Does an Acting Career Make It Easier to Film Reality TV? Housewives Weigh In
RHOBH cast members unpack how the entertainment industry helped them step into the role of a lifetime: themselves.
From unpredictable twists and turns to the most relatable, unfiltered moments, the unscripted nature of reality television is what keeps Bravo fans coming back for more. And though the purpose of each series is to tap into the real lives of its cast members, it’s common to assign a few roles along the way: villain, friend of, or number one guy in the group, to name a few.
But as any fan knows, some Bravolebs are also notable performers in their own rights on stage and in front of (non-Bravo) cameras — including appearances on Broadway, in films, and more. Bravo Insider caught up with a few such multi-hyphenates to see what it’s really like to transition from memorizing lines and playing a character to showing up as your authentic self.
Actress Jennifer Tilly joined The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills as a friend of the cast for Season 14 in 2024, and even though she began acting in 1983, being on Bravo has been unlike anything she’s experienced before.