized just how broken the family court system is. To date, Lala has poured countless hours into sharing the horrific details of this failed system. Specifically, she has focused on the unfair practices of reunification therapy, which can be harmful to any child who has been a victim of an abusive or negligent parent.

For connecting human stories with her followers, we applaud Lala. She’s using her platform for good, and it’s been an awe-inspiring, eye-opening thing to watch.

Lala Advocated for the Humane Cosmetics Act in Congress

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In another storyline of our girl Lauren from Utah showing growth, Lala is also using her name and her platform to help animals. Recently, Lala teamed up with The Humane Society of the United States, helping to urge members of Congress to pass the Humane Cosmetics Act. This legislation would end new cosmetics testing on animals in the United States, according to their press release. Naturally, her “Give Them Lala” Beauty brand is one of the 1,500 cruelty-free beauty brands currently available in North America.

From black-out nights to sobriety to cash-strapped wallets that have turned into a saved-up and thriving lifestyle, Lala’s journey has been an uphill climb. Yes, she’s slid backward a few times, but again, who hasn’t? Staying on the positive side of life, we see Lala going from screaming in other people’s faces, to standing up for what’s right, whether that’s in reaching out to a struggling cast mate or joining with her community to help those without a voice. Basically, Lala continues to surprise and inspire, and I for one am here for it.

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Will the Reality TV Reckoning Hurt Bravo?

Andy Cohen
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As of late, Bethenny Frankel has rained hell stone and embers down onto Bravo. The same network that, for all intents and purposes, afforded her big break. For a while, the Real Housewives of New York City alum has been openly talking about the “Reality TV reckoning,” and she recently had some enlistments to her cause with support from Leah McSweeney

Bethenny used to be beloved by fans, but now many see her as a nuisance. She chose to leave the series of her own free will. Now she’s come back with vengeance to right the wrongs that she felt had inundated the network for years. 

Can There Be Actual Change?

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Personally, I don’t think there is anything wrong with Bethenny, or anyone for that matter, who wants to make a change within their industry. Arguably, the way the Skinnygirl founder has gone about her argument is questionable since she is biting the hand that spoon-fed her. Bethenny has brought up some decent points, including favoritism, abuse of alcohol, and fostering a toxic workplace. 

Bravo has been made into one of the biggest networks thanks to being under the umbrella of NBC. The network, which was founded in 1980, first started to air programs dedicated to the performing arts, which included ballet and opera. NBC acquired Bravo in 2002 and, by 2003, was churning out reality TV shows like Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Top Chef, and Real Housewives. It became clear that Bravo started to steer towards what was going to make their money, and that was drama. 

Viewers Have To Want Better

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The idea of forming a union is all well and good, but the Bravo viewers have to want to watch better TV. I’ll be honest—I am in deep with almost every Bravo show. Now, I don’t always like the male chauvinists on Southern Charm or the cheating scandals of Vanderpump Rules, but I can’t lie I am highly invested in most of the programs. 

Currently, I can’t see the reality TV reckoning hurting Bravo. They are Goliath, and no matter how much Bethenny doesn’t want to admit it, she is David. Just this last month, 160 Bravolebrities attended BravoCon 2023, with The Wrap reporting that 25,000 fans have attended. Now, I believe it would be extremely hard to convince more than 25K viewers to jump ship. Bravo is one, if not the only, network that offers shows of this dramatic caliber. I just don’t see them losing viewership. 

You Attract Bees With Honey, Not Vinegar

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I believe that Bethenny has valid points. Does Bravo encourage excessive amounts of drinking in their shows—most likely? Does Andy Cohen have clear favorites—absolutely. And was the work environment toxic—probably? Bethenny isn’t the only star to have offered examples. Stassi Schroeder also revealed to Us Weekly that producers covered up for the male cast when they did “dark things”. 

Bethenny came out swinging with her brash attitude. She immediately ruffled feathers and didn’t gain a lot of allies. However, if she came in below the radar, I believe she would have had a better response from her audience. When Bethenny first started mumbling about bringing up workplace violations, it looked like might have been a legal tactic to get the network to give in to a union.

The Bravo Network Is Unstoppable

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That plan could have worked if the network decided to play ball. However, how could anyone forget that NBC Universal is a media conglomerate with an army of lawyers, endless footage, excessive contracts, and unimaginable dirty secrets that could keep any former housewife down in the trenches? The amount of time and energy that Bravo could easily put into clogging the system isn’t even funny. 

Bravo’s talent is not considered the working class. Most came into the franchises with their own money or business. The people Bethenny is fighting are a small amount who can’t be compared to Hollywood stars or members of SAG or WGA. Sadly, no matter how hard Bethenny pushes, I just don’t see Bravo being devastated by the reality TV reckoning. 

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