Luann de Lesseps Reveals Where She Stands With Bethenny Frankel

It's been way longer than a New York minute since Luann de Lesseps and Bethenny Frankel were Big Apple BFFs. Over eight years after the former RHONY costars last shared the screen, Luann gave a rare update on where things stand between her and the Skinnygirl founder. "Bethenny and I will always share the history of Housewives," The Golden Life star exclusively told hosts Eyal Booker and Lonnie Marts IIV on E!’s Hot Goss: The Golden Life Edition. "I don't see her that often." While the Countess didn't specify whether the two remain on cool—or uncool—terms, Luann had an even more blunt response when Bethenny's name popped up during the E! reality series' Nov. 3 episode. As Luann quipped in a confessional when producers asked for an update on their friendship: "I'm good with that." But just as friends come and go in life, so do tough times. Which is why Luann has no problem mentioning it all—including reflecting on lessons she's learned from her 2017 arrest—on The Golden Life."I'm honest about my life and I share my experience," the 61-year-old—mom to daughter Victoria, 31, and son Noel, 27, with ex Alexandre de Lesseps—explained to E!. "I hope it inspires other people to live their truth. I just do what feels good to me and, at this point in my life, I'm too old to not live my reality." Today, Luann's reality is full of love thanks to boyfriend of three years Michael Riemerschmid. The two remain happily together, despite Sonja Morgan shading Michael on The Golden Life by claiming he's still married to his ex. The "Money Can’t Buy You Class" singer is even taking that in stride, pointing to BFF Dorinda Medley’s words to live by. "He's not married," Luann clarified on Hot Goss. "What did Dorinda say? She lies about all kinds of s--t. She was lying about that too."Pari Dukovic/E! Entertainment/Bea Oyster/The Washington Post via Getty ImagesPlus, as the former Housewife elaborated, "When I met Michael, he was separated. So, he was not divorced. Since Sonja's known him, he's been divorced. He's not a married man anymore." As for why Luann thinks Sonja was bad-mouthing her man? "She likes to live in the past a little bit," the cabaret star quipped. "She's still in the '90s." As Luann famously sings, "C'est la vie." Follow Luann's life in Palm Beach when The Golden Life airs Tuesdays at 10 p.m. on E! followed by Hot Goss' exclusive interviews with the cast each week. In the meantime, keep reading to get better acquainted with the rest of The Golden Life 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.Watch The Golden Life Tuesdays at 10 p.m. on E!.