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!

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