I ca n’t believe the franchise begin 17 years ago .
Before there wereVanderpump RulesandUltimate Girls Tripspinoffs, there were simpler times ofTheReal Housewivesof(a costly city).#
A long, long time ago, in a land about a couple miles from my college, five extremely wealthy housewives got together for the first time, and history was made. 🍊#
Now, the age of the franchise is getting up there. I felt it was necessary to give flowers to some housewives who stuck around the longest and see how they held up and maintained a steady slay over the many, many years.#
Here are 17 of the longest-lasting housewives when they started vs. what they look like now:#
1.MissCynthia Baileyjoined the third season ofThe Real Housewives of Atlantain 2010 and eventually chose to leave the series in 2021 after 11 consecutive seasons.#
And here’s what Cynthia looks like now:#
Side by side:#
2.The infamousLisa Rinnadidn’t joinThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsuntil the fifth season in 2014.#
And here’s what Lisa looks like now:#
3.Veteran housewifeKyle Richardshas been a main cast member ofThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hillssince it began in 2010.#
And here’s what Kyle looks like now:#
4.Shereé Whitfield started as one of the main cast members ofThe Real Housewives of Atlantain 2008.#
And here’s what Sherée looks like now:#
5.Restaurant mavenLisa Vanderpumpwas an original cast member ofThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsfrom 2010 until Season 9 in 2019.#
6.The unforgettableNene Leakesfirst appeared onThe Real Housewives of Atlantain 2008 and remained part of the main cast for seven seasons.#
And here’s what Nene looks like now:#
7.Kim Zolciak-Biermann appeared inThe Real Housewives of Atlantain 2008 as one of the original housewives before exiting in 2012 during the fifth season.#
And here’s what Kim looked like recently in 2021:#
8.Brandi Glanvillestarted as just a friend on Season 2 ofThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsin 2011.#
And here’s what Brandi looks like now:#
9.Porsha Guobadiajoined theReal Housewives of Atlantafor its fifth season in 2012 and left after Season 13 in 2021 to star in the spinoffPorsha’sFamily Matters.#
And here’s what Porsha looks like now:#
10.One of the first housewives ever, Vicki Gunvalson was part of the main cast for the first 13 seasons ofThe Real Housewives of Orange Countyfrom 2006 to 2018.#
And here’s what Vicki looked like in 2022:#
11.Ramona Singer first appeared onThe Real Housewives of New York Cityin 2008.#
And here’s what Ramona looks like now:#
12.Tamra Judge joinedThe Real Housewives of Orange Countyin 2007 and held on until Season 14 in 2019.#
And here’s what Tamra looks like now:#
13.Kenya Moorejoined Season 5 ofThe Real Housewives of Atlantain 2012.#
And here’s what Kenya looks like now:#
14.Sonja Morgan joinedThe Real Housewives of New York Cityin 2010 during Season 3, and she lasted for 11 seasons.#
And here’s what Sonja looks like now:#
15.Teresa Guidice was one of the original cast members ofThe Real Housewives of New Jerseysince 2009.#
And here’s what Teresa looks like now:#
16.The Countess LuAnn de Lesseps was one of the main cast members ofThe Real Housewives of New York Cityin 2008.#
And here’s what LuAnn looks like now:#
17.And finally,Kandi Burrussis the series' longest-serving cast member. She joinedThe Real Housewives of Atlantain its second season in 2009 and is currently starring in its 15th season.#
And here’s what Kandi looks like now:#
Do you have a favorite housewife?#
And remember, you can watch every single one of these housewives in old and new episodes onPeacock now!#



































