Dorinda Medley Reveals How She Landed All's Fair Acting Role

'The Golden Life' Official Trailer | New Series Premieres Oct. 20 | The OGs Are Back on E!Dorinda Medley is doing very well, b---h. Especially after landing her debut acting role in season two of Hulu's legal drama All's Fair. So, how did the former Bravolebrity actually book very first TV appearance as an actress? "I auditioned on a Friday and they gave me the role the following week and I filmed a week later," Dorinda told E! News The Rundown's Erin Lim Rhodes at the NYC premiere of her new E! series The Golden Life on Oct. 14. "So, it was cold turkey." "I almost died when I got the role," she added. "It was fantastic. But acting is hard." To prepare, the 61-year-old did seek some help from her church friend, who used to be Zsa Zsa Gabor’s acting coach. And while the former Upper East Side housewife wouldn't spill too many details about who she plays, she did tell E!, "I play a very interesting character that’s very well-suited to me. You’ll see it and be like, ‘Oh yeah, that’s her.’" And, yes, she did work directly with series stars Kim Kardashian and Glenn Close."The cast is just off the charts," Dorinda reflected. "Leave it up to me to do my first role and it’s with Glenn Close and Kim Kardashian. Both incredibly fortunate but ridiculously scary." No matter fans' reactions, Dorinda is proud she took a leap of faith and tried something new. "I think it’s so important to keep facing your fears," she shared. "You can’t fail if you don’t try, and you can’t succeed if you don’t try." While she got along with her costars on All's Fair, the same can't always be said for her Golden Life costars. But despite plenty of bickering—as the E! trailer teased—the reality TV OGs share an unbreakable bond.Pari Dukovic/E! Entertainment"We are so rhythmically, naturally suited," Dorinda said. "We’re individually fun characters and collectively it is what it is." "We can argue, we can go through stuff," she added, "at this point we have gone through everything: Husbands, raised children, moms, wives, ex-wives. And now we choose to be together." Don't miss the premiere of The Golden Life Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 10 p.m. on E!. In the meantime, keep reading to get better acquainted with the cast.Pari Dukovic/E! EntertainmentRamona SingerAn OG castmember of The Real Housewives of New York City, Ramona Singer first burst onto our televisions in 2008 and has been a reality TV meme queen ever since. Known for her love of pinot grigio (a.k.a. Turtle Time!) and outspoken, unfiltered personality, the former businesswoman and entrepreneur recently relocated from NYC to Palm Beach, Fla., where she spends much of her time attending charity events in addition to spending quality time with 31-year-old daughter Avery, whom she shares with ex-husband Mario Singer.Pari Dukovic/E! EntertainmentDorinda MedleyDorinda Medley worked in fashion in New York and London before meeting her first husband Ralph Lynch in the '90s. The two welcomed daughter Hannah, now 33, in 1993 before breaking up. The New England native married her second husband hedge fund advisor Richard Medley in 2005 and he passed away six years later. After years working the Big Apple social scene, Dorinda joined RHONY in 2015 and frequently hosted castmembers at her grand Berkshires estate Bluestone Manor. While starring on the Bravo series for five years prior to her 2020 departure, Dorinda coined many iconic phrases, including, "I made it nice," "How am I doing? Not well, bitch!" and "Clip! Clip!"Pari Dukovic/E! EntertainmentSonja MorganA New York native, Sonja Morgan began her career in fashion and hospitality in the '90s before becoming a full-time housewife to ex-husband John Adams Morgan, a member of the elite Morgan family. Prior to their 2006 divorce, the couple welcomed daughter Quincy, now 26. In 2010, Sonja joined RHONY as the self-proclaimed "straw that stirs the drink," becoming known for countless scene-stealing moments over the years. After selling her Manhattan townhouse in 2024, Sonja is ready for a fresh start in the Sunshine State.Pari Dukovic/E! EntertainmentLuann de LessepsLike Ramona, Luann de Lesseps helped usher in the legacy of Big Apple Housewives, starring on the series for over a decade from season one until her season 13 departure. Formerly known as "the Countess" while married to ex Count Alexandre de Lesseps, she and the French aristocrat—who divorced in 2009 after 16 years of marriage—share two kids: Daughter Victoria, 32, and son Noel, 30. Luann, who was also briefly married to ex Tom D'Agostino from 2016 to 2017, has since become an internationally renowned cabaret star, touring the world with her hit songs including "Money Can't Buy You Class" and "Chic C'est La Vie."Pari Dukovic/E! EntertainmentKelly BensimonKelly Bensimon rose to fame as a model in the early '00s, posing for top designers and meeting ex-husband Gilles Bensimon in the process. The two, who split in 2007, are parents to daughters Sea, 28, and Teddy, 26. The Illinois native transitioned from the fashion world to reality TV in 2009 when she joined The Real Housewives of New York City as a main castmember. In recent years, Kelly has made a name for herself as a luxury realtor.The Golden Life premieres Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 10 p.m. on E!.